Almost Grown
Chuck Berry Lyrics


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(Wow wow) You know I'm almost grown (wow wow)
Yeah 'n' I'm doin' all right in school
They ain't said I broke no rule
I ain't never been in Dutch
I don't browse around too much

Don't bother me, leave me alone
Anyway I'm almost grown

I don't run around with no mob
Got myself a little job
I'm gonna buy me a little car
Drive my girl in the park

Don't bother just leave us alone
Anyway we're almost grown

Got my eye on a little girl
Ah, she's really out of this world
When I take her to the dance
She's got to talk about romance

Don't bother just leave us alone
Anyway we're almost grown

You know I'm still livin' in town
But I done married and settled down
Now I really have a ball
So I don't browse around at all





Don't bother just leave us alone
Anyway we're almost grown

Overall Meaning

Chuck Berry's song "Almost Grown" is a upbeat, catchy tune in which Berry sings about being almost grown up and navigating his way through life. He sings about being a good student who hasn't broken any rules and doesn't get into trouble, about having a job and wanting to buy a car to take his girl to the park. He also talks about wanting to talk about romance with his girl, and being married and settled down, and not browsing around anymore.


Throughout the song, Berry uses the refrain "Don't bother just leave us alone, anyway we're almost grown" as a way to assert his independence and show that he's capable of handling his own life. The song is an upbeat, fun track that showcases Berry's ability to write clever lyrics and catchy hooks.


One of the interesting facts about the song is that it was released in 1959 as the B-side to the single "Little Queenie," which would go on to be a huge hit for Berry. Despite being the B-side, "Almost Grown" still managed to reach number 32 on the pop charts. Another interesting fact is that the song was later covered by the band Steppenwolf in 1968, who recorded a more rock-oriented version of the track.


Line by Line Meaning

(Wow wow) You know I'm almost grown (wow wow)
I am almost an adult now and I am ready to take on the responsibilities of the world.


Yeah 'n' I'm doin' all right in school
I am doing well in school and I am proud of my progress.


They ain't said I broke no rule
I have not done anything wrong that would get me in trouble with the authorities.


I ain't never been in Dutch
I have never been in trouble or faced any serious consequences for my actions.


I don't browse around too much
I don't waste my time on unnecessary things and I am focused on achieving my goals.


Don't bother me, leave me alone
I do not want any interruptions or distractions from anyone. I prefer to be left alone.


Anyway I'm almost grown
Despite my young age, I am almost a mature adult who can handle life's challenges.


I don't run around with no mob
I do not associate myself with any unruly or disreputable groups or individuals.


Got myself a little job
I have a small job that allows me to earn some money and become more independent.


I'm gonna buy me a little car
I am saving up to buy a car, which will give me even more freedom and mobility.


Drive my girl in the park
I want to take my girlfriend to the park and spend quality time with her that is away from everyone else.


Got my eye on a little girl
I have a crush on a girl who I find attractive and interesting.


Ah, she's really out of this world
I think this girl is amazing and special, like no one else I have ever met before.


When I take her to the dance
I want to take her to a dance so we can dance together and have fun.


She's got to talk about romance
I hope that when we go to the dance, she will want to talk about and explore romantic feelings with me.


You know I'm still livin' in town
Even though I have grown up and become more responsible, I am still living in the same place and around the same people.


But I done married and settled down
Despite being young, I have found someone to marry and start a life with. I am no longer just a carefree adolescent.


Now I really have a ball
Now that I am married and settled down, I am having a great time enjoying my life with my partner.


So I don't browse around at all
I am happy and content with my life, so I do not feel the need to seek out new experiences or opportunities.


Don't bother just leave us alone
I want to be left alone with my partner and not be bothered by anyone else.


Anyway we're almost grown
Despite being young and in love, my partner and I are almost mature adults who are building a life together.




Lyrics © ENTERTAINMENT ONE U.S. LP
Written by: Chuck Berry

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Lyrics:

(Wow wow)
You know I’m almost grown
(Wow Wow)
Yeah ‘n’ I’m doing all right in school
They ain’t said I broke no rule
I ain’t never been in Dutch
I don’t carouse around too much
Don’t bother me, leave me alone
Anyway I’m almost grown

I don’t run around with no mob
Got myself a little job
I’m going to buy me a little car
Drive my girl in the park
Don’t bother us, leave us alone
Anyway we’re almost grown

Got my eye on a little girl
Ah, she’s really out of this world
Now I take her to a dance
We started talkin’ about romance
Don’t bother us, leave us alone
Anyway we’re almost grown

You know I’m still livin’ in town
But I done married and settle down
Now I really have a ball
So I don’t browse around at all
Don’t bother us, leave us alone
Anyway we’re almost grown



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You know I'm almost grown

Yeah and I'm doing all right in school
They ain't said I broke no rule
I ain't never been in Dutch
I don't carouse around too much
Don't bother me, leave me alone
Anyway I'm almost grown

I don't run around with no mob
Got myself a little job
I'm going to buy me a little car
Drive my girl in the park
Don't bother us, leave us alone
Anyway we almost grown

Got my eye on a little girl
Ah, she's really out of this world
Now I take her to a dance
We started talkin' about romance
Don't bother us, leave us alone
Anyway we almost grown

You know I'm still living in town
But I done married and settled down
Now I really have a ball
So I don't browse around at all
Don't bother us, leave us alone
Anyway we almost grown



All comments from YouTube:

Joe Palooka

John Lennon said it best: "If they ever changed the name of rock and roll, they'd have to call it Chuck Berry". He really was The Greatest.

TAC

@Benjamin Grace
yes

Benjamin Grace

John or Chuck?

Sooz

I remember the first time I heard this on the radio... it was like liquid energy. My parents loved to dance and I can't count the number of times this song was played in our living room.
Soundtrack of my youth 🎼 🖤

DRock6906

R.I.P. Mr. Berry.... Passed away today March 18, 2017 at the age of 90. You left behind a catalog of great Rock And Roll Music that will live on forever. You will be missed.

Harley Moore

Aye Chuck's records are on a record in space so it'll always be there

#RockNRollWillNeverDie

SS Swaery

damm

carl de meutter

fuckin' aai man

Handsome Package

One of my favorite Chuck Berry songs. RIP Chuck Berry

Luciano Osorio

This song is perfect when you are getting near to your 18th birthday and you are almost a young adult.

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