I Dig Rock and Roll Music
Count Basie & The Mills Brothers Lyrics
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(And sing it)
I figure it's about the happiest sound goin' down today.
The message may not move me or mean a great deal to me,
But hey! it feels so groovy to say:
I dig the Mamas and the Papas at "The Trip," Sunset Strip in L.A.
And they got a good thing goin' when the words don't get in the way.
Hey! they really nail me to the wall.
I dig Donovan in a dream-like, tripped out way
His crystal images tell you 'bout a brighter day
And when the Beatles tell you
They've got a word "love" to sell you
They mean exactly what they say
I dig Rock and Roll music I could really get it on in that scene.
I think I could say somethin' if you know what I mean
But if I really say it, the radio won't play it
Unless I lay it between the lines!
The song "I Dig Rock and Roll Music" by Count Basie & The Mills Brothers is a tribute to rock and roll music and the artists who create it. The singer in the song expresses his love for rock and roll and his desire to play and sing it whenever he gets the chance. He believes that rock and roll is about the happiest sound around and that it feels groovy to say that he digs it.
The singer goes on to name some of his favorite rock and roll artists, such as The Mamas and the Papas, Donovan, and The Beatles. He admires The Mamas and the Papas for their good thing going and how their music can really nail him to the wall. He appreciates Donovan's dream-like, tripped out way of sharing crystal images and his message about a brighter day. And when The Beatles talk about love, he knows that they mean exactly what they say.
Line by Line Meaning
I dig Rock and Roll music and I love to get the chance to play.
I enjoy performing Rock and Roll music whenever I get the opportunity
I figure it's about the happiest sound goin' down today.
I believe that there is no happier music than Rock and Roll
The message may not move me or mean a great deal to me,
The lyrics may not resonate with my personal beliefs or have significant meaning to me
But hey! it feels so groovy to say:
Nevertheless, it feels great just to sing along
I dig the Mamas and the Papas at "The Trip," Sunset Strip in L.A.
I really enjoy listening to The Mamas and The Papas perform at their regular venue "The Trip" on Sunset Strip in L.A.
And they got a good thing goin' when the words don't get in the way.
Their music is great, especially when the lyrics don't overpower the music
And when they're really wailing, Michelle and Cass are sailin'.
The singers Michelle and Cass are exceptional when the band is really rocking out
Hey! they really nail me to the wall.
Their performance is so intense, it hits me hard emotionally
I dig Donovan in a dream-like, tripped out way
I love listening to Donovan's music in a psychedelic, dreamy state of mind
His crystal images tell you 'bout a brighter day
His songs have hopeful and uplifting lyrics that inspire positivity
And when the Beatles tell you
The Beatles convey
They've got a word "love" to sell you
that they have a strong message of love to share with their audience
They mean exactly what they say
Their words are sincere and genuine
I dig Rock and Roll music I could really get it on in that scene.
I really get into the Rock and Roll music scene and feel a strong connection to it
I think I could say somethin' if you know what I mean
I feel like I have something important to express through my own Rock and Roll music, if you understand my intentions
But if I really say it, the radio won't play it
However, if I express my true thoughts through Rock and Roll music, it may not be considered acceptable for mainstream radio play
Unless I lay it between the lines!
Unless I express my message in a subtle or implied manner
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVE DIXON, JAMES MASON, NOEL PAUL STOOKEY
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