Lyrics
Chewing out a rhythm on my bubble gum
Engaging in rhythmic activity while chewing bubble gum.
The sun is out and I want some
Expressing a desire for enjoyment with the presence of sunlight.
It's not hard, not far to reach, we can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach
Highlighting the ease of reaching Rockaway Beach and the suggestion to hitch a ride.
Up on the roof, out on the street
Referencing various locations, emphasizing a carefree and outdoor lifestyle.
Down in the playground, the hot concrete
Describing the hot concrete of the playground, possibly implying a desire for escape.
Bus ride is too slow, they blast out the disco on the radio
Expressing impatience with a slow bus ride and the influence of disco music on the radio.
Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach
Repetition emphasizing the destination, Rockaway Beach, and the idea of hitching a ride.
Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach
-Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach
-We can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach
-Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach
Reiteration of the earlier lines to emphasize the theme of reaching Rockaway Beach.
Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach
-Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach
-We can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach
-It's not hard, not far to reach
Repeated encouragement to easily reach Rockaway Beach by hitching a ride.
We can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach
-It's not hard, not far to reach
-We can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach
-Chewing out a rhythm on my bubble gum
Repetition of the rhythmic bubble gum chewing, suggesting a continuous rhythm.
The sun is out and I want some
Reaffirmation of the desire for enjoyment in the presence of sunlight.
It's not hard, not far to reach
Reiteration of the ease of reaching Rockaway Beach by hitching a ride.
We can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach
-Up on the roof, out on the street
Recurrence of varied locations and the influence of disco music on the radio.
Down in the playground, the hot concrete
-Bus ride is too slow, they blast out the disco on the radio
-Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach
Repetition emphasizing the excitement of Rockaway Beach and the option to hitch a ride.
Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach
-Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach
-We can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach
-Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach
Restating the theme of reaching Rockaway Beach effortlessly through hitching a ride.
Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach
-Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach
-We can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach
-Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach
Final repetition underlining the desire to hitch a ride and head to Rockaway Beach.
Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach
-Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach
-We can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach
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