Locked up in the classroom waiting for the break
Down to the schoolyard and out through the gate
Into the alley meet up with the boys
Waiting for the weekend to make a little noise
Thunder is strong, lightning is fast
Kick into gear and we started to blast
Screaming at the heavens like a frightening storm
But it was Saturday night when heavy rock was born
Chorus:
Like thunder and lightning
God damn, it’s so exciting
It hits you like a hammer
God damn
It was Saturday night I was ready for the dance
My girl walked in holding another guy’s hand
He stood six foot six he looked two miles wide
I was taking it easy till he took her outside
I was madder than hell fit to burn
This guy has played a record, but now he’s got to learn
Standing in the corner giving him a thrill
You can keep your lover honey, but he’ll have to pay the bill
Repeat Chorus
Well the place started rocking it was Saturday night
I was dressed to kill I was feeling alright
Alright in the middle of the night
I was ready for a rubber (rumble) but the mood wasn’t right
When he got up to leave
I stood in his way
I said now that you’ve had your fun the price you’ll have to pay
In the doorway up against the wall
When they play a heavy record then I’m gonna have a ball
Repeat Chorus twice
We started to rumble I was tumbling in
We were rocking and rolling and rolling and tumbling
I fumbled, he started to win
When they played another record then I hit him again
I hit him again I couldn’t hit him anymore
My hands were black and blue and my jaw was sore
Screaming at the heavens like a frightening storm
But it was Saturday night when heavy rock was born