Hang up My Rock and Roll Shoes
Embracing Rock 'n' Roll's Soulful Resistance
Lyrics
Mama, she done told me
Mama advises against rock and roll.
She didn't like this rock and roll
Mama reiterates her dislike for rock and roll.
But mama, mama, please
The singer pleads with Mama to understand.
Mama, you just don't know
The singer suggests Mama doesn't fully comprehend.
I don't want to hang up my rock and roll shoes
The singer expresses a reluctance to abandon rock and roll.
I don't want to hang up my rock and roll shoes
Repetition of the desire to keep wearing rock and roll shoes.
I get an old time feeling
The blues evoke a nostalgic feeling in the singer.
Every time I hear the blues
Repetition of the emotional response to the blues.
They told me, "Get a job
Others advise getting a job and setting goals.
And set yourself a goal"
Societal expectations to conform to traditional paths.
But can't they understand
The singer expresses a desire to continue rocking.
I just want to rock and roll
The singer's passion for rock and roll over conventional goals.
I don't want to hang up my rock and roll shoes
Reiteration of the reluctance to give up rock and roll.
I don't want to hang up my rock and roll shoes
Repetition of the desire to keep wearing rock and roll shoes.
Something happens to me
Blues trigger a mysterious reaction in the singer.
Every time I hear the blues
Repetition of the emotional response to the blues.
I will do my homework
The singer promises to fulfill responsibilities.
I'll clean the yard every day
Commitment to duties, emphasizing a willingness to change.
I will even do the dishes
More commitments to household chores.
I'll do anything you say
The singer is willing to comply with any requests.
That say that rock and roll
Speculation about the fading of rock and roll.
It'll soon fade away
The singer rejects the idea, asserting rock and roll's longevity.
But I just want to tell you
The singer defends rock and roll's enduring presence.
Rock and roll is here to stay
Reiteration of the determination to continue rocking.
I don't want to hang up my rock and roll shoes
Repetition of the reluctance to give up rock and roll.
I don't want to hang up my rock and roll shoes
Repetition of the desire to keep wearing rock and roll shoes.
I get a good time feeling
The blues evoke a positive and enjoyable feeling in the singer.
Every time I hear the blues
Repetition of the positive emotional response to the blues.
Some might even say
Suggestions that rock and roll has a negative influence.
It put the devil in my soul
The singer rejects the idea, considering it nonsense.
But that's a bunch of shit
The singer emphasizes the purity of the desire to rock and roll.
I just want to rock and roll
Reiteration of the passion for rock and roll despite criticism.
I don't want to hang up my rock and roll shoes
Repetition of the reluctance to give up rock and roll.
I don't want to hang up my rock and roll shoes
Repetition of the desire to keep wearing rock and roll shoes.
My feets got to move now
The singer's feet respond involuntarily to the blues.
Every time I hear the blues
Repetition of the positive emotional response to the blues.
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