School's Out
The Hit Crew Lyrics
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All the girls and boys
Makin' all that noise
'Cause they found new toys
Well we can't salute ya can't find a flag
If that don't suit ya that's a drag
School's out for summer
School's out forever
No more pencils no more books
No more teacher's dirty looks yeah
Well we got no class
And we got no principals
And we got no innocence
We can't even think of a word that rhymes
School's out for summer
School's out forever
My school's been blown to pieces
No more pencils no more books
No more teacher's dirty looks
Out for summer
Out till fall
We might not come back at all
School's out forever
School's out for summer
School's out with fever
School's out completely
The Hit Crew's "School's Out" is a song that reflects the excitement and freedom of summer vacation. The opening lines of "Well we got no choice, All the girls and boys, Makin' all that noise, 'Cause they found new toys" have stuck with its listeners since its release. The lyrics suggest that children do not have any alternative but to make a ruckus because it is summertime, and they have found new ways to enjoy themselves. It appears that the singer is acknowledging the futility of attempting to maintain discipline while children enjoy their vacations.
The lyrics go on to state that school rules and its flag are no longer important anymore, and if that bothers somebody, it's a bummer. The singer then declares that school is out for the summer, but the statement is not over; the singer makes it apparent that school is out forever. The chorus is significantly catchier and more memorable as the singer sings a list of things that students won't be doing: "No more pencils no more books, No more teacher's dirty looks."
Throughout the song, the singer makes it clear that without school, students are freed from many things: "We got no class, And we got no principals, And we got no innocence. We can't even think of a word that rhymes." The singer also acknowledges that students may never return to school by singing, "Out for summer, Out till fall, We might not come back at all." The track concludes with the singer affirming that school is out forever, and the final word uttered is "completely," indicating that this is a permanent change.
Line by Line Meaning
Well we got no choice
We are forced to leave school due to summer vacation.
All the girls and boys
The entire student body is excited to finish the school year.
Makin' all that noise
The students are being loud and celebratory.
'Cause they found new toys
The students have found new, exciting ways to spend their free time.
Well we can't salute ya can't find a flag
We can't show respect and allegiance because we are not in school.
If that don't suit ya that's a drag
If you are not happy with the situation, it is unfortunate for you.
School's out for summer
The school year has ended and summer break has begun.
School's out forever
We will never attend this particular school again.
School's been blown to pieces
The metaphorical destruction of school has occurred.
No more pencils no more books
The materials used for learning are no longer necessary during summer break.
No more teacher's dirty looks yeah
The stressful and judgmental gaze of teachers is no longer present.
Well we got no class
We are not in school and therefore do not have class to attend.
And we got no principals
The rules and regulations of the school and its staff are not applicable outside of school.
And we got no innocence
Innocence is lost when school is out and summer break is in session.
We can't even think of a word that rhymes
The students are too caught up in the excitement of summer break to worry about rhyming words.
Out till fall
The students plan to spend their entire summer break outside of school, until fall comes around.
We might not come back at all
There is a possibility that the students will not return to school at all in the future.
School's out with fever
The excitement of summer break is so intense, it's like having a fever.
School's out completely
School is completely over, and it's time for summer break.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ALICE COOPER, MICHAEL BRUCE
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