Rock City
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And it's knockin' at my door
Lady luck, she's come around
And she wants a little more
Down on the boulevard
They're screamin' like a child
"If I can't play that mean guitar
Rock City, here I come
Rock City, here I come
Rock City, you. S. A.
The sidewalk's moving
The palm trees sway
The switchblade girls line 'em up in L. A.
Everybody came here from somewhere to play
They wear their guitars low just like Jimmy Page
Well, I've been to London
I've been to France
I've been to Mississippi
Where they taught me to dance
Lord, have mercy, I ain't never seen
Nobody going down like this beauty queen
Rock City, here I come
Rock City, here I come
Rock City, you. S. A.
Rock City, here I come
Rock City, here I come
Rock City, you. S. A.
(I'm on fire)
(I'm on fire)
I'm on fire
(I'm on fire)
Just can't get enough (I'm on fire)
You can't stop me now (I'm on fire)
You can't hold me down (I'm on fire)
I said come on, come on
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
[guitar solo]
Can't stop rockin'
Can't stop rockin'
Can't stop rockin'
Can't stop rockin'
Can't stop rockin'
Can't stop rockin'
Can't stop rockin'
Can't stop rockin'
Rock City, here I come
Rock City, here I come
Rock City, you. S. A.
Rock City, here I come
Rock City, here I come
Rock City, you. S. A.
[repeat to fade]
The song "Rock City" by Damn Yankees is a tribute to the glamor and excitement of the Hollywood music scene. The song's lyrics convey the energy and enthusiasm that a young musician feels when he arrives in "Rock City," the city where all his dreams can come true. The singer is excited about the opportunity to make it big in the music industry and win over audiences with his guitar.
The song's lyrics also include references to legendary guitar players like Jimmy Page, the iconic guitarist of Led Zeppelin. The singer aspires to be as good a guitar player as Page and other successful guitarists. The song talks about how the singer has traveled to various musical hotspots, including London, France, and Mississippi, but none of them can match the excitement and magic of L.A.'s Rock City.
The chorus of the song repeats "Rock City, here I come" several times, expressing the singer's determination to make it big in the music industry. The song's guitar solo adds to the excitement and energy of the song, emphasizing the passion and urgency of the singer's dream.
Line by Line Meaning
Here comes the night time
The beginning of a new experience or adventure is approaching.
And it's knockin' at my door
The arrival of the night time signals the start of something exciting and new.
Lady luck, she's come around
Fortune is on their side and things are starting to look up.
And she wants a little more
Lady Luck is willing to bless them with an abundance of good fortune.
Down on the boulevard
The scene is set at Hollywood Boulevard in California, USA.
They're screamin' like a child
People are passionately cheering and having fun.
"If I can't play that mean guitar
Not being able to play an instrument can be quite frustrating and agitating.
It's gonna drive me wild, wild"
Not having the opportunity to create music can cause one to go crazy.
Rock City, here I come
The artist is telling the world that they are on their way to make their mark on the music industry.
The sidewalk's moving
The number of people walking along the boulevard is so great that the sidewalk looks alive.
The palm trees sway
The trees are bending and moving slightly due to the energy and vibe of the crowd.
The switchblade girls line 'em up in L. A.
Young and rebellious women, carrying switchblades and dressed in a particular style, are seen waiting in line.
Everybody came here from somewhere to play
People from all over the world come to California to pursue their dreams and make music.
They wear their guitars low just like Jimmy Page
Most musicians of that era preferred to wear their guitars low; for example, influential guitarist Jimmy Page.
Well, I've been to London
The artist has traveled to numerous places around the world.
I've been to France
The artist has been to France, which means they have traveled across Europe as a whole.
I've been to Mississippi
The artist has even been to Mississippi, meaning they've traveled to a wide range of different places.
Where they taught me to dance
The artist has experienced something new and exciting, such as learning to dance in Mississippi.
Lord, have mercy, I ain't never seen
The artist has stumbled into an interesting encounter that they have never experienced before.
Nobody going down like this beauty queen
The artist is in disbelief at the display of grace and poise by someone they encountered.
I'm on fire (x4)
The artist's energy and passion are driving them forward and empowering their music.
Just can't get enough
The artist is immersed in the experience and wants more of it.
You can't stop me now
The artist feels unstoppable and is charging full speed ahead into their music career.
You can't hold me down
No one or thing can stop the artist from pursuing their passion for music.
Come on, come on
The artist is calling out to their audience to join them on this exciting ride.
Can't stop rockin' (x7)
The music comes from the artist's soul and will never be stopped.
Rock City, here I come (x5)
The artist is confident in their musical abilities and is on their way to Hollywood, California - a place where they can make it big.
Contributed by Alex B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jimpickens4983
I feel uptight on a Saturday night
Nine o'clock, the radio's the only light
I hear my song and it pulls me through
Comes on strong, tells me what I got to do, I got to
Get up, everybody's gonna move their feet
Get down, everybody's gonna leave their seat
You gotta lose your mind in Detroit rock city
Get up, everybody's gonna move their feet
Get down, everybody's gonna leave their seat
Getting late
I just can't wait
Ten o'clock and I know I gotta hit the road
First I drink, then I smoke
Start up the car, and I try to make the midnight show
Get up, everybody's gonna move their feet
Get down, everybody's gonna leave their seat
Movin' fast, doin' 95
Hit top speed but I'm still movin' much too slow
I feel so good, I'm so alive
I hear my song playin' on the radio, it goes
Get up, everybody's gonna move their feet
Get down, everybody's gonna leave their seat
Twelve o'clock, I gotta rock
There's a truck ahead, lights starin' at my eyes
Oh my God, no time to turn
I got to laugh 'cause I know I'm gonna die, why
Get up, everybody's gonna move their feet
Get up, everybody's gonna leave their seat
@sanandreasX
This song + Driving = Speeding ticket.
@teobenjamin2615
in the context of why this song was written, this makes it even worse
@dataquester
Death....
@ferdinandlifewarrior4443
You speak truly out of my heart!...Kiss never dies and hard rock is still alive! XD
@leninmartinez4561
Your not lying 😂 i was going so fast to this somg i got a tiket 😒
@waftpict
Right on dude
@arturportella
A friend of mine passed away last Friday (May 20th, 2022). This music played at his funeral. Totally unexpected, but he was a faithful and unconditional Kiss fan. Young and with a lot of life to live. This music reminds me of how he always did his whole life fighting against cancer: Let's laugh, I know I'm gonna die. I feel so bad about losing him, but I will always remember him jumping around when this music was playing. RIP Gabriel, we'll meet soon somewhere...
@yeoj_maximo1122
Rip
@vincentvanzant321
Rest easy Gabriel n keep on rockin
@Veckoza
As a very religious person coming from a younger generation, it is odd but understandable how the older generation would think this kind of music satanic and evil. It has been made clear to me, as someone who studies great stories and myths, that the whole "darkness" vibe only loved for it's cosmetics. For a more modern example, look at how Darth Vader is lauded in his appearance of doom and despair? That is why his scene in "Rogue One" was so powerful, and in a way "loved." Not because people like the fact that soldiers allied with the forces of good were being destroyed, but because they love and feel for the character behind the story, tragic as it may be.
These men made a banger for a single fan who died because they were driving to their rock concert. Why do we listen to rock music? For many, it's a healthy release of our negative emotions. It probably was for the man the song is about too. And they loved him enough to memorialize him in a glorious harmony. I would say that is the furthest thing from satanic.