Rock And Roll Ain't Noise Pollution
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Hey there, all you middle men
Throw away your fancy clothes
And while you're out there sittin' on a fence
So get off your ass and come down here
Cause rock 'n' roll ain't no riddle man
To me it makes good, good sense

Heavy decibels are playing on my guitar
We got vibrations coming up from the floor
We're just listening to the rock that's giving too much noise
Are you deaf, you want to hear some more

We're just talkin' about the future
Forget about the past
It'll always be with us
It's never gonna die, never gonna die

[Chorus]
Rock 'n' roll ain't noise pollution
Rock 'n' roll ain't gonna die
Rock 'n' roll ain't no pollution
Rock 'n' roll it will survive

I took a look inside your bedroom door
You looked so good lying on your bed
Well, I asked you if you wanted any rhythm and love
You said you want to rock 'n' roll instead

We're just talkin' about the future
Forget about the past
It'll always be with us
It's never gonna die, never gonna die

[Chorus]





Rock 'n' roll is just rock 'n' roll

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to AC/DC's "Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution" speak to the enduring power and importance of rock music. The song begins by addressing the "middle men," or those who maintain a passive and indecisive position, encouraging them to shed their pretenses and embrace the raw energy and authenticity of rock and roll. The singer asserts that rock music is not a puzzle to be solved or dissected, but rather a straightforward and undeniable force that "makes good, good sense."


The chorus serves as a defiant declaration of the everlasting nature of rock music- it is not a pollutant or a dying art form, but a vital and vibrant force that will always survive. The verses convey a sense of camaraderie and shared passion among lovers of rock music- the singer shares a moment of connection with someone else who prefers to "rock 'n' roll instead" of engaging in other activities, and reminds all listeners that rock music represents the future rather than the past. So long as people are willing to embrace the power and noise of rock and roll, the genre will live on forever.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey there, all you middle men
Addressing those who are trying to profit off of rock 'n' roll without truly understanding it


Throw away your fancy clothes
Ignoring superficiality and focusing on pure music


And while you're out there sittin' on a fence
Referring to those who are indecisive about whether to embrace rock 'n' roll or conform to societal norms


So get off your ass and come down here
Encouraging people to take action and fully immerse themselves in the rock 'n' roll scene


Cause rock 'n' roll ain't no riddle man
Affirming that rock 'n' roll is straightforward and easy to understand


To me it makes good, good sense
Expressing personal belief that rock 'n' roll is a positive and intelligent choice


Heavy decibels are playing on my guitar
Describing the intensity and power of rock 'n' roll music


We got vibrations coming up from the floor
Highlighting the physical impact of the music on the listener


We're just listening to the rock that's giving too much noise
Acknowledging that rock 'n' roll is loud and powerful, but rejecting the idea that it is 'too' much


Are you deaf, you want to hear some more
Challenging the listener to fully embrace the music and carry it with them always


We're just talkin' about the future
Focusing on the potential and possibilities of rock 'n' roll


Forget about the past
Rejecting the idea that rock 'n' roll is a fad or outdated


It'll always be with us
Asserting that rock 'n' roll is timeless and relevant


It's never gonna die, never gonna die
Reaffirming that rock 'n' roll will endure


Rock 'n' roll ain't noise pollution
Challenging the notion that rock 'n' roll is a negative or harmful influence


Rock 'n' roll ain't gonna die
Stressing the longevity and endurance of rock 'n' roll


Rock 'n' roll ain't no pollution
Reiterating that rock 'n' roll is not a negative force but a positive creative outlet


Rock 'n' roll it will survive
Asserting that rock 'n' roll will continue to thrive and evolve


I took a look inside your bedroom door
Describing a personal interaction, perhaps romantic, centered around rock 'n' roll


You looked so good lying on your bed
Focusing on the physical attraction between the artist and the addressee


Well, I asked you if you wanted any rhythm and love
Suggesting a sexual encounter coupled with rock 'n' roll


You said you want to rock 'n' roll instead
Rejection of the sexual advance, but affirming of the importance of rock 'n' roll


Rock 'n' roll is just rock 'n' roll
Summing up the simplicity and power of rock 'n' roll




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Written by: ANGUS MCKINNON YOUNG, BRIAN JOHNSON, MALCOLM MITCHELL YOUNG

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@kingjohnny4314

Lyrics
Hey there, all you middle men
Throw away your fancy clothes
And while you're out there sittin' on a fence
So get off your ass and come down here
Cause rock 'n' roll ain't no riddle man
To me it makes good, good sense
Good sense, let's go
Heavy decibels are playing on my guitar
We got vibrations coming up from the floor
We're just listening to the rock that's giving too much noise
Are you deaf, you want to hear some more
We're just talkin' about the future
Forget about the past
It'll always be with us
It's never gonna die, never gonna die
Rock 'n' roll ain't noise pollution
Rock 'n' roll ain't gonna die
Rock 'n' roll ain't noise pollution
Rock 'n' roll it will survive (yes it will)
I took a look inside your bedroom door
You looked so good lying on your bed
Well, I asked you if you wanted any rhythm and love
You said you want to rock 'n' roll instead
We're just talkin' about the future
Forget about the past
It'll always be with us
It's never gonna die, never gonna die
Rock 'n' roll ain't noise pollution
Rock 'n' roll ain't gonna die
Rock 'n' roll ain't no pollution
Rock 'n' roll is just rock 'n' roll
Rock 'n' roll ain't noise pollution
Rock 'n' roll ain't gonna die
Rock 'n' roll ain't no pollution
Rock 'n' roll it will survive
Rock 'n' roll ain't noise pollution
Rock 'n' roll will never die
Rock 'n' roll ain't no pollution
Rock 'n' roll
Rock 'n' roll is just rock 'n' roll



@TheLegendaryAkil

[Intro]
Alright
Hey there, all you middle men
Throw away your fancy clothes
And while you're out there, sittin' on the fence
So, get off your ass and come down here
'Cause rock and roll ain't no riddle, man
To me, it makes good, good sense
Good sense, just go
Ow
Ooh, yes

[Verse 1]
Heavy decibels are playing on my guitar
We got vibrations comin' up from the floor
We're just listenin' to the rockers givin' too much noise
Are you deaf, you wanna hear some more?

[Pre-Chorus]
We're just talking about the future
Forget about the past
It'll always be with us
It's never gonna die
Never gonna die

[Chorus]
Rock and roll ain't noise pollution
Rock and roll ain't gonna die
Rock and roll ain't noise pollution
Rock and roll, it will survive
Yes it will, ha ha

[Verse 2]
I took a look inside your bedroom door
You looked so good lyin' on your bed
Well, I asked you if you wanted any rhythm and love
You said you wanna rock and roll, instead

[Pre-Chorus]
We're just talking about the future
Forget about the past
It'll always be with us
It's never gonna die
Never gonna die

[Chorus]
Rock and roll ain't noise pollution
Rock and roll ain't gonna die
Rock and roll ain't noise pollution
Rock and roll is just rock and roll

[Guitar solo]

[Chorus]
Rock and roll ain't noise pollution
Rock and roll ain't gonna die
Rock and roll ain't noise pollution
Rock and rollin' will survive
Rock and roll ain't no pollution
Rock and roll it'll never die
Rock and roll ain't no pollution
Rock and roll
Ah, rock and roll
Is just rock and roll, yeah



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AC/DC is the definition of rock n' roll.

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The very definition

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They are Rock n' Roll

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All rockers! May you please stand up to are national anthem! 🎸

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Lucky band to have two legendary vocalist

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one of the only bands that i admire even Van Halen love sammy not with vh im loyal

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Before his sudden death, Bon Scott commented about how great of a singer Brian Johnson is, I know that Bon would absolutely Love the Back in Black album & everything they've recorded since then, RIP Bon Scott, Gone but NEVER forgotten!

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