The Teenagers' first single, 1956's "Why Do Fools Fall in Love", was also their biggest. After Lymon went solo in mid-1957, both his career and those of the Teenagers fell into decline. Lymon eventually fell into heroin addiction, and died in 1968 at the age of twenty-five.
Waintin' in School
Frankie Lymon Lyrics
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A-waitin' on the bell to ring so I can go home
Throw my books on the table, pick up the telephone
"Hello, baby, let's get somethin' goin'"
Headin' down to the drugstore to get a soda pop
Throw a nickel in the jukebox, then we start to rock
My school gal baby, gonna tell ya some news
Well, it's a-one, two, a-pull off my shoes
Three, four, get out on the floor
Five, six, come get your kicks
Down on the corner of Lincoln and a-forty-six SPOKEN: Yeah!
I've been a-waitin' in school all day long
A-waitin' on the bell to ring so I could go home
Throw my books on the table, pick up the telephone
"Hello, baby, let's get somethin' goin'"
Headin' down to the drugstore to get a soda pop
Throw a nickel in the jukebox, then we start to rock
My school gal baby, gonna tell ya some news
You sure look good in them baby-doll shoes
Well, it's a-one, two, a-pull off my shoes
Three, four, get out on the floor
Five, six, come get your kicks
Down on the corner of Lincoln and a-forty-six
SPOKEN: Yeah!
SPOKEN: Well, let's go now!!
Well, it's a-one, two, a-pull off my shoes
Three, four, get out on the floor
Five, six, come get your kicks
Down on the corner of Lincoln and a-forty-six
You gotta move, start rockin' baby
A rockin', rockin' baby
Gonna rock all night, rock all night
Just wait 'n' see
SPOKEN: Yeah!!
The song "Waiting in School" by Frankie Lymon is a classic song about a teenager who has been waiting all day for school to be over so he can have fun with his girl. The lyrics delve into the youth culture of the 1950s where teenagers had newfound freedom and a new sense of independence. The song begins with the singer expressing his excitement for the day to be over so he can go home, throw his books on the table and call his girl. He then goes to the drugstore to get a soda pop and rock out to some music.
The song is all about teenage joy and excitement, the desire to get out and have a good time after dealing with the routine of school all day. The line "You gotta move, start rocking baby" is a call to action, an invitation to join in on the fun, to dance and enjoy life. The song is catchy and upbeat, mirroring the optimistic and carefree spirit of the 1950s youth.
Line by Line Meaning
I been a-waitin' in school all day long
I've been in school all day, eagerly waiting for the bell to ring so I can go home and have fun.
A-waitin' on the bell to ring so I can go home
I'm waiting for the bell to ring so I can leave school and have some fun instead of studying.
Throw my books on the table, pick up the telephone
As soon as I get home, I'll throw my books on the table and pick up the telephone to call my date.
"Hello, baby, let's get somethin' goin'"
When my date picks up the phone, I'll charm her by inviting her out.
Headin' down to the drugstore to get a soda pop
My date and I will head to the nearby drugstore to get some soda.
Throw a nickel in the jukebox, then we start to rock
After putting a nickel in the jukebox, we'll start dancing to some music.
My school gal baby, gonna tell ya some news
I'm going to tell my girlfriend something exciting.
You sure look good in them baby-doll shoes
You look stunning in those baby-doll shoes, which makes me want to dance with you.
Well, it's a-one, two, a-pull off my shoes
I'm so excited that I'm probably going to start dancing by pulling off my shoes.
Three, four, get out on the floor
I'm urging my date to get out on the dance floor with me.
Five, six, come get your kicks
Come on, let's dance and have some fun together!
Down on the corner of Lincoln and a-forty-six
We'll dance at the corner of Lincoln and 46th streets.
SPOKEN: Yeah!
I'm excited and enthusiastic about dancing and having fun with my date.
Well, let's go now!!
I'm impatient and eager to start dancing.
You gotta move, start rockin' baby
My date needs to move and start dancing with me.
A rockin', rockin' baby
We'll rock and dance together all night.
Gonna rock all night, rock all night
We're going to dance and have fun all night long.
Just wait 'n' see
Wait and see how much fun we'll have together!
SPOKEN: Yeah!!
I'm enthusiastic and excited about the prospect of dancing and having fun all night long.
Contributed by Chase G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@theo3s611
Frankie Lymon got that voice!
@orlandoromero4961
Wow that boy could sin all kind of music. Exenent I was born 1965, and I like his music and voice.
@FendsLine
Yes, that´s true. Ricky Nelson recorded it first in November 18, 1957 at Master Recorders, Hw; LA.
It was written by Johnny and Dorsey Burnette for Ricky Nelson who were friends since the summer 1957. The song was released as a B-Side of “Stood up. “Stood up” reached No2 while “Waitin in School” did No. 16 in Jan. 1958 in the USA.
Frankies version ist also great. It´s powerful!
@OfficialHarplynn
r.i.p frankie
@rafaelaguilar3380
Frankie Lymon le añadió caracter, fuerza y personalidad a esta canción. No es que Ricky Nelson lo hiciera mal, sino que Frankie la mejoró.
@wilbertjames7937
Frankie best during that era.
@lauriehollingsworth7612
I would have loved to have seen Frankie, and let me say I would've
danced with him, and not give a damn how it looked to the racist people with the shallow minds.
@fncz
I saw Frankie Lymon in 1959 on a Biggest Show of Stars caravan. He was great but his finest work was with the Teenagers. However that London Palladium LP is great and shows his immense depth and wealth of talent.
@lastcapo
@@fncz what song did he perform in 1959
@fncz
@@lastcapo He was on about 10 minutes; longer than the earlier acts. He did his hits, Fools, Goody Goody, & a ballad. Either Know it All or Creation.