You Oughta See Grandma Rock
Eddie Cochran Lyrics


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Well, out sits granny, old and thin
Ain't had a kiss since I-I don't know when
She grabbed a stranger passin' by
Said let's go daddy before I die

You oughta see grandma rock
You oughta see grandma rock
She got everybody jumpin' in our block
You oughta see grandma rock
Well, you oughta see grandma rock
You oughta see grandma rock
She got everybody jumpin' in our block
You oughta see grandma rock

Well she grabbed grandpa from his rockin' chair
Said let's go daddy, don't be a square
He hit the floor, let out a moan
A-bopped three shakes, he was gone-gone

(Yeah, rock it but don't ruin it!)
Old grandpa he was wearin' a frown
He can't keep up and she won't slow down




He can't find a bottle strong enough
To satisfy her when she struts her stuff

Overall Meaning

In Eddie Cochran's song "You Oughta See Grandma Rock," the singer describes his grandmother as an old lady who is thin and hasn't had a kiss in a long time. The song begins when Grandma grabs a stranger passing by and tells him to come with her before she dies. The chorus emphasizes how exciting it is to see Grandma rock and how everyone in their block is jumping to the music.


Later, Grandma grabs Grandpa from his rocking chair, and he reluctantly agrees to join her. However, he can't keep up with her energetic dance moves and wishes she would slow down. The song ends with the singer commenting that Grandpa can't find a bottle strong enough to keep up with Grandma's moves.


"You Oughta See Grandma Rock" is a fun and uplifting song that celebrates the energy and spirit of older people. The song also conveys the idea that everyone can enjoy and participate in music, no matter their age or physical ability.


Line by Line Meaning

Well, out sits granny, old and thin
The grandmother is sitting outside, looking quite old and frail.


Ain't had a kiss since I-I don't know when
She hasn't received any affection in a long time.


She grabbed a stranger passin' by
The grandmother took hold of a stranger who was walking by.


Said let's go daddy before I die
She urged the stranger to come with her, as if it were her last chance to have some fun before dying.


You oughta see grandma rock
The artist is encouraging others to witness the grandmother's lively dance moves.


She got everybody jumpin' in our block
Her dancing is contagious and has inspired others to dance along with her.


Well, you oughta see grandma rock
Again, the singer is urging others to witness the grandmother's dance moves.


Well she grabbed grandpa from his rockin' chair
The grandmother pulled her husband out of his chair to join her in dancing.


Said let's go daddy, don't be a square
She urged her husband to come with her and not be boring.


He hit the floor, let out a moan
Her husband fell to the ground and groaned, perhaps due to his inability to keep up with her energetic dance moves.


A-bopped three shakes, he was gone-gone
After attempting to dance, he quickly became exhausted and gave up.


(Yeah, rock it but don't ruin it!)
This phrase is suggestive that while it's encouraged to dance and have fun, it should not be done to the point of exhaustion or injury.


Old grandpa he was wearin' a frown
The grandfather was not happy about being pulled into dancing.


He can't keep up and she won't slow down
The grandfather struggles to keep up with the grandmother's fast-paced dance moves, but she is not willing to slow down for him.


He can't find a bottle strong enough
The grandfather is unable to find a drink strong enough to help him keep up with the grandmother's dancing, perhaps implying that he has resorted to alcohol to try to keep up.


To satisfy her when she struts her stuff
The grandfather cannot find any way to satisfy the grandmother's desire to dance and enjoy herself.




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Written by: HARLAN HOWARD

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jon walts

what a killer

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Ronald de Goeij

great jiver

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