Roll Over Beethoven
G.Harrison & E.Clapton Lyrics
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Gonna mail it to my local DJ
It's a rockin' rhythm 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 blows a fuse
And my soul keeps on singin' the blues
Roll over Beethoven and tell Tchaikovsky the news
I got the rockin' pneumonia,
I need a shot of rhythm and blues
I think I'm rollin' arthritis
Sittin' down by the rhythm review
Roll over Beethoven rockin' in two by two
Well, if you feel you like it
Go get your lover, then reel and rock it
Roll it over and move on up just
A trifle further and reel and rock it,
Roll it over,
Roll over Beethoven rockin' in two by two
Well, early in the mornin' I'm a-givin' you a warnin'
Don't you step on my blue suede shoes
Hey diddle diddle, I am playin' my fiddle,
Ain't got nothin' 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 and rock
Long as she 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
The lyrics of George Harrison and Eric Clapton's song Roll Over Beethoven pay tribute to classic rock n' roll, and showcase the idiosyncratic spirit of the genre. This song is an ode to Beethoven, the immortal classical composer, and rock 'n' roll music, which was then a new and avant-garde form of music. The singer of the song implores Beethoven, who is represented in the lyrics as a guardian of classical music, to "roll over" and make way for the new musical revolution that is rock n' roll.
The lyrics begin with a promise to write a letter to the local DJ asking him to play a "rockin' rhythm record", indicating the singer's desire for the newest sounds of rock n' roll. The song then takes on a playful tone, with quirky lyrics about how the singer is getting "rockin' pneumonia" and "rolling arthritis" from listening to so much rock n' roll. He urges Beethoven to "tell Tchaikovsky the news" that rock n' roll is here to stay.
The lyrics also contain references to various rock n' roll tropes, such as urging the audience to "roll over" and keep dancing to the music. The song also contains a nod to the famous Elvis Presley song "Blue Suede Shoes." Overall, Roll Over Beethoven is a lively and infectious tribute to rock n' roll, which continues to inspire music lovers to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna write a little letter,
I intend to draft a short message
Gonna mail it to my local DJ
The aforementioned message will be sent to my community Disc Jockey
It's a rockin' rhythm record
The musical disc in reference has a energetic, lively tempo
I want my jockey to play
I desire the Disc Jockey to utilize and air said record
Roll over Beethoven, I gotta hear it again today
Play the particular record I have mentioned again, urgently
You know, my temperature's risin'
My physical temperature is increasing
And the jukebox blows a fuse
The Jukebox has malfunctioned and stopped operation
My heart's beatin' rhythm
My heart is pulsating with a steady pattern
And my soul keeps on singin' the blues
My spirit continually expresses sorrowful emotions
Roll over Beethoven and tell Tchaikovsky the news
Inform Beethoven of the desired change and tell Tchaikovsky about it as well
I got the rockin' pneumonia,
I have caught the enthusiastic rhythmical disease
I need a shot of rhythm and blues
I am craving a medicinal treatment of R&B
I think I'm rollin' arthritis
I suspect I have contracted a joint ailment
Sittin' down by the rhythm review
I am seated by an assessment of musical sound
Roll over Beethoven rockin' in two by two
Perform the music in question in twos and have a grand time simultaneously
Well, if you feel you like it
If the mood entices you greatly
Go get your lover, then reel and rock it
Retrieve your significant other, move closely together and sway harmoniously
Roll it over and move on up just
Perform a movement and elevate it further with precision
A trifle further and reel and rock it,
Then, accomplish a bit more and sway mellifluously
Roll it over,
Begin that cycle again
Roll over Beethoven rockin' in two by two
Perform the musical piece in twos and have a grand time together
Well, early in the mornin' I'm a-givin' you a warnin'
I want to caution you early in the morning
Don't you step on my blue suede shoes
Please avoid crushing or ruining my blue suede shoes
Hey diddle diddle, I am playin' my fiddle,
An exclamation, as I play the violin
Ain't got nothin' to lose
I am not concerned about losing anything or taking any risks
Roll over Beethoven and tell Tchaikovsky the news
Inform Beethoven of the desired change and tell Tchaikovsky about it too
You know she wiggles like a glow worm,
The woman dances and moves in a unique way, like a glow worm
Dance like a spinnin' top
The movement is akin to a spinning top
She got a crazy partner,
Her partner exhibits wild, insane behavior
Oughta see 'em reel and rock
Observe the couple sway and jive together gracefully
Long as she got a dime the music will never stop
As long as she has ten cents, the music will continue to play
Roll over Beethoven,
Perform the music anew
Roll over Beethoven,
Play the musical piece again
Roll over Beethoven,
Execute the record over again
Roll over Beethoven,
Perform the music in question once more
Roll over Beethoven and dig these rhythm and blues
Perform the record in question and enjoy the lively R&B tempo
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Written by: Chuck Berry
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