Rockaway Beach
The Ramones Lyrics
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The sun is out and I want some
It's not hard, not far to reach, we can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach
Up on the roof, out on the street
Down in the playground, the hot concrete
Bus ride is too slow, they blast out the disco on the radio
Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach
Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach
We can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach
Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach
Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach
Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach
We can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach
It's not hard, not far to reach
We can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach
It's not hard, not far to reach
We can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach
Chewing out a rhythm on my bubble gum
The sun is out and I want some
It's not hard, not far to reach
We can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach
Up on the roof, out on the street
Down in the playground, the hot concrete
Bus ride is too slow, they blast out the disco on the radio
Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach
Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach
Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach
We can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach
Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach
Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach
Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach
We can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach
Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach
Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach
Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach
We can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach
"Rockaway Beach" is a song by American punk rock band The Ramones. It was released on their 1977 album "Rocket to Russia". The song depicts a day at a beachside resort, with the singer eager to go and enjoy the sun, sand, and surf. The singer of the song is excited to get out of the urban environment and make his way to a place where he can relax and have fun. The lyrics reference a variety of locations, including the beach itself, rooftops, streets, and playgrounds. In addition, there's a reference to a disco on a bus ride that's too slow, emphasizing the singer's desire to be somewhere lively and active.
The song has a notable sense of urgency and a driving rhythm, with the chorus "Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach" repeated several times to drive the energy of the song. The bubblegum-chewing rhythm also adds to the sense of youthful excitement and carefree fun. The song's simplicity and upbeat tone make it a popular choice for summertime playlists and beach parties.
Line by Line Meaning
Chewing out a rhythm on my bubble gum
I'm rhythmically chewing my bubble gum, ready to party
The sun is out and I want some
It's a nice day, and I want to enjoy it
It's not hard, not far to reach, we can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach
Getting to Rockaway Beach isn't difficult, we can just hitch a ride there
Up on the roof, out on the street
We like to hang out on the roof, and also in the streets
Down in the playground, the hot concrete
We also like hanging out in the playground on hot concrete
Bus ride is too slow, they blast out the disco on the radio
We don't want to take the slow bus, they play boring disco music
Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach
Chanting 'Rockaway Beach' as a fun call to action
We can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach
Reiterating that it's easy to get to the beach and inviting others to come along
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DEE DEE RAMONE, DOUGLAS COLVIN, JEFFREY HYMAN, JOEY RAMONE, JOHN (RAMONE) CUMMINGS, JOHNNY RAMONE, THOMAS ERDELYI, TOMMY RAMONE
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