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1) The Skeletons are a 5-man hardcore punk rock band from Redding, CA.
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Rockaway Beach
The Skeletons 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 and out on the street
Out in the playground the hot concrete
Bus ride
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
So 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
Chewin' at 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 and out on the street
Out 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
So we can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach
So we can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach
So we can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach
So we can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach
The Skeletons's song "Rockaway Beach" is an upbeat and energetic tune that transports the listener to a summer day at the beach. The opening lines "Chewin' at a rhythm on my bubble gum, the sun is out and I want some" immediately set the scene and mood for the song. The singer is eager to escape the monotony of everyday life and head out to Rockaway Beach. The lyrics describe various modes of transportation, from hitching a ride to blasting disco music on the radio while on a bus ride, all in anticipation of reaching their destination.
The chorus emphasizes the excitement and anticipation of the journey with the repetitive chanting of "Rock Rock, Rockaway Beach" and the proclamation that they can "hitch a ride" there. The verses allude to the thrill of being out and about, whether it's being up on the roof, out on the street, or playing on the hot concrete playground.
Overall, the song captures the carefree and adventurous spirit of youth and the desire to break free from routine and enjoy life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
Chewin' at a rhythm on my bubble gum
I'm absent-mindedly chewing gum to the beat of a song in my head
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
Rockaway Beach is close by and easy to get to
We can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach
We can find a ride to Rockaway Beach and go there
Up on the roof and out on the street
We could be hanging out on the roof or in the street
Out in the playground the hot concrete
We could be playing outside where the concrete is hot
Bus ride is too slow
The bus takes too long to get where we want to go
They blast out the disco on the radio
The radio station is playing disco music loudly
Rock Rock, Rockaway Beach
Rockaway Beach is a cool place
So we can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach
We can catch a ride and go to Rockaway Beach
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DOUGLAS COLVIN, JEFFREY HYMAN, JOHN CUMMINGS, THOMAS ERDELYI
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