Rock around the Clock
Ian Svenonious 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'll have some fun when the clock strikes one,
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.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ian Svenonious's "Rock Around the Clock" immediately evoke the energy and euphoria of a classic rock and roll song. The repetition of the counting, "one, two, three o'clock, four o'clock, rock" creates a sense of urgency, urging the listener to join in and "rock around the clock tonight." The lyrics then invite the listener to "put your glad rags on and join me, hon" and promise that "we'll have some fun when the clock strikes one."


As the song progresses, the lyrics continue to build in momentum, with each hour indicating a new stage of the night and increased excitement. When the clock strikes two, three, and four, the lyrics promise even more excitement, with the suggestion that if the band slows down, the crowd will "yell for more." As the chimes ring five, six, and seven, the lyrics suggest that the listeners will be "right in seventh heaven," continuing to rock until "broad daylight."


Even as the night wears on, the energy of the lyrics does not flag. The singer assures the listener that they will be "goin' strong" when the clock strikes eight, nine, ten, and eleven. Finally, as the clock strikes twelve, the lyrics offer a moment of respite, suggesting that they will "cool off" before starting the rocking all over again.


Overall, the lyrics to "Rock Around the Clock" convey the excitement and energy of the classic rock and roll scene. They suggest that the night is full of possibility, promising the listener a night full of fun and excitement, and urging them to join in the fun.


Line by Line Meaning

One, two, three o'clock, four o'clock, rock,
Let's start the party early, like from the early evening, and rock all night long until broad daylight.


Five, six, seven o'clock, eight o'clock, rock,
As the hours pass by, we'll still be having a good time, and we'll keep on dancing to the beat.


Nine, ten, eleven o'clock, twelve o'clock, rock,
Even as the night grows late, we won't tire of having fun and will 'rock' till the end with great zeal.


We're gonna rock around the clock tonight.
We're going to dance and have a good time throughout the night until morning.


Put your glad rags on and join me, hon,
It's time to dress up, look fabulous, and party hard with the artist.


We'll have some fun when the clock strikes one,
As soon as the disco ball drops and the clock strikes one, the party's going to commence.


When the clock strikes two, three and four,
Even in the wee hours of the morning, the party will continue without slowing down.


If the band slows down we'll yell for more,
Even if the music gets slower, we'll cheer for the band for more and continue the merrymaking.


When the chimes ring five, six and seven,
As the sun starts breaking through the darkness, we'll still be jumping and dancing with joy.


We'll be right in seventh heaven.
We'll be in pure bliss and happiness, enjoying the moment and losing ourselves in the music.


When it's eight, nine, ten, eleven too,
As the morning comes closer, the excitement grows, and we continue dancing to the rhythm, with no weariness.


I'll be goin' strong and so will you.
The artist intends to keep the party going and expects that his/her partner will keep up with the energy.


When the clock strikes twelve, we'll cool off then,
At the stroke of midnight, the party will enter the final phase, and everyone will slow down.


Start a rockin' round the clock again.
But soon, the music will pick up again, and the party will start another round of dancing to the beats.


We're gonna rock around the clock tonight,
The bottom line is that we're going to have an unforgettable time, rock out together, and make timeless memories.


We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight.
We're going to be dancing and enjoying ourselves till the wee hours of the morning until the first light of day breaks through the horizon.


We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight.
We're going to be partying all night long, and nothing is going to stop us from having a blast.




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JIMMY DEKNIGHT, MAX FREEDMAN

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