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a 1960s Brazilian psych group
Hot-Rod Rockin
The Paladins Lyrics
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'Bout getting together tonight
Baby's gonna be there so I gotta get poppin'
Gotta get some lovin' tonight
Chorus
Ain't gonna be no stoppin'
When we get to hot-rod-rockin'
Hot-rod-rockin' and the joint is hoppin'
Everybody's feeling all right
And there's my baby and I don't mean maybe
I know she's gonna treat me right
Chorus
Yeah, a hot-rod-rockin' got the cherry bombs poppin'
Baby's sitting by my site
We gonna see who's braggin' when they all start draggin'
Draggin' in the morning light
Chorus
Bridge
Well, hot-rod-rockin' everybody's talking
'Bout getting together tonight
Baby's gonna be there so I gotta get poppin'
Gotta get some lovin' tonight
Ain't gonna be no stoppin'
When we get to hot-rock-rockin'
Ain't gonna be no stoppin'
When we get to hot-rock-rockin'
The Paladins' "Hot-Rod Rockin'" is a rockabilly anthem about a young man getting ready to attend a hot rod car show with his friends and girlfriend. The lyrics are filled with references to classic hot rod car culture, such as cherry bombs and drag racing. The singer cannot contain his excitement as he looks forward to a night of hot rod rockin', where everyone will be enjoying themselves and having a good time.
The chorus of the song is catchy and upbeat, with the singer declaring that nothing will stop them from hot rod rockin'. The bridge reinforces this sentiment, with the singer once again exclaiming that they will not be stopped when they reach the hot rod event. The song paints a vivid picture of a youthful, carefree night filled with cars and music, and is sure to get listeners moving and dancing.
In terms of interpretation, the song could be seen as a celebration of the rebellious spirit of youth and the freedom that comes with it. Hot rod car culture and rockabilly music have always been associated with a certain sense of rebellion and non-conformity, and "Hot-Rod Rockin'" captures that feeling perfectly. It's a song about living in the moment, taking risks, and having fun, which makes it a timeless classic of the rockabilly genre.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, hot-rod-rockin' everybody's talking
Everyone is excited about the upcoming hot-rod-rockin event
'Bout getting together tonight
Everyone plans to meet up tonight
Baby's gonna be there so I gotta get poppin'
The singer's romantic interest will be there, so they need to get ready
Gotta get some lovin' tonight
The singer is hoping for some romantic dalliance tonight
Ain't gonna be no stoppin'
Once they start, they won't be able to stop
When we get to hot-rod-rockin'
Referring to the excitement of the hot-rod-rockin event
Hot-rod-rockin' and the joint is hoppin'
The hot-rod-rockin event is in full swing and everyone is having a good time
Everybody's feeling all right
People are in high spirits at the event
And there's my baby and I don't mean maybe
The singer's romantic interest is present and they are sure about it
I know she's gonna treat me right
The singer is confident that their romantic interest will treat them well
Yeah, a hot-rod-rockin' got the cherry bombs poppin'
Referring to the sound of engines revving
Baby's sitting by my side
The singer's romantic interest is sitting next to them
We gonna see who's braggin' when they all start draggin'
The singer is looking forward to seeing who will win in the drag race
Draggin' in the morning light
The drag race will continue into the morning
Bridge
Well, hot-rod-rockin' everybody's talking
Reiterating the excitement about the event
'Bout getting together tonight
Reiterating that everyone plans to meet up tonight
Baby's gonna be there so I gotta get poppin'
Reiterating the singer's anticipation of seeing their romantic interest
Ain't gonna be no stoppin'
Reiterating that once they start, they won't be able to stop
When we get to hot-rock-rockin'
Reiterating the focus on the hot-rod-rockin event
Ain't gonna be no stoppin'
Reiterating that once they start, they won't be able to stop
When we get to hot-rock-rockin'
Reiterating the focus on the hot-rod-rockin event
Writer(s): Thomas Yearsley, David Brian Gonzalez, Brian Fahey
Contributed by Aaron T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.