Rockin' Robin
Jackson 5 Michael Jackson Lyrics
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Hoppin' and a-boppin' and singing his song
All the little birdies on Jaybird Street
Love to hear the robin go tweet tweet tweet
Rockin' robin, rock rock
Rockin' robin'
Blow rockin' robin
Every little swallow, every chick-a-dee
Every little bird in the tall oak tree
The wise old owl, the big black crow
Flappin' their wings singing go bird go
Rockin' robin, rock rock
Rockin' robin'
Blow rockin' robin
'Cause we're really gonna rock tonight
Pretty little raven at the bird-band stand
Told them how to do the bob and it was grand
They started going steady and bless my soul
He out-bopped the buzzard and the oriole
He rocks in the tree tops all day long
Hoppin' and a-boppin' and singing his song
All the little birdies on Jaybird Street
Love to hear the robin go tweet tweet tweet
Rockin' robin, rock rock
Rockin' robin'
Blow rockin' robin
'Cause we're really gonna rock tonight
Pretty little raven at the bird-band stand
Told them how to do the bob and it was grand
They started going steady and bless my soul
He out-bopped the buzzard and the oriole
He rocks in the tree tops all day long
Hoppin' and a-boppin' and singing his song
All the little birdies on Jaybird Street
Love to hear the robin go tweet tweet tweet
Rockin' robin, rock rock
Rockin' robin'
Blow rockin' robin
'Cause we're really gonna rock tonight
"Rockin' Robin" by Michael Jackson is a fun and catchy song about a bird who spends his days singing and hopping around in the tree tops. It's upbeat and has a playful tone to it, making it a popular song for children to dance and sing along to. The lyrics describe how all the other birds on Jaybird Street love to hear the robin's song and how he out-bopped the buzzard and oriole at the bird-band stand.
The repetition of "rockin' robin" throughout the song creates a sense of rhythm and encourages the listener to join in on the fun. Even though the lyrics are simple and playful, there is an underlying message about the power of music to bring people together and create joy. The robin's song brings happiness to all who hear it, uniting the birds and encouraging them to dance and sing along.
Overall, "Rockin' Robin" is a classic feel-good song that has stood the test of time, still popular today as when it was first released in 1972.
Line by Line Meaning
He rocks in the tree tops all day long
The robin is perched on a tree and moving back and forth all day
Hoppin' and a-boppin' and singing his song
The robin is jumping and moving around while singing its tune
All the little birdies on Jaybird street
All the other birds on Jaybird Street are listening to the robin's song
Love to hear the robin go tweet tweet tweet
The other birds enjoy hearing the robin's simple and catchy melody
Rockin' robin, rock rock
The robin is a rockstar and its name is Rockin' Robin
Blow rockin' robin
Keep playing the tune Robin, don't stop!
'Cause we're really gonna rock tonight
We will have a great time dancing and singing tonight
Every little swallow, every chick-a-dee
All the other birds, no matter how small, are into the robin's tune
Every little bird in the tall oak tree
All birds in the area, regardless of the type of bird and their nest location, are enjoying and taking part in the melody
The wise old owl, the big black crow
Even the most experienced and knowledgeable birds, the owl and the crow, are joining in on the fun
Flappin' their wings and singing go bird go
They are flying and dancing in tune with the robin, singing the chorus of 'go bird go'
Pretty little raven at the bird-band stand
A charming raven was leading the musical performance
Told them how to do the bob and it was grand
The raven taught the other birds how to move and sing to the beat of the music, and it was fantastic
They started going steady and bless my soul
The robin and the other birds started dancing together perfectly
He out-bopped the buzzard and the oriole
The robin danced better than the buzzard and the oriole, who are known as great dancers themselves
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jimmie Thomas
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