Lyrics
I was laid around bored to tears watching flowers grow
I was bored and idle, passively observing the growth of flowers.
I got my car and drove to town tried to find a show
I decided to get into my car and head to town in search of entertainment.
Cruised around for an hour or two, hunted high and low
I drove around for a while, actively searching high and low for something exciting.
I had to find some rock 'n' roll to make my system go
I was determined to find rock 'n' roll music to energize myself.
'cause I can't, I can't stop rockin' (*)
Expressing a strong desire or inability to cease rocking to the music.
Let me hear that music one more time
Requesting to hear the music again, emphasizing the love for the sound.
'cause I can't, I can't stop rockin'
Reiterating the inability to stop rocking to the music.
I found a club with a neon sign on the sleazy side of town
Discovering a club with a neon sign, possibly on the less respectable side of town.
A battered jukebox on the wall was the only source of sound
Noticing a battered jukebox as the only source of music in the place.
A drunken sailor from a russian whaler was my only drinking mate
Sharing a drink with a fellow patron, a drunken sailor from a Russian whaler.
Then through the door smashed a hundred more, said yeah let's celebrate
A sudden influx of a large crowd, expressing a desire to celebrate.
(Repeat *)
(Repeat *) Reiterating the intense enjoyment and desire to continue rocking.
The party burst straight out through the doors out onto the street
The party extends beyond the club, reaching the streets, attracting people from far away.
People came from miles around dancing to the beat
A description of people joining the party and dancing to the beat.
From across the street came a real smart suit, said hey I'm gonna sue
A person in a smart suit threatens legal action, but the narrator rejects authority.
But there ain't no sucker with a long legged hooker, gonna tell me what to do
Asserting independence and refusing to be controlled, especially by legal threats.
(Repeat *)
(Repeat *) Reiterating the irresistible urge to continue rocking to the music.
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