Joyful Jukebox Music
Jackson 5 featuring Michael Jackson Lyrics
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AND SOME GENUINE ALLIGATOR SHOES
GIVE ME A CHEVOLET CAR AND A HONKYTONK BAR
IT'S A RHYTHM THAT I CAN'T REFUSE
GIVE ME A QUARTER FOR THAT JUKEBOX
SO I CAN PLAY MY FAVORITE SONG
GIVE ME A TOUCH OF THE PAST SO WE CAN BOP SO FAST
(1ST CHORUS)
ARE YOU READY (ARE YOU READY)
ARE YOU READY (ARE YOU READY)
REMEMBER HOW TO ROCK N' ROLL
ARE YOU READY (ARE YOU READY)
READY (ARE YOU READY)
TO BOOGIE DOWN AND LOSE CONTROL
PLAY THAT RECORD AGAIN FOR ME
THE ONE WITH THE ROCK N' ROLL MELODY
JUST MAKE ME A BELIEVER IN ROCK N' ROLL FEVER
AND BRING BACK THE MEMORIES
(2ND CHORUS)
REMEMBER WHEN YOU SAW THE BEATLES
AND HEARD THE MUSIC OF THE ROLLING STONES
WELL BABY WE'LL BE ROLLIN' IN AT SEVEN IN A MAKE BELIEVE HEAVEN
THE GOOD OL' DAYS HAVE AGED MY BONES
(1ST CHORUS)
ARE YOU READY (ARE YOU READY)
ARE YOU READY (ARE YOU READY)
REMEMBER HOW TO ROCK N' ROLL
JUST MAKE ME A BELIEVER IN ROCK N' ROLL FEVER
AND BRING BACK THE MEMORIES, OH YEAH
ONE MORE TIME
GIVE SOME JOYFUL JUKEBOX MUSIC
THAT GETS ME OUT ON THE DANCIN' FLOOR
GIVE ME A SATURDAY NIGHT TO HOLD MY BABY TIGHT
AND WATCH ME SHAKE IT UP ONCE MORE
(2ND CHORUS)
(1ST CHORUS)
The lyrics to Jackson 5 featuring Michael Jackson's song "Joyful Jukebox Music" are all about enjoying the simple pleasures in life: music, dancing, and good company. The singer opens the song by asking for "joyful jukebox music" and "genuine alligator shoes," setting the stage for a night of fun and frivolity. He also asks for a Chevy car and a honkytonk bar – two classic symbols of American youth culture – and declares that the rhythm of the music is irresistible.
Throughout the song, the singer urges the listener to remember how to "rock n' roll" and "boogie down and lose control." He asks for a "touch of the past" so that everyone can "bop so fast" and "sing along" to their favorite tunes. The song also references some of the greatest bands of the 1960s and early 1970s, including The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, suggesting that the singer is trying to recapture the feeling of a bygone era.
Ultimately, "Joyful Jukebox Music" is a celebration of nostalgia and the enduring power of music to bring people together. The song encourages the listener to let loose and enjoy the moment, to dance and sing and forget their troubles for a little while.
Line by Line Meaning
GIVE ME SOME JOYFUL JUKEBOX MUSIC
Please play some upbeat music for me from the jukebox
AND SOME GENUINE ALLIGATOR SHOES
I would like to have a pair of alligator shoes
GIVE ME A CHEVOLET CAR AND A HONKYTONK BAR
I want to drive a Chevrolet and visit a lively bar
IT'S A RHYTHM THAT I CAN'T REFUSE
The music plays a beat that I cannot resist dancing to
GIVE ME A QUARTER FOR THAT JUKEBOX
Can you please give me a coin so I can play my chosen song?
SO I CAN PLAY MY FAVORITE SONG
I want to play the song that I love the most
GIVE ME A TOUCH OF THE PAST SO WE CAN BOP SO FAST
I want to be transported back in time so that we can dance at a fast pace
AND EVERYBODY SING ALONG
I want everyone around to join in and sing the song with me
ARE YOU READY (ARE YOU READY)
Are you all prepared to dance and have fun?
REMEMBER HOW TO ROCK N' ROLL
Do you remember how to dance to rock n' roll music?
READY (ARE YOU READY)
Are you all ready and excited to dance?
TO BOOGIE DOWN AND LOSE CONTROL
Let's dance wildly and without inhibition
PLAY THAT RECORD AGAIN FOR ME
Can you please replay that particular song for me?
THE ONE WITH THE ROCK N' ROLL MELODY
I want to hear the song that has a rock n' roll rhythm
JUST MAKE ME A BELIEVER IN ROCK N' ROLL FEVER
The music makes me feel like a true fan of rock n' roll
AND BRING BACK THE MEMORIES
The music brings back fond memories of the past
REMEMBER WHEN YOU SAW THE BEATLES
Do you remember the time when you saw The Beatles perform live?
AND HEARD THE MUSIC OF THE ROLLING STONES
Do you recall listening to the songs by The Rolling Stones?
WELL BABY WE'LL BE ROLLIN' IN AT SEVEN IN A MAKE BELIEVE HEAVEN
Tonight we will pretend that we are in a magical place where we can have a wonderful time
THE GOOD OL' DAYS HAVE AGED MY BONES
The memories of the past make me feel old and nostalgic
ARE YOU READY (ARE YOU READY)
Are you all excited and geared up for a fun night?
JUST MAKE ME A BELIEVER IN ROCK N' ROLL FEVER
The music fills me with enthusiasm and excitement for rock n' roll
AND BRING BACK THE MEMORIES, OH YEAH
Let the music remind us of the good times of the past
GIVE SOME JOYFUL JUKEBOX MUSIC
Play some happy and energetic songs from the jukebox
THAT GETS ME OUT ON THE DANCIN' FLOOR
The music should make me want to dance and move to the beat
GIVE ME A SATURDAY NIGHT TO HOLD MY BABY TIGHT
I want to spend a Saturday night with my loved one, holding them close while we dance
AND WATCH ME SHAKE IT UP ONCE MORE
Let's have some fun and dance together once again
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