Lyrics
I'll clap my hands along, and rattle on like a vagabond
I express joy by clapping my hands and talking freely like a wanderer.
I'll rip my uniform, and bend the floor to the early mornin'
I will discard conformity (rip my uniform) and dance energetically until early morning.
I'll shake your dollar bill, and spend it all before the bombs 'll kill me
I'll enjoy your money and spend it all before potential danger (bombs) strikes.
I'll save my best for last and after that don't even ask me
I'll keep my best actions for the end, and beyond that, I won't answer inquiries.
Clap hands, that's right
Repetition emphasizing clapping hands as a positive and affirming action.
Clap hands, clap hands that's right
-Clap hands clap-clap hands
-I'll take my broken bell, and make it ring like a million churches
I'll use a broken bell to create a sound resembling the ringing of countless churches.
I'll scratch that kind of itch, down in the ditch and switch my plates out
I'll address an uncomfortable situation, metaphorically represented as an itch, and make changes in my life.
I'll drive to San Francisco, death to disco take my shirt off
I'll travel to San Francisco, rejecting disco culture and embracing freedom (taking my shirt off).
I'll swim to Mexico, don't tell the mermaids where I'm goin'
I'll embark on a journey to Mexico without disclosing my destination to mythical beings like mermaids.
Clap hands, that's right
Reiteration of the positive and rhythmic act of clapping hands.
Clap hands, clap hands that's right
-Clap hands clap-clap hands
-I'll clap me hands along, and rattle on like a vagabond
Repeat of the initial four lines, reinforcing the carefree and spontaneous nature of the speaker.
I'll rip my uniform, and bend the floor to the early mornin'
-I'll shake your dollar bill, and spend it all before the bombs 'll kill me
-I'll save my best for last and after that don't even ask me
-Clap hands, that's right clap hands, clap hands that's right
Reaffirmation of clapping hands as a positive and celebratory gesture.
Clap, clap
Final repetition of the action of clapping hands, concluding the expression of joy and freedom.
Comment