Rock and Roll
Alvin & The Chipmunks Lyrics
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Sun goes down,
I'm just gettin' up,
I'm headed for the city of lights.
Radio blastin',
All the way to the club,
Chipettes:
You're living in a man's world,
They tell us.
But we ain't gonna buy it.
The thing's they're tryin' to sell
Us, now.
Cause we're the girls of rock and roll
(Oooo!)
Yeah we're the girls of rock and roll.
Rock and roll.
Chipmunks:
Curtain's up,
And I'm ready to go,
My guitar is in my hand.
There's nothin' more that I'd rather do,
Than play in a rock and roll band.
What we have is what we will believe in,
Headin' for the top!
Don't you know?
We'll never stop believein'!
Cause we're the boys of rock and roll,
(You better believe it, yeah~)
Yeah, we're the boys of rock and roll.
Rock and roll.
Chipettes:
We are the girls,
We are the girls,
We are the girls of rock and roll.
Chipmunks:
We are the boys,
We are the boys,
We are the boys of rock and roll.
Cause we're the boys of rock and roll,
(Ohhh~)
Chipettes:
Yeah, we're the girls of rock and roll,
Better believe that we are…
Chipmunks:
Yeah, we're the boys of rock and roll
Rock and roll
Chipettes:
Yeah, we're the girls of rock and roll,
Rock and rock and roll
Chipmunks:
Yeah, we're the boys of rock and roll
Rooooock and roll
Chipettes:
Yeah, we're the girls of rock and roll,
Rock and rock and roll
The lyrics to "Rock and Roll" by Alvin & The Chipmunks express the excitement and passion of being in the music industry. The song starts off with the sun going down, symbolizing the end of one day and the beginning of another. The chipmunks and chipettes are just getting started, heading for the city of lights, which suggests they are ready to shine and make a name for themselves.
The lyrics reflect the challenges and stereotypes they face as they state, "You're living in a man's world, They tell us. But we ain't gonna buy it. The things they're trying to sell, Us, now." This indicates that despite living in a male-dominated industry, they refuse to let it define or limit them. They are determined to show their talent and prove themselves as equal contributors in the rock and roll scene.
The chipmunks express their enthusiasm for their craft, stating that there's nothing they'd rather do than play in a rock and roll band. They believe in themselves and their ability to succeed, never stopping in their pursuit of reaching the top. The chipettes and chipmunks unite in recognizing their shared passion and identity as the girls and boys of rock and roll.
Overall, "Rock and Roll" conveys a message of empowerment, defying gender expectations, and embracing the joy of music.
Line by Line Meaning
Sun goes down,
As the day ends,
I'm just gettin' up,
I am just beginning my day,
I'm headed for the city of lights.
I am going towards a vibrant and exciting city.
Radio blastin',
The radio playing loudly,
All the way to the club,
Throughout the entire journey to the club,
Gonna rock this town tonight.
I am going to make this town lively with my music tonight.
You're living in a man's world,
You are existing in a society dominated by men,
They tell us.
They say to us,
But we ain't gonna buy it.
But we are not going to accept it.
The thing's they're tryin' to sell
The ideas they are attempting to market
Us, now.
To us, at this moment.
Cause we're the girls of rock and roll
Because we are the females who embody the spirit of rock and roll
(Oooo!)
(Expressing excitement and enthusiasm)
Yeah we're the girls of rock and roll.
Yes, we are the females who epitomize rock and roll.
Rock and roll.
The energetic and rebellious music genre.
Curtain's up,
The stage is set,
And I'm ready to go,
And I am fully prepared to begin,
My guitar is in my hand.
I am holding my guitar firmly.
There's nothin' more that I'd rather do,
There is nothing else I would prefer to do,
Than play in a rock and roll band.
Than to perform music with a rock and roll group.
What we have is what we will believe in,
We strongly believe in what we possess,
Headin' for the top!
Advancing towards the highest level of success!
Don't you know?
Are you aware?
We'll never stop believein'!
We will never cease to believe!
Cause we're the boys of rock and roll,
Because we are the males who embody the spirit of rock and roll,
(You better believe it, yeah~)
(You should definitely believe it, yeah~)
Yeah, we're the boys of rock and roll.
Yes, we are the males who epitomize rock and roll.
We are the girls,
We are the females,
We are the girls,
We are the females,
We are the girls of rock and roll.
We are the females who embody the spirit of rock and roll.
We are the boys,
We are the males,
We are the boys,
We are the males,
We are the boys of rock and roll.
We are the males who epitomize rock and roll.
Yeah, we're the boys of rock and roll
Yes, we are the males who embody the spirit of rock and roll
Yeah, we're the girls of rock and roll,
Yes, we are the females who epitomize rock and roll,
Better believe that we are…
It is crucial to have faith in our presence...
Rock and rock and roll
To live and breathe the essence of rock and roll
Rooooock and roll
Rooooock and roll
Yeah, we're the girls of rock and roll,
Yes, we are the females who epitomize rock and roll,
Rock and rock and roll
To live and breathe the essence of rock and roll
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