Let's Roll
Sunnyland Slim & J.B. Lenoir Lyrics


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Hey, everybody, let's have some fun
You only live but once
And when you're dead you're done

So let the good times roll
Let the good times roll
I don't care if you're young or old
Get together, let the good times roll

Don't sit there mumblin', talkin' trash
If you wanna have some fun
You gotta spend some cash

So let the good times roll
Let the good times roll
I don't care if you're young or old
Go out and get together, let the good times roll

Don't sit there mumblin', talkin' trash
If you wanna have a ball
You better spend some cash

So let the good times roll
Let the good times roll
Yeah, I don't care if you're young or old
Go out and get together, let the good times roll

Hey Mister Landlord, lock up all the doors
When the police comes around
Just tell them that the joint is closed

And let the good times roll
Let the good times roll
I don't care if you're young or old
Get up and get together and let the good times roll

Hey everybody, tell everybody
That B.B. and Bob is in town
I got a dollar and a quarter
And I'm just rarin' theclown
But don't let nobody play me cheap
I got fifty cents more that I'm gonna keep

I don't care if you're young or old
Let's get together and let the good times roll

Let them roll, let them roll
Let them roll, let them roll, let them roll, baby
Let them roll all night long, let them roll all night long, let them roll all night long
Let them roll all night long
Let them roll, let them roll
Let them roll, let them roll all night long
Let them, can I hear it one more time, everybody
Let them roll, let them roll all night long
Let them roll all night long, let them roll all night long




Oh shit
Oh shit

Overall Meaning

"Let's Roll" is a classic blues tune that urges the listener to let their hair down and embrace the good times. The lyrics are upbeat and carefree, with an underlying message that life is short and people should make the most of it. The lines "Hey, everybody, let's have some fun / You only live but once / And when you're dead you're done" capture the essence of the song's theme. The message is reinforced by the refrain that urges people to get together and let the good times roll.


The song's lyrics also emphasize the importance of spending money to enjoy oneself. The stanza "Don't sit there mumblin', talkin' trash / If you wanna have some fun / You gotta spend some cash" reminds listeners that having a good time sometimes requires spending money. The idea of spending money to experience life to its fullest is a common theme in many blues songs, and it's no different in "Let's Roll."


The last stanza of the song takes a surprising turn when it mentions telling the police that the club is closed. This reference suggests that the party has become so wild that it needs to be shut down, or it could be a nod to the prohibition era, where speakeasies had to keep an eye out for the law. Nevertheless, the underlying message remains the same: people should live life to the fullest and embrace the moment.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey, everybody, let's have some fun
Let's enjoy ourselves and have fun!


You only live but once
We only get one life to live, so let's make the most of it!


And when you're dead you're done
There's no coming back after we die, so let's live life to the fullest while we can.


So let the good times roll
Let's have a good time and enjoy ourselves!


I don't care if you're young or old
Age doesn't matter, let's have fun together!


Get together, let the good times roll
Let's come together and enjoy ourselves!


Don't sit there mumblin', talkin' trash
Stop complaining and start having fun!


If you wanna have some fun
If we want to enjoy ourselves...


You gotta spend some cash
We need to spend money to have a good time.


Hey Mister Landlord, lock up all the doors
Let's close up the place when the police come by.


When the police comes around
If the police show up...


Just tell them that the joint is closed
We'll just say the place is closed to the police.


Hey everybody, tell everybody
Let's spread the word to everyone...


That B.B. and Bob is in town
That B.B. and Bob are in town so we should celebrate!


I got a dollar and a quarter
I have some money...


And I'm just rarin' to clown
And I'm ready to have fun and be silly!


But don't let nobody play me cheap
But don't let anyone take advantage of me...


I got fifty cents more that I'm gonna keep
I still have some money leftover to enjoy myself.


Let them roll, let them roll
Let's keep the good times going all night long!


Let them roll all night long, let them roll all night long, let them roll all night long
Let's keep having a good time all throughout the night!


Oh shit
An exclamation that doesn't have a deeper meaning associated with the song.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EARL KING

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