Teddy Boy Boogie
Rebellion in Rhythms: Teddy Boy Tales Unleashed
Lyrics
Standing on the corner, swinging my chain
Expressing a rebellious attitude, standing confidently with a chain.
Along came a copper and he took my name
A police officer arrived and requested identification.
He put his dirty maulers on my long drape coat
The officer touched the speaker's distinctive long drape coat.
So I whipped out my razor and ... slit his throat
In response to the perceived aggression, the speaker used a razor to attack the officer.
Teddy boy boogie, boogedy boogedy boo
Introduction to the "Teddy boy boogie," emphasizing a rebellious dance or lifestyle.
Teddy boy boogie, boogedy boogedy boo
Repetition of the invitation to dance, reinforcing the rebellious theme.
Ah-ah-ah, ooh-ooh-ooh
Non-verbal expressions of excitement or intensity.
Teddy boy boogie, boogie
Reiteration of the invitation to the "Teddy boy boogie."
Solo
Instrumental section without specific lyrical content.
Well I'm a teddy boy 'cause that's the life I choose
Declaration of the speaker's choice to adopt the Teddy boy lifestyle.
I wear a tweed jacket and a blue suede shoes
Description of the speaker's fashion choices, including a tweed jacket and blue suede shoes.
I smoke a big cigar, I dig the local hop
Indulgence in vices like smoking a cigar and enjoying local dances.
Saturday night to see my baby dancin' to the bop
Reference to spending Saturday nights watching the speaker's partner dance to the bop.
Teddy boy boogie, boogedy boogedy boo
Reintroduction of the "Teddy boy boogie," highlighting its significance.
Teddy boy boogie, boogedy boogedy boo
Repetition of the invitation to dance, emphasizing the rebellious spirit.
Ah-ah-ah, ooh-ooh-ooh
Continuation of non-verbal expressions of excitement or intensity.
Teddy boy boogie, boogie
Reiteration of the invitation to the "Teddy boy boogie."
Solo
Instrumental section without specific lyrical content.
One night I was out on a chicken run
Narrative of a night out for thrills and enjoyment.
Getting my kicks and a havin' some fun
Engaging in pleasurable activities during the night.
A cop car came up a from behind
A police car approached from behind, potentially signifying trouble.
So I whipped out my razor and ... changed his mind
The speaker used a razor again, this time influencing the officer's decision.
Teddy boy boogie, boogedy boogedy boo
Reintroduction of the "Teddy boy boogie" in a narrative context.
Teddy boy boogie, boogedy boogedy boo
Repetition of the invitation to dance, linking it to the previous narrative.
Ah-ah-ah, ooh-ooh-ooh
Continuation of non-verbal expressions of excitement or intensity.
Teddy boy boogie, boogie
Reiteration of the invitation to the "Teddy boy boogie."
Teddy boy boogie, Teddy boy boogie
Repetitive emphasis on the "Teddy boy boogie" as a central theme.
Teddy boy boogie, Teddy boy boogie
-Teddy boy boogie, Teddy boy boogie
-Ah-ah-ah, ooh-ooh-ooh
-Teddy boy boogie, boogie
Concluding reiteration of the invitation to the "Teddy boy boogie."
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