Blue Öyster Cult have been described as heavy metal, light metal, psychedelic rock, occult rock, acid rock, and progressive rock. They have also been recognized for helping pioneer genres such as stoner metal and speed metal.
The band is influenced by artists such as Alice Cooper, Grateful Dead, The Doors, Jefferson Airplane, MC5, The Blues Project, Jimi Hendrix, and Black Sabbath.
While Blue Öyster Cult has been noted for heavy rock, they would often add their own tongue-in-cheek style. Keeping with their image, the band would often include out-of-context fragments of Pearlman’s The Soft Doctrines of Imaginos into their lyrics, giving their songs cryptic meanings. Additionally, the band would keep a folder of Meltzer’s and Pearlman’s word associations to insert into their music.
Blue Öyster Cult's longest-lasting and most commercially successful lineup included Donald "Buck Dharma" Roeser (lead guitar, vocals), Eric Bloom (lead vocals, "stun guitar," keyboards, synthesizers), Allen Lanier (keyboards, rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Joe Bouchard (bass, backing vocals), Albert Bouchard (drums, percussion, backing vocals). The band's current lineup includes Roeser and Bloom, as well as Danny Miranda (bass, backing vocals), Jules Radino (drums, percussion) and Richie Castellano (keyboard, rhythm guitar, backing vocals).
Kick Out the Jams
Blue Öyster Cult Lyrics
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Yeah! I, I, I, I, I'm gonna
I'm gonna kick 'em out ! Yeah !
Well i feel pretty good
And i guess that i could get crazy now baby
Cause we all got in tune
And when the dressing room got hazy now baby
Hot, quick and tight
The girls can't stand it
When you're doin'it right
Let me up on the stand
And let me kick out the jam
Yes, kick out the jams
I want to kick 'em out !
Yes I'm starting to sweat
You know my shirt's all wet
What a feeling
In the sound that abounds
And resounds and rebounds off the ceiling
You gotta have it baby
You can't do without
When you get that feeling
You gotta sock 'em out
Put that mike in my hand
And let me kick out the jam
Yes ! Kick out the jams
I want to kick 'em out
( guitar )
So you got to give it up
You know you can't get enough Miss Mackenzie
Cause it gets in your brain
It drives you insane
With the frenzy
The wigglin guitars girl
The crash of the drums
Make you wanna keep-a-rockin'
Till the morning comes
Let me be who i am
And let me kick out the jam
Yes, kick out the jams
I done kicked em out!!!
The song "Kick Out The Jams" by Blue Oyster Cult is a straightforward rock song with a rebellious attitude that encourages people to let loose and have fun. The song starts with the lyrics, "Kick out the jams motherfuckers!" which sets the tone for the rest of the song. The lead singer talks about feeling good and getting crazy with the crowd, who are all in tune with each other. He talks about how the girls can't resist when you do it right and how you need that feeling of rocking out to really live. The lyrics urge the band to let loose and let the music flow, creating an atmosphere of frenzy and excitement that will drive the crowd wild.
The chorus of the song, "kick out the jams," repeats throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of letting go and enjoying the moment. The lead singer talks about the feeling of the guitars, the crash of the drums, and the energy that reverberates off the walls as the audience rocks out. He describes the music as something that gets in your brain and drives you insane, urging the band to keep playing until the morning comes. The final chorus repeats the title of the song, and the final lyric, "I done kicked em out!!!" shows the pure joy and energy that comes from letting loose and having fun.
Line by Line Meaning
Kick out the jams motherfuckers !
Let's get pumped up and ready to rock out!
Yeah! I, I, I, I, I'm gonna
I am so excited and energized, I can barely contain it.
I'm gonna kick 'em out ! Yeah !
I am about to unleash my musical prowess and take the audience on a wild ride.
Well i feel pretty good
I am feeling confident and ready to put on a show.
And i guess that i could get crazy now baby
I am so pumped up that I might even get a little bit wild during the performance.
Cause we all got in tune
The band is completely in sync and ready to rock out together.
And when the dressing room got hazy now baby
We were getting pumped up and preparing our instruments for the show.
I know how you want it child
I know what the audience wants and I am ready to deliver.
Hot, quick and tight
They want an energetic and intense performance that will keep them on their feet.
The girls can't stand it
The women in the audience are going to love it so much, they won't be able to sit still.
When you're doin'it right
If we put on a good performance, the audience will be energized and ready to party.
Let me up on the stand
Let me take the stage and show the audience what I can do.
And let me kick out the jam
Let me unleash my musical energy and enthusiasm on the audience.
Yes, kick out the jams
Let's rock this party and have a great time doing it.
I want to kick 'em out !
I am ready to take this performance to the next level and give the audience a show they won't forget.
Yes I'm starting to sweat
I am putting so much energy into this performance that I am starting to perspire.
You know my shirt's all wet
I am so into this performance that my shirt is soaked with sweat.
What a feeling
This is an incredible moment and I am so grateful to be performing for this amazing audience.
In the sound that abounds
The music is all around us and it is making us feel alive.
And resounds and rebounds off the ceiling
The music is echoing and reverberating around the room, creating an incredible energy and excitement.
You gotta have it baby
We all need this feeling of excitement and energy to truly live life to the fullest.
You can't do without
Once you experience this incredible feeling, you can't go back to a life without it.
When you get that feeling
Once you feel the energy and excitement of a great performance, you will always want more.
You gotta sock 'em out
We need to give the audience everything we've got and leave it all on the stage.
Put that mike in my hand
Give me the microphone and let me take control of the stage.
And let me kick out the jam
I am ready to give the audience an unforgettable performance that they will be talking about for years to come.
Yes ! Kick out the jams
Let's keep this party going and have a great time doing it.
I want to kick 'em out
I am committed to giving the audience the best performance of my life and taking this party to the next level.
( guitar )
Let the music do the talking and take us on an incredible journey.
So you got to give it up
You need to let go and give in to the energy and excitement of the moment.
You know you can't get enough
Once you experience the thrill of a great performance, you will always want more.
Miss Mackenzie
This is a nod to the famous song 'Brown Sugar' by The Rolling Stones.
Cause it gets in your brain
This music is so powerful and intense that it will stay with you long after the performance is over.
It drives you insane
This music is so good that it will push you over the edge and make you lose your mind with excitement.
With the frenzy
The audience is caught up in a frenzy of excitement and energy and they won't be able to get enough.
The wigglin guitars girl
The guitars are so incredible and energetic that they will make you want to dance and move your body to the beat.
The crash of the drums
The drums are so powerful and intense that they will drive the audience into a frenzy of excitement and energy.
Make you wanna keep-a-rockin'
This music is so good that you won't want it to stop and you will keep on dancing and rocking out all night long.
Till the morning comes
The excitement and energy of this performance will keep the audience going all night long and well into the morning hours.
Let me be who i am
I am going to be myself and give the audience an authentic and incredible performance.
And let me kick out the jam
I am ready to give the audience an unforgettable performance that will leave them wanting more.
Yes, kick out the jams
Let's keep this party going and continue to rock out all night long.
I done kicked em out!!!
I gave the audience everything I had and left it all on the stage, creating an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Robert W. Derminer, Wayne S Kramer, Dennis A. Tomich, Frederick Smith, Michael H Davis
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@amazon4529
The BEST cover of "Kick Out the Jams"...taken at an almost hard-core punk speed but with none of the usual loss of dynamics...great vocals from Eric and a superb solo from Buck...Terrific!
@DaveAnchovies
Many punk bands covered BOC...Tesco Vee and White Flag, Minutemen, Hellacopters
@anothersettlementneedsyour9628
Had no idea this band can be this thunderous. Must give them proper listen.
@stevenwilkinson1265
They play in all diverse ways really, the whole scale. Check out ETI live 1981 too.
@nicevmax
BOC did a lot of covers of songs from other bands they liked. This kicks ass, and I have the MC5 live album as well. Buck Dharma is one of the greatest underrated rock guitarists of all time!
@elfman5176
U r so right..Buck is genius
@stevenangelista946
Mercury Engine qwerty
@qman5948
True day boc was my 2 nd concert Seattle center colliseum one of the best band s the boc symbol was up every where I n the 70 s
@seattlejim4232
My fav cover by BOC was ''Born To Be Wild'' (saw them in '80 with Sabbath as part of the 'Black N Blue Tour')
@jameslujack1717
MC5...grande ballroom...lsd ..