David Essex

Rock On

Rock On: A Musical Journey through Youth and Dreams

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Lyrics

Hey, kid, rock and roll

Encouragement or greeting to embrace the rock and roll lifestyle.

Rock on, ooh my soul

Expression of enthusiasm for rock and roll, addressing the inner essence or spirit.

Hey, kids, you boogey, too, did ya?

Invitation for others to dance (boogey) and join in the rock and roll experience.

Hey shout, summertime blues

Reference to a popular song ("Summertime Blues") and a call to celebrate during summer.

Jump up and down in my blue suede shoes

Physical expression of joy and celebration, evoking the iconic blue suede shoes.

Hey, did you rock and roll, rock on

Confirmation of participation in rock and roll, reinforcing the theme of the song.

And where do we go from here?

Rhetorical question about the direction or future of the rock and roll lifestyle.

Which is a way that's clear

Seeking a clear path or purpose within the rock and roll lifestyle.

Still looking for that blue jean, baby queen

Continued pursuit of an idealized romantic partner, described as a "blue jean, baby queen."

Prettiest girl I ever seen

Expressing admiration for the beauty of the sought-after partner.

See her shake on the movie screen, Jimmy Dean

Imagery of seeing the partner dance on a movie screen, invoking the name of James Dean.

(James Dean)

A parenthetical clarification that Jimmy Dean refers to James Dean, the iconic actor.

And where do we go from here?

Reiteration of the contemplation of the future within the rock and roll lifestyle.

Which is a way that's clear

Continued search for a clear direction or purpose within the rock and roll world.

Still looking for that blue jean, baby queen

Reiteration of the pursuit of an idealized romantic partner.

Prettiest girl I ever seen

Further admiration for the beauty of the sought-after partner.

See her shake on the movie screen, Jimmy Dean

Repetition of the image of seeing the partner on a movie screen, referencing Jimmy Dean.

(Jimmy Dean)

A parenthetical reminder that Jimmy Dean refers to James Dean.

Rock on

Repetition of the refrain "Rock on" with the added encouragement for kids to embrace rock and roll.

Rock on