I met her in Caroline
‘Round about sixty-nine
Well she came up to me and said, “Hi there honey
How’d you like to come along”
‘Cause we’re gonna have a party
Yeah a rock ‘n’ roll party
Well we’re gonna have a party
And before I knew
We were rocking in the parlour
Rocking in the parlour
Well the next time I saw her roll
Was way down in Mexico
She said, “I’ve got some booze around at my place
So come along and have some fun”
‘Cause we’re gonna have a party
Yeah a rock ‘n’ roll party
Well we’re gonna have a party
And before I knew
We were rocking in the parlour
Rocking in the parlour
Party Spirit and Carefree Youth
“Rockin’ In The Parlour” by AC/DC captures the exuberance and spontaneity of youthful adventure. The lyrics tell the story of a chance encounter that blossoms into a wild night of rock and roll fun. The protagonist meets a vivacious woman who invites him to join a party, and the night quickly turns into an energetic celebration, epitomizing the classic rock and roll lifestyle. The vivid imagery of traveling from Carolina to Mexico emphasizes a life lived on impulse, where new friendships and good times are just around the corner. The repeated refrain about “rocking in the parlour” evokes a sense of togetherness and unrestrained joy, inviting listeners to join the festivities themselves.
Song Credits
Artist: AC/DC
Songwriters: Malcolm Young, Angus Young, Dave Evans
Release Year: 1974
Label: Albert Productions