Rock around the Clock
ShaNaNa 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, 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
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
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
Gonna rock, gonna rock around the clock tonight

When it's eight, nine, ten, eleven too
I'll be going' strong and so will you
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight
we're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight
Gonna rock, gonna rock around the clock tonight

When the clock strikes twelve, we'll cool off then
Start a rocking' 'round the clock again
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight




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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Rock Around the Clock" by ShaNaNa are all about letting loose and having a good time. The song describes a party where everyone is dancing and enjoying themselves, and the lyrics even include references to the time of day as the celebrations continue into the night. The song encourages listeners to "put your glad rags on" and join in the fun, singing, "we'll have some fun when the clock strikes one."


The repetition of the phrase "we're gonna rock around the clock tonight" emphasizes the energy and excitement of the party, and the lyrics encourage everyone to keep rocking and dancing all night long. When the clock strikes two, three, and four, the partygoers won't slow down, but will instead yell for more music. Even when the chimes ring five, six, and seven, everyone will still be having a great time, enjoying their own personal "seventh heaven."


As the night goes on and it gets later and later, the lyrics assure listeners that they will still be going strong. When the clock strikes twelve, the party may cool off briefly, but it won't be long before everyone starts rocking around the clock again. Overall, the lyrics to this classic rock and roll song capture the excitement, energy, and joy of a great party and encourage listeners to let loose and enjoy themselves.


Line by Line Meaning

One, two, three o'clock, four o'clock rock
Let's start rockin' now and keep it going until the morning hours.


Five, six, seven o'clock, eight o'clock rock
Our energy and enthusiasm for rocking won't be fading anytime soon.


Nine, ten, eleven o'clock, twelve o'clock rock
Even as the night gets later, we'll still be rocking hard.


We're gonna rock around the clock tonight
We have a specific goal for this evening, and that's to rock as much as we can.


Put your glad rags on, join me, Hon
Get dressed up and come hang out with me and let's have some fun.


We'll have some fun when the clock strikes one
We've set a time to start enjoying ourselves and that's when the clock strikes one.


We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight
Our intention is to keep the music going and not stop until the sun comes up.


Gonna rock, gonna rock around the clock tonight
We're determined to keep the energy high and keep on rockin' all night long.


If the band slows down we'll yell for more
We're not content to just listen to music passively, we'll be cheering for more if the band tries to slow things down.


When the chimes ring five, six, and seven
Even as morning approaches, we won't lose our excitement for rocking out.


We'll be right in seventh heaven
We'll be in a state of blissful enjoyment as we keep the party going through sunrise.


When it's eight, nine, ten, eleven too
As the morning hours tick by, our energy and enthusiasm for rocking out will still be going strong.


I'll be going' strong and so will you
We'll be keeping the energy levels high and not letting fatigue catch up to us just yet.


When the clock strikes twelve, we'll cool off then
Once the morning arrives and the clock chimes noon, we'll finally take a break and relax.


Start a rocking' 'round the clock again
But come nighttime, we'll be ready to start the cycle all over again and rock around the clock once more.




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

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Comments from YouTube:

@Sally-lm1fd

Sing chiso I just love you guys

@prettykaren7326

Love these songs Love the gold outfits Love the routines

@gregmurphy2020

Sad that the brilliant Elliot Gino Cahn did not sing this one live like he did in their album of 71/72

@1949LA-ARCH

Great show 😊

@surrealfarm

Fantastic video!  
This was right after Bruce Clarke left, and while Vinnie Taylor was still alive and Rich Joffe and Elliot Kahn were still with the group. David (Chico) Ryan had just taken Bruce's place. I always thought that Elliot and Rich were two of the most talented members of Sha Na Na, and wish they had continued with the group on the TV show. I think the show would have been much better with them. It was such a shame that Vinnie Taylor (Chris Donald) abused heroin. He was a truly brilliant guitarist.

@ShaNaNa242

I agree, Joffe is so underated, Gino and Vinnie were the best Sha Na Na guitarists. I like Bruno and Chico, but Chico was a better singer, though I feel Bruno was a better bassist.

@surrealfarm

@@gregmurphy2020 Who are you calling ''gentleman''? Last I looked, I was of the female gender.

@gregmurphy2020

​@@ShaNaNa242you are totally correct, Sir!

@gregmurphy2020

​@@surrealfarmI am sorry, ma'am. Did not look at you picture until now. Did not know that by your profile-name

@user-ej5ye9cf7m

better than original, really liked the way, that Chico sang this classic!

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