Rock Star
Andy Stochansky Lyrics
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To all the men to all the boys
Who've tried to dress like them
On a hero's wind
They'll pull the flowers from someone's grave
Expect me to listen and behave
Salter and promises
All apologies
These rock stars sing to me
Fall from the sky
Like sparrows from China
These boys with toys make a noise
You do not have a single voice
You will not speak for me
So let it be
All apologies
These rock stars sing to me
Fall from the sky
Like sparrows from China
And you say you won't
But you know you will
You believe in all the things you're paid to say
Don't try to sell me all your lies
'Cause I won't kneel down to them
And you're just a taste of what today
But tomorrow
You're forgotten
By now
Three billion radios spread the noise
To all the men to all the boys
Who've tried to dress like them
On a hero's wind
The lyrics to Andy Stochansky's "Rock Star" criticize the music industry and its rock stars who preach messages of fake apologies and empty promises, all while trying to mold their listeners into carbon copies of themselves. Stochansky points out that millions of radios broadcast their music to individuals who have tried to emulate their rock star idols, often without any real success or individual voice of their own. The lyrics highlight the fact that these rock stars are far from humble, often taking flowers from someone's grave to appear unique and edgy without any real convictions or sincerity behind their actions. Despite their lack of genuine connect with their audience, they still feel the need to apologize with fake apologies and deliver promises that they cannot keep.
Stochansky's lyrics also point out that these rock stars use their influence to manipulate their listeners into following their every move through the money they are paid to say and do certain things. He adds that those who believe in their lies are an easy target, but he refuses to kneel down to their falsehoods. He further states that these rock stars will be forgotten, and their legions of followers will be left devoid of a voice or any real conviction.
In summary, Andy Stochansky's "Rock Star" critiques the music industry's lack of genuine connection to their listeners and highlights the dangers of blindly following these "rock stars" and their empty messages.
Line by Line Meaning
Three million radios spread the noise
The music of these famous rock stars is being played on countless radios for all to hear.
To all the men to all the boys
Their music is reaching all ages and genders.
Who've tried to dress like them
Many fans try to emulate the style and fashion of these rock stars.
On a hero's wind
The rock stars' influence and impact on their fans is compared to that of heroes.
They'll pull the flowers from someone's grave
These rock stars will do whatever it takes to get attention and make headlines.
Expect me to listen and behave
The expectation is that fans will follow their lead and listen to their music obediently.
Salter and promises
These rock stars make empty promises just to appease their fans.
These Thomases buy
Fans often buy into these empty promises and believe everything they say.
All apologies
These rock stars often apologize for their behavior and mistakes.
These rock stars sing to me
Their music speaks to fans on a personal level.
Fall from the sky
Their careers and fame can plummet just as quickly as they rose to stardom.
Like sparrows from China
A metaphor for something exotic, yet common and everyday.
These boys with toys make a noise
The rock stars are often seen as immature and childish.
You do not have a single voice
Fans do not need to conform to the opinions and thoughts of these rock stars.
You will not speak for me
Fans have their own independent voice and thoughts.
So let it be
Fans should not feel pressured to follow or conform to the ideals of these rock stars.
And you say you won't
The rock stars often make promises they do not keep.
But you know you will
Their actions contradict their words.
You believe in all the things you're paid to say
These rock stars will say anything as long as they are paid to do so.
Don't try to sell me all your lies
Fans see through the facade and lies these rock stars often present.
'Cause I won't kneel down to them
Fans do not feel the need to worship or submit to these rock stars.
And you're just a taste of what today
These rock stars are just a temporary trend and will not stay relevant forever.
But tomorrow
In the near future
You're forgotten
The fans will move on to the next big thing and forget about these rock stars.
Three billion radios spread the noise
Their music is so widespread that it is heard on billions of radios.
To all the men to all the boys
Once again, emphasizing that their music reaches all ages and genders.
Who've tried to dress like them
Fans still try to dress like their rock star idols.
On a hero's wind
Their impact and influence on the fans is still strong.
Contributed by Allison I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.