After several months gigging around their hometown, the band began playing clubs and pubs around Ireland, playing sets mixing original material with rhythm and blues covers. Their set of fast-paced, gritty, garage rock "speed blues", which mixed the powerful approach of Dr. Feelgood with the intense rave-up format of The Yardbirds, quickly became well received by crowds across Ireland and their reputation as a live act grew.
After their North America tour they persued film acting and ultimately on 14 November 2018 the band announced they were splitting up.
Discography:
Snapshot (2013)
Little Victories (2015)
Spitting Image (2017)
Rockaway Beach
The Strypes 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 Strypes' song "Rockaway Beach" is a classic rock anthem that captures the spirit of youth and rebellion in the summer. The song opens with the image of someone chewing bubble gum and yearning for the sun. The singer then suggests that they can take a quick ride to Rockaway Beach, a seaside neighborhood in Queens, New York. The lyrics emphasize the ease and simplicity of the journey, as it is "not hard, not far to reach." This theme is further emphasized with the repetition of the chorus, where the singer urges the listener to "hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach."
The second verse continues with the singer describing the various hot spots and activities that can be seen and enjoyed while in Rockaway Beach. The imagery of being "up on the roof" and "out on the street" suggests a carefree sense of exploration and adventure. The line "they blast out the disco on the radio" highlights the energy and excitement of the area, as people dance and party to upbeat music.
Overall, the lyrics to "Rockaway Beach" convey a sense of youthful abandon, adventure, and the freedom of summer days. The song has become a cultural touchstone and a beloved classic among fans of rock and roll.
Line by Line Meaning
Chewin' at a rhythm on my bubble gum
Humming a tune with my gum in a steady beat
The sun is out and I want some
It's a nice day, I want to go outside and enjoy it
It's not hard, not far to reach
Rockaway Beach isn't too difficult or distant to get to
We can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach
We can catch a lift with someone going to Rockaway Beach
Up on the roof and out on the street
Going up on a roof or walking on the street
Out in the playground the hot concrete
Playing in the playground with the hot pavement
Bus ride is too slow
Taking the bus is too slow for us
They blast out the disco on the radio
The radio plays loud disco music
Rock Rock, Rockaway Beach
Repeatedly singing the name of the beach
So we can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach
Reinforcing the idea that we can catch a ride to the beach
So we can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach
Reiterating that we can get a lift to Rockaway Beach
So we can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach
Stressing that getting a ride to Rockaway Beach is our goal
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Douglas Colvin, Jeff Hyman, John Cummings, Thomas Erdelyi
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