Rip It Up
Rip It Up

Little Richard - Rip It Up Lyrics

In this exuberant anthem of youthful energy and carefree joy, the legendary artist celebrates the intoxicating freedom that arrives with a hard-earned paycheck on a Saturday night. The lyrics portray an irresistible urge to let loose, spend freely, and revel… Read more

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Rip It Up Lyrics

Well, it's Saturday night and I just got paid,
Fool about my money, don't try to save,
My heart says go go, have a time,
'Cause it's Saturday night and I'm feelin' fine,

[Chorus]
I'm gonna rock it up, I'm gonna rip it up,
I'm gonna shake it up, gonna ball it up,
I'm gonna rock it up, and ball tonight.

Got me a date and I won't be late,
Picked her up in my 88,
Shag on down by the union hall,
When the joint starts jumpin' I'll have a ball,

I'm gonna rock it up, I'm gonna rip it up,
I'm gonna shake it up, gonna ball it up,
I'm gonna rock it up, and ball tonight.

'Long about ten I'll be flying high,
Walk on out unto the sky,
But I don't care if I spend my dough,
'Cause tonight I'm gonna be one happy soul,

I'm gonna rock it up, I'm gonna rip it up,
I'm gonna shake it up, gonna ball it up,
I'm gonna rock it up, and ball tonight.

Well, it's Saturday night and I just got paid,
Fool about my money, don't try to save,
My heart says go go, have a time,
'Cause it's Saturday night and I'm feelin' fine,

I'm gonna rock it up, I'm gonna rip it up,
I'm gonna shake it up, gonna ball it up,
I'm gonna rock it up, and ball tonight.

'Long about ten I'll be flying high,
Walk on out unto the sky,
But I don't care if I spend my dough,
'Cause tonight I'm gonna be one happy soul,

I'm gonna rock it up, I'm gonna rip it up,
I'm gonna shake it up, gonna ball it up,
I'm gonna rock it up, and ball tonight.

Writer(s): Robert Blackwell, John Marascalco
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Raleigh Music Publishing LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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What is the Meaning of Rip It Up?

In this exuberant anthem of youthful energy and carefree joy, the legendary artist celebrates the intoxicating freedom that arrives with a hard-earned paycheck on a Saturday night. The lyrics portray an irresistible urge to let loose, spend freely, and revel in the moment. The protagonist's heart commands him to "go go," ignoring the need for restraint or savings. He is ready to rock, rip, shake, and ball it up – metaphors for dancing, partying, and generally having a wild time. As he steps out into the night with his date by his side in his '88', there's a sense of invincibility and high spirits. Regardless of how much money he spends, his ultimate goal is simple – to be one happy soul by night's end. This song encapsulates the spirit of rock 'n' roll - living in the moment and embracing life with reckless abandon.

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