Roll Over Beethoven
E.L.O. II Lyrics
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It's a jumping little record I want my jockey to play
Roll over Beethoven
Gotta hear it again today
My temperature's rising, the juke box's blowing a fuse
My heart's beating a rhythm, singing out rhythm and blues
Roll over Beethoven
Well, if you feel you like it
Go get your lover and reel and rock it
Roll it over and move on up now
Go for cover and reel and rock it
Roll it over
Roll over Beethoven, tell Tchaikovsky the news
Early in the morning I'm giving you my warning
Don't you step on my blue suede shoes
Hey, diddle diddle, gonna play my fiddle
I ain't got nothing to lose
Roll over Beethoven, tell Tchaikovsky the news
She wiggles like a glow worm, dances like a spinning top
She got a crazy partner, you should of seen her reel and rock
Long as she got a dime
The music will never stop
Roll over Beethoven, roll over Beethoven
Roll over Beethoven, roll over Beethoven
Roll over Beethoven, dig these rhythm and blues?
Roll over Beethoven, roll over Beethoven
Roll over Beethoven, roll over Beethoven
Roll over Beethoven, dig these rhythm and blues?
Roll over Beethoven, roll over Beethoven
Roll over Beethoven, roll over Beethoven
Roll over Beethoven, roll over Beethoven
Roll over Beethoven
The song "Roll Over Beethoven" by Electric Light Orchestra (E.L.O.) II is a classic rock and roll tune that was released in 1973. The song has a catchy rhythm and a fun melody that was designed to get people up and dancing. The lyrics are a tribute to the roots of rock and roll and the ongoing evolution of popular music.
The song starts with the singer talking about writing a letter to his local DJ requesting to play a "jumping little record." The singer is clearly excited about hearing the song and wants to hear it again (hence the repeated line "gotta hear it again today"). The lyrics then go on to describe the excitement of rock and roll music, with references to rhythm and blues and the idea of "rocking in two by two."
The chorus of the song is a call to action, with the singer urging listeners to "roll over Beethoven" and let Tchaikovsky know the news. It's an upbeat, fun tune that embodies the spirit of rock and roll and celebrates the power of music to bring people together.
Line by Line Meaning
Gonna write a little letter, gonna mail it to my local DJ
I am planning on writing a letter addressed to my local DJ requesting him to play a record that I am fond of.
It's a jumping little record I want my jockey to play
I am very fond of a particular record and I hope that the DJ plays it for everyone to enjoy.
Roll over Beethoven
I would like to hear the record (probably referring to a particular song) again today.
Gotta hear it again today
I really want to listen to it again today hence the urgency.
My temperature's rising, the juke box's blowing a fuse
The excitement is mounting up so much so that I can feel my temperature rising; the juke box is also probably overheating.
My heart's beating a rhythm, singing out rhythm and blues
The excitement is so high that I feel like I am a part of the rhythm and blues music that is playing.
Roll over Beethoven
I am so high-spirited that I want to hear the record again and dance to the rhythm and blues music playing.
Rocking in two by two
The rhythm and blues music is so groovy that people are two by two dancing to the beats.
Well, if you feel you like it
If you, like me, are enjoying the rhythm and blues music and the excitement, then…
Go get your lover and reel and rock it
I suggest that you get your partner and join me in reeling and rocking as we dance to the beat of the music.
Roll it over and move on up now
Play the next record and move on to grooving to the next beat.
Go for cover and reel and rock it
Make sure you have enough space to dance comfortably as you reel and rock with the rhythm of the music.
Roll it over
Move on to the next music track and continue to enjoy the rhythm.
Roll over Beethoven, tell Tchaikovsky the news
The music and excitement are so high that even Beethoven (who is no longer with us) wants to join in on the fun and spread the news to Tchaikovsky as well.
Early in the morning I'm giving you my warning
In preparation for times when the music and excitement are likely to hit hard, I am warning everyone.
Don't you step on my blue suede shoes
Stepping on my blue suede shoes will only dampen the mood and excitement so please don’t step on them.
Hey, diddle diddle, gonna play my fiddle
I am ready to entertain everyone by playing my fiddle.
I ain't got nothing to lose
I have nothing to lose by entertaining people and dancing to the rhythm and blues music.
She wiggles like a glow worm, dances like a spinning top
She dances so gracefully that she appears to be moving like a glow worm and a spinning top at the same time.
She got a crazy partner, you should have seen her reel and rock
Her partner is also a great dancer and they make a great dancing couple that reels and rocks together.
Long as she got a dime
As long as she has a dime, she has enough money to continue enjoying the music.
The music will never stop
As long as there is music, there will always be more dancing and excitement, hence it will never stop.
Roll over Beethoven, roll over Beethoven
The excitement is so huge that all the fans want to keep hearing the rhythm and blues music continuously.
Dig these rhythm and blues?
Do you enjoy this kind of upbeat rhythm and blues music too or am I the only one?
Lyrics © OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP
Written by: Chuck Berry
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