Joan Jett-I Love Rock N' Roll
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Lyrics


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I saw him dancin' there by the record machine
I knew he must a been about seventeen
The beat was goin' strong
Playin' my favorite song
And I could tell it wouldn't be long
'Til he was with me, yeah, me
And I could tell it wouldn't be long
'Til he was with me, yeah, me, singin'

I love rock n' roll
So put another dime in the jukebox, baby
I love rock n' roll
So come and take your time and dance with me
Ow

He smiled, so I got up and asked for his name
"That don't matter", he said, "'cause it's all the same"
I said, "Can I take you home where we can be alone?"
And next we were movin' on
He was with me, yeah, me
Next we were movin' on
He was with me, yeah, me singin'

I love rock n' roll
So put another dime in the jukebox, baby
I love rock n' roll
So come and take your time and dance with me
Ow

Said, "Can I take you home where we can be alone?"
Next we were movin' on
He was with me, yeah, me
And we'll be movin' on
And singin' that same old song
Yeah, with me, singin'

I love rock n' roll
So put another dime in the jukebox, baby
I love rock n' roll
So come and take your time and dance with me

I love rock n' roll
So put another dime in the jukebox, baby
I love rock n' roll
So come and take your time and dance with

I love rock n' roll
So put another dime in the jukebox, baby
I love rock n' roll
So come and take your time and dance with

I love rock n' roll
So put another dime in the jukebox, baby
I love rock n' roll
So come and take your time and dance with

I love rock n' roll
So put another dime in the jukebox, baby




I love rock n' roll
So come and take your time and dance with me

Overall Meaning

Joan Jett's "I Love Rock and Roll" is a classic rock song that expresses the singer's love for the genre of music. The song talks about a girl who falls in love with a boy while dancing to her favorite rock song at a jukebox. She approaches the boy she likes and asks him to come home with her, but he casually agrees, saying that it doesn't matter. The rest of the song describes their journey towards love as they dance and enjoy their time together.


The lyrics of "I Love Rock and Roll" are simple and straightforward, but they symbolize the spirit of rock music. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy melody reflect the energy and rawness of rock music, a genre that originated in the 1950s and continues to inspire generations of music lovers.


The chorus of "I Love Rock and Roll" serves as a call to action for anyone who loves rock music. The lyrics "So put another dime in the jukebox, baby" encourage listeners to keep the music playing and keep the party going. The song also celebrates the power of music to bring people together and create a sense of community.


Overall, “I Love Rock and Roll” is a song that perfectly captures the essence of rock music through its simple lyrics, upbeat rhythm, and catchy melody.


Line by Line Meaning

I saw him dancin' there by the record machine
The singer sees a boy dancing by the jukebox.


I knew he must a been about seventeen
The singer estimates the age of the boy to be around seventeen years old.


The beat was goin' strong
The music playing on the jukebox has a strong and energetic beat.


Playin' my favorite song
The song playing on the jukebox is one of the artist's favorite songs.


And I could tell it wouldn't be long
The artist senses that the boy will soon approach her.


'Til he was with me, yeah, me
The singer believes that the boy will soon be dancing with her.


He smiled, so I got up and asked for his name
The singer takes initiative and asks the boy for his name.


"That don't matter", he said, "'cause it's all the same"
The boy brushes off the importance of names because all that matters in the moment is enjoying the music.


I said, "Can I take you home where we can be alone?"
The artist suggests they go somewhere private and continue their connection.


And next we were movin' on
The two of them continue to dance together and enjoy the music.


And we'll be movin' on
The singer looks forward to continuing their relationship and experiences together.


And singin' that same old song
The artist and the boy bond over their mutual love for the song playing on the jukebox.


Yeah, with me, singin'
The singer shares a moment of singing the song with the boy.


So put another dime in the jukebox, baby
The singer urges the boy to continue playing songs on the jukebox.


So come and take your time and dance with me
The singer invites the boy to slow down and enjoy the moment with her.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alan Merrill, Jake Hooker

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Alex Gianco

I saw him dancin' there by the record machine
I knew he must a been about seventeen
The beat was goin' strong
Playin' my favorite song
And I could tell it wouldn't be long
'Til he was with me, yeah, me
And I could tell it wouldn't be long
'Til he was with me, yeah, me, singin'
I love rock n' roll
So put another dime in the jukebox, baby
I love rock n' roll
So come and take your time and dance with me
Ow
He smiled, so I got up and asked for his name
"That don't matter", he said, "'cause it's all the same"
I said, "Can I take you home where we can be alone?"
And next we were movin' on
He was with me, yeah, me
Next we were movin' on
He was with me, yeah, me singin'
I love rock n' roll
So put another dime in the jukebox, baby
I love rock n' roll
So come and take your time and dance with me
Ow
Said, "Can I take you home where we can be alone?"
Next we were movin' on
He was with me, yeah, me
And we'll be movin' on
And singin' that same old song
Yeah, with me, singin'
I love rock n' roll
So put another dime in the jukebox, baby
I love rock n' roll
So come and take your time and dance with me
I love rock n' roll
So put another dime in the jukebox, baby
I love rock n' roll
So come and take your time and dance with
I love rock n' roll
So put another dime in the jukebox, baby
I love rock n' roll
So come and take your time and dance with
I love rock n' roll
So put another dime in the jukebox, baby
I love rock n' roll
So come and take your time and dance with
I love rock n' roll
So put another dime in the jukebox, baby
I love rock n' roll
So come and take your time and dance with me



All comments from YouTube:

Heidi Nehrkorn

My daughter absolutely loves Joan Jett. She is 7 and wants to be just like her.

Benjamin Schumacher

Honestly, Let her.

Liam Garrett 17

Not much hope anymore its all rap pop and country now

Dean Bianchi

Support her we need good music nowdays!

steven F

Good for her!! Another woman owning her on record studio, making great music, I love the idea. Good luck to her. LOL buy her a guitar.

Carlos M

goodfellas lol trust this coming from a teenager bro, rock is gonna come back, give it 2-3 years

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JP Kairinen

2020 and this is still legendary! The one and only!

WoGi

wait rlly?

Monica Ann

That's right

Dante Tej

2021 and it’s still legendary

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