Rock Me Amadeus
Falco Lyrics
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Rock me, rock me, Amadeus
Do it, do it
(Ey, ey)
Rock me all the time to the top
Er war ein Punker und er lebte in der großen Stadt
Es war in Wien, war Vienna, wo er alles tat
Er hatte Schulden, denn er trank, doch ihn liebten alle Frauen
Und jede rief: „Come and rock me Amadeus“
Er war Superstar, er war populär
Er war so exaltiert, because er hatte Flair
Er war ein Virtuose, war 'n Rockidol
Und alles rief
„Come and rock me Amadeus“
Amadeus, Amadeus
Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus
Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus
Oh-oh-oh, Amadeus
Come and rock me, Amadeus
Amadeus, Amadeus
Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus
Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus
Oh-oh-oh, Amadeus, ey
Es war um 1780 und es war in Wien
No plastic money anymore, die Banken gegen ihn
Woher die Schulden kamen, war wohl jedermann bekannt
Er war ein Mann der Frauen, Frauen liebten seinen Punk
Er war Superstar, er war so populär
Er war zu exaltiert, genau das war sein Flair
Er war ein Virtuose, war 'n Rockidol
Und alles ruft noch heute: „Come and rock me Amadeus“
Amadeus, Amadeus
Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus
Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus
Oh-oh-oh, Amadeus
Come and rock me, Amadeus
Amadeus, Amadeus
Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus
Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus
Oh-oh-oh, Amadeus
Come and rock me, Amadeus
Oh-ah, oh-ah-a-ah
Oh-oh-ah, oh-a-ah-ah
Oh-oh-ah, oh-a-oh-oh-ah
Come and rock me, Amadeus
Dib-dib-uah, dib-dah-uah-duh
Dib-dib-uah, come rock me, Amadeus
Amadeus, Amadeus
Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus
Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus
Oh-oh-oh, Amadeus
Come and rock me, Amadeus
Amadeus, Amadeus
Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus
Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus
Oh-oh-oh, Amadeus (Amadeus, Amadeus)
Dib-dah-dah, ha-re-dep-dep
De-re-re-dep-dep-de-re
Amadeus, Amadeus
Oh-oh-oh, oh, oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh, oh, oh-oh (Ama-Ama-Ama-Amadeus)
Oh-oh-oh (Ama-Ama-Ama-Amadeus) oh-oh, oh
Oh-ah, oh-ah-ah
Oh-oh-ah, oh-oh-ah
Oh-oh-ah, and come and rock me, come and rock me
Ya-yeah-ha, ja-dip-de-re-re-rem-de-re-re
O-ah, Oh-oh-ah, Amadeus (Amadeus-deus-deus-deus-deu-deu)
The song “Rock Me Amadeus” by Austrian singer and songwriter Falco is an upbeat and catchy tribute to the iconic Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The lyrics describe a punker living in Vienna who is in debt and spends his time drinking, but is adored by women who call out for him to “rock” them like Mozart. Falco sings about how Mozart was a superstar and virtuoso, known for his exalted and flamboyant personality, and how he continues to be loved and celebrated to this day. The lyrics also describe the historical context of Mozart’s life, including his financial troubles and the state of the banking system during his time in Vienna.
The song uses repetition to emphasize the title character’s name, “Amadeus,” and the chorus provides a simple yet memorable hook that is easy to sing along to. The use of English in the lyrics has also helped to make the song more accessible and increase its international appeal. Overall, “Rock Me Amadeus” is a fun and energetic song that celebrates the legacy of one of Austria’s most famous historical figures, while also appealing to fans of pop and rock music.
Line by Line Meaning
Rock me, rock me, rock me, rock me
Repeatedly make me feel the thrill and excitement of rock music
Rock me, Amadeus
Perform rock music in the distinctive style of Amadeus and evoke his legendary aura
Do it, do it
Encourage the musician to play their music with passion and intensity
Rock me all the time to the top
Continuously provide thrilling rock music that takes one's exhilaration to the highest level
Er war ein Punker
He was a nonconformist and a rebel who didn't follow the established norms of society
Und er lebte in der großen Stadt
He lived in a big city where he found more freedom to express himself
Es war in Wien, war Vienna
He resided in the Austrian capital city called Vienna
Wo er alles tat
Where he did everything he wanted to do
Er hatte Schulden, denn er trank
He was in debt because he spent a lot of money on drinking
Doch ihn liebten alle Frauen
Despite his flaws, all women loved him for his unique personality and charm
Und jede rief
Every woman called out to him
„Come and rock me Amadeus“
They wanted him to play his rock music with Amadeus' style and make them feel excited
Er war Superstar
He was a famous person loved by many
Er war populär
He was widely recognized and admired
Er war so exaltiert
He was temperamental, energetic, and charismatic
Because er hatte Flair
Because he had a unique and admirable quality
Er war ein Virtuose
He was a highly skilled performer and artist
War 'n Rockidol
He was an idol for rock music fans
Und alles rief noch heute
And people still call out to him even now
Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus
His name became a popular chant among fans
Oh, oh, oh Amadeus
His name became a source of excitement and pleasure for fans
Ey
Hey
Es war um 1780
It was around the year 1780
Und es war in Wien
And it was in Vienna
No plastic money anymore
There was no modern money system like we have today, only traditional currency
Die Banken gegen ihn
The banks were against him and his debts
Woher die Schulden kamen
Everybody knew where his debts came from
War wohl jedermann bekannt
It was probably known to everyone
Er war ein Mann der Frauen
He was a ladies' man loved by many women
Frauen liebten seinen Punk
Women loved his rebellious and nonconformist attitude
Und alles ruft noch heute
And people still call out to him even now
Ama-, Ama-, Amadeus
A shortened version of his name that becomes a more memorable chant
Now come and, now come and rock me, Amadeus
A request to perform rock music in Amadeus' style and make the audience feel thrilled and excited
Lyrics © AUSTRO-MECHANA GMBH, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ferdinand D. Bolland, Robert J. Bolland, Johann Hoelzel
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rrebarrov9234
The motorcycle gang in the video is a genuine one from back in the days, they aren't actors. When Falco died 1998, they had the honour to carry his coffin.
Greetings from Vienna
@stellaschroyer9345
Greeting to you from USA 🇺🇸
@aegisreflector1239
Woah that's very cool
@loxasblvd
この曲がディスコでかかってた頃、恐ろしく景気が良くて、自分も若くて朝まで遊んで、それから学校やバイト行ってました。もう40年近く前ですね。あの頃気が済むまで遊んで、欲しい物手に入れてたから、今不景気でもなんとか気楽に頑張れてます。
@stephansong
Right on. They look real. Long live Falco.
@Alex-bb9wl
That must of been pretty cool, imagine going from being on a music video to carry the coffin of the man you'd helped create a timeless classic ❤
@j.peters1222
This guy is a legend in Austria even decades after he died.
@PkorniBoi
Pretty sure it‘s also outside of it
@mjsicinski
Just to give you an idea of Falco's standing in Europe, there was a stage musical a couple years back that was about Falco and Freddie Mercury. Scenes alternated between both artists' rise, triumph, and untimely deaths. Dude's a hall of famer.
@peleador8856
FALCO is Colonizer music💯💥