Roll Over
I.C.E. Lyrics


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Gonna write a little letter, gonna mail it to my local DJ
It's a jumping little record I want my jockey to play
Roll over Beethoven
Gotta hear it again today

My temperature's rising, the juke box's blowing a fuse
My heart's beating a rhythm, singing out rhythm and blues
Roll over Beethoven
Rocking in two by two

Well, if you feel you like it
Go get your lover and reel and rock it
Roll it over and move on up now
Go for cover and reel and rock it
Roll it over
Roll over Beethoven, tell Tchaikovsky the news

Early in the morning I'm giving you my warning
Don't you step on my blue suede shoes
Hey, diddle diddle, gonna play my fiddle
I ain't got nothing to lose
Roll over Beethoven, tell Tchaikovsky the news

She wiggles like a glow worm, dances like a spinning top
She got a crazy partner, you should of seen her 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, dig these rhythm and blues?

Roll over Beethoven, roll over Beethoven
Roll over Beethoven, roll over Beethoven
Roll over Beethoven, dig these rhythm and blues?

Roll over Beethoven, roll over Beethoven
Roll over Beethoven, roll over Beethoven




Roll over Beethoven, roll over Beethoven
Roll over Beethoven

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to I.C.E.'s song Roll Over is an upbeat and energetic song about the love of music and dance. The main theme is the desire to hear a jumping record on the jukebox, and the singer's enjoyment of rhythm and blues. The title refers to Beethoven, a classical composer, and the message is for him to move over and make way for the new music. The lyrics talk about the singer's passion for music and how it makes him feel alive.


The song has a rock and roll feel, with a heavy emphasis on drums and guitar. The lyrics are simple and repetitive, which adds to the catchy nature of the song. The chorus "Roll over Beethoven, dig these rhythm and blues" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the message that the new music is here to stay.


The lyrics also contain references to Elvis Presley and the song Blue Suede Shoes. The line "Don't you step on my blue suede shoes" is a nod to Presley's hit song. The use of these references helps to place the song in the context of early rock and roll, which was heavily influenced by rhythm and blues.


Overall, Roll Over by I.C.E. is a celebration of music and dance, and a tribute to the early days of rock and roll.


Line by Line Meaning

Gonna write a little letter, gonna mail it to my local DJ
I'm sending a note to my radio host asking them to play my favorite song.


It's a jumping little record I want my jockey to play
I want my DJ to play a fast-paced record that gets people dancing.


Roll over Beethoven, gotta hear it again today
I want to hear this song again and again because it's so good.


My temperature's rising, the juke box's blowing a fuse
I'm getting excited and the music is so loud that the jukebox is having problems.


My heart's beating a rhythm, singing out rhythm and blues
The music is making me feel good and I'm singing along to the rhythm and blues beats.


Roll over Beethoven, rocking in two by two
This song is so good, everyone is dancing in pairs to the beat.


Well, if you feel you like it, go get your lover and reel and rock it
If you're into the song, grab your partner and dance to the music.


Roll it over and move on up now, go for cover and reel and rock it
Keep the music going and get into it by moving over and up on the dance floor.


Roll over Beethoven, tell Tchaikovsky the news
This song is so good, even famous classical composers like Tchaikovsky need to hear about it.


Early in the morning I'm giving you my warning, don't you step on my blue suede shoes
I'm taking precautions to protect my special blue suede shoes because they are important to me.


Hey, diddle diddle, gonna play my fiddle, I ain't got nothing to lose
I'm going to play music and have fun because I have nothing to lose.


Roll over Beethoven, tell Tchaikovsky the news
Again, the song is so good, even Tchaikovsky needs to know.


She wiggles like a glow worm, dances like a spinning top
The girl I'm dancing with is moving and dancing with a lot of energy and enthusiasm.


She got a crazy partner, you should of seen her reel and rock
My partner is wild and crazy, and we are dancing and having a great time.


Long as she got a dime, the music will never stop
As long as my dance partner has some money, the music will keep playing and we will keep dancing.


Roll over Beethoven, roll over Beethoven, roll over Beethoven, dig these rhythm and blues?
The song is so good, let's keep playing it and enjoying the rhythm and blues beats.




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