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John Mellencamp Jailhouse Rock Lyrics
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Jailhouse Rock
John Mellencamp
John Mellencamp
JOHN MELLENCAMP
- Jailhouse Rock LyricsWarden threw a party in the county jail
Prison band was there, they began to wail
Band was jumpin' down, they began to swing
Should've heard those jailbirds sing
Let's rock, everybody, let's rock
Everybody in the whole cell block
Dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
Spider Murphy played on the saxophone
Little Joe was blowin' on the slide trombone
Drummer boy from Illinois went crash, boom, bang
Whole rhythm section was the Purple Gang
Let's rock, everybody, let's rock
Everybody in the whole cell block
Dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
Let's rock
Sad sack was a sittin' on a block of stone
Over in the corner weepin' all alone
Warden said, "buddy, don't you be no square
Can't find a partner use a wooden chair"
Let's rock, everybody, let's rock
Everybody in the whole cell block
Dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
Well, Shifty said to Henry, "For Heaven's sake
One's lookin', now's our chance to make a break"
Bugsy turned to Henry and he said, "Nix, nix
I wanna stick around a while and get my kicks"
Let's rock, everybody, let's rock
Everybody in the whole cell block
Dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
Let's rock, let's rock
Hey let's rock, let's rock
Dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
Let's rock, let's rock, let's rock
Let's rock
Prison band was there, they began to wail
Band was jumpin' down, they began to swing
Should've heard those jailbirds sing
Let's rock, everybody, let's rock
Everybody in the whole cell block
Dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
Spider Murphy played on the saxophone
Little Joe was blowin' on the slide trombone
Drummer boy from Illinois went crash, boom, bang
Whole rhythm section was the Purple Gang
Let's rock, everybody, let's rock
Everybody in the whole cell block
Dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
Let's rock
Sad sack was a sittin' on a block of stone
Over in the corner weepin' all alone
Can't find a partner use a wooden chair"
Let's rock, everybody, let's rock
Everybody in the whole cell block
Dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
Well, Shifty said to Henry, "For Heaven's sake
One's lookin', now's our chance to make a break"
Bugsy turned to Henry and he said, "Nix, nix
I wanna stick around a while and get my kicks"
Let's rock, everybody, let's rock
Everybody in the whole cell block
Dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
Let's rock, let's rock
Hey let's rock, let's rock
Dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
Let's rock, let's rock, let's rock
Let's rock
Facts about Jailhouse Rock
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Jailhouse Rock is written by Mike Stoller, Jerry Leiber.
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When we consider what the writer meant by those haunting lines, in 'Jailhouse Rock' by John Mellencamp, the song depicts a vibrant and rebellious prison atmosphere, where the inmates' longing for freedom and enjoyment is expressed through the metaphors of a party and music, despite their harsh conditions. The lyrics of Jailhouse rock mainly talk about party, joy, celebration, freedom, and love. Simultaneously, the song emphasizes rebellion and freedom, unity and camaraderie, escapism and joy, defiance of authority and opportunity and spontaneity. The lyrics illustrate a scenario at a county jail where the prisoners are dancing and having a great time, which could be seen as a bit too much for very young kids. Even though the language and themes are not exceptionally adult like, they still imply a rating that recommends parental guidance.
Who wrote Jailhouse Rock lyrics?
Jailhouse Rock is written by Mike Stoller, Jerry Leiber.
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What is the meaning behind Jailhouse Rock lyrics?
When we consider what the writer meant by those haunting lines, in 'Jailhouse Rock' by John Mellencamp, the song depicts a vibrant and rebellious prison atmosphere, where the inmates' longing for freedom and enjoyment is expressed through the metaphors of a party and music, despite their harsh conditions. The lyrics of Jailhouse rock mainly talk about party, joy, celebration, freedom, and love. Simultaneously, the song emphasizes rebellion and freedom, unity and camaraderie, escapism and joy, defiance of authority and opportunity and spontaneity. The lyrics illustrate a scenario at a county jail where the prisoners are dancing and having a great time, which could be seen as a bit too much for very young kids. Even though the language and themes are not exceptionally adult like, they still imply a rating that recommends parental guidance.
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Songwriter(s): Mike Stoller, Jerry Leiber
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