Crocodile Rock
Elton John(엘튼 존) Lyrics
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Me and Suzie had so much fun
Holding hands and skimming stones
Had an old gold Chevy and a place of my own
But the biggest kick I ever got
Was doing a thing called the Crocodile Rock
While the other kids were Rocking Round the Clock
We were hopping and bopping to the Crocodile Rock
Well Crocodile Rocking is something shocking
When your feet just can't keep still
I never knew me a better time and I guess I never will
Oh Lawdy mama those Friday nights
When Suzie wore her dresses tight
And the Crocodile Rocking was out of sight
La lalalala la lalalala la lalalala la
But the years went by and the rock just died
Suzie went and left us for some foreign guy
Long nights crying by the record machine
Dreaming of my Chevy and my old blue jeans
But they'll never kill the thrills we've got
Burning up to the Crocodile Rock
Learning fast as the weeks went past
We really thought the Crocodile Rock would last
Well Crocodile Rocking is something shocking
When your feet just can't keep still
I never knew me a better time and I guess I never will
Oh Lawdy mama those Friday nights
When Suzie wore her dresses tight
And the Crocodile Rocking was out of sight
La lalalala la lalalala la lalalala la
I remember when rock was young
Me and Suzie had so much fun
Holding hands and skimming stones
Had an old gold Chevy and a place of my own
But the biggest kick I ever got
Was doing a thing called the Crocodile Rock
While the other kids were Rocking Round the Clock
We were hopping and bopping to the Crocodile Rock
Well Crocodile Rocking is something shocking
When your feet just can't keep still
I never knew me a better time and I guess I never will
Oh Lawdy mama those Friday nights
When Suzie wore her dresses tight
And the Crocodile Rocking was out of sight
La lalalala la lalalala la lalalala la
La lalalala la lalalala la lalalala la
La lalalala la lalalala la lalalala la
The lyrics of Elton John's classic hit, "Crocodile Rock," nostalgically reminisce about the carefree days of youth when the singer (presumably Elton John himself) would go out with his girlfriend, Suzie, in their old gold Chevy and dance to the Crocodile Rock. The song paints a perfect picture of youthful innocence and the joys of rock and roll in the 1950s.
The Crocodile Rock itself is a fictional dance move, but it's clear from the lyrics that it was quite popular and had everyone in a frenzy as they "hopped and bopped" to the beat. The song encapsulates the optimism and exuberance of youth, with the lyrics stating that they never knew a better time, and they never will.
However, the song then takes a melancholic turn as it acknowledges the passing of time and the reality that they can't relive those times again. Suzie has left, and the rock and roll era has died, leaving behind only memories and nostalgia.
In summary, "Crocodile Rock" is a fun, nostalgic song that transports the listener to a time filled with hope, joy, and exuberance while acknowledging the reality of the passing of time and the bittersweet reminiscence of youth.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember when rock was young
The singer reminisces about the early days of rock music.
Me and Suzie had so much fun
The singer enjoyed spending time with his friend, Suzie.
Holding hands and skimming stones
The singer and Suzie enjoyed spending time outdoors by a body of water.
Had an old gold Chevy and a place of my own
The singer had a car and a home of his own.
But the biggest kick I ever got
The singer is about to describe a particularly exciting experience.
Was doing a thing called the Crocodile Rock
The singer is about to describe a dance called the Crocodile Rock that he enjoyed doing.
While the other kids were Rocking Round the Clock
Other people were enjoying a popular dance called the Rock Around the Clock while the singer danced the Crocodile Rock.
We were hopping and bopping to the Crocodile Rock
The singer and Suzie were having fun dancing the Crocodile Rock.
Well Crocodile Rocking is something shocking
The Crocodile Rock is an exciting dance.
When your feet just can't keep still
The dance is so lively that it's hard to stand still while doing it.
I never knew me a better time and I guess I never will
The singer describes how much he enjoyed dancing the Crocodile Rock and that he doesn't think he'll ever have a better time.
Oh Lawdy mama those Friday nights
The singer is reflecting on how much fun he had on Friday nights.
When Suzie wore her dresses tight
Suzie dressed up on Friday nights, making the evenings more special.
And the Crocodile Rocking was out of sight
The Crocodile Rock was particularly popular and exciting during these Friday night gatherings.
But the years went by and the rock just died
As time passed, rock music lost popularity.
Suzie went and left us for some foreign guy
The singer's friend Suzie left him and found a partner from another country.
Long nights crying by the record machine
The singer found comfort in listening to music when he was feeling sad about Suzie's departure.
Dreaming of my Chevy and my old blue jeans
The singer misses his old car and favorite pair of jeans when he's feeling nostalgic.
But they'll never kill the thrills we've got
Even though things have changed, the singer will always have fond memories of the exciting times he spent with Suzie and dancing the Crocodile Rock.
Burning up to the Crocodile Rock
The singer is describing how exciting it was to dance the Crocodile Rock.
Learning fast as the weeks went past
The singer and Suzie quickly learned the dance steps for the Crocodile Rock.
We really thought the Crocodile Rock would last
The singer and Suzie thought the Crocodile Rock would continue to be popular for a long time.
La lalalala la lalalala la lalalala la
This is the refrain or chorus of the song, which repeats several times.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bernie Taupin, Elton John
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