Rock And Roll Is Here To Stay
The Juniors Lyrics


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Rock, rock, rock, oh baby,
Rock, rock, rock, oh baby,
Rock, rock, rock, oh baby,
Rock, rock rock, oh baby

Rock 'n roll is here to stay,
It will never die
It was meant to be that way,
Though I don't know why
I don't care what people say,
Rock 'n roll is here to stay

(We don't care what people say,
Rock 'n roll is here to stay)

Rock 'n roll will always be
Our ticket to the end
It'll go down in history,
Just you watch, my friend
Rock 'n roll will always be,
It'll go down in history

(Rock 'n roll will always be,
It'll go down in history)

Everybody rock,
Everybody rock,
Everybody rock,
Everybody rock
Rock, roll, everybody rock

Everybody rock 'n roll,
Everybody rock 'n roll,
Everybody rock 'n roll
Everybody rock 'n roll,
Rock, roll, everybody rock 'n roll

Rock 'n roll is here to stay,
It will never die
It was meant to be that way,
Though I don't know why
I don't care what people say,
Rock 'n roll is here to stay

Rock 'n roll will always be
Our ticket to the end
It'll go down in history,
Just you watch, my friend
Rock 'n roll will always be,
It'll go down in history

If you don't like rock 'n roll,
Think what you've been missin'
But if you like to bop and strawl,
Come on down and listen
Let's all start to have a ball,
Everybody rock 'n roll

Rock, rock, rock, oh baby,
Rock, rock, rock, oh baby,
Rock, rock, rock, oh baby,
Rock, rock, rock, oh baby




Rock, rock, rock, oh baby
Rock, rock, rock, oh baby

Overall Meaning

The Juniors’ song “Rock And Roll Is Here To Stay” is an upbeat and confident declaration of the genre’s lasting presence in popular culture. The repetition of “Rock, rock, rock, oh baby” at the beginning and end of the song is a simple yet effective way to emphasize the energy and excitement of rock and roll. The lyrics assert that rock and roll is not just a passing fad but a fundamental part of music history that is here to stay. The singer declares “I don’t care what people say” and encourages everyone to “rock ‘n roll” because it’s always been and always will be our “ticket to the end.”


The repetition of the phrase “rock, rock, rock” throughout the song creates a sense of rhythm and momentum, mirroring the beat of rock and roll music itself. The lyrics emphasize the communal nature of rock and roll, calling on everyone to participate in the fun and enthusiasm of the genre. The song also acknowledges the polarizing effect that rock and roll can have, with the singer encouraging listeners to come and join in on the dancing and fun even if they initially resisted the music. “Rock And Roll Is Here To Stay” is a confident and joyous anthem celebrating the continuing vitality and importance of rock and roll in our culture.


Line by Line Meaning

Rock, rock, rock, oh baby,
We're ready to rock and roll, let's get started


Rock 'n roll is here to stay, It will never die
Rock and roll music will continue to be popular and exist forever


It was meant to be that way, Though I don't know why
It's destiny for rock and roll to persist, although the reason is unknown


I don't care what people say, Rock 'n roll is here to stay
Regardless of others' opinions, rock and roll will always be around


Rock 'n roll will always be, Our ticket to the end
Rock and roll will be with us until the end of time


It'll go down in history, Just you watch, my friend
Rock and roll will be remembered as important, just you wait and see


If you don't like rock 'n roll, Think what you've been missin'
If you don't like rock and roll, you're missing out on something great


But if you like to bop and strawl, Come on down and listen
If you enjoy dancing and moving to music, come and listen to some rock and roll


Let's all start to have a ball, Everybody rock 'n roll
Let's have fun and enjoy ourselves by listening to and dancing to rock and roll music




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Written by: DAVID WHITE

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

sauquoit13456

On this day in 1958 {April 28th} the 'Alan Freed's Big Beat Show' performed two performances at the Central High School Auditorium in Kalamazoo, Michigan...
The seven acts below who appeared on the 'Big Beat' show had records on Billboard's Top 100 chart at the time:
Chuck Berry, his "Johnny B. Goode" was at #11, while his "Sweet Little Sixteen" was at #50...
Jerry Lee Lewis, his "Breathless" was at #49...
The Crickets, their "Maybe Baby" was at #52...
The Diamonds, their "High Sign" was at #55 plus their "The Stroll" was at #69...
The Chantels, their "Every Night" at #65 and their "Maybe" was at #82...
The Pastels, their "Been So Long" was at #73...
Danny and the Juniors, their "Rock and Roll Is Here To Stay" was at #87...
Another act on the bill was Billy Ford, his duet with Lillie Bryant, "My Happiness", was at #68, but Lillie was not at the show...
And also performing on the 'Big Beat' show were Frankie Lymon, Larry Williams, and Screamin' Jay Hawkins...
Plus from the 'For What It's Worth' department, the Billboard's Top 10 on April 28th, 1958:
At #1. "Witch Doctor" by David Seville
#2. "All I Have To Do Is Dream" by the Everly Brothers
#3. "Twilight Time" by the Platters
#4. "He's Got The Whole World In His Hands" by Laurie London
#5. "Wear My King Around Your Neck" by Elvis Presley
#6. "Return To Me" by Dean Martin
#7. "Book of Love" by the Monotones
#8. "Tequila" by the Champs
#9. "Oh, Lonesome Me" by Don Gibson
#10. "Looking Back" by Nat King Cole



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Conradaxx Music

My grandfather wrote this song. Besides being my awesome grandpa, he was also a musical mentor to me, giving me feedback and advice every chance he had. I'm very proud to be his grandson and I miss him dearly. He was also one of the 4 members of Danny and the Juniors. He and his writing partner, John Madara, went on to pen another American classic, "You Don't Own Me," originally performed by Leslie Gore. As a mentor in music composition, his mantra to me was, "keep it simple!" as I had the tendency to make things overcomplicated. To this day, I have to recall that one golden nugget of advice almost daily.

Evil Eric

You're so luckyyyyyyyyyy!!!!

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Wish yout the best!

Francesco C

Thanks for sharing! I'm sorry he isn't around anymore for you but at least he and the group are still entertaining people through the ages. This song is a masterpiece! I heard this in the film Christine and have loved listening to it ever since.

Duncan038

Your Grandad wrote a great song , Danny and the Juniors still rock!!

Captain enclave friend

Lucky boi you have a cool grandpa that made my favorite song

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Victor

I’m 16 y/o and my father showed me the movie Christine when I was 8. Since then I fell in love with 50s and 60s music. Now at school I’m roaming around with 50s and 60s music in my headphones hoping that one day I’ll be able to own a 1958 Plymouth Fury or Belvedere 👊🏽🔥

Allison Campbell

Same story here! Only i was shown the movie at 14

bill caldwell

I saw the movie Christine when it was released and I just came back from seeing it on the big screen again for its 40th anniversary. I am 62. Time flies.

Mayas Rock 78s

NO WAY SAME

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