Hang On
Roter & Lewis Lyrics
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Shoop-bop,shoop-bop
My mama told me she didn't like that rock and roll
I said,"Please,mama,please, mama
You just don't know I don't want
(Shoop-bop,shoop-bop)"
You know I get that feelin'
Every time I hear those blues
(Shoop-bop,shoop-bop)"
That music's got a beat that will keep you alive
The kids are rock and rillin' from eight to twenty five
I don't want
(Shoop-bop,shoop-bop)
Hang up my rock and roll shoes
Because I get that feelin'
Every time I heart those blues
(Shoop-bop,shoop-bop)
Yes,I will do my homework
Clean the yard ever day
Yes, I will wipe those dishes
I'll do anything you say
They say that rock and roll will soon fade away
No matter what they say,rock and roll is here to stay
I don't want
(Shoop-bop,shoop-bop)
Hang up my rock and roll shoes
(Shoop-bop,shoop-bop)
Because my feet start movin'
Every time I hear those blues
(Shoop-bop,shoop-bop)
Let's rock
Let's roll
They say that rock and roll will soon fade away
No matter what they say, rock and roll is here to stay
I don't want
(Shoop-bop,shoop-bop)
Hang up my rock and roll shoes
(Shoop-bop,shoop-bop)
Because I get that feelin'
Every time I heart those blues
(Shoop-bop,shoop-bop)
Because my feet start movin'
Every time I hear those blues
(Shoop-bop,shoop-bop)
(Shoop-bop,shoop-bop)
(Shoop-bop,shoop-bop)
The lyrics to Roter & Lewis's "Hang On" talk about a love for rock and roll music that can't be shaken, despite what parents or society may say. The repeated phrase "shoop-bop" is a nod to the doo-wop and R&B influences on early rock and roll, and sets the nostalgic tone for the song.
The singer's mother disapproves of rock and roll, but the singer insists that the music has a beat that keeps people alive. The catchy melody and driving rhythm of rock and roll make it irresistible to the younger generation, while older generations may view it as a passing fad. The singer promises to do their chores and be responsible, but they refuse to give up their love for rock and roll.
The chorus repeats the phrase "hang up my rock and roll shoes" but the singer makes it clear that they don't want to do that - their feet start moving every time they hear the bluesy chords of rock and roll. The last lines repeat the idea that rock and roll is here to stay, regardless of what others may say.
Overall, the lyrics celebrate the rebellious spirit and infectious energy of rock and roll, and acknowledge the generational divide that often accompanies new styles of music.
Line by Line Meaning
Shoop-bop, shoop-bop
Repeating the nonsensical syllable 'shoop-bop'.
My mama told me she didn't like that rock and roll
My mother expressed her dislike for rock and roll music.
I said, 'Please, mama, please, mama
I begged my mother to reconsider.
You just don't know I don't want
I don't want to stop listening to rock and roll music despite my mother's objections.
Hang up my rock and roll shoes
Stop listening to rock and roll music.
You know I get that feelin'
I feel a certain way when I listen to rock and roll music.
Every time I hear those blues
When I listen to blues music.
That music's got a beat that will keep you alive
The music has a powerful beat that invigorates people.
The kids are rock and rillin' from eight to twenty five
Young people are dancing energetically to rock and roll music from the ages of eight to twenty-five years old.
Yes, I will do my homework
I promise to complete my school assignments.
Clean the yard every day
I vow to maintain the cleanliness of the yard on a daily basis.
Yes, I will wipe those dishes
I agree to wash the dirty dishes.
I'll do anything you say
I'll comply with my mother's requests.
They say that rock and roll will soon fade away
Some people predict that rock and roll music will no longer be popular in the future.
No matter what they say, rock and roll is here to stay
Despite those predictions, rock and roll music will remain popular.
Because my feet start movin'
My feet start to dance.
Every time I hear those blues
When I listen to blues music.
Let's rock
Let's dance to rock and roll music.
Let's roll
Let's keep dancing energetically.
Lyrics © BROADWAY MUSIC CORPORATION
Written by: CHUCK WILLIS
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Leroy Ignacio López Hernández
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