Rock Around the Clock
Timeless Rebellion: Rocking Around the Clock with Sex Pistols
Lyrics
One, two, three o'clock, four o'clock, rock
Describing the progression of time from one o'clock to four o'clock and associating it with the act of 'rocking', possibly implying enjoying oneself or having a good time.
Five, six, seven o'clock, eight o'clock, rock
Continuation of describing time from five o'clock to eight o'clock in a similar context of 'rocking' or having fun.
Nine, ten, eleven o'clock, twelve o'clock, rock
Continuing the time progression theme, mentioning nine o'clock to twelve o'clock, emphasizing the intention to 'rock' throughout the night.
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight
Expressing the intention or excitement to 'rock around the clock' during the night.
Put your glad rags on and join me, hon
Encouraging someone to dress up nicely ('glad rags') and join in the fun.
We'll have some fun when the clock strikes one
Anticipation of having a good time when the clock hits one.
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight
Reiterating the intention to 'rock around the clock' tonight.
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight
Expressing the commitment to keep 'rocking' until early morning ('broad daylight').
We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight
Reaffirming the determination to continue 'rocking' throughout the night.
When the clock strikes two, three and four
Anticipating continuing the enjoyment even when the clock strikes two, three, and four.
If the band slows down we'll yell for more
Expressing the readiness to demand more music or entertainment if the band slows down.
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight
Reiterating the plan to 'rock around the clock' during the night.
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight
Commitment to continue 'rocking' until early morning.
We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight
Emphasizing the determination to keep 'rocking' throughout the night.
When the chimes ring five, six and seven
Anticipating joy and happiness when the clock strikes five, six, and seven.
We'll be right in seventh heaven
Expectation of reaching a state of great happiness or bliss ('seventh heaven').
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight
Reaffirming the intention to 'rock around the clock' tonight.
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight
Commitment to continue 'rocking' until early morning.
We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight
Reiteration of the determination to keep 'rocking' throughout the night.
When it's eight, nine, ten, eleven too
Expectation of maintaining strength and enthusiasm from eight o'clock until eleven o'clock.
I'll be goin' strong and so will you
Anticipation of continued energy and determination in enjoying the night.
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight
Reaffirmation of the plan to 'rock around the clock' during the night.
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight
Commitment to continue 'rocking' until early morning.
We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight
Emphasizing the determination to keep 'rocking' throughout the night.
When the clock strikes twelve, we'll cool off then
Anticipation of taking a break or relaxing when the clock strikes twelve but with the intention to start 'rocking' again afterward.
Start a rockin' round the clock again
Planning to resume 'rocking' activities after a short break.
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight
Reiterating the intention to 'rock around the clock' tonight.
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight
Commitment to continue 'rocking' until early morning.
We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight
Reiteration of the determination to keep 'rocking' throughout the night.
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