Good Golly Miss Molly
Creedence Clearwater Revival Lyrics
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Good golly, Miss Molly, sure like a ball
When you're rockin' and a rollin' can't hear your momma call
From the early, early mornin' 'till the early, early night
You can see Miss Molly rockin' at the house of blue lights
Well, good golly, Miss Molly, sure like a ball
When you're rockin' and a rollin' can't hear your momma call
Yeah, momma, poppa told me "Son, you better watch your step"
If I knew my momma, poppa, have to watch my pop myself
And good golly, Miss Molly, sure like a ball
When you're rockin' and a rollin' can't hear your momma call
I'm going to the corner, gonna buy a diamond ring
Would you pardon me a kissin' and a ting-a-ling-a-ling?
Well good golly, Miss Molly, sure like a ball
When you're rockin' and a rollin' can't hear your momma call, ahh
Good golly, Miss Molly, sure like a ball
Good golly, Miss Molly, sure like a ball
When you're rockin' and a rollin' can't hear your momma call
The lyrics to Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Good Golly Miss Molly" describe the irresistible urge to dance and have a good time. The song begins by praising Miss Molly's "ball"-like qualities, suggesting that she is a playful and fun-loving person who knows how to have a good time. The second verse describes how Miss Molly can be found rocking out from early morning until early night at the House of Blue Lights, a reference to a popular nightclub of the time.
The third verse contains a warning from the singer's parents to watch his step and be careful, but the emphasis quickly returns to the fun and excitement of dancing to the rock and roll beat. In the final verse, the singer mentions going to buy a diamond ring and playfully asks for a kiss while continuing to emphasize the party atmosphere created by the music. The repetition of the chorus and the phrase "Can't hear your momma call" emphasizes the idea that when you're caught up in the music and the moment, everything else fades away and the only thing that matters is the fun and energy of the dance floor.
Overall, "Good Golly Miss Molly" is a celebration of the joy and abandon of rock and roll, and a tribute to the infectious, danceable music that has inspired generations of fans.
Line by Line Meaning
Good golly Miss Molly, sure like a ball
Miss Molly is having a great time and is enjoying herself, feeling energetic and happy
When you're rockin' and a rollin' can't hear your momma call
Miss Molly is dancing so hard that she can't hear anyone calling her name, lost in the moment
From the early, early mornin' 'till the early, early night
Miss Molly starts dancing early in the morning and keeps going until late at night
You can see Miss Molly rockin' at the house of blue lights
Miss Molly is a regular at the house of blue lights and is known for being an amazing dancer
Yeah, momma, poppa told me 'Son, you better watch your step'
Miss Molly's parents warn her to be careful, knowing how hard she likes to dance and party
If I knew my momma, poppa, have to watch my pop myself
Miss Molly knows that if her parents knew how wild she really got, they would worry even more
I'm going to the corner, gonna buy a diamond ring
Miss Molly has some extra cash and wants to spend it on something special for herself
Would you pardon me a kissin' and a ting-a-ling-a-ling?
Miss Molly flirts with someone, playfully asking for permission to kiss them in exchange for a little jingle
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: John S. Marascalco, Robert Alexander Blackwell
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LYRICS:
Good golly, miss Molly,
Sure like to ball.
Good golly, miss Molly,
Sure like to ball.
When you're rockin' and a rollin'
Can't hear your momma call.
From the early early mornin' till the early early night
You can see miss Molly rockin' at the house of blue light.
Good golly, miss Molly,
Sure like to ball.
When you're rockin' and a rollin'
Can't hear your momma call.
Well, now momma, poppa told me: "Son, you better watch your step."
If I knew my momma, poppa, have to watch my dad myself.
Good golly, miss Molly,
Sure like to ball.
When you're rockin' and a rollin'
Can't hear your momma call.
I am going to the corner, gonna buy a diamond ring.
Would you pardon me if it's a nineteen carat golden thing.
Good golly, miss Molly,
Sure like to ball.
When you're rockin' and a rollin'
Can't hear your momma call.
Good golly, miss Molly,
Sure like to ball.
Good golly, miss Molly,
Sure like to ball.
When you're rockin' and a rollin'
Can't hear your momma call.
@thefool789
Good golly, Miss Molly, sure like to ball
Good golly, Miss Molly, sure like to ball
When you're rocking and a-rolling, can't hear your momma call
From the early early morning till the early early night
You can see Miss Molly rocking at the house of blue lights
Good golly, Miss Molly, sure like to ball
When you're rocking and a-rolling, can't hear your momma call
Well, now momma, poppa told me, "Son, you better watch your step"
If I knew my momma, poppa, have to watch my pop myself
Good golly, Miss Molly, sure like to ball
When you're rocking and a-rolling, can't hear your momma call
We're going to the corner, gonna buy a diamond ring
Would you pardon me if it's a nineteen-carat golden thing?
Good golly, Miss Molly, sure like to ball
When you're rocking and a-rolling, can't hear your momma call
Good golly, Miss Molly, sure like to ball
Good golly, Miss Molly, sure like to ball
When you're rocking and a-rolling, can't hear your momma call
@thefool789
Good golly Miss Molly, sure like to ball.
Good golly, Miss Molly, sure like to ball.
When you're rockin' and a rollin' can't hear your momma call.
From the early early mornin' till the early early night
You can see Miss Molly rockin' at the house of blue lights.
Good golly, Miss Molly, sure like to ball.
When you're rockin' and a rollin' can't hear your momma call.
Well, now momma, poppa told me: "Son, you better watch your step."
If I knew my momma, poppa, have to watch my dad myself.
Good golly, Miss Molly, sure like to ball.
When you're rockin' and a rollin' can't hear your momma call.
I am going to the corner, gonna buy a diamond ring.
Would you pardon me if it's a nineteen carat golden thing.
Good golly, Miss Molly, sure like to ball.
When you're rockin' and a rollin' can't hear your momma call.
Good golly, Miss Molly, sure like to ball.
Good golly, Miss Molly, sure like to ball.
When you're rockin' and a rollin' can't hear your momma call.
@exxie1
Damn, I wasn't prepared to miss Little Richard when I was listening to the Bayou Country album. Rest in peace Little Richard ❤
@shermansmith9408
This song from this album started my passion for rock n roll almost 60 years ago. Wow, thanks mom!
@patriciagallagher6027
Me too!!
@victorpennino9305
W mom
@mariocuellar9060
This song was made theirs when they did this remake!!!!Creedance still rocks,even after all these years!!!
@Bobmacca64
Same with I Heard It Through The Grapevine.
@user-tb1wk1zf1r
Помню - 1970 - ый. Эту песню поймал по радио волне, ( Голос Америки). Это была просто бомба. Позже друзья нашли пласт Криденсов ( оригинал) и мы его слушали на всю катушку на про - теле ( Днепр). Как нашу молодость, так и эти группы забыть просто невозможно.
@winstonyaw8262
I always loved their sound since I was a teenager
@omarguzman4053
Damn! That guitar solo! 😍😍
@jose823es4
En memoria a mi tío que falleció hace unos años le gustaba mucho esta música este comentario en esta canción es para honrar su memoria