And while many have only just heard of the magic of Drop The Lime, Luca has been honing his craft for years. From humble beginnings as a choirboy to a childhood obsession with 50s rock’n’roll, the 25 year old has been experimenting with sound for years via the underground electronic scene of Kid 606’s TigerBeat6 label, Mad Decent and French label Institubes (under his alter ego "Curses!").
Drop The Lime's influences range from Brian Eno to rockabilly (he’s well known for his 50s doo wop and soul sets) to Sonic Youth to Wu Tang but things don't just stop there. He also runs Trouble & Bass, an influential New York club night and label since 2006. The Trouble & Bass crew are the DJs who are defining a new New York sound.
“Having a crew from NYC behind you, pushing the sound you produce, is essential in creating a movement. We’re all producers and DJs so sometimes we’ll collaborate on production -- or I'll have one of them help out with one of my basslines - since they understand my sound better than anyone else”.
Rock around the Clock
Drop the Lime Lyrics
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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, join me, Hon
We'll have some fun when the clock strikes one
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight
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
Oh, when it's eight, nine, ten, eleven too
I'll be going' 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 rocking' '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
The lyrics to Drop the Lime's song "Rock Around the Clock" are a nod to the classic rock and roll song of the same name by Bill Haley & His Comets. The lyrics celebrate the joy of dancing and having fun with friends, specifically at an all-night dance party. The repetition of the numbers and the phrase "rock around the clock tonight" emphasizes the excitement and energy of the event.
The first verse sets the stage for the all-night dance party, with each line telling what time it is and what's happening. The second verse calls on listeners to join in the fun and promises that there will be dancing until the early morning hours. The third and fourth verses continue to describe the energy and joy of the party, as well as the determination to keep dancing no matter what time it is.
The last verse speaks to the endurance of the partygoers, who will keep dancing even after the clock strikes midnight. The promise to "cool off" and then start rocking again shows that the dancing will continue until the party finally ends.
Overall, the lyrics to "Rock Around the Clock" are a celebration of the joy of dancing and the camaraderie that comes with an all-night party. They capture the excitement and energy of rock and roll, and the enduring appeal of classic songs that continue to inspire new generations.
Line by Line Meaning
One, two, three o'clock, four o'clock rock
Let's start rockin' right now, it doesn't matter what time it is
Five, six, seven o'clock, eight o'clock rock
We're still going strong, and we're gonna keep on rockin' all night long
Nine, ten, eleven o'clock, twelve o'clock rock
We're getting closer to midnight, but we're not slowing down
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight
We're here to party and we're not stopping until the sun comes up
Put your glad rags on, join me, Hon
Let's dress up in our best clothes and have a good time together
We'll have some fun when the clock strikes one
At the stroke of one, the party really begins
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight
We're going to keep on dancing and having fun until the sun comes up
Gonna rock, gonna rock around the clock tonight
Our goal tonight is to dance and have a great time
When the clock strikes two, three and four
Even as the night goes on, we're not slowing down
If the band slows down we'll yell for more
We won't stop dancing and having fun, and we want the music to keep playing
When the chimes ring five, six, and seven
We're still going strong as the morning gets closer
We'll be right in seventh heaven
We're having the time of our lives and nothing else matters
Oh, when it's eight, nine, ten, eleven too
As the dawn approaches, we're still dancing and having fun
I'll be going' strong and so will you
We're not going to stop until this party ends
When the clock strikes twelve, we'll cool off then
At midnight, we'll take a break and catch our breath
Start a rocking' 'round the clock again
But as soon as we've rested, we'll start dancing again
Lyrics © BROADWAY MUSIC CORPORATION, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Max Freedman, James Myers
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