Waitin' In School
Rick Nelson Lyrics
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I been a-waitin' in school all day long
A-waitin' on the bell to ring so I can go home
Throw my books on the table, pick up the telephone
"Hello, baby, let's get somethin' goin'"
Headin' down to the drugstore to get a soda pop
Throw a nickel in the jukebox, then we start to rock
My school gal baby, gonna tell ya some news
Well, it's a-one, two, a-pull off my shoes
Three, four, get out on the floor
Five, six, come get your kicks
Down on the corner of Lincoln and a-forty-six SPOKEN: Yeah!
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I've been a-waitin' in school all day long
A-waitin' on the bell to ring so I could go home
Throw my books on the table, pick up the telephone
"Hello, baby, let's get somethin' goin'"
Headin' down to the drugstore to get a soda pop
Throw a nickel in the jukebox, then we start to rock
My school gal baby, gonna tell ya some news
You sure look good in them baby-doll shoes
Well, it's a-one, two, a-pull off my shoes
Three, four, get out on the floor
Five, six, come get your kicks
Down on the corner of Lincoln and a-forty-six
[SPOKEN:] Yeah!
[SPOKEN:] Well, let's go now!!
Well, it's a-one, two, a-pull off my shoes
Three, four, get out on the floor
Five, six, come get your kicks
Down on the corner of Lincoln and a-forty-six
You gotta move, start rockin' baby
A rockin', rockin' baby
Gonna rock all night, rock all night
Just wait 'n' see
[SPOKEN:] Yeah!!
The lyrics of "Waitin' in School," a classic rock and roll song by Rick Nelson, describe a teenager waiting anxiously for the school bell to ring so he can take off and meet up with his girl. They head to the drugstore, throw a nickel into the jukebox, and dance to the music all night. The catchy chorus, "Well, it's a-one, two, a-pull off my shoes, three, four, get out on the floor, five, six, come get your kicks" encourages his female companion to let loose and enjoy their time together. The song exudes a carefree and rebellious spirit, with its driving rhythm, soulful delivery, and youthful lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I been a-waitin' in school all day long
I have spent the entire day at school, eagerly waiting for it to end.
A-waitin' on the bell to ring so I can go home
I am waiting for the signal that marks the end of the school day, so I can leave and go home.
Throw my books on the table, pick up the telephone
As soon as I reach home, I will place my school textbooks on the table and immediately use the phone.
"Hello, baby, let's get somethin' goin'"
I will contact a friend, probably a female, to have some fun with after school.
Headin' down to the drugstore to get a soda pop
I normally visit a nearby drugstore to get a soda drink.
Throw a nickel in the jukebox, then we start to rock
I like putting a coin into the jukebox to play music so that I can dance to it with my friend.
You sure look good in them baby-doll shoes
I am complimenting my female friend's choice of shoes and telling her that she looks good in them.
Down on the corner of Lincoln and a-forty-six
This particular place is where people come to have fun, dance and enjoy themselves.
I've been a-waitin' in school all day long
Again, I have spent the entire day at school, eagerly waiting for it to end.
Just wait 'n' see
I am confident that my friend and I will have a great time dancing and having fun.
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Written by: D. BURNETTE J.
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