Roll Over Beethoven
Rock 'n' Roll Rhythms: Roll Over Beethoven's Musical Rebellion
Lyrics
Well, I'ma write a letter
Expressing the intention to write a letter.
I'm gon' mail it to my local DJ
Planning to send the letter to a local DJ.
Yeah that's the jumpin little record
Referring to an exciting record that the singer wants the DJ to play.
I want my jockey to play
Expressing the desire for the DJ to play the mentioned record.
Roll over Beethoven, I gotta hear it again today
Emphasizing the urgency to hear the mentioned record again.
You know, my temperature's risin'
Describing heightened excitement or anticipation.
The jukebox blowin' a fuse
Noting the intense impact of the music, possibly causing the jukebox to malfunction.
My heart's beatin' rhythm
Feeling the rhythm in the heart.
And my soul keeps a-singin' the blues
Expressing a deep emotional connection to the music.
Roll over Beethoven, tell Tchaikovsky the news
Encouraging the legendary composer Tchaikovsky to take note of the musical revolution.
I got the rockin' pneumonia
Claiming to have a passionate longing for rhythm and blues.
I need a shot of rhythm and blues
Desiring a dose of rhythm and blues to cure the "rockin' pneumonia."
I caught the rollin' arthritis
Referencing a condition (rolling arthritis) possibly alleviated by engaging with rhythm at a music review.
Sittin' down at a rhythm review
Suggesting a connection between the mentioned condition and attending a rhythm review.
Roll over Beethoven, they rockin' in two by two
Indicating the infectious nature of rhythm and blues at a musical event.
Well, if you feel and like it
Encouraging others to join in the enjoyment of the music.
Go get your lover, then reel and rock it
Advising listeners to bring their lovers and enjoy the music together.
Roll it over and move on up just a
Encouraging a progressive and lively movement while enjoying the music.
Trifle further, then reel and rock it
Suggesting a gradual advancement in dancing and revelry.
Wind another
Introducing a new phase in the music, possibly a change in rhythm.
Roll over Beethoven, dig these rhythm and blues
Reiterating the call for enjoying rhythm and blues.
Well in the mornin' I'm givin' you my mornin'
Expressing an intention to give a positive morning experience.
Don't you step on my blue suede shoes
Warning against damaging the singer's iconic blue suede shoes.
Hey diddle diddle, I'ma play my fiddle
Expressing an intention to play a fiddle.
Ain't got nothin' to lose
Stating a lack of fear of consequences, possibly due to having nothing to lose.
Roll over Beethoven, tell Tchaikovsky the news
Repeating the call for Tchaikovsky to be informed about the musical excitement.
You know she wiggles like a glow worm
Describing a woman's dance moves, emphasizing their energetic and captivating nature.
Dance like a spinnin' top
Comparing the woman's dance to a spinning top.
She got a crazy partner
Highlighting the presence of a lively dance partner.
Ya oughta see 'em reel and rock
Emphasizing the continuous and dynamic nature of the dance.
Long as she got a dime the music will never stop
Suggesting that as long as there's money (a dime), the music and dance will continue.
Roll over Beethoven
Repeating the enthusiastic call for Beethoven to make way for the new rhythm and blues.
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