Rock It
Hal Harris Lyrics

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When you wake up in the mornin' and you wonder
Why no one's beside you where I usually lay
And you think you hear the sound of distant thunder
Well, that's just your old rock (just your old rock) a-rolling away.

I was a rock standing strong for you
For there was nothing that I wouldn't do
No matter the cost I was ready to pay

Now you say I'm only holding you down
Like some old rock you've been draggin' around
Yes, I'm your old rock (just your old rock) but now I'm rolling away.

I'm rolling away on a downhill grade
But I'm gonna come to rest at a mountain of love someday
'Cause I finally understand if you're resting on shifting sand
Well, even a rock (even a rock) will go a-rolling away.

I was a rock standing strong for you
No, there was nothing that I wouldn't do
No matter the cost I was ready to pay
Now you say I'm only holding you down
Like some old rock you've been draggin' around
Yes, I was your old rock (just your old rock) but I'm a-rolling away.

Honey, I was your rock (just your old rock) now I'm rolling away.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Hal Harris's song "Rock It" describe a relationship that has come to an end. The singer of the song, who was previously a "rock standing strong" for his partner, is now being compared to an "old rock" that is being "dragged around" and "holding [his partner] down." The chorus of the song, "That's just your old rock (just your old rock) a-rolling away," is a poignant representation of the singer's decision to move on from the relationship, despite previously being so committed to their partner.

The singer's decision to leave is portrayed as both a difficult and a necessary one. They are "rolling away on a downhill grade," which suggests that the process of leaving is painful and perhaps even dangerous. However, the lyrics also suggest that the singer is moving towards something better; they are "gonna come to rest at a mountain of love someday." This image of a mountain of love is a powerful one, suggesting that the singer is leaving behind a difficult situation in order to find a new and better one.

Overall, the lyrics to "Rock It" are a moving representation of the difficult decision to leave a relationship that is no longer working. The song acknowledges the pain and difficulty of this decision, but also suggests that moving on is ultimately the best choice for everyone involved.

Line by Line Meaning

When you wake up in the mornin' and you wonder
When you wake up feeling lonely and confused

Why no one's beside you where I usually lay
And you realize that I'm no longer there to comfort you

And you think you hear the sound of distant thunder
And you hear the echoes of our past arguments and fights

Well, that's just your old rock (just your old rock) a-rolling away.
That's just me leaving because you don't appreciate me anymore.

I was a rock standing strong for you
I was strong and dependable for you

For there was nothing that I wouldn't do
I was willing to go above and beyond for you

No matter the cost I was ready to pay
I was willing to sacrifice anything for you

Now you say I'm only holding you down
But now you blame me for your insecurities and unhappiness

Like some old rock you've been draggin' around
You see me as a burden, weighing you down

Yes, I'm your old rock (just your old rock) but now I'm rolling away.
Yes, I was your support, but now I'm leaving

I'm rolling away on a downhill grade
I'm leaving as quickly as I can

But I'm gonna come to rest at a mountain of love someday
But eventually I will find someone who will appreciate me and treat me better

'Cause I finally understand if you're resting on shifting sand
Because I've finally realized that you're unreliable and unstable

Well, even a rock (even a rock) will go a-rolling away.
Even someone as strong as me will leave if they're not valued

Honey, I was your rock (just your old rock) now I'm rolling away.
I was your support, but now I'm leaving

Lyrics © GLAD MUSIC CO.
Written by: GEORGE JONES

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Comments from YouTube:

David G

3y↑1

Let's keep these hits coming can't get enough

Cindy S

7y↑4

This one of the all-time Rockabilly classics. Very skillfully done by a country music veteran who really understood and could play the new music

moparmonster1965

12y↑3

This is one of the best rockabilly songs ever, and represents the genre better than any other I can think of. Sad it wasn't released when it was current.