Your Mama Don't Dance
The Bootleg Family Band Lyrics
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Your mama don't dance and your daddy don't rock 'n' roll
When evenin' rolls around and it's time to go to town
Where do you go - to rock and roll
The old folks say that you gotta end your date by ten
When you're out on a date and you bring her home late it's a sin
You take off your shoes and you know you're gonna lose
You never win, I'll say it again
Your mama don't dance and your daddy don't rock 'n' roll
Your mama don't dance and your daddy don't rock 'n' roll
When evenin' rolls around and it's time to go to town
Where do you go - to rock and roll
You go into a drive-in, find a place to park
Drop into the back seat where you know it's nice and dark
You're just about to move in, you're thinkin' it's a breeze
A light in your eye and then a guy says
Out of the car long-hair - plea-ea-ease
You're comin' with me, down to the police
And it's all because
Your mama don't dance and your daddy don't rock 'n' roll
Your mama don't dance and your daddy don't rock 'n' roll
When evenin' rolls around and it's time to go to town
Where do you go - to rock and roll
Where do you go - to rock and roll
Where do you go - to rock and roll
Where do you go - to rock and roll
Your mama don't dance and your daddy don't rock 'n' roll
Your mama don't dance and your daddy don't rock 'n' roll
When evenin' rolls around and it's time to go to town
Where do you go - to rock and roll
Your mama don't dance and your daddy don't rock 'n' ro-oll
Your mama donc1
't dance and your daddy don't rock 'n' roll" is a song by The Bootleg Family Band that was released in 1974. The lyrics of the song seem to be about teenage rebellion against strict parental rules. The singer says that their parents don't like to dance or rock and roll, and when it's time to go out and have fun, they don't know where to go. This feeling of being lost is captured perfectly in the lyrics "When evenin' rolls around and it's time to go to town, where do you go - to rock and roll?".
The second verse of the song talks about the old folks' advice to end a date by ten o'clock, and the consequences of not following that advice. The singer warns that if you bring your date home late, you're going to lose. In the third verse, the singer talks about going to a drive-in movie and getting caught by the police. This is a classic example of teenage rebellion and getting in trouble with authority figures.
Overall, the song is a fun and catchy rock and roll tune that captures the spirit of youth rebellion and teenage angst. It speaks to anyone who has ever felt like they don't fit in or doesn't know where to go to have a good time.
Line by Line Meaning
Your mama don't dance and your daddy don't rock 'n' roll
Your parents don't enjoy dancing or rock music
When evenin' rolls around and it's time to go to town
When the night comes and it's time to go out
Where do you go - to rock and roll
Where do you go to listen or dance to rock music?
The old folks say that you gotta end your date by ten
Elders advise that dates should end at ten
When you're out on a date and you bring her home late it's a sin
It's considered wrong to bring someone home late after a date
You take off your shoes and you know you're gonna lose
Taking shoes off is a sign that things are not going to end well
You never win, I'll say it again
You will always lose in this situation
And it's all because
The reason for this predicament is
You go into a drive-in, find a place to park
Drive to a drive-in theater and park
Drop into the back seat where you know it's nice and dark
Get into the back seat where it's dark and private
You're just about to move in, you're thinkin' it's a breeze
You're about to make a move and you think it's going to be easy
A light in your eye and then a guy says
You suddenly see a light and a guy says
Out of the car long-hair - plea-ea-ease
Get out of the car, long-haired person, please
You're comin' with me, down to the police
You're going with him to the police station
Where do you go - to rock and roll
Where can you go to have fun listening and dancing to rock music?
Contributed by Samantha P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.