Rock around the Clock
Rock'n Roll 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 Bill Haley and His Comets is a classic rock and roll tune that was a hit in the 1950s. The song is all about having a good time and dancing the night away. The lyrics are set up like a countdown clock from one o'clock to twelve o'clock, and each time the clock strikes, the song reminds us to keep on rockin'. The lyrics encourage listeners to put on their "glad rags" and "join me hon" to have some fun when the clock strikes one. As the night progresses, the song promises to keep the dance party going until "broad daylight."


The lyrics of the song "Rock around the Clock" are all about dancing, having fun, and enjoying life. The song is an anthem for youth who just want to have a good time and forget about their worries. The lyrics remind us that life is short, and we should make the most of every moment. The song encourages listeners to come together and enjoy the music, to dance until they drop, and to keep the party going all night long.


Overall, the song "Rock around the Clock" is a fun and energetic song that captures the spirit of rock and roll. The lyrics are simple and catchy, and the music is upbeat and infectious. The song has become an enduring classic, and it continues to be a favorite of music fans all over the world.


Line by Line Meaning

One, two, three o'clock, four o'clock rock,
Let's rock in every hour of the night until the early morning.


Five, six, seven o'clock, eight o'clock rock
We'll keep the party going, rockin' all night long!


Nine, ten, eleven o'clock, twelve o'clock rock,
The party's still not over, let's keep the energy high and rock all the way to midnight!


We're gonna rock around the clock tonight
We're going to dance and have a great time all night long.


Put your glad rags on and join me hon',
Dress up and come dance with me, let's have a good time!


We'll have some fun when the clock strikes one
We'll get things started when the clock strikes one, and the fun will continue all night.


When the clock strikes two, three and four,
Even as the night gets later, we'll keep the energy up and keep dancing.


If the band slows down we'll yell for more
If the band ever slows down our dance party, we'll demand even more music to keep the night going.


When the chimes ring five, six, and seven,
Even as the sun starts to rise, we'll still be dancing and enjoying ourselves.


We'll be right in seventh heaven
We'll be in a state of pure bliss as we dance together through the early morning hours.


When it's eight, nine, ten, eleven too,
Even as the morning sun rises, we'll still be dancing and having a great time together.


I'll be goin' strong and so will you
We'll both still have plenty of energy to keep the dance party going until the sun fully rises.


When the clock strikes twelve we'll cool off then,
We'll take a break and rest for a bit once the clock strikes midnight, but then we'll jump back into dancing again!


Start rockin' 'round the clock again
Once we rest for a bit, we'll start dancing and having fun again until the morning comes.




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

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@ThaiThom

It makes me nostalgic for a time I never lived in.

@robertovaldez7925

Cristian nodal

@SoulllessStary

Feel the same way it’s pretty weird but I like it ya know

@theprofessor3684

Probably heard it in a past life

@tazionuvolari8142

It makes me nostalqic on 2010

@paolaoviedo137

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@Windows-ie6th

Hey everyone 100 years from now we’re all dead now enjoy life while you’re young !

@stealthghostbr1801

Makes sense

@ryabryab2676

thanks for making me have an existential crisis

@fiftiesonly9579

Don’t give me warnings about death I’m only 17....

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