Around And Around
The Rolling Stones Lyrics

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I said the joint was rockin'
A goin' round and round
Yeah, reelin' and a rockin'
What a crazy sound
And they never stopped rockin'
'Til the moon went down

Well it sounds so sweet

I had to take me a chance
Rose out of my seat
I just had to dance
Started movin' my feet
Whoa to clappin' my hands

I said the joint was rockin'
Goin' round and round
Yeah, reelin' and a rockin'
What a crazy sound
And they never stopped rockin'
'Til the moon went down

Yeah at twelve o'clock
Yeah the place was packed
Front doors was locked
Yeah the place was packed
And when the police knocked
Those doors flew back

But they kept on rockin'
Goin' round and round
Yeah, reelin' and a rockin'
What a crazy sound
And they never stopped rockin'
'Til the moon went down

And they go on rockin'
Goin' round and round
Yeah, reelin' and a rockin'
What a crazy sound
And they never stopped rockin'
'Til the moon went down

Well the joint stayed a rockin'
Goin' round and round
Yeah, reelin' and a rockin'
What a crazy sound

And they never stopped rockin'
'Til the moon went down

Overall Meaning

The Rolling Stones’ “Around and Around” is a classic rock and roll song that celebrates the rebellious spirit of the genre. The lyrics describe a scene at a wild and crowded party with music that never stops. The singer is caught up in the excitement and can’t resist dancing along with the crowd. The party is so raucous that even when the police show up to shut it down, the music keeps playing until the early hours of the morning.

The repetition in the verses serves to create a sense of the enduring nature of rock and roll music. Throughout the song, the themes of rebellion, youthful energy, and an insatiable appetite for fun are pervasive. The “crazy sound” mentioned in the chorus is a signature of rock and roll music and symbolizes the power and intensity of the genre.

The song can be seen as a nod to the influence of black musicians on rock and roll music. The Rolling Stones, like many other British bands of the era, were heavily inspired by blues and R&B music. “Around and Around” borrows heavily from Chuck Berry’s song “Roll Over Beethoven” and includes the same driving guitar riffs that Berry is famous for.

Overall, “Around and Around” is a celebration of rock and roll music in all its raucous, rebellious glory.

Line by Line Meaning

I said the joint was rockin'
The singer confirms that the location they are at is lively and exciting

A goin' round and round
The people at the location are moving and dancing in circles

Yeah, reelin' and a rockin'
The atmosphere of the location is frenzied and wild

What a crazy sound
The music being played is intense and exhilarating

And they never stopped rockin'
The people and the music never slowed down or calmed down

'Til the moon went down
The party continued all night long

Well it sounds so sweet
The singer finds the music to be extremely enjoyable

I had to take me a chance
The artist couldn't resist getting up and dancing

Rose out of my seat
The artist got up from their seat to join in the dancing

I just had to dance
The artist felt compelled to move to the music

Started movin' my feet
The singer began to dance and move their body to the rhythm

Whoa to clappin' my hands
The artist also began to clap their hands along with the music

Yeah at twelve o'clock
The time was midnight

Yeah the place was packed
The location was completely full with people

Front doors was locked
The doors to the location had been closed and locked

And when the police knocked
The police had come to investigate the loud noise and activity

Those doors flew back
The doors were opened suddenly, allowing the police to enter

And they go on rockin'
The party and music continued despite the arrival of the police

Well the joint stayed a rockin'
The party continued to be lively and energetic

Lyrics © ENTERTAINMENT ONE U.S. LP, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHUCK BERRY

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