Discover the story of the song > Rockin’ Pneumonia And The Boogie Woogie Flu – Johnny Rivers

The song is about a man who wants to dance and have fun, but is worried about falling and the small space. He also wants to kiss his partner, but she is too tall for him and he feels too short. He feels like he has a contagious illness called the "rockin' pneumonia and the boogie woogie flu". He rushes home to his partner but fears she may leave him because he's taking too long to get there.