Go Go Go
Twist and Shout: Chuck Berry's Musical Journey Unveiled
Lyrics
Down goes the sun, sitting, ducking on guitar
Describing the sunset with the metaphor of a guitarist lowering the guitar (possibly after a performance).
Up comes the moon, twinkle, twinkle little star
Transition to the night with the rising moon, referencing the nursery rhyme "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star."
One and one is two HITCHIN' two, to make it four
Simple arithmetic used metaphorically, emphasizing the collaboration ("HITCHIN' two") to create something greater.
Johnny get your guitar, let's go, go, go
Encouragement for Johnny to grab his guitar and start performing enthusiastically.
Johnny plays the guitar at the weekly record hop
Johnny is playing the guitar at a regular record hop (dance event).
He starts starts to twist and turn and then they wouldnæ?° let him stop
Johnny's energetic performance, described with twisting and turning, and the audience doesn't want him to stop.
Girls so shook up, seein him shakin on the show
Girls are excited and emotionally stirred by Johnny's captivating show.
Everybody starts to holler go, go, go
The crowd expresses their enthusiasm, urging Johnny to continue with shouts of "go, go, go."
Duckwalkin on his knees, peckin like a hen
Describing Johnny's dance moves, including a unique duckwalk on his knees.
Lookin like a locomotive, here he comes again
Comparing Johnny's appearance to a locomotive, emphasizing his powerful and energetic presence.
Meow said the kitty PUPPY bow-wow-wow
Playful onomatopoeic sounds (meow, bow-wow-wow) suggesting excitement and energy.
Go and pick your guitar, Johnny donæ?° stop now, oh baby
Encouraging Johnny to continue playing his guitar without stopping.
Backed up by a jazz band, layin' on the wood,
Johnny is supported by a jazz band, and they are delivering a lively performance.
Mixin Ahmad Jamal in my Johnny be Goode.
Referencing jazz musicians Ahmad Jamal and the influence on Johnny's performance.
Sneaking Errol Garner in my Sweet Sixteen,
Mentioning another jazz artist, Errol Garner, contributing to the musical richness of Johnny's Sweet Sixteen performance.
Now they tell me Stan Kenton's cutting Maybelline, oh baby
Suggesting that even Stan Kenton, known for a different style, appreciates and contributes to the performance of Maybelline.
Papa said to Mama, this I never understood,
Papa expressing admiration for Johnny's guitar skills and not fully understanding how Johnny creates such a good sound.
How he picks his guitar, make it sound so good.
Praising Johnny's guitar skills and the positive impact on the audience.
Use to sound goofy, but I guess it's allright,
Reflecting on how Johnny's music may have initially seemed odd but is now accepted and enjoyable.
Cause Papa's takin' Mama to the gig tomorrow night, oh baby
Papa is taking Mama to Johnny's gig, indicating pride and support for Johnny's musical talent.
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