Jimmy Stewart
rock on the moon Lyrics
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We'll be the first to rock inta outer space
I wanna rock on the moon, a-rock rock rock
Well, rock on the moon, a-rock rock rock
Well, rock on the moon, brother, rock and roll tonight
Well, listen baby, pretty soon
I'm gonna rock on the moon, rock rock rock
Well, rock on the moon, rock rock rock
Well, rock on the moon, brother, rock and roll tonight
Well rock is on Pluto, rock on Mars
Rock and roll underneath the stars
Rock on the moon, rock rock rock
Well rock on the moon, rock rock rock
Well rock on the moon, brother, rock and roll tonight
HOP-a-baby baby rock rock rock
HOP-a-baby baby rock rock rock
HOP-a-baby baby rock rock rock
HOP-a-baby baby rock rock rock
Well rock on the moon, brother, rock and roll tonight
HOP-a-baby baby rock rock rock
HOP-a-baby baby rock rock rock
HOP-a-baby baby rock rock rock
HOP-a-baby baby rock rock rock
Well rock on the moon, brother, rock and roll tonight
The song "Jimmy Stewart" by Rock on the Moon is about the desire to travel to outer space and rock out on the moon. The singer of the song has built a rocket and is planning to race others to be the first to reach outer space. The lyrics are upbeat and celebratory, with the repeated refrain of "rock on the moon" emphasizing the desire for the singer to play music in this new and exciting realm. The song also references other planets and the desire to rock out on Pluto and Mars, highlighting the sense of adventure and exploration that is inherent in the space race.
Overall, the song can be interpreted as a celebration of the excitement and possibility that was present during the space race, which was a significant cultural moment in the mid-twentieth century. The upbeat and optimistic lyrics of the song capture the sense of wonder and excitement that people had during this time period, as they looked to the future with a sense of possibility and inspiration.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I built my rocket and we'll have a race
I have built my rocket and I am prepared to race to space
We'll be the first to rock inta outer space
We will be the pioneers to rock and roll in outer space
I wanna rock on the moon, a-rock rock rock
I desire to rock and roll on the moon
Well, rock on the moon, a-rock rock rock
Let's rock and roll on the moon
Well, rock on the moon, brother, rock and roll tonight
Let's have a great time and rock and roll tonight, my friend
Well, listen baby, pretty soon
Listen closely, my dear, for soon
Take ol' Sputnik to the moon
We will take the old satellite, Sputnik, to the moon
I'm gonna rock on the moon, rock rock rock
I am going to rock and roll on the moon
Well, rock on the moon, rock rock rock
Let's rock and roll on the moon
Well, rock on the moon, brother, rock and roll tonight
Let's have a great time and rock and roll tonight, my friend
Well rock is on Pluto, rock on Mars
Rock and roll is present on Pluto and Mars
Rock and roll underneath the stars
Let's rock and roll under the night sky full of stars
HOP-a-baby baby rock rock rock
Let's jump and rock and roll
Well rock on the moon, brother, rock and roll tonight
Let's have a great time and rock and roll tonight, my friend
HOP-a-baby baby rock rock rock
Let's jump and rock and roll
Well rock on the moon, brother, rock and roll tonight
Let's have a great time and rock and roll tonight, my friend
Contributed by Connor Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kyle Valdes
just when you think you find some pretty obscure rockabilly..remember the cramps have covered it somehow.
Rockin Daddy
💜SUPER --- Rock n Roll 4 ever....🎸👍
Harley Moore
A whole lot going on in under two minutes lol great tune!
graham “Gus” bull
No shortage of rocks up there!
Bianca Bagnolet
C'est vraiment génial j'a d'or 👍
georges kaplan
covered by The Cramps on the 1st album "songs the lord taught us"
Bondage Metal Punx
Yep, it's the second track on that amazing album!
Bianca Bagnolet
Génial j'a d'or 👍❤
Bianca Bagnolet
où là là c'est fantastique j'adore 💖
Mario Alberto Manasse
trop genial