That's All
Sister Rosetta Tharpe Lucky Millinder & His Orchestra Lyrics
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'Cause I'm in the mood to rock and roll
And that's all, I mean to tell you, that's all
All you have to do is rock and roll and that's all
We'll start to rockin', I don't like to stop
You better get ready to rock around the clock
And that's all, I mean to tell you, that's all
Don't worry about the time, I got plenty to spend
If the clock run down, we'll wind it up again
And that's all, I mean to tell you, that's all
All you have to do is rock and roll and that's all, yeah
You can learn everything they teach you in school
But if you can't rock and roll, you're not a fool
And that's all, I mean to tell you, that's all
All you have to do is rock and roll and that's all
All you have to do is rock and roll and that's all
The lyrics in Sister Rosetta Tharpe's song "That's All" are an invitation to come and rock and roll. The singer is in the mood to rock and is urging the listener to be ready to join in. The song encourages listeners to enjoy themselves and dance to the rhythm of the music. The significance of the words lies in the fact that music is a way to escape worries and strife, and to revel in the joy of the present moment.
Throughout the song, the singer emphasizes that all you have to do is rock and roll. The lyrics suggest that this is all that is needed to have a good time, and that there is no need to overthink or worry. The singer promises that there is plenty of time to rock and roll and if the clock runs down, they will wind it up again. The song's repetition of this phrase serves to reinforce the message that rock and roll is all that is needed to have fun and enjoy oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Now come here baby, get ready to go
Let's get started right away
'Cause I'm in the mood to rock and roll
I'm excited to play music and dance
And that's all, I mean to tell you, that's all
That's really all there is to it
All you have to do is rock and roll and that's all
Just enjoy the music and move your feet
We'll start to rockin', I don't like to stop
Once we get going, I don't want to stop
You better get ready to rock around the clock
Prepare to dance all night long
Don't worry about the time, I got plenty to spend
No need to be concerned about how much time we have
If the clock run down, we'll wind it up again
We'll keep the party going no matter what
You can learn everything they teach you in school
You can get a good education in many subjects
But if you can't rock and roll, you're not a fool
If you can't dance and enjoy music, you're missing out
And that's all, I mean to tell you, that's all
That's really all there is to it
All you have to do is rock and roll and that's all
Just enjoy the music and move your feet
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROSETTA THARPE
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@Alffovinni
thanks for this fantastic rare upload and for including the personnel information!
@jellywhipper
I had the opportunity to see her live at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1965 (I think). Great performer!