Roll Over Beethoven
Eddie Meduza Lyrics


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Well gonna write a little letter
Gonna mail it to my local D.J.
It's a rockin' little record
I want my jockey to play
Roll over Beethoven
I gotta hear it again today

You know my temperature's risin'
And the jukebox's blowin' a fuse
My hearts beatin' rhythm
And my soul keeps singing the blues
Roll over Beethoven
And tell Tchaikovsky the news

I got a rockin' pneumonia
I need a shot of rhythm and blues
I think I got it off the writer
Sittin' down by the rhythm review
Roll over Beethoven
We're rockin' in two by two

Well if you feel you like it
Well get your lover and reel and rock it
Roll it over and move on up
Just jump around and reel and rock it
Roll it over
Roll over Beethoven
A rockin' in two by two, oh

Well early in the mornin'
I'm a givin' you the warnin'
Don't you step on my blue suede shoes
Hey diddle diddle
Gonna play my fiddle
Ain't got nothing to lose
Roll over Beethoven
And tell Tchaikovsky the news

You know she wiggles like a glow worm
Dance like a spinnin' top
She got a crazy partner
Oughta see 'em reel an rock
Long as she's got a dime
The music will never stop
Roll over Beethoven
Roll over Beethoven
Roll over Beethoven
Roll over Beethoven




Roll over Beethoven
And dig these rhythm and blues

Overall Meaning

In Eddie Meduza's song Roll Over Beethoven, the lyrics express a desire for music that gets the heart racing and the soul singing the blues. The singer is convinced that the perfect remedy for their ailment lies in the rhythm and blues sound of Roll Over Beethoven. The song begins with the singer announcing their intention to send a rockin' little record to their local DJ, hoping to get it played on air. They express the urgency of their desire to hear the song, declaring that they need to listen to Roll Over Beethoven again today. The singer goes on to describe how the jukebox's rhythm is blowing a fuse and their heart is beating rhythm, indicating their fanaticism for the rhythm and blues sound of the song.

As the song progresses, the singer imagines communicating with two of the greatest composers of all time, Beethoven and Tchaikovsky. They tell Beethoven to roll over and make space for this new sound, which clearly affects them more than some of his traditional work. They also suggest that Tchaikovsky might learn something new from the rhythm and blues within the song. The singer is insistent in their need for this sound, and even compares their ailment to a rockin' pneumonia that they believe can only be cured by the rhythm and blues sound of Roll Over Beethoven.


Overall, Eddie Meduza's Roll Over Beethoven is a tribute to the rhythm and blues sound that has stood the test of time, and long may its legacy continue to impact people.


Line by Line Meaning

Well gonna write a little letter
I'm going to compose a message on paper


Gonna mail it to my local D.J.
I'll send it to the radio station DJ


It's a rockin' little record
It's a musical piece with a lively beat


I want my jockey to play
I desire for the disk jockey to broadcast it


Roll over Beethoven
Move out the way for a new musician to take over


I gotta hear it again today
I need to listen to it right now


You know my temperature's risin'
You understand that I'm excited


And the jukebox's blowin' a fuse
The jukebox is malfunctioning because of the tune


My hearts beatin' rhythm
My heart is throbbing to the beat


And my soul keeps singing the blues
I feel melancholy inside


And tell Tchaikovsky the news
Inform Tchaikovsky about the rock and roll music craze


I need a shot of rhythm and blues
I'm in want of a dose of energetic, soulful tunes


I think I got it off the writer
I suspect I learned it from the composer


Sittin' down by the rhythm review
Sitting and taking in the rhythmic performance


We're rockin' in two by two
We're dancing in pairs


Well if you feel you like it
If you enjoy the music


Well get your lover and reel and rock it
Get your partner and dance energetically


Roll it over and move on up
Switch to another song and keep dancing


Just jump around and reel and rock it
Hop around while dancing energetically


A rockin' in two by two, oh
Dance with a partner in pairs


Well early in the mornin'
At the break of dawn


I'm a givin' you the warnin'
I'm alerting you ahead of time


Don't you step on my blue suede shoes
Don't damage my fancy shoes


Hey diddle diddle
An exclamation without a specific meaning


Gonna play my fiddle
I'm going to perform on my violin


Ain't got nothing to lose
I don't stand to lose anything


You know she wiggles like a glow worm
She moves sensuously like an insect


Dance like a spinnin' top
She moves in circles rapidly


She got a crazy partner
She has a wild dance partner


Oughta see 'em reel an rock
You should see them dance with extravagance


Long as she's got a dime
As long as she has some money


The music will never stop
The songs will keep playing continuously


And dig these rhythm and blues
Appreciate these lively and soulful songs




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