Sell Your Soul
Pink Mountaintops Lyrics
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A diamond in the rough never looks too old
But Shannon's in the line screaming "Baby, let's go"
It's Friday after dark, yeah it's time to explode
Mama always said be a wiser man
Daddy always said he don't understand
But midnight casts its spell when I'm hanging with you
Ain't no rules just gotta live baby 'til it's all through
Lovers under covers doing the shake shake thing
All together sisters brothers clap your hands and sing
To live you gotta move, don't be born to lose
C'mon, rid your body of those summertime blues
I wanna live tonight and dance 'neath the midnight sun
I wanna hold you tight 'til that record's all strung out
I wanna feel your eyes light my heart on fire
C'mon
Got a fever in my heart and it just won't stop
Take your laws Mr. Man and threw 'em out with your clocks
Tonight we're gonna scream with the vampire mob
C'mon, Mr. Cochran, won't you sing that song?
I wanna live tonight and dance 'neath the midnight sun
I wanna hold you tight 'til that record's all strung out
I wanna feel your eyes light my heart on fire
C'mon
Sell your soul to the rock'n'roll
A diamond in the rough never looks too old
To live you gotta move, don't be born to lose
C'mon, rid your body of those summertime blues
The song "Sell Your Soul" by Pink Mountaintops speaks of the desire to let loose, and live life fully. The opening line "Sold my soul to the rock'n'roll" suggests a willingness to fully embrace the rock culture and its lifestyle. The singer knows that life is short (as emphasized in the lines "Ain't no rules just gotta live baby 'til it's all through"), and on this particular Friday night after dark, it's time to let loose and enjoy life, as made clear by the lines, "It's Friday after dark, yeah it's time to explode."
The lyrics depict a lust for life without any rules or restrictions held back by parents or society as referenced in the lines, "Mama always said be a wiser man, Daddy always said he don't understand." The singer desires to experience everything as he sings about holding his lover tight until the music stops, and feeling her eyes light his heart on fire. The chorus repeats the idea of selling one's soul, emphasizing the importance of living one's dreams and not settling for less.
The song speaks of the midnight spell that takes over, and the desire to escape the mundane and embrace the rockstar lifestyle fully. The song seems to encourage the listener to get out there and enjoy life, and not let anyone hold them back. It's a reminder that sometimes it's important to give in to your desires and fully immerse yourself in the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Sold my soul to the rock'n'roll
I've committed myself entirely to pursuing rock music and everything that comes with it
A diamond in the rough never looks too old
Raw talent always shines, no matter how old or inexperienced a musician may be
But Shannon's in the line screaming "Baby, let's go"
My lover is eager to join me in my pursuit of the rockstar lifestyle
It's Friday after dark, yeah it's time to explode
The weekend is here and it's time to go all out and live life to the fullest
Mama always said be a wiser man
My mother advised me to be practical and make smart choices in life
Daddy always said he don't understand
My father never quite got my obsession with music and the rockstar lifestyle
But midnight casts its spell when I'm hanging with you
Being with my lover at night has a magical quality that draws me in
Ain't no rules just gotta live baby 'til it's all through
Life is short and unpredictable, so we should enjoy it to the fullest without worrying about rules or consequences
Lovers under covers doing the shake shake thing
My lover and I are getting intimate and enjoying each other's company
All together sisters brothers clap your hands and sing
Let's all come together and celebrate life through music and dance
To live you gotta move, don't be born to lose
We have to actively pursue our dreams and goals, rather than simply waiting for them to happen
C'mon, rid your body of those summertime blues
Let's shake off any sadness or boredom we may be feeling and enjoy the moment
I wanna live tonight and dance 'neath the midnight sun
I want to make the most of this moment and enjoy life to the fullest
I wanna hold you tight 'til that record's all strung out
I want to cherish and enjoy every moment I spend with my lover
I wanna feel your eyes light my heart on fire
I want to feel the passion and intensity of love between us
C'mon
Let's go all out and enjoy this moment!
Got a fever in my heart and it just won't stop
I have a deep and unrelenting passion for music and the rockstar lifestyle
Take your laws Mr. Man and threw 'em out with your clocks
Let's rebel against authority and do things our way, without being constrained by societal norms or expectations
Tonight we're gonna scream with the vampire mob
We're going to have a wild and unforgettable night with other fans of the rock and roll lifestyle
C'mon, Mr. Cochran, won't you sing that song?
Let's hear some classic rock and roll music to fuel our passion and create a memorable moment
Sell your soul to the rock'n'roll
Fully commit yourself to music and the rockstar lifestyle, no matter what the consequences may be
To live you gotta move, don't be born to lose
We need to take action and chase after our dreams, rather than simply accepting whatever comes our way
C'mon, rid your body of those summertime blues
Shake off any negative emotions or experiences and enjoy the moment to the fullest
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