Down the Road Apiece
Boogie Bliss: Chuck Berry's Musical Journey Down the Road
Lyrics
Now if you wanna hear some boogie like I'm gonna play
Expressing the intention to play boogie music.
It's just an old piano and a knockout bass
Describing the simple setup of an old piano and a powerful bass.
The drummer man's a cat they call Kickin' McCoy
Referring to the drummer as Kickin' McCoy, introducing a character.
You know, remember that rubber-legged boy?
Recalling a person with rubber-legged characteristics.
Mama's cookin' chicken fried and bacon grease
Describing the atmosphere with the mention of Mama's cooking.
Come on along boys it's just down the road apiece
Inviting others to join on a short journey, using "down the road apiece."
Well, there's a place you really get your kicks
Highlighting a place to have an enjoyable time.
It's open every night about twelve to six
Providing the operating hours of the place (12 to 6 every night).
Now if you wanna hear some boogie you can get your fill
Encouraging the audience to experience boogie music to the fullest.
And shove and sting like an old steam drill
Describing the intense and powerful nature of the boogie music.
Come on along you can lose your lead
Inviting people to join and participate, possibly in dancing.
Down the road, down the road, down the road apiece
Reiterating the direction of the journey, using "down the road apiece."
There's a place you really get your kicks
Repeating the description of a place to have an enjoyable time.
It's open every night about twelve to six
Reiterating the operating hours of the place.
Now if you wanna hear some boogie you can get your fill
Repeating the encouragement to experience boogie music fully.
And shove and sting like an old steam drill
Reiterating the intense and powerful nature of the boogie music.
Come on along you can lose your lead
Reinviting people to join and participate, emphasizing losing oneself.
Down the road, down the road, down the road apiece
Reiterating the direction of the journey, using "down the road apiece."
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