Rock'n'Roll Blues
Eddie Cochran Lyrics


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Oh, dancin' all night, so I have my play
But how can I work when I sleep all day
I got those rock 'n' roll blues
Those rock 'n' roll blues
I dig way down deep in my ol' blue jeans
To put my last dime in that record machine
I got those rock 'n' roll blues
Those rock 'n' roll blues
I have the blues to fight
And to make things worse I
Fell in love last night
The little girl I found
Said to stop my hoppin' and settle down
Oh why can't there be two of poor o1' me
One on the dancefloor and one
Hangin' 'round the door




I got those rock 'n' roll blues
Those rock 'n' roll blues

Overall Meaning

In Eddie Cochran's song "Rock'n'Roll Blues," the lyrics capture the essence of a restless rock 'n' roll lifestyle juxtaposed with the responsibilities of everyday life. The singer describes spending his nights dancing and enjoying the thrill of the music, but this wild and carefree lifestyle prevents him from being productive during the day. He feels trapped in a cycle where his love for rock 'n' roll leaves him sleep-deprived and unable to focus on work.


The singer also shares his struggle with financial constraints. He shares how he digs deep into his worn-out blue jeans to find his last dime, which he then spends on a record machine. This suggests a deep passion for music and a willingness to sacrifice the little money he has for the joy of listening to rock 'n' roll.


Adding to his woes, the singer reveals that he has fallen in love the previous night. However, this love interest wants him to stop his wild partying and settle down. The contrast between the desire for freedom and the longing for love creates internal conflict within him. He laments the inability to have the best of both worlds - the joys of dancing and the comfort of love.


Overall, "Rock'n'Roll Blues" reflects the struggles faced by those immersed in the rock 'n' roll culture. It explores themes of sacrifice, conflicting desires, and the challenges of balancing personal passions with societal expectations.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, dancin' all night, so I have my play
I spend my nights dancing and having fun, so that's how I enjoy myself


But how can I work when I sleep all day
I can't work because I sleep during the day after dancing all night


I got those rock 'n' roll blues
I feel down and sad because of my love for rock 'n' roll music


Those rock 'n' roll blues
Continuing the feeling of melancholy due to rock 'n' roll


I dig way down deep in my ol' blue jeans
I search inside my empty pockets


To put my last dime in that record machine
To spend my last coin to play music on the jukebox


I got those rock 'n' roll blues
Still feeling the sadness caused by rock 'n' roll


Those rock 'n' roll blues
Continuing to express the ongoing blues due to rock 'n' roll


I have the blues to fight
I have to overcome my sadness


And to make things worse I
Furthermore, to add to my troubles


Fell in love last night
I unexpectedly fell in love last night


The little girl I found
The girl I met


Said to stop my hoppin' and settle down
She told me to stop dancing and start a stable life


Oh why can't there be two of poor o1' me
I wish there were two versions of myself


One on the dancefloor and one
One of me would be dancing


Hangin' 'round the door
While the other would be waiting outside


I got those rock 'n' roll blues
Still feeling those blues because of rock 'n' roll


Those rock 'n' roll blues
Continuing to express the ongoing sadness caused by rock 'n' roll




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Regina Maria

Eddie Cochran, incrível!
Brasil 🇧🇷

Vintage brew

Eddie's husky vocal is so right for this song. Loves it! Thanks

David Francois

Eddie la légende, on ne t'oubliera jamais. From France.

Stylianos Orphanoudakes

Jesus... another brilliant song that didn't receive the recognition that it deserves. I hope we can do something for that 50 years later :)

sparkescadman

Eddie did so many types of songs, and all very well. The interviews of him show he was a down to earth guy. In the words of Shelby Singleton , that this excellence could be on a major label could "never happen in today's world". Thank God it did in the 50's!

Rockin'D Rockabilly

HE'S THE BEST. PERIOD.

Blackmist187

My roommate is always playing this song!

I found myself always humming it.

I grew fond of this song.

He can never know 

Buddy Holly

Blackmist187 why can he never know?

HarryWebb46

Total legend!

Barry Hunt

7 thumbs down, who are these clowns. EC one of the greatest RRs of all time 🕺👍

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