Per Gessle would later go on to be world famous together with Marie Fredriksson in Roxette.
Rock On
Gyllene Tider Lyrics
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Hey, did you rock and roll, rock on
Hey, did you rock and roll, rock on
Oh my soul, hey did you boogie too, did ya?
Hey, shout sometime blues, jump up down the blues way shoes
Hey, did you rock and roll, rock on
Which is the way that's clear?
Still looking for that blue jean baby queen,
prettiest girl I've ever seen,
see her shake on the movie screen, Jimmy Dean (James Dean)
And where do we go from here...
Hey, did you rock and roll...
The lyrics to Gyllene Tider's song "Rock On" are a celebration of rock and roll music and the lifestyle that surrounds it. The repetition of "Hey, did you rock and roll, rock on" is a call to action, inviting listeners to participate in the energy and excitement of rock and roll.
The verses of the song are a series of questions and observations about the rock and roll lifestyle. "Oh my soul, hey did you boogie too, did ya?" suggests that the singer is looking for others who share his love of rock and roll and who have experienced the joy of dancing to it. "Hey, shout sometime blues, jump up down the blues way shoes" refers to the blues influence that can be heard in much rock and roll music, and encourages listeners to let loose and dance freely.
The final verse brings a note of wistfulness to the song, as the singer muses on the search for love and beauty that often accompanies the rock and roll lifestyle. The reference to James Dean and a "blue jean baby queen" suggests a longing for the ideals of the 1950s and 60s, when rock and roll was at its peak and rebellious youth culture was in full swing. The repeated question, "And where do we go from here?" emphasizes the uncertainty that comes with living a life dedicated to rock and roll, and hints at the possibility of a darker, more introspective future.
Overall, the lyrics of "Rock On" celebrate the joy, excitement, and freedom of rock and roll music, while acknowledging the complexities and challenges that come with living a life outside of mainstream society.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, did you rock and roll, rock on
Did you enjoy listening to and dancing to rock and roll music?
Hey, did you rock and roll, rock on
Did you enjoy listening to and dancing to rock and roll music?
Hey, did you rock and roll, rock on
Did you enjoy listening to and dancing to rock and roll music?
Oh my soul, hey did you boogie too, did ya?
Did you also dance energetically and enthusiastically to the music?
Hey, shout sometime blues, jump up down the blues way shoes
Did you also express yourself by shouting and jumping around while wearing blues-style shoes?
Hey, did you rock and roll, rock on
Did you enjoy listening to and dancing to rock and roll music?
And where do we go from here?
Where do we go or what do we do now that the music has paused temporarily?
Which is the way that's clear?
Which direction should we take in the future?
Still looking for that blue jean baby queen,
I am still searching for the perfect girl that I can fall in love with.
prettiest girl I've ever seen,
She should be the most beautiful girl I have ever laid eyes on.
see her shake on the movie screen, Jimmy Dean (James Dean)
I want to see her shake her body like the famous actor James Dean on the movie screen.
And where do we go from here...
Where do we go or what do we do now that the music has paused temporarily?
Hey, did you rock and roll...
Did you enjoy listening to and dancing to rock and roll music?
Contributed by Arianna L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.