Rock Around The Clock
Sex Pistols 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, 'til 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, 'til 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, 'til 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, 'til broad daylight
We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight
When the clock strikes twelve, we'll cool off then
Start a rockin' round the clock again
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight




We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight
We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the Sex Pistols' version of "Rock Around the Clock" are a simple invitation to come along and dance to the rhythm of rock and roll music. The song begins by listing the hours of the day, from one to twelve, and encouraging the listener to "rock," or dance, through each of them. As the night goes on, the lyrics suggest that the energy of the music will keep the party going until the sun comes up.


The tone of the lyrics is one of rebelliousness and nonconformity, which fits with the Sex Pistols' punk rock attitude. The repeated refrain of "We're gonna rock around the clock tonight" reinforces this message of living in the moment and not conforming to societal norms.


Overall, the lyrics to "Rock Around the Clock" are a celebration of rock and roll and the power of music to bring people together in a joyful, carefree spirit.


Line by Line Meaning

One, two, three o'clock, four o'clock, rock
Let's rock all night long, starting from one o'clock until dawn.


Five, six, seven o'clock, eight o'clock, rock
As the hours go by, we'll keep rocking and having fun without stopping.


Nine, ten, eleven o'clock, twelve o'clock, rock
We'll keep on rocking until it's midnight, and then start over again.


We're gonna rock around the clock tonight
We're going to party hard and rock all night until the morning light.


Put your glad rags on and join me, hon
Dress up and come party with me, sweetheart.


We'll have some fun when the clock strikes one
We'll start the fun and dancing as soon as the clock hits one o'clock.


We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight
We're going to keep on dancing, partying, and rocking until the sun comes up.


We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight
We're going to keep on dancing and having fun all night long, without stopping.


When the clock strikes two, three and four
Even as the night wears on and time goes by, we'll keep on dancing and partying.


If the band slows down we'll yell for more
If the band starts to slow down, we'll urge them to keep playing so we can keep dancing.


When the chimes ring five, six and seven
Even as the morning hours approach, we'll still be dancing, laughing, and having a great time.


We'll be right in seventh heaven
We'll be ecstatic with happiness and joy as we keep partying.


When it's eight, nine, ten, eleven too
Even as the morning wears on, we'll keep on dancing and rocking out just as hard as before.


I'll be goin' strong and so will you
Both of us will have the energy and enthusiasm to keep going and having fun all morning long.


When the clock strikes twelve, we'll cool off then
At midnight we'll slow down and take a break from dancing, but not for long.


Start a rockin' round the clock again
After a short rest, we'll start partying and dancing all over again until the sun comes up.




Lyrics © BROADWAY MUSIC CORPORATION, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Max Freedman, James Myers

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