Rock 'n' Roll Singer
AC/DC (Australien) Lyrics
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When my momma was havin' me
By the time I was half alive
I knew what I was gonna be
But I left school and grew my hair
They didn't understand
They wanted me to be respected as
A doctor or a lawyer man
Gonna be a rock 'n' roll singer
Gonna be a rock 'n' roll star
Gonna be a rock 'n' roll singer
I'm gonna be a rock 'n' roll
A rock 'n' roll star
Well I worked real hard and bought myself
A rock 'n' roll guitar
I gotta be on top some day
I want to be a star
I can see my name in lights
And I can see the queue
I got the devil in my blood
Tellin' me what to do
(And I'm all ears)
Gonna be a rock 'n' roll singer
I'm gonna be a rock 'n' roll star
I'm gonna be a rock 'n' roll singer
I'm gonna be a rock 'n' roll
A rock 'n' roll star
(I hear it pays well)
Well you can stick your nine to five livin'
And your collar and your tie
And stick your moral standards
'Cause it's all a dirty lie
You can stick your golden handshake
And you can stick your silly rules
And all the other shit
That they teach to kids in school
('Cause I ain't no fool)
Gonna be a rock 'n' roll singer
I'm gonna be a rock 'n' roll star
I'm gonna be a rock 'n' roll singer
I'm gonna be a rock 'n' roll
A rock 'n' roll star
Gonna be a rock 'n' roll singer
Gonna be a rock 'n' roll star
Gonna be a rock 'n' roll singer
I'm gonna be a rock 'n' roll
A rock 'n' roll star
Yes I are
The song "Rock 'n' Roll Singer" by AC/DC is an anthem for anyone who has ever felt the pull of rock and roll music, and the desire to become a star. The lyrics describe the singer's decision to pursue a career in music, rather than follow the expectations placed upon him by society to become a doctor or a lawyer. He knows that becoming a rock 'n' roll singer is what he was meant to do, and he's willing to work hard to make it happen.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more defiant and rebellious. The singer wants to break free from the constraints of the nine-to-five work week, the expectation to dress and act a certain way, and the moral standards that he sees as hypocritical. Instead, he wants to embrace the spirit of rock and roll, which he sees as raw, authentic, and free.
Overall, "Rock 'n' Roll Singer" is a song about following your dreams, no matter what others may think, and embracing the spirit of rock and roll as a way of life.
Line by Line Meaning
My daddy was workin' nine to five
My father worked a typical office job
When my momma was havin' me
During the time my mother was pregnant with me
By the time I was half alive
Even as a child, I knew what I wanted to do with my life
I knew what I was gonna be
I was destined to be a rock 'n' roll singer
But I left school and grew my hair
I dropped out of school and embraced a more rebellious lifestyle
They didn't understand
My family and authorities couldn't comprehend my desires
They wanted me to be respected as a doctor or a lawyer man
They wanted me to have a conventional, well-respected career
But I had other plans
My passion for music was too strong to ignore
Gonna be a rock 'n' roll singer
I am determined to become a famous rock 'n' roll musician
Gonna be a rock 'n' roll star
I aspire to reach the heights of rock 'n' roll stardom
I worked real hard and bought myself a rock 'n' roll guitar
I invested time and effort into developing my skills as a musician
I gotta be on top some day
Success and fame are my ultimate goals
I can see my name in lights
I can envision my future fame and fortune
And I can see the queue
I can visualize the many fans lining up to see me perform
I got the devil in my blood tellin' me what to do
My passion for music feels innate and uncontrollable
And I'm all ears
I am eager to listen to the devil's commands and follow my musical calling
You can stick your nine to five livin' and your collar and your tie
I reject the conventional lifestyle and values that society expects me to follow
And stick your moral standards 'cause it's all a dirty lie
I don't believe in societal morality and think it's all hypocritical and corrupt
You can stick your golden handshake and you can stick your silly rules
I resist the traditional rewards and restrictions of a mainstream career
And all the other shit that they teach to kids in school ('Cause I ain't no fool)
I reject the lessons and values that school and society teach, as I know what I truly want to do with my life
Yes I are
I am confident in my abilities and aspirations
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Paul Carrack, Tex Comer
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