Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
Hey, hey, hold it down, hold it down
Hello baby, I'm glad you called
We got a party goin' on and it's a free for all
I can't quite hear you, the music's so loud
Just drive this way till you see the crowd
The cars will be parked all up in the yard
The doorbell's busted so knock real hard
No on second thought
If the house is rockin', don't bother knockin'
If the house is rockin', don't bother knockin'
Just step right in and let the fun begin
We got javalina sausage and crawfish stew
Tennessee whiskey and Texas barbecue
Pretty little girls that know how to dance
Doin' the alligator in their leopard skin pants
Tell everyone we're gettin' down tonight
And the only invitation is the party lights
If the house is rockin', don't bother knockin'
If the house is rockin', don't bother knockin'
Just step right in and let the fun begin
Yeah, started out as Uncle Buddy's birthday bash
Then the Angels dropped by and decided to crash
They big but they're friendly havin' a ball
Racin' their Harley's up and down the hall
Teachin' everyone the way to have fun
Singin' born to be wild at the top of their lungs
If the house is rockin', don't bother knockin'
If the house is rockin', don't bother knockin'
Just step right in and let the fun begin
Old man came down from across the street
Sayin' y'all gotta turn down we can't get no sleep
We found a big band record and we started to groove
Had a few drinks and he was in the mood
Wife came to the door poundin' and yellin'
Old man smiled he said, "Shut up, Helen"
If the house is rockin', don't bother knockin'
If the house is rockin', don't bother knockin'
Just step right in and let the fun begin
Hello baby, I'm glad you called
We got a party goin' on and it's a free for all
I can't quite hear you, the music's so loud
Just drive this way till you see the crowd
The cars will be parked all up in the yard
The doorbell's busted so knock real hard
No on second thought
If the house is rockin', don't bother knockin'
If the house is rockin', don't bother knockin'
Just step right in and let the fun begin
We got javalina sausage and crawfish stew
Tennessee whiskey and Texas barbecue
Pretty little girls that know how to dance
Doin' the alligator in their leopard skin pants
Tell everyone we're gettin' down tonight
And the only invitation is the party lights
If the house is rockin', don't bother knockin'
If the house is rockin', don't bother knockin'
Just step right in and let the fun begin
Yeah, started out as Uncle Buddy's birthday bash
Then the Angels dropped by and decided to crash
They big but they're friendly havin' a ball
Racin' their Harley's up and down the hall
Teachin' everyone the way to have fun
Singin' born to be wild at the top of their lungs
If the house is rockin', don't bother knockin'
If the house is rockin', don't bother knockin'
Just step right in and let the fun begin
Old man came down from across the street
Sayin' y'all gotta turn down we can't get no sleep
We found a big band record and we started to groove
Had a few drinks and he was in the mood
Wife came to the door poundin' and yellin'
Old man smiled he said, "Shut up, Helen"
If the house is rockin', don't bother knockin'
If the house is rockin', don't bother knockin'
Just step right in and let the fun begin
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If the House Is Rockin' Lyrics as written by Michael James Henderson Gary Nicholson
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