Rockin' Daddy
Howlin' Wolf Lyrics


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Yes they call me the rocker, I can rock you all night long
Yes they call me the rocker, I can rock you all night long
I can let you down easy, when I think your money's gone
I can rock you easy, don't want you to hesitate
I can rock you easy, don't want you to hesitate
I can let you down easy, like-a like jelly on a plate
Some twistin' and shakin', don't mean a thing to me
Some twistin' and the shakes, don't mean a thing to me
I'm a hip shakin' daddy, I can shake like a willow tree
They call me the rocker, I can really rock a while
They call me the rocker, I can really rock a while
With a real gone mama, don't let me fake your style
I can rock you easy, you don't want to hesitate




I can rock you easy, you don't want to hesitate
I can let you down easy, like jelly on a plate

Overall Meaning

In Rockin' Daddy, Howlin' Wolf proclaims himself as the ultimate "rocker" who can "rock you all night long". He compares himself to jelly on a plate, implying that he can let his listener down easy. The song is a classic blues number, with a pumping rhythm and bluesy guitar riffs.


The lyrics are filled with sexual innuendos about his ability to please a woman. He sings about how he can rock his partner all night long without hesitation. He also proclaims that he can shake his hips like a willow tree, suggesting that he has mastered the art of seduction. His lyrics are playful and suggestive, and he clearly enjoys provocation.


The song was released in 1957 and became a hit in the blues circuit. It was later covered by many other artists, including Eric Clapton, who performed the song with his band Cream. The popularity of the song has endured, and it remains a classic example of the Chicago blues sound.


Line by Line Meaning

Yes they call me the rocker, I can rock you all night long
I'm known as the rocker because I can keep the music going all night long


I can let you down easy, when I think your money's gone
If I see that you're running low on cash, I won't push you too hard and will let you down gently


I can rock you easy, don't want you to hesitate
I don't want you to be afraid to dance with me, I'll make it easy for you


I can let you down easy, like-a like jelly on a plate
I can be as smooth and gentle as jelly on a plate when it's time to stop dancing


Some twistin' and shakin', don't mean a thing to me
Just because you're twisting and shaking it doesn't impress me


I'm a hip shakin' daddy, I can shake like a willow tree
I'm not impressed with your moves, but I am a great dancer and can move like a willow tree blowing in the wind


They call me the rocker, I can really rock a while
I'm called the rocker because I can dance for an extended period of time without getting tired


With a real gone mama, don't let me fake your style
If you're a great dancer, don't be afraid to show me your style and impress me


I can let you down easy, like jelly on a plate
If it's time to stop dancing, I can be just as smooth and gentle as jelly on a plate




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Written by: CHESTER BURNETT

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