This lively swing jazz tune is Plymouth Rock’s own smooth and upbeat invitation to visit its historic home in Massachusetts. With a warm, welcoming voice full of pride and charm, Plymouth Rock croons about being “the proudest little rock you’ve ever seen,” inviting listeners to pop by without an invitation to experience its “rockin’ place …
Category Archives: Behind The Lyrics
New and Wonderful Home
This triumphant march is a proud celebration sung by Plymouth Rock as it returns to its rightful place. Yes, reunited with its friends and embraced by a protective new home. The lyrics express joy and gratitude for the “fancy dome” safeguarding the rock, symbolizing respect, and honor for its historical significance. Plymouth Rock’s voice carries …
Sights and Sounds of the Sea
This tender waltz is Plymouth Rock’s heartfelt ode to the sea it longs for — a gentle, flowing melody that captures both yearning and devotion. With a graceful 3/4 time signature, the song sways like the ebb and flow of ocean waves, carrying the listener through vivid imagery of crashing surf, playful crustaceans, and the …
Protect This Rock
This powerful anthem from the Plymouth Townspeople is a heartfelt plea to the Town Fathers to stop the relentless chipping away of Plymouth Rock, a symbol deeply woven into the town’s history and identity. With gritty, passionate vocals and a driving rock beat, the song captures the urgency and frustration of a community witnessing their …
Ouch Stop That
“Ouch Stop That!” is a spirited, gritty rock anthem voiced by Plymouth Rock itself — tired of being treated like a mere souvenir. With pounding rhythms and an edgy chorus, the song channels the frustration of a historic landmark pleading with tourists to stop chipping away at its legacy. Plymouth Rock’s strong, booming voice warns …
To Town Square
In this lighthearted, marching-style parody sung to the tune of Three Blind Mice, the Plymouth townspeople joyfully announce their mission: to move their beloved Plymouth Rock to the bustling Town Square. With repetitive, playful verses and a catchy rhythm, the song captures the excitement of the day, the pride in their historic landmark, and the …
Thank The Lord For This Large Rock
This upbeat and celebratory song, sung by the passengers of the Mayflower, captures their joyful relief upon arriving in the New World. With humor and gratitude, they sing about the importance of the large rock that marks their landing—a symbol of hope, survival, and the end of their perilous journey. The lyrics reflect their immense …
A Speck In The Distance
In this hauntingly beautiful song, a Wampanoag child sings of a cold winter day, where gale winds howl and the ocean feels distant and unwelcoming. The lyrics describe the young Wampanoag’s fascination with a mysterious speck on the horizon, one that seems to grow closer with every passing moment. Is it an angel? A long-awaited …
Madame Crab
In this fun and lively tune, Plymouth Rock takes on the role of an enthusiastic student, eager to learn the graceful moves of the stylish Madame Crab. With a playful, upbeat rhythm, the song is full of charm and excitement as Plymouth Rock expresses awe and admiration for Madame Crab’s incredible dancing skills. Dreaming of …
Mr. Seagull
In this upbeat and playful tune, Plymouth Rock belts out an optimistic plea to his winged friend, Mr. Seagull, in hopes of finally connecting beyond the silent waves between them. Despite the stark contrast between the regal, free-spirited seagull and Plymouth Rock, who is rooted to the ground, the Rock can’t help but wish for …