Do The Rockin' Robin
Celebrate Freedom: Rockin' Robin's Song of Liberation
Lyrics
Rockin’ and a-rollin’
Expressing excitement and movement through rocking and rolling.
Round the old oak tree.
Describing the location as an old oak tree, possibly a symbol of stability or tradition.
Jumpin’ and a-jivin’,
Continuing the energetic and lively atmosphere with jumping and jiving.
Sing along with me!
Inviting others to join in and sing along.
Do the rockin’ Robin,
Introducing the "Rockin' Robin" dance or activity.
Rock along with me.
Encouraging others to participate in the energetic activity.
(Rockin’ and a-rollin’
Reiterating the rocking and rolling around the old oak tree.
round the old oak tree.)
Restating the location and the energetic movement.
Do the rockin’ Robin
Encouraging the specific action of doing the Rockin' Robin around the old oak tree.
Round the old oak tree.
Repeating the call to perform the Rockin' Robin activity.
The Sherwood blues are gone,
Indicating that the Sherwood blues (problems or difficulties) are over.
The beat’s swinging on.
Describing the upbeat nature of the musical beat.
There’s no more hanging around
No longer lingering or staying in Nottingham town.
In Nottingham town.
Expressing relief from the burdens of the past.
No more taxes,
Highlighting the end of taxes and Gisborne's influence.
Gisborne’s had his day.
Acknowledging the end of Gisborne's authority or power.
Sheriff’s been sorted on
Referring to Robin Hood's judgment day, suggesting a resolution or justice.
Robin Hood’s judgement day.
Indicating the conclusion of the Sheriff's reign.
Rockin’ and a-rollin’
Repeating the call for energetic movement around the old oak tree.
Round the old oak tree.
Restating the location and the dynamic actions of rocking and rolling.
Jumpin’ and a-jivin’,
Continuing the lively atmosphere with jumping and jiving.
Sing along with me!
Encouraging participation in singing along.
Do the rockin’ Robin,
Reintroducing the Rockin' Robin activity.
Rock along with me.
Encouraging others to join in the rocking and rolling.
(Rockin’ and a-rollin’
Reiterating the description of the energetic movement around the old oak tree.
round the old oak tree.)
Restating the location and the dynamic actions of rocking and rolling.
Do the rockin’ Robin
Encouraging the specific action of doing the Rockin' Robin around the old oak tree.
Round the old oak tree.
Repeating the call to perform the Rockin' Robin activity.
All his friends are here
Indicating the presence of Robin's friends gathering to sing his song.
To sing his song.
Describing a festive atmosphere with dancing and continued singing.
They’ve come to dance and jive
Emphasizing the ongoing celebration as the beat continues.
As the beat goes on.
No longer being considered outlaws, pardoned by King Richard.
No longer outlaws
Expressing a sense of freedom and legitimacy.
Pardoned by Richard their king.
Acknowledging the resolution of the conflict with King Richard's pardon.
Marian for Robin – everybody sing:
Expressing support for Marian and encouraging everyone to sing for Robin.
Marian for Robin – everybody sing:
Reiterating the call to sing for Marian and Robin.
Marian for Robin –
Continuing the call to sing for Marian and Robin.
Everybody sing and shout: Yeah!
Concluding with an enthusiastic shout of affirmation.
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