Rock around the Clock
Jimmy DeKnight 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, 'till 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, 'till 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, 'till 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, 'till broad daylight
We're gonna rock, gonna rock around the clock tonight

When the clock strikes twelve we'll cool off then
Start rockin' 'round the clock again
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight




We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'till broad daylight
We're gonna rock, gonna rock around the clock tonight

Overall Meaning

The song "Rock Around the Clock" by Jimmy DeKnight is a classic rock and roll anthem from the 1950s that encourages listeners to let loose and have fun. The lyrics describe a night of dancing and partying, with references to the clock striking different hours and the band playing non-stop. The repetition of the phrase "we're gonna rock around the clock tonight" serves as a rallying cry for the listener to get up and dance.


The song captures the spirit of youth rebellion and the newness of rock and roll as a genre. The lyrics encourage listeners to put on their "glad rags" and join in the fun, showing a disregard for societal norms and expectations. The mention of "broad daylight" is also significant, as it implies a disregard for the usual schedule of activities and a willingness to stay up all night.


Line by Line Meaning

One, two, three o'clock, four o'clock rock
Let's start rocking from 1-4 in the morning


Five, six, seven o'clock, eight o'clock rock
We'll keep rocking from 5-8 in the morning


Nine, ten, eleven o'clock, twelve o'clock rock
We'll continue rocking from 9-12 in the morning


We're gonna rock around the clock tonight
We'll be dancing and having a good time all night long


Put your glad rags on and join me hon'
Get dressed up and come dance with me


We'll have some fun when the clock strikes one
We'll start having fun as soon as the clock strikes one


We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'till broad daylight
We'll keep dancing and rocking until morning


When the clock strikes two, three and four
We'll keep rocking even when it's 2, 3, or 4 in the morning


If the band slows down we'll yell for more
We'll demand that the band keeps playing and doesn't slow down


When the chimes ring five, six, and seven
Even when it's 5, 6, or 7 in the morning, we'll still be having fun


We'll be right in seventh heaven
We'll be very happy and excited


When it's eight, nine, ten, eleven too
Even when it's 8, 9, 10, or 11 in the morning, we'll still be enjoying ourselves


I'll be goin' strong and so will you
We'll have lots of energy and still be dancing


When the clock strikes twelve we'll cool off then
When it's midnight, we'll take a break and rest for a bit


Start rockin' 'round the clock again
After our break, we'll start dancing and rocking again




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JIMMY DEKNIGHT, MAX FREEDMAN

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Comments from YouTube:

Rusty 123

This is a great instrumental version of this song. Never have seen this record before. Jimmy DeKnight actually was either the writer or co-writer of "Rock Around The Clock". Thanks.

Ultraflood236

He wrote the song

Ultraflood236

His real name is james e Myers

nickellodeon55

When re-released on Apt, this made #111 in the Music Vendor survey.

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