[Verse 1] I wore my new watch out for coffee, Someone squinted, raised a brow: “Is that the Oak? The Overseas?” I said, “It’s Twelve. You see it now?” Then came the forum jury, With magnifiers and a chart; I just checked the time and grinned, While they compared the bezel art. [Pre-Chorus] I know the family resemblance, I’ve read the whole debate; But I bought it with my own paycheck, And still made rent by Friday’s date. [Chorus] Twelve O’Clock Rock, Round and round the comments go! “Royal Oak!” “Overseas!” Buddy, yes, I know! Twelve O’Clock Rock, Everybody’s got a say; Not a Czapek, not AP— It’s The Twelve, and that’s okay! [Verse 2] Some folks drop a used-car fortune On a clasp and polished side; I got mine for regular money, Still feel fancy on the ride. I’m no tycoon at the yacht club, No champagne-and-private-jet; I’m the guy who checks the balance Before he orders fries to split. [Pre-Chorus] Sure, it nods to all the legends, That’s the joke they love to spin; But if style came with a mortgage, I’d be wearing mine on credit again. [Chorus] Twelve O’Clock Rock, Round and round the comments go! “Royal Oak!” “Overseas!” Buddy, yes, I know! Twelve O’Clock Rock, Everybody’s got a say; Not a Czapek, not AP— It’s The Twelve, and that’s okay! [Bridge] Not a Czapek, not a VC, Not an Oak from AP; Everybody says what it must be, But it looks like a Twelve to me! I can tell the time, I can tell the price, I can tell this joke is getting nice— If you need me, I’ll be right here, Checking whether payday’s near! [Final Chorus] Twelve O’Clock Rock, Round and round the comments go! “Royal Oak!” “Overseas!” Buddy, yes, I know! Twelve O’Clock Rock, Everybody’s got a say; Not a Czapek, not AP— It’s The Twelve, and that’s okay! Twelve O’Clock Rock, Wear it out and own the day; Not a Czapek, not AP— It’s The Twelve, and that’s okay! [Outro] It’s The Twelve, and that’s okay! (What time is it?) Twelve O’Clock Rock!
