Put Your Cat Clothes On
Rockin' Night in Cat Clothes: Carl Perkins Vibes
Lyrics
They took my blue suede shoes, down to ol' Mobile
Blue suede shoes were taken to Ol' Mobile, possibly referring to a place where music and dancing happen.
Got to rockin' with the rhythm, run 'em over at the hill
The narrator participated in energetic dancing (rockin') with the rhythm, possibly at a location called "the hill."
Put your cat-clothes on
An invitation to put on special clothes associated with a lively, cat-like style of dancing.
'Cause tonight we're gonna really rock it right
Expressing the anticipation of a lively and enjoyable time of rocking and dancing tonight.
Yeah Kitty, put your cat-clothes on
A directive for someone named Kitty to wear cat-themed clothes for the night of energetic dancing.
'Cause tonight we're gonna really bop it right
Reiteration of the excitement for a night of lively dancing with a focus on bopping.
Well I slicked up myself 'til I-I looked like a dilly
The narrator describes grooming oneself to look impressive before going out.
I run down town and get my female Billy
The narrator heads downtown to meet a female partner named Billy.
Put your cat-clothes on
Encouragement to put on cat-themed clothes for the night of rocking.
'Cause tonight we're gonna really rock it right
Reiteration of the excitement for a night of lively dancing with a focus on rocking.
Yeah Kitty, put your cat-clothes on
Directive for Kitty to wear cat-themed clothes for a night of energetic rocking.
'Cause tonight we're gonna really bop it right
Reiteration of the excitement for a night of lively dancing with a focus on bopping.
Rock it!
An enthusiastic exclamation, possibly signaling a transition or intensification of the music.
Well my ol' gal's slow and easy, but all the hepcats know
The narrator describes their partner as slow and easy, but with a rocking beat that affects her toes.
When she gets that rockin' beat
Highlighting the impact of the rocking beat on the partner's movements.
She knocks the polish off her toes
Describing the partner's enthusiastic dancing, which even removes the polish from her toes.
Put your cat-clothes on
Encouragement to put on cat-themed clothes for a night of rocking.
'Cause tonight we're gonna really rock it right
Reiteration of the excitement for a night of lively dancing with a focus on rocking.
Yeah Kitty, put your cat-clothes on
Directive for Kitty to wear cat-themed clothes for a night of energetic bopping.
'Cause tonight we're gonna really bop it right
Reiteration of the excitement for a night of lively dancing with a focus on bopping.
Slap cat!
Exclamation, possibly indicating a transition or intensification of the music.
Well now come on cat get with it
An invitation or directive for someone (cat) to join in and participate energetically.
Keep your hands off that fruitjar
Advice to avoid trouble or undesirable situations while dancing.
Do some be-boppin' rhythm, pick your toenails up tomorrow
Suggesting playful and carefree actions, like dancing and grooming, with a humorous touch.
Put your cat-clothes on
Encouragement to put on cat-themed clothes for a night of rocking.
'Cause tonight we're gonna really rock it right
Reiteration of the excitement for a night of lively dancing with a focus on rocking.
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