Their sound is usually compared to that of Aussie rock legends AC/DC, though they also draw heavy influence from other Aussie bands like Rose Tattoo and The Angels. They have entertained audiences on the main stage at the 2006 Big Day Out and at such legendary venues as The Tote, The Espy, The Duke of Windsor, The Gaelic Club, Spectrum, The Metro, as well as putting on a highly-praised set at the prestigious Wacken Open Air Festival in 2008. Airbourne have also shared the stage with The Rolling Stones, You Am I, The Living End, Mötley Crüe, Motörhead, Rose Tattoo, Magic Dirt, After The Fall & The Detroit Cobras to name a few.
Their music has been featured in NHL 08, NHL 09, Skate, Madden 08, Madden 09, Guitar Hero World Tour, a trailer for Medal of Honor: Airborne, Nascar 08, a Battlefield: Bad Company trailer, WWE's Royal Rumble 2008, and Burnout Paradise.
Stand Up for Rock 'n' Roll
Airbourne Lyrics
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Are you ready to rock are you ready to go
Yeah we've got what you want and we've got what you need
So get your arse down here n' let your ears bleed
C'mon drink your beer and drink your wine
Let's have a good time
We're ready, so get ready
We're gonna rock, rock tonight
Stand up for rock 'n' roll
Stand up for rock 'n' roll
Stand up for rock 'n' roll
Stand up for rock 'n' roll
Forget about the neighbors let em cry all night
Yeah it's about time that we set them alight
If you've got a match then we've got the gas
Let's start a fire and have ourselves a blast
C'mon drink your and drink your wine
Let's have a good time
We're ready, so get ready
We're gonna rock, rock tonight
Stand up for rock 'n' roll
Stand up for rock 'n' roll
Stand up for rock 'n' roll
Stand up for rock 'n' roll
Stand up, stand up, stand up
C'mon stand up for rock 'n' roll
We're ready, so get ready
We're gonna rock, rock tonight
Stand up for rock 'n' roll
Stand up for rock 'n' roll
Stand up for rock 'n' roll
Stand up for rock 'n' roll, rock 'n' roll, rock 'n' roll
For rock and roll
The lyrics to Airbourne's song Stand Up for Rock 'n' Roll are a classic example of the rebellious, anti-establishment spirit of rock 'n' roll. The song starts with an invitation to the audience to join in the show, asking them if they are ready to rock. The band promises to deliver what the audience wants and needs, and encourages them to let loose and have a good time, drinking beer and wine and letting their ears bleed. The chorus urges the listener to stand up for rock 'n' roll, emphasizing the importance of the genre as a symbol of freedom and defiance.
The second verse takes things even further, encouraging the listener to forget about their neighbors and set them alight, using the metaphor of starting a fire to unleash their inner rebel. The song culminates in a repetition of the chorus, urging the listener to stand up for rock 'n' roll and emphasizing the power and importance of the genre. Overall, the lyrics paint a vivid picture of the wild, rebellious, and fiercely independent spirit of rock 'n' roll.
Line by Line Meaning
Alright people welcome to the show
We greet all the attendees of the event.
Are you ready to rock are you ready to go
Are you all set to enjoy the rock music that we're going to play?
Yeah we've got what you want and we've got what you need
We have everything that you desire and need to have fun.
So get your arse down here n' let your ears bleed
Come to this place and listen to our music so loud that it will make your ears bleed.
C'mon drink your beer and drink your wine
Enjoy your drinks while attending this event.
Let's have a good time
Let's enjoy this event and have a great time.
We're ready, so get ready
We're ready to entertain you, so be prepared to enjoy it.
We're gonna rock, rock tonight
We're going to play some great rock music tonight.
Stand up for rock 'n' roll
Let's all stand up and appreciate the incredible rock genre.
Forget about the neighbors let em cry all night
Don't worry about disturbing the neighbors, let them cry all night while we enjoy the music.
Yeah it's about time that we set them alight
We should have a good time by doing something crazy and destructive.
If you've got a match then we've got the gas
If you want to start a fire, we have the fuel for it.
Let's start a fire and have ourselves a blast
Let's light a fire and have an awesome time.
C'mon drink your and drink your wine
Don't forget to enjoy your drinks while we enjoy the music.
Stand up, stand up, stand up
Stand up and dance to the beat of the music.
C'mon stand up for rock 'n' roll
Let's all stand up and show our appreciation for this awesome genre.
We're ready, so get ready
We're all set to have fun, so get ready to join us.
We're gonna rock, rock tonight
We're going to have an amazing night filled with rock music and lots of fun.
Stand up for rock 'n' roll, rock 'n' roll, rock 'n' roll
Let's all unite to celebrate rock music.
For rock and roll
This is all for our love and appreciation for the rock genre.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Joel Francis O'Keeffe
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