Rockin' Pneumonia
Williams Larry Lyrics
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I wanna holler but the joint's too small.
Young man rhythm's got a hold of me too.
I got a rockin' pneumonia and a boogie woogie flu.
Want some lovin', baby, that ain't all.
I wanna kiss her but the gal's too tall.
Young man rhythm's got a hold of me too.
I wanna scream, I want you all to know,
I would be runnin' but my feet's too slow.
Young man rhythm's got a hold of me too.
I got a rockin' pneumonia and a boogie woogie flu.
Yeah!
Well, all right! Yeah!
I wanna scream, I want you all to know,
I would be runnin' but my feets' too slow.
Young man rhythm's got a hold of me too.
I got a rockin' pneumonia and a boogie woogie flu.
Baby. comin' now I'm hurryin' home.
I know she's leavin' 'cause I'm takin' too long.
Young man rhythm's got a hold of me too.
I got a rockin' pneumonia and a boogie woogie flu.
I wanna scream.
I wanna scream.
I wanna scream.
I wanna scream.
The lyrics to Williams Larry's song "Rockin' Pneumonia" express a strong desire to dance and enjoy life, but also a fear of not being able to keep up with the rhythm. The repetition of "Young man rhythm's got a hold of me too" suggests that the singer is not alone in feeling this way, and that there is a generational sense of being swept up in the energy of the music. However, there are also obstacles in the way, such as a small space, a tall woman, and slow feet. These barriers are physical, but also represent the ways in which life can impede our desires and make it difficult to fully express ourselves.
The connection between the physical ailments of rockin' pneumonia and boogie woogie flu and the more metaphorical struggles of the lyrics is also interesting to note. Pneumonia is a serious illness that can make it difficult to breathe or move, yet the singer claims to have a "rockin'" version of it, suggesting that even sickness can be transformed into something joyful if approached with the right attitude. Similarly, the boogie woogie flu may be a made-up ailment, but it speaks to the contagious nature of rhythm and the way that once it takes hold, it's hard to shake.
Overall, the lyrics to "Rockin' Pneumonia" express a sense of longing for connection and joy, but also acknowledge the obstacles that can get in the way. The repetition of certain phrases and the use of playful language makes the song catchy and fun to sing along to, while also exploring deeper themes of human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna jump but I'm afraid I'll fall.
I want to move energetically, but I fear I might stumble or fail.
I wanna holler but the joint's too small.
I want to shout with excitement or enthusiasm, but the venue is too cramped for loud sounds.
Young man rhythm's got a hold of me too.
The energetic beats and melodies of music have captured my attention and passions as a young man.
I got a rockin' pneumonia and a boogie woogie flu.
I am suffering from a passionate and contagious love for rock and roll music.
Want some lovin', baby, that ain't all.
I desire affection and attention from a romantic partner, but I also have other wants and needs.
I wanna kiss her but the gal's too tall.
I have a desire to share intimacy with a woman, but her height makes it awkward or difficult.
I wanna scream, I want you all to know,
I have a strong emotional urge to express myself loudly and openly to everyone around me.
I would be runnin' but my feet's too slow.
I would be moving quickly or urgently, but my physical abilities are limiting me.
Yeah! Well, all right! Yeah!
An exclamation of excitement or approval for the situation or the music being played.
Baby. comin' now I'm hurryin' home.
My romantic partner is on her way, and I am rushing back to be with her as soon as possible.
I know she's leavin' 'cause I'm takin' too long.
I am aware that my delays or distractions might cause my partner to lose interest in waiting for me.
I wanna scream.
A repetitive expression of strong emotional desire to vocalize and release feelings of joy or passion.
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Written by: HUEY SMITH
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