Rock And Roll Hoochie Koo

May 2024 · 5 minute read

Rock And Roll Hoochie Koo
Johnny Lang & Edgar Winters Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴I couldn't stop movin' when it first took hold
It was a warm spring night at the old town hall
There was a band called, "The jokers", they were layin' it down
Doncha know I'm never gonna lose that funky sound

Rock 'n' roll, hoochie koo
Lawdy mama light my fuse
Rock 'n' roll, hoochie koo

Truck on out and spread the news, yeah

I hope ya'll know what I'm talkin' about
The way she wiggled that thing, it really knocks me out
Gettin' high all the time, but if you're not there too
Come on a little closer, gonna do it to you

Rock 'n' roll, hoochie koo
Lawdy mama light my fuse
Rock 'n' roll, hoochie koo
Truck on out and spread the news yeah

'Squitas start buzzin' 'bout that time of year
She's goin' 'round back, said, "She'd meet me there"
We was ballin' in the grass growin' behind the barn
Now my ears started ringin' like a fire alarm

Rock 'n' roll, hoochie koo
Lawdy mama light my fuse
Rock 'n' roll, hoochie koo
Truck on out and spread the news

Rock 'n' roll, rock 'n' roll
Rock 'n' roll
Truck on out and spread the news
Rock 'n' roll, hoochie koo

Done got tired of payin' dues
Said, "Goodbye to all my blues"

Said, "Goodbye to all my blues"
Lawdy mama, light my fuse


Overall Meaning

The song "Rock And Roll Hoochie Koo" by Johnny Lang and Edgar Winters is a classic rock song that celebrates the feeling of freedom and excitement that comes with the music genre. The lyrics describe the experience of being drawn in by a band called "The Jokers" and feeling unable to resist the energy of rock and roll. The singer expresses his love for the "funky sound" and his desire to share it with others. The song is filled with vivid imagery, including the unforgettable image of a woman wiggling and knocking the singer off his feet.


Throughout the song, the singer alternates between describing his personal experience of the music and inviting others to join him in the celebration. He urges listeners to "truck on out and spread the news," suggesting that rock and roll is a communal experience that should be shared and enjoyed by everyone. The line "done got tired of paying dues" suggests that the singer has struggled in the past but has found a source of joy and liberation in rock and roll.


Ultimately, "Rock And Roll Hoochie Koo" is a tribute to the power of music to bring people together and create a sense of collective energy and excitement.


Line by Line Meaning

I couldn't stop movin' when it first took hold
I was so captivated by rock and roll music that I couldn't stop dancing when I first heard it


It was a warm spring night at the old town hall
I remember the night I fell in love with rock and roll - it was a beautiful, warm spring evening and I was at the town hall


There was a band called, 'The jokers', they were layin' it down
The band playing that night was known as 'The Jokers' and they were playing fantastic music


Doncha know I'm never gonna lose that funky sound
I will always remember the funky, infectious sound of that first rock and roll music I heard that night


Rock 'n' roll, hoochie koo
Rock and roll music is electrifying and exciting


Lawdy mama light my fuse
Rock and roll music is so powerful that it feels like an explosion in my soul


Truck on out and spread the news, yeah
Let's let others know about the amazing power of rock and roll music and share it with the world


I hope ya'll know what I'm talkin' about
I hope you all can understand the intense passion and love I have for rock and roll music


The way she wiggled that thing, it really knocks me out
The way the music moves and grooves is so powerful and infectious that it overwhelms me completely


Gettin' high all the time, but if you're not there too
I feel like I'm on a constant high when I listen to rock and roll music, and I wish you could feel it too


Come on a little closer, gonna do it to you
If you come closer and let yourself get lost in the rhythm and energy of the music, you'll feel its electric power too


'Squitas start buzzin' 'bout that time of year
The mosquitoes are starting to buzz around in the air, signaling the arrival of the season when everything comes to life


She's goin' 'round back, said, 'She'd meet me there'
She's sneaking around the back of the building, promising to meet me there in secret


We was ballin' in the grass growin' behind the barn
We were having a wild time rolling around in the tall grass behind the barn


Now my ears started ringin' like a fire alarm
The music was so loud and intense that it felt like my ears were ringing like a fire alarm


Done got tired of payin' dues
I'm tired of working hard for everything I have and just want to enjoy the freedom and joy of rock and roll music


Said, 'Goodbye to all my blues'
By embracing the power of rock and roll music, I'm letting go of all the sadness and problems that used to trouble me


Lawdy mama, light my fuse
Rock and roll music is like a powerful explosion that lights up my entire being with its energy and power


Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Rick Derringer

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