Cotton picker
Rebellion in Rhythm: Eddie Cochran's Stand Against Conformity
Lyrics
Oh, you ain't a-gonna make a cottonpicker out of me
Rejecting the idea of being turned into a manual laborer in cotton picking.
(Bom-bom-bom)
(Instrumental)
No, you ain't a-gonna make a cottonpicker out of me
Reiterating the refusal to become a cotton picker.
(Bom-bom-bom)
(Instrumental)
You can make a-me laugh, make a-me cry
Acknowledging the power to evoke emotions but maintaining resistance to becoming a cotton picker.
Shake the stars right out of the sky
Expressing the ability to influence deeply, reaching for the stars metaphorically.
But, you ain't a-gonna make a cottonpicker out of me
Reaffirming the determination not to be turned into a cotton picker despite emotional influence.
You can make a-me sweat, make a-me steam
Acknowledging the power to make one sweat and feel intense emotions, but resisting becoming a cotton picker.
You can make a-me rock-rock-rock till I scream
Describing the ability to make one rock energetically, but maintaining resistance to cotton picking.
But, you ain't a-gonna make a cottonpicker out of me
Reiterating the refusal to be turned into a cotton picker despite physical and emotional effects.
You can make a-me laugh, make a-me cry
Emphasizing the power to evoke laughter and tears, while rejecting the idea of becoming a cotton picker.
Make a-me roll-roll-roll till I die
Expressing the ability to make one roll with excitement until death, yet resisting cotton picking.
But, you ain't a-gonna make a cottonpicker out of me
Reiterating the steadfast refusal to become a cotton picker despite emotional impact.
You can make a-me poor, make a-me rich
Recognizing the ability to influence wealth and desires, but refusing to be turned into a cotton picker.
Make a-me want the seven-year-itch
Indicating the power to create longing, yet maintaining resistance to becoming a cotton picker.
But, you ain't a-gonna make a cottonpicker out of me
Reiterating the determination not to be turned into a cotton picker despite financial and emotional influence.
You can make a-me sing, make a-me dance
Acknowledging the ability to inspire singing and dancing but rejecting the idea of becoming a cotton picker.
Make a-me rock right out of my pants
Describing the power to make one rock energetically, emphasizing resistance to cotton picking.
But, you ain't a-gonna make a cottonpicker out of me
Reiterating the refusal to be turned into a cotton picker despite energetic and expressive influence.
(Hey, hey you cottonpickers, right everybody, back to work
(Shouting encouragement to cotton pickers, possibly a playful reference or commentary)
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