House Of Blue Lights
Chuck Berry Lyrics


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Lace up your boots and we'll broom on down
To a knocked out shack on the edge of town
There's an eight beat combo that just won't quit
Keep walkin' 'til you see a blue light lit
Fall in there and we'll see some sights
At the house of blue lights

There's fryers and broilers and Detroit barbecue ribs
But the treat of the treats
Is when they serve you all those fine eight beats
You'll want to spend the rest of your brights
Down at the house, the house of blue lights

We'll have a time and we'll cut some rug
While we dig those tunes like they should be dug
It's a real home comin' for all the "Cats"
Just trilly down a path of welcome mats
Fall in there and we'll see some sights
At the house of blue lights

There's fryers and broilers and Detroit barbecue ribs
But the treat of the treats
Is when they serve you all those fine eight beats




You'll want to spend the rest of your brights
Down at the house, the house of blue lights

Overall Meaning

Chuck Berry's "House of Blue Lights" transports the listener to a party where the eight-beat combo keeps the beat going. The song opens with an invitation to follow the singer to the House of Blue Lights, where the listener will see sights and have a great time. The place is described as a rundown shack on the edge of town, but the music and food make up for it. The song's rhythm and melody help to create an atmosphere of excitement and energetic anticipation, and the listener can feel the pull of the party.


Throughout the song, Chuck Berry mentions the delicious food available at the House of Blue Lights, emphasizing the greatness of Detroit barbecue ribs. These references to food create imagery of a scene that is as much about the experience of eating and the sensory details surrounding it as it is about the music.


The repetition of the lines "Fall in there and we'll see some sights/ At the house of blue lights" helps to create a sense of familiarity and comfort, making the listener feel like they are at home at the party. The song conjures images of a time of carefree fun, good music, and good food, and it celebrates the people who can come together to enjoy these things.


Line by Line Meaning

Lace up your boots and we'll broom on down
Put on your shoes and let's hurry down


To a knocked out shack on the edge of town
To a neglected building that's on the outskirts of the city


There's an eight beat combo that just won't quit
There's a band that plays music with an exciting tempo


Keep walkin' 'til you see a blue light lit
Keep going until you see the bright blue light shining


Fall in there and we'll see some sights
Enter the house and we'll see some wonderful things


At the house of blue lights
At the building with the blue lights


There's fryers and broilers and Detroit barbecue ribs
There are cooking appliances like fryers and broilers, and also delicious Detroit-style ribs


But the treat of the treats
But the best thing


Is when they serve you all those fine eight beats
Is when they play that great music


You'll want to spend the rest of your brights
You'll want to stay there all night


Down at the house, the house of blue lights
At the building with the blue lights, where we can hear the great music and have a good time


We'll have a time and we'll cut some rug
We'll have a lot of fun and dance


While we dig those tunes like they should be dug
While we enjoy those songs as they should be enjoyed


It's a real home comin' for all the 'Cats'
It's a welcoming place for everyone


Just trilly down a path of welcome mats
Just follow the path of friendly welcome mats




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DON RAYE, FREDDIE SLACK

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

비정한세상

[Verse 1]Pull up your jeans and we will truck on down
A knocked out joint at the edge of town
A real homecoming for all you cats
You keep a walking 'til you see that welcome mat

[Chorus]Fall in there, lose your lead
At the house, the house of blue lights

[Verse 2]We have the time and we'll cut a rug
And if you dig that jive like it should be dug
A real homecoming for all the cats
You keep a walking 'til you see that welcome mat

[Chorus]Drop in there, get your lead
At the house, the house of blue lights

[Bridge]Fryers, Broilers, Detroit Barbecued Ribs
You get the hit of the week
When you dig that real fine jive
With the welcome beat

[Guitar solo]

[Bridge]Fryers, Broilers, Detroit Barbecued Ribs
You get the treat of the week
When you dig that real fine jive
With the welcome beat



All comments from YouTube:

Alfredo Luis Baute

El mejor rockero de todos los tiempos ....el verdadero rey del rock chuck berry .. nadie lo supera nadie.... no tiene rival

Michael Barnes

This should have hit the charts,simply fantastic.

tom r

this music never died RIP CHUCK

Tom Engel

Lucky enough to hear Chuck Berry live many times.The Greatest- hands down.HailHail Rock & Roll!

Mishta Romaniello

1:14 One of the best guitar solos ever

Leo Voz

Fantástico !!!!!

Sister Boy

RIP the real king of Rock and Roll

비정한세상

[Verse 1]Pull up your jeans and we will truck on down
A knocked out joint at the edge of town
A real homecoming for all you cats
You keep a walking 'til you see that welcome mat

[Chorus]Fall in there, lose your lead
At the house, the house of blue lights

[Verse 2]We have the time and we'll cut a rug
And if you dig that jive like it should be dug
A real homecoming for all the cats
You keep a walking 'til you see that welcome mat

[Chorus]Drop in there, get your lead
At the house, the house of blue lights

[Bridge]Fryers, Broilers, Detroit Barbecued Ribs
You get the hit of the week
When you dig that real fine jive
With the welcome beat

[Guitar solo]

[Bridge]Fryers, Broilers, Detroit Barbecued Ribs
You get the treat of the week
When you dig that real fine jive
With the welcome beat

AllBobsAllTheTime

Great cover by Ol' Chuck!!!!

Alfredo Luis Baute

El mejor rockero....

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