Jingle Bell Rock
Daryl Hall And John Oates Lyrics
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Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring
Snowin' and blowin' up bushels of fun
Now the jingle hop has begun
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time
Dancin' and prancin' in jingle bell square
What a bright time, it's the right time
To rock the night away
Jingle bell time is a swell time
To go ridin' in a one-horse sleigh
Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet
Jingle around the clock
Mix and mingle in the jinglin' feet
That's the jingle bell rock
Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time
What a bright time, it's the right time
To rock the night away
Jingle bell time is a swell time
To go glidin' in a one-horse sleigh
Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet
Jingle around the clock
Mix and mingle in the jinglin' beat
That's the jingle bell
That's the jingle bell
That's the jingle bell rock
The lyrics to "Jingle Bell Rock" by Daryl Hall & John Oates are a playful and joyful tribute to the holiday season. The song opens with the iconic "jingle bell" refrain, set against swinging and ringing bells that evoke the fun and festivity of the season. The second verse paints a picture of a winter wonderland, with snow and cold weather creating a perfect backdrop for the jingle hop, which has just begun. The chorus is repeated several times throughout the song, with slight variations in the lyrics and melody.
The third verse is a celebration of the Christmas spirit, with an invitation to "rock the night away" and enjoy the bright and beautiful holiday season. The fourth verse adds a touch of whimsy and adventure, with an image of a one-horse sleigh and a jingle horse who is urged to "pick up your feet." The song ends with a final chorus, complete with a joyful mix and mingle of the jingling beat that is the centerpiece of the entire song.
Line by Line Meaning
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
The festive sound of jingle bells accompanies the lively music of the rock beat.
Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring
The bells swing and ring out a merry melody in harmony with the music.
Snowin' and blowin' up bushels of fun
Amidst the snowfall and blustery wind, there is an abundance of enjoyment to be had.
Now the jingle hop has begun
The dance known as the jingle hop has commenced, and everyone is excited to partake in it.
Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time
The bells chime in time with the music, adding to the festive atmosphere.
Dancin' and prancin' in jingle bell square
People are dancing and playfully prancing around the area, joyfully moving to the music in a designated spot.
In the frosty air
The air is chilly and crisp, but it doesn't hinder the merriment of the occasion.
What a bright time, it's the right time
This is a particularly joyful moment, perfectly suited for celebrating with others.
To rock the night away
It's time to let loose, dance, and enjoy the night with great energy and excitement.
Jingle bell time is a swell time
The time when the jingle bells are ringing is a particularly delightful and joyful moment.
To go ridin' in a one-horse sleigh
One can enjoy the wintry weather by taking a cozy and exhilarating ride on a single-horse sleigh with the bells ringing rhythmically.
Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet
The horse that pulls the sleigh is urged to move with greater speed and enthusiasm by the person riding it.
Jingle around the clock
The bells keep ringing non-stop, adding to the infectious beat and joy of the celebration.
Mix and mingle in the jinglin' feet
People are encouraged to dance and engage with one another while the bells chime musically.
That's the jingle bell rock
This is the energetic and enthusiastic atmosphere created by the jingle bells and joyful dancing.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Joseph Beal, James Boothe
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LYRICS
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring
Snowin' and blowin' up bushels of fun
Now the jingle hop has begun
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time
Dancin' and prancin' in Jingle Bell Square
In the frosty air
What a bright time, it's the right time
To rock the night away
Jingle bell time is a swell time
To go glidin' in a one-horse sleigh
Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet
Jingle around the clock
Mix and a-mingle in the jinglin' feet
That's the jingle bell rock
Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time
What a bright time, it's the right time
To rock the night away
Jingle bell time is a swell time
To go glidin' in a one-horse sleigh
Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet
Jingle around the clock
Mix and a-mingle in the jinglin' feet
That's the jingle bell
That's the jingle bell
That's the jingle bell rock
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Sunman
"Jingle Bell Rock" is an American popular Christmas song first released by Bobby Helms in 1957 (after it was recorded in October of that year). It has received frequent airplay in the United States during every Christmas season since then. "Jingle Bell Rock" was composed by Joseph Carleton Beal (1900–1967) and James Ross Boothe (1917–1976). Beal was a Massachusetts-born public relations professional and longtime resident of South Ocean Avenue in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and Boothe was an American writer in the advertising business."
~https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jingle_Bell_Rock
"Hall & Oates released a version in 1983 as a non-album single which peaked at number 30 on the Hot 100 Recurrents chart in 2005, it also reached number 6 on the Billboard's Holiday Airplay chart on December 13, 2008 and number 24 on the Hot Holiday Songs chart on December 10, 2011."
~https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jingle_Bell_Rock#Hall_&_Oates_version
Daryl's Version
"...the duo released a promotional only single called "Jingle Bell Rock" in the early 1980s that had each of them separately singing the lead vocals on either side of the 45."
~https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_for_Christmas_(Hall_%26_Oates_album)
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Ron Lenz
So many music acts take themselves so seriously they would never do a video like this. Thanks, Daryl and John.
AdamG1983
A lot of their stuff is self consciously dorky and I love it
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Michelle Chan
This remains my favourite rendition of this song. I like Hall and Oates. Amazing music. There is no one that has a voice like Daryl Hall.
michelle menter
so true you speak only facts
Darth Brooks
Nope. Oates version was better.
Lynda Griggs
Watched this a million times when Mtv first came on.
G Michael Gold
Regardless of who sings (I prefer Daryl) - it's GE Smith's guitar that really 'rocks' !!!