Rockpile was a short-lived yet influential British rock group that was foun… Read Full Bio ↴Rockpile was a short-lived yet influential British rock group that was founded in 1976. It consisted of Dave Edmunds (vocals, guitar), Nick Lowe (vocals, bass guitar), Billy Bremner (vocals, guitar), and Terry Williams (drums). The group being noted for strong rockabilly and power pop influences, Rockpile tunes are often labeled as just by either Nick Lowe or Dave Edmunds in various album re-releases given how they were composed.

Formed around the partnership of Lowe with Edmunds, the two musicians inspired by melodic 50s and 60s rock n roll, the band took its name from the title of a 1972 album by Edmunds. Rockpile was primarily known as a backup group to those two artists' solo projects. However, the band did release one official album, titled 'Seconds of Pleasure' in 1980, which spawned the minor hit "Teacher Teacher" while also receiving strong critical praise. In August of that year, the guys played the noted Heatwave festival near Toronto, and the group additionally made their only American television appearance on the ABC variety program 'Fridays'. The band broke up in 1981.

Oh What a Thrill
Rockpile Lyrics

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Oh, well, well, well, you've blown my clouds away
My rains have gone, and my sunshine's here to stay
And I feel so good I could really get down today

I said, yes, yes, oh, what a thrill
I said, yes, yes, oh, what a thrill
If you say I can stay, baby, you know I will

I could stay here all evenin', listenin' to the music you play
Those same sweet songs of a golden yesterday
Squeezin' and pleasin' and teasin' the evenin' away

I said, yes, yes, oh, what a thrill
I said, yes, yes, oh, what a thrill
If you say I can stay, baby, you know I will

I will wake up in the morning and do the same sweet things
Rockin' with the record that the same sweet people sing
All the clouds from the west go east to confess it is spring

I said, yes, yes, oh, what a thrill
I said, yes, yes, oh, what a thrill
I want you to want you to love me of your own free will

Baby, you're so beautiful to want me here to stay
I would be here forever, but I gotta die someday
But I will be lovin' you, baby, when I pass away

I said, yes, yes, oh, what a thrill

I said, yes, yes, oh, what a thrill
Said I will love you like a lover loves a lover always

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Rockpile's song "Oh What a Thrill" express a feeling of pure joy and happiness, as the singer has found love and is basking in the warmth of their partner's affection. The opening lines describe how the clouds have cleared and the sun is shining, serving as a metaphor for the transformation that love has brought into their life. The singer feels so good that they could let loose and dance, which emphasizes the euphoria that they experience in this relationship.

The chorus of the song, "Yes, yes, oh, what a thrill," is a repeated affirmation of the joy that the singer feels being in the relationship. The idea of the singer staying indefinitely with their partner, as expressed in the lyrics "If you say I can stay, baby, you know I will," perfectly encapsulates the dedication and commitment they have toward their love. The lyrics build up to a climax of pure bliss in the final verse, as the singer expresses their desire to spend their days rocking out to the same sweet songs they enjoy with their lover.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh, well, well, well, you've blown my clouds away
Your love has lifted the burden of my problems.

My rains have gone, and my sunshine's here to stay
The hardships in my life have passed and happiness is now constant.

And I feel so good I could really get down today
The happiness I feel is so strong, it's making me want to dance.

I said, yes, yes, oh, what a thrill
The joy I feel is overwhelming and exciting.

If you say I can stay, baby, you know I will
I want to be with you for as long as you'll allow me to.

I could stay here all evenin', listenin' to the music you play
The time I spend with you is so enjoyable, I never want it to end.

Those same sweet songs of a golden yesterday
The music you play reminds me of happy memories from the past.

Squeezin' and pleasin' and teasin' the evenin' away
We are enjoying each other's company and having fun together.

I will wake up in the morning and do the same sweet things
I am so content with my life with you that I want it to remain the same.

Rockin' with the record that the same sweet people sing
I am happy to be surrounded by the same people and things that bring me joy.

All the clouds from the west go east to confess it is spring
The world around us is waking up and becoming vibrant again, parallel to the start of our relationship.

I want you to want you to love me of your own free will
I want your love to be genuine and come from your own heart.

Baby, you're so beautiful to want me here to stay
I feel lucky and grateful that you want me in your life and by your side.

I would be here forever, but I gotta die someday
I would stay in your life forever if I could, but life is finite.

But I will be lovin' you, baby, when I pass away
I will love you even after my time on earth is over.

Said I will love you like a lover loves a lover always
My love for you will be unchanging and constant.

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