They have performed throughout the United States as both headliner and as the supporting act for artists such as Zac Brown Band, Eric Church, ZZ Top & Lynyrd Skynyrd. On August 26, 2012, they performed at a charity benefit called the Boot Ride with the cast of Sons of Anarchy, partnered with The Boot Campaign at the Happy Ending Bar and Grill in Hollywood, California. They performed 20+ dates with Zac Brown Band nationwide in the summer of 2011. Their album Little Piece of Dixie has been featured by Paste magazine and other publications.
The band was formerly signed to Zac Brown's record label Southern Ground. On November 5, 2014, the band announced that it had left Southern Ground and signed with Rounder Records.
Rock And Roll Again
Blackberry Smoke Lyrics
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Put the swagger in my soul again,
Push me back across the line again,
And put the writin on the wall
Lit a fire under my behind,
Got me high didnt cost a dime,
One thing for certain I can tell you my friend,
She know me well, an never fail
She know just how to put the wind back in my sail.
She got the key, to set me free,
It's just so easy to see
The way she make me rock and roll again,
Put the dirty in my mind again,
Aint nothin to it boy she pull me back in,
My baby make me rock and roll again
She has a thrill, up on the hill,
She keeps me movin when I get to second steal.
If I get slow, she let me know,
I got to get up and go
Because she make me rock and roll again,
Put the rhythm in my stride again,
Calling to me like a long lost friend,
She put the writin on the wall
Lit a fire under my behind,
Got me high didnt cost a dime,
One thing for certain I can tell you my friend,
My baby make me rock and roll again
The lyrics of Blackberry Smoke's song "Rock and Roll Again" speak to the idea of the transformative power of love. The singer sings about his relationship with a woman who revitalizes him, both physically and creatively. He compares her to a muse or a fountain of inspiration, saying that she "puts the swagger in [his] soul again" and "puts the writing on the wall." Her influence stimulates him to write and perform music, and he describes how she "puts the rhythm in [his] stride again," giving him a new sense of energy and purpose.
The second half of the song highlights the more physical aspects of their relationship, with the singer emphasizing how she "puts the dirty in [his] mind again" and "lit a fire under [his] behind." These sexual urges complement the creativity she inspires in him, creating an all-encompassing sense of passion and vitality.
Overall, the song is a paean to the transformative power of love, particularly in the context of a creative and musical partnership. Blackberry Smoke's hard-rocking sound serves as the perfect complement to the lyrics, emphasizing the vitality and excitement of the relationship being described.
Line by Line Meaning
You know she make me rock and roll again,
She is the one who brings back the excitement in my life and makes me feel alive again.
Put the swagger in my soul again,
She makes me feel confident and cool again.
Push me back across the line again,
She fuels my passion and helps me get back in the game.
And put the writin on the wall
She makes it clear and obvious that she is the one for me.
Lit a fire under my behind,
She motivates me to take action and pursue my dreams.
Got me high didnt cost a dime,
She brings me joy and happiness without any material cost.
One thing for certain I can tell you my friend,
Without a doubt, she is the one who makes me feel alive again.
My baby make me rock and roll again
She is the one who brings back the spirit of rock and roll in my life.
She know me well, an never fail
She understands me and always comes through for me.
She know just how to put the wind back in my sail.
She provides me with the motivation and inspiration to keep moving forward.
She got the key, to set me free,
She has the power to set me free from my worries and fears.
It's just so easy to see
It's clear to see that she is the one who makes my life better.
Put the dirty in my mind again,
She brings back the naughty thoughts and fantasies in my mind.
Aint nothin to it boy she pull me back in,
It's effortless for her to reignite the fire in me.
She has a thrill, up on the hill,
She has a certain excitement and thrill that sets her apart from others.
She keeps me movin when I get to second steal.
She motivates me to keep going even when I'm feeling tired or burnt out.
If I get slow, she let me know,
She tells me when I need to pick up the pace and get back in the game.
I got to get up and go
She encourages me to get back on track and pursue my goals.
Put the rhythm in my stride again,
She makes me feel alive and energetic once again.
Calling to me like a long lost friend,
She feels like the missing piece in my life that I've been searching for.
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: Brit Turner, Charlie Starr, Paul Jackson, Richard Turner
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Steven Cryar
these guys are like a combination of the Black Crowes and pre plane crash Skynyrd. The best band to come around in a long time
Leftcoast Killer1
Chris Robinson from the Crows came up with the group name theres an interview with Charlie Starr telling the story
William Hinson
Jody Roberts songs about speed, at least that's the drug reference all thru the song. Hookers go w it hand in hand. Lol.
Electric Cream Man
Steven Cryar during
Jody Roberts
Some about Stoney Creek and hookers and drugs in the song
Jody Roberts
Some about Stoney Creek and hookers and drugs in the song
old hippie
The boys are just freaking awesome in everything they do!
Lisa Cole
Dont think theres another band even close to competing...love these guys. thanks for bringing real music back!!
Quintyn Givens
Hell yes blackberry is by far my favorite band!
john scutt
Saw them in concert in November at the Forum, London. Just amazing. Love em .
Long live Southern Rock.