Lyrics
They're really rockin Boston
Refers to the enthusiasm and energy of rock and roll music in Boston.
Pittsburgh, P. A.
Highlights Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as another lively rock and roll scene.
Deep in the heart of Texas
Shows the influence of rock and roll music in Texas.
And 'round the Frisco Bay
Mentions the popularity of rock and roll around the San Francisco Bay area.
All over St. Louis
Depicts the rock and roll scene in St. Louis.
Way down in New Orleans
Shows the impact of rock and roll in New Orleans.
All the guys wanna dance with
Guys are eager to dance with a young girl, Sweet Little Sixteen, emphasizing her popularity.
Sweet little sixteen
Reinforces the desire of guys to dance with Sweet Little Sixteen.
Sweet little sixteen
Reiteration of Sweet Little Sixteen's significance and popularity.
She's just got to have
She desires to collect a substantial number of autographs from famous individuals.
'Bout a half a million
She aims to collect about half a million autographs.
Famed autographs
Her fame enables her to accumulate a wallet filled with pictures of these autographs.
Her wallet filled with pictures
Her collection process involves obtaining pictures one by one, causing excitement.
She gets 'em one by one
She becomes visibly excited and runs to get the pictures.
Becomes so excited
An expression of excitement and energy as she collects the pictures.
Watch and look at her run, boy
Emphasizes the spectacle of her excitement and actions.
Whoa mommy, mommy
Request from a child asking permission from their mother to go somewhere to witness an extraordinary sight.
Please may I go
Describes the extraordinary sight that everyone wants to witness.
It's such a sight to see
A plea from a child to their father to grant permission to go and witness something remarkable.
Somebody steal the show
A plea from a child to their father to allow them to witness the extraordinary sight.
Whoa daddy, daddy
A plea from a child to their father for permission.
I beg of you
A plea from a child to their father, begging for approval.
Whisper to mommy
Suggests asking the mother for approval as well.
It's all right with you
Asking for both parents' consent.
'Cause they'll be rockin' on bandstand
Refers to the rock and roll scene on a popular TV show, "Bandstand," in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia, P.A.
Highlights the influence of rock and roll in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Deep in the heart of Texas
Shows the impact of rock and roll in Texas once more.
And 'round the Frisco Bay
Mentions the popularity of rock and roll around the San Francisco Bay area again.
All over St. Louis
Depicts the continued enthusiasm for rock and roll in St. Louis.
And down in New Orleans
Reiterates the impact of rock and roll in New Orleans.
All the guys wanna dance with
Emphasizes the desire of guys to dance with Sweet Little Sixteen.
Sweet little sixteen
Reinforces the repeated theme of guys' desire to dance with Sweet Little Sixteen.
They're really rockin Boston
Reiteration of the enthusiasm for rock and roll in Boston.
Pittsburgh, P. A.
Emphasizes the rock and roll scene in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Deep in the heart of Texas
Shows the impact of rock and roll in Texas once more.
And 'round the Frisco Bay
Mentions the popularity of rock and roll around the San Francisco Bay area again.
All over St. Louis
Depicts the continued enthusiasm for rock and roll in St. Louis.
Way down in New Orleans
Reiterates the impact of rock and roll in New Orleans.
All the guys wanna dance with
Emphasizes the desire of guys to dance with Sweet Little Sixteen once more.
Sweet little sixteen
Reinforces the repeated theme of guys' desire to dance with Sweet Little Sixteen.
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