Lyrics
Rock n roll is good time music
Rock n roll is associated with enjoyable times and positive experiences.
Rock n roll is good time music
Reiteration of the idea that rock n roll brings joy and good times.
Mama said be a doctor son
Mother advises the speaker to become a doctor.
But a voice said follow the music
The speaker hears a calling to pursue a musical path despite parental advice.
Papa said be a lawyer boy
Father advises the speaker to become a lawyer.
But a voice said follow the mu'
The speaker is compelled to follow the musical calling despite parental suggestions.
'Cause you know you're not doin' for the money
Doing it for the passion and excitement rather than financial gain.
You're doin' it just for the thrills
Highlighting the pursuit of music for thrills, not monetary rewards.
You don't do it for money, boy
Emphasizing that the motivation is not financial but the thrill of music.
So thank the Lord rock keeps payin' the bills
Expressing gratitude that rock music brings financial success.
Rock n roll is good time music
Reiteration of the positive association of rock n roll with good times.
Rock n roll is good time music
Repeating the idea that rock n roll is connected to enjoyable moments.
You may think that life ain't no laughing matter
Acknowledging the perception that life is serious, contrasting it with the next lines.
And go right on a talkin' all your intellectual chatter
Dismissing intellectual chatter and advocating for a focus on rock n roll.
Well all that jivin', it ain't true
Rejecting false talk and suggesting perseverance.
So let's just push on through
Encouraging to push through challenges with rock n roll.
Rock n roll to stay alive
Stating that rock n roll is essential for survival in life.
Rock n roll will survive
Asserting that rock n roll will endure and overcome difficulties.
Sneakin Monica out after the prom
Recalling a specific experience of sneaking out after a prom with someone named Monica.
You know I didn't get her back, people
Noting a delay in returning with Monica until just before dawn.
'Till just before dawn
Describing a covert activity outside while others were sleeping inside.
Outside we were creepin'
Detailing the sneaking around after the prom.
Inside everyone was sleepin'
Highlighting the contrast between external activities and the unawareness of those inside.
Goodness gracious!
An exclamation indicating surprise or excitement.
That's rock n roll!
Declaring that such experiences are characteristic of rock n roll.
Rock n roll is good time music
Reiteration of the positive association of rock n roll with good times.
Rock n roll is good time music
Repeating the idea that rock n roll is connected to enjoyable moments.
Rock n roll is good time music
Concluding by reaffirming that rock n roll is associated with good times.
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