On The Beach
Ramones Lyrics


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Chewing out a rhythm on my bubble gum
The sun is out and I want some
It's not hard, not far to reach, we can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach
Up on the roof, out on the street
Down in the playground, the hot concrete
Bus ride is too slow, they blast out the disco on the radio

Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach
Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach
Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach
We can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach

Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach
Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach
Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach
We can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach

It's not hard, not far to reach
We can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach
It's not hard, not far to reach
We can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach
Chewing out a rhythm on my bubble gum
The sun is out and I want some
It's not hard, not far to reach
We can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach
Up on the roof, out on the street
Down in the playground, the hot concrete
Bus ride is too slow, they blast out the disco on the radio

Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach
Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach
Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach
We can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach

Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach
Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach
Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach
We can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach

Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach
Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach




Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach
We can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach

Overall Meaning

The Ramones' "Rockaway Beach" is a high energy, fast-paced song about a group of teenagers who are eager to leave their neighborhood behind and spend a day at the beach. The opening line, "Chewing out a rhythm on my bubble gum," sets the tone for the carefree, youthful sentiment of the song. The singer describes how they want to escape the city streets and soak up the sun on the hot sand. They suggest hitching a ride to Rockaway Beach, a popular beach in Queens, New York that was a favorite spot for both surfers and families.


In the verses, the singer sings about the different places they might spend their day - on the roof, out on the street, or down in the playground - but ultimately, they all lead to the same destination: Rockaway Beach. The bridge of the song emphasizes the band's excitement and anticipation for the day ahead. The repetition of the phrase "Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach" and the driving guitar riffs create a feeling of pure adrenaline, as if the band members are cheering each other on.


Overall, "Rockaway Beach" captures the essence of summer fun and youthful recklessness. The Ramones' punk rock style and energetic performance make this song an anthem for anyone who has ever craved escape from their daily routine.


Line by Line Meaning

Chewing out a rhythm on my bubble gum
I'm anxiously tapping my foot and chewing gum out of anticipation


The sun is out and I want some
I'm yearning for some sun and fun


It's not hard, not far to reach, we can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach
Rockaway Beach isn't far away and we can easily catch a ride there


Up on the roof, out on the street
We can party on the roof or in the streets


Down in the playground, the hot concrete
We can hang out and dance on the hot concrete playground


Bus ride is too slow, they blast out the disco on the radio
I can't stand the slow bus ride and prefer to listen to disco music on the radio


Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach
Rockaway Beach is where the party's at


We can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach
Let's go to Rockaway Beach and have some fun


It's not hard, not far to reach
Rockaway Beach is close and easily accessible


Chewing out a rhythm on my bubble gum
I'm still tapping my foot and chewing my gum eagerly


The sun is out and I want some
I'm still craving for some sun and good times


We can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach
Let's grab a ride and head to Rockaway Beach


Up on the roof, out on the street
The party can either be on the roof or out in the streets


Down in the playground, the hot concrete
We can groove to the beat on the hot concrete playground


Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach
Rockaway Beach is where the good times happen


We can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach
Let's go to Rockaway Beach and enjoy the party


Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach
Rockaway Beach, here we come!


Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach
Rockaway Beach, we're ready to rock with you


Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach
Rockaway Beach, the place where we belong


We can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach
Let's grab a ride and hit the beach




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Douglas Colvin, Jeff Hyman, John Cummings, Thomas Erdelyi

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Racheal Plymale


on I Wanna Be Sedated (Live)

My Alltime favorite band!!!!!!!!! Joey Ramone was yummmy!!!!!

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