The Rock
Amy-Jayne McCabe Lyrics

So called Mr Rock And Roll
A man who presents himself as a cool rockstar

Is dancing on his own again
He is lonely and has no one to share his lifestyle with

Talking on his phone again
Trying to be social by calling someone he knows

To someone who tells him that his balance is low
Someone who informs him that he has little money left

He's got no where to go
He feels like his life has no direction

He's on his own again
He is lonely and has no friends or family to rely on

Rock chick of the century
A female who embodies the spirit of rock music

Is acting like she used to be
She is reliving her past self

Dancing like there's no one there
She is living in the moment and not caring about others' opinions

Before she never seemed to care
She used to be carefree in the past

Now she wouldn't dare
She is self-conscious and afraid of being judged

It's so rock and roll to be alone
Being alone is what truly defines the rock and roll lifestyle

And they'll meet one day
Referring to two people who are destined to cross paths

Far away
In a distant location

And say "I wish I was something more"
They regret not living up to their potential

Mrs Black and White
A woman who sees the world in clear-cut contrasts

She's never seen a shade of gray
She has a black and white perspective on life and lacks nuance

Always something on her mind
She is a deep thinker and constantly contemplates things

Every single day
Her thoughts consume her every waking moment

But now she's lost her way
She has become directionless and uncertain about her path in life

And where does she go from here
She is at a crossroads and unsure of what steps to take next

Mr Multicultural
A man who embraces diversity and different cultures

Sees all that one can see
He has a broad perspective and can see beyond his own experiences

Living proof of someone
A person who embodies diversity and multiculturalism

Very different to me
The singer sees this person as a contrast to themselves

But now he wants to be free
He is seeking freedom from societal expectations and constraints

Free so he can see
He wants to be able to see the world without any biases or preconceived notions

He says "I wish I knew you, I wish I met you When time was still on my-side"
Regretting that he didn't meet this person sooner in life

She'll say "I wish I knew you, I wish I loved you Before I was his bride"
Wishing that she had loved him before getting married to someone else

And so they must depart
Referring to the inevitability of their separation

Too many more are broken hearts
There are too many other people who have had their hearts broken

But I've seen that all before
The artist has witnessed this kind of heartbreak before

In TV, books and film and more
In various forms of media

And there's a happy ending
Despite the heartbreak, there is still the possibility of a positive outcome