Early in his career Setzer was a member of the NYC band Bloodless Pharaohs, and later fronted the popular rockabilly revival band, Stray Cats. The Stray Cats particularly caught America's attention with the 1982 album Built for Speed, which included the two Top Ten hits, "Rock This Town" (#9) and "Stray Cat Strut" (#3), as well as with the follow-up 1983 album Rant 'N Rave, which included the two successful singles "(She's) Sexy + 17" (#5), and "I Won't Stand In Your Way" (#35).
In the mid 1990s, Setzer led a comeback of sorts for swing music and big band music, when he formed Brian Setzer Orchestra. The band has released at least 5 albums to date and one live DVD. This group had one hit, "Jump, Jive, and Wail" around the same time swing revival acts like the Cherry Poppin' Daddies' "Zoot Suit Riot" had been received favorably in mainstream America.
Brian Setzer also recorded some solo albums during Stray Cats' break in the 1980s along with some in the 1990s. In 2001 he released an album titled Ignition with his band '68 Comeback Special. A new solo album titled Rockabilly Riot Vol. 1: A Tribute To Sun Records was released on July 26, 2005, in the United States.
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The House Is Rockin'
The Brian Setzer Orchestra Lyrics
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Don't bother knockin'
Yeah the house is a-rockin'
Don't bother knockin'
Yeah the house is a-rockin'
Don't bother come on in
Kick off your shoes, start losin' the blues
Seen it all for years, start spreadin' the news
We got room on the floor
Come on baby shake sumpin' loose
Well, the house is a-rockin'
Don't bother knockin'
Yeah the house is a-rockin'
Don't bother knockin'
Yeah the house is a-rockin'
Don't bother come on in
Walkin' up the street you can hear the sound
Of some bad honky-tonkers really layin' it down
They've seen it all for years and got nothin' to lose
So get out on the floor
Shimmy til you shake sumpin' loose
Well, the house is a-rockin'
Don't bother knockin'
Yeah the house is a-rockin'
Don't bother knockin'
Yeah the house is a-rockin'
Don't bother come on in
The Brian Setzer Orchestra's song "The House Is Rockin'" is an invitation to a party. The name tells it all; the house is rocking, it is alive with music and fun, and there is no need to knock when you arrive. The lyrics invite anyone and everyone to join in on the party, to kick off their shoes and to start losing their blues.
The song is an anthem to letting go and having fun. It invites the listener to let go of their inhibitions and join in on the dancing and music. The lyrics state, "We got room on the floor, Come on baby shake sumpin' loose," indicating that anyone can join in, and all are welcome to dance the night away.
The song's theme of letting go and having fun is reflected in the music itself, which is an upbeat and infectious rockabilly tune that one cannot help but move to. The song's catchy melody and lyrics make it a classic that can still be heard today.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, the house is a-rockin'
The energy and excitement inside the house is palpable
Don't bother knockin'
There's no need to announce your arrival, the music alone is loud enough
Yeah the house is a-rockin'
This statement is reiterated for emphasis to express how lively the atmosphere is
Don't bother come on in
The doors are open and the party is in full swing, so join in on the fun
Kick off your shoes, start losin' the blues
Take off your shoes and let loose to the music to forget your worries
This old house ain't got nothin' to lose
The house has been around for a while and can handle the wild partying
Seen it all for years, start spreadin' the news
The house has been the site of many crazy parties, and word has spread
We got room on the floor
There is plenty of open space to dance and move around
Come on baby shake sumpin' loose
Encouragement to let go and dance without inhibition
Walkin' up the street you can hear the sound
The music can be heard from far away, drawing people in
Of some bad honky-tonkers really layin' it down
Talented musicians are playing some great music
So get out on the floor
Encouragement to join in on the dancing
Shimmy til you shake sumpin' loose
Dance with all your might until you let go of all inhibitions
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Doyle Bramhall, Stevie Ray Vaughan
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