Rock Around the Clock
His Comets Lyrics
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One, two, three o'clock, four o'clock, rock
Five, six, seven o'clock, eight o'clock, rock
Nine, ten, eleven o'clock, twelve o'clock, rock
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight
Put your glad rags on and join me, hon'
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight
We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight
When the clock strikes two, three and four
If the band slows down we'll yell for more
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight
We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight
When the chimes ring five, six and seven
We'll be right in seventh heaven
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight
We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight
When it's eight, nine, ten, eleven too
I'll be goin' strong and so will you
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight
We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight
When the clock strikes twelve, we'll cool off then
Start a rockin' round the clock again
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight
We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight
"Rock Around the Clock" by Bill Haley and His Comets is a classic rock and roll song that was released in 1954. This song is considered to be one of the most important songs in the history of rock and roll as it was one of the first to popularize the genre. The lyrics of the song speak about a desire to rock and roll all night and party during the day.
The opening stanza of the song speaks about the different hours of the day, from one o'clock to twelve o'clock. In each hour, the singer proclaims that they will be rocking around the clock. The second stanza of the song speaks about the singer and his companion getting ready to party and rock and roll when the clock strikes one. As the song progresses, the singer continues to express their desire to rock around the clock as the time ticks by.
The lyrics of this song capture the spirit of the 1950s, where the youth was rebelling against the conservative values of the previous generation. The song was a hit upon its release and quickly became an anthem for the youth of the time. This song has since been covered by many artists over the years and has been used in countless movies, TV shows, and commercials.
Line by Line Meaning
One, two, three o'clock, four o'clock, rock
Let's start the party at any hour and dance until we drop
Five, six, seven o'clock, eight o'clock, rock
We'll keep the music going and our bodies moving until late
Nine, ten, eleven o'clock, twelve o'clock, rock
The night is still young, so let's keep on dancing until it's over
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight
We're determined to party hard and enjoy every moment of it
Put your glad rags on and join me, hon'
Get dressed up in your best clothes and come dance with me, darling
We'll have some fun when the clock strikes one
We know how to have a good time and we'll start right at one o'clock
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight
Our energy won't fade and we'll keep dancing until the sun comes up
When the clock strikes two, three and four
Even in the early hours of the morning, we won't slow down
If the band slows down we'll yell for more
We demand that the music keep playing and keep us dancing
When the chimes ring five, six and seven
As the morning approaches, we'll still be having the time of our lives
We'll be right in seventh heaven
We'll be completely happy and content, enjoying every moment
When it's eight, nine, ten, eleven too
We're not tired yet and we won't be stopping anytime soon
I'll be goin' strong and so will you
We're both still full of energy and ready to keep the party going
When the clock strikes twelve, we'll cool off then
We'll slow things down a bit, but just for a moment
Start a rockin' round the clock again
And then we'll pick up the pace again and keep dancing all night long
We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight
We're not going to stop until the music stops and the sun comes up
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BROADWAY MUSIC CORPORATION, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Max Freedman, James Myers
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ThaiThom
It makes me nostalgic for a time I never lived in.
@robertovaldez7925
Cristian nodal
@SoulllessStary
Feel the same way it’s pretty weird but I like it ya know
@theprofessor3684
Probably heard it in a past life
@tazionuvolari8142
It makes me nostalqic on 2010
@paolaoviedo137
/vvvghffff(ffwrc
@Windows-ie6th
Hey everyone 100 years from now we’re all dead now enjoy life while you’re young !
@stealthghostbr1801
Makes sense
@ryabryab2676
thanks for making me have an existential crisis
@fiftiesonly9579
Don’t give me warnings about death I’m only 17....