Jailhouse Rock
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(Talk)
This one recorded live
Right here tonight
And I think you've got the fuckin' jive
Cause we've got some bad beat boogie woogie
For ya boys
Here we go.
The warden threw a party in the county jail
The prison band was there and they began to wail
The band was jumpin' now the joint began to swing
You should have heard the night that jailbird sang

(Chorus)
Let's rock
Everybody let's rock
Everybody in the whole cell block
Was dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock

Sad Sacker Sid was on a block of stone
With Opel in the corner weeping all alone
The warden said, "Hey man, don't you be no square
If you can't find a partner us a wooden chair"

(Chorus)
(Hey) (Hey) (Hey) (Hey)
Number forty seven said to number three
"Well, you're the cutest jailbird I ever did see
I sure would be delighted with your company
Come on and do the Jailhouse Rock with me"

(Chorus)
Everybody in the whole cell block
Was dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
Everybody in the whole cell block
Was dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
Everybody in the whole cell block...rock!!!

(Talk)
One more time!!!

(Hey) (Hey) (Hey)
Well, everybody in the whole cell block
Was dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
Everybody in the whole cell block
Was dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
Everybody in the whole cell block
Was dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
Everybody in the whole cell block...woo-hoo, yeah!!!

Dancin' to the Jailhouse, yeah-whoo!!!




We're Mötley Crüe!!!
See-ya!

Overall Meaning

The song "Jailhouse Rock" by Elvis Presley is a classic rock and roll song that tells the story of a party thrown in the county jail by the warden. The prison band plays and everyone in the jail starts dancing to the catchy beat. The lyrics describe different characters in the jail, including Sad Sacker Sid who is sitting alone on a block of stone, and Opel who is weeping in the corner. Number forty seven approaches number three and asks her to dance the Jailhouse Rock with him.


The song is a celebration of music and dancing as a form of release and rebellion in the oppressive setting of a jail. It suggests that even in the most dire of circumstances, people can come together and find joy through music and movement. The lively beat and catchy melody of the song make it a classic rock and roll tune that still endures today.


Overall, "Jailhouse Rock" is a fun and upbeat song that captures the spirit of rock and roll and the power of music to bring people together in any situation.


Line by Line Meaning

The warden threw a party in the county jail
The warden of the county jail decided to host a party


The prison band was there and they began to wail
The band that was a part of the prison was present and started belting out their tunes


The band was jumpin' now the joint began to swing
The lively performance of the band got everyone dancing


You should have heard the night that jailbird sang
The singing by one of the prisoners was so good, it was truly memorable


Everybody let's rock
Everyone should dance and have fun


The warden said, "Hey man, don't you be no square
The warden spoke to one of the prisoners, who was unhappy, and told him not to be boring


If you can't find a partner us a wooden chair"
If the prisoner was unable to find a partner to dance with, he could use a wooden chair instead


Number forty seven said to number three
One prisoner, with identification number 47, spoke to another prisoner, with identification number 3


"Well, you're the cutest jailbird I ever did see
Prisoner number 47 complimented prisoner number 3 for being very good looking


I sure would be delighted with your company
Prisoner number 47 would be very happy to dance with prisoner number 3


Well, everybody in the whole cell block
Every single prisoner was present and dancing


Was dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
All the prisoners were dancing to the music


We're Mötley Crüe!
The band performing is Mötley Crüe




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BENJAMIN WEISMAN, FRED WISE

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All comments from YouTube:

@FizzyenEspanol

I’m soooooo sad Elvis died

@CCifuentes95

Be glad that he lived and inspired others, that's what is all about

@SouthoftheHill

He's not dead, he just went home.

@omightybeaverbot7925

50 years? Not to be that guy but Elvis died in 1978. That was 42 years ago

@toastboast1368

@Dankest Memes Alive
Me laughing at that: ha

@----zd1od

@@omightybeaverbot7925 died in 1977

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@kimeg7294

Elvis Presley died in 1977 at the age of 42. People born in 1977 are turning 42 this year.

@babyyoshi8939

Damn. He died 42 years ago..

@actual_ivy

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