Rock around the Clock
Comets Lyrics


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(One, two)

One, two, three o'clock, four o'clock, rock
Five, six, seven o'clock, eight o'clock, rock
Nine, ten, eleven o'clock, twelve o'clock, rock
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight

Put your glad rags on and join me, hon'
We'll have some fun when the clock strikes one
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight
We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight

When the clock strikes two, three and four
If the band slows down we'll yell for more
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight
We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight

When the chimes ring five, six and seven
We'll be right in seventh heaven
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight
We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight

When it's eight, nine, ten, eleven too
I'll be goin' strong and so will you
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight
We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight

When the clock strikes twelve, we'll cool off then
Start a rockin' round the clock again
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight




We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight
We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight

Overall Meaning

The song "Rock Around the Clock" by The Comets is about having a good time and dancing through the night. It is a call to put on your best clothes, get together with friends, and dance the night away. The song is divided into different time intervals, from one o'clock until midnight, and encourages people to keep rocking until the break of dawn.


The song's lyrics are clear and straightforward, delivering a message of fun and excitement that transcends time. The opening line establishes the fast pace of the song, with a count-in and rhythm that sets the tone for the rest of the piece. The chorus, "We're gonna rock around the clock tonight," is repeated throughout, emphasizing the joy and energy of the dance.


As the night goes on, the lyrics detail the different numbers on the clock and how time passes by quickly when you're having fun. The verse "When the chimes ring five, six and seven, we'll be right in seventh heaven" shows how the music can carry people away and lift their spirits. The bridge, "If the band slows down, we'll yell for more," reflects the enthusiasm and energy of the dancers and how they don't want the party to end.


Overall, "Rock Around the Clock" is a testament to the power of music and dancing to bring people together and make them happy. It is a song that has stood the test of time and remains a classic that continues to inspire new generations of music lovers.


Line by Line Meaning

One, two
Let's count off and get ready to rock!


One, two, three o'clock, four o'clock, rock
We're starting to rock as the clock hits different hours.


Five, six, seven o'clock, eight o'clock, rock
We'll keep rocking as the clock progresses.


Nine, ten, eleven o'clock, twelve o'clock, rock
We're going to keep going strong till we hit midnight!


We're gonna rock around the clock tonight
We're going to keep the party going all night!


Put your glad rags on and join me, hon'
Dress up and come join the fun!


We'll have some fun when the clock strikes one
Things will really start to pick up when the clock hits one.


We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight
We'll keep dancing and having a great time until the sun comes up.


When the clock strikes two, three and four
We'll keep going strong even as the night wears on.


If the band slows down we'll yell for more
We won't let the energy of the party drop - we'll demand more music!


When the chimes ring five, six and seven
We'll be in a state of pure joy as the morning starts to dawn.


We'll be right in seventh heaven
We'll feel fantastic - like we're in heaven - as we keep dancing.


When it's eight, nine, ten, eleven too
We'll keep going strong even as the day starts.


I'll be goin' strong and so will you
We'll keep dancing even as we start to get tired.


When the clock strikes twelve, we'll cool off then
As midnight approaches, we'll start to calm down.


Start a rockin' round the clock again
But as the clock strikes midnight, we'll start to rock again!




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BROADWAY MUSIC CORPORATION, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Max Freedman, James Myers

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@ThaiThom

It makes me nostalgic for a time I never lived in.

@robertovaldez7925

Cristian nodal

@SoulllessStary

Feel the same way it’s pretty weird but I like it ya know

@theprofessor3684

Probably heard it in a past life

@tazionuvolari8142

It makes me nostalqic on 2010

@paolaoviedo137

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@Windows-ie6th

Hey everyone 100 years from now we’re all dead now enjoy life while you’re young !

@stealthghostbr1801

Makes sense

@ryabryab2676

thanks for making me have an existential crisis

@fiftiesonly9579

Don’t give me warnings about death I’m only 17....

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