《Johnny B. Goode》是一首由Chuck Berry创作并演唱的歌曲,后来被许冠杰翻唱。这首歌讲述了一个来自路易斯安那州新奥尔良附近的乡村男孩Johnny B. Goode的故事。Johnny B. Goode虽然不擅长阅读和写作,但他弹吉他的技艺却非常出色,就像铃声一样悦耳动听。
歌词中描述了Johnny B. Goode的生活环境,他住在一个由泥土和木头搭建的小屋中,周围是常绿的树林。这个环境描绘了一个典型的美国南部乡村景象,为Johnny B. Goode的故事提供了背景。
Johnny B. Goode的母亲对他的未来充满了期待,她告诉他,有一天他会成为一个男人,成为一个大乐队的领导者。人们会从四面八方赶来,只为在日落时分听他演奏音乐。这表达了母亲对Johnny B. Goode音乐才华的认可和对他未来的期望。
歌词中还提到,也许有一天,Johnny B. Goode的名字会出现在灯光下,成为众人瞩目的焦点。这暗示了Johnny B. Goode有可能通过他的音乐才华获得名声和成功。
整首歌曲通过重复的“Go Johnny go go”来激励Johnny B. Goode,表达了对他音乐事业的支持和鼓励。这首歌不仅是对Johnny B. Goode个人故事的讲述,也是对所有追求音乐梦想的人的鼓舞。
歌词文本如下:
Deep down in Louisiana close to New Orleans Way back up in the woods among the evergreens There stood an log cabin made of earth and wood Where lived a country boy named Johnny B. Goode Who never learned to read or write so well But he could play a guitar just like ringing a bell Go go Go Johnny go go Go Johnny go go Go Johnny go go go Go Johnny go go Johnny B. Goode His mother told him' someday you will be a man You will be the leader of a big old band Many people coming from miles around To hear you play your music when the sun goes down And maybe someday your name will be in lights Saying Johnny B. Goode tonight Go go go Go Johnny go go Go Johnny go go Go Johnny go go go Go Johnny go go Johnny B. Goode