Adam Richard Wiles, known professionally as Calvin Harris, is a Scottish DJ… Read Full Bio ↴Adam Richard Wiles, known professionally as Calvin Harris, is a Scottish DJ, record producer, singer and songwriter. After focusing on self-sung projects, in 2012, Harris released his third studio album, 18 Months, involving various vocalists and more EDM into it—first establishing Harris internationally. The album included the 2011 Rihanna's record "We Found Love".

His debut studio album, I Created Disco, was released in June 2007. Its singles "Acceptable in the 80s" and "The Girls" both reached the top 10 in the UK. In 2009, he released his second studio album, Ready for the Weekend, which debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and whose lead single, "I'm Not Alone", became his first song to top the UK Singles Chart.

In 2012, Harris rose to international prominence with the release of his third studio album, 18 Months, which topped the UK Albums Chart and became his first album to chart on the US Billboard 200, peaking at number 19. All eight of the album's singles reached the top 10 in the UK, breaking the record for the most top 10 songs from one studio album on the UK Singles Chart with eight entries, surpassing Michael Jackson's record. In 2014, he released his fourth studio album, Motion, which debuted at number two in the UK and number five in the US. In 2017, he released his fifth studio album, Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1, which reached the top two in the UK and the US and became his third consecutive number one album on the US Dance/Electronic Albums chart.

In October 2014, Harris became the first artist to place three songs simultaneously on the top 10 of Billboard's Dance/Electronic Songs chart. He also became the first UK solo artist to reach more than one billion streams on Spotify. Harris has received 18 Brit Award nominations–winning British Producer of the Year and British Single of the Year in 2019, as well as five Grammy nominations, including a win for Best Music Video in 2013. In 2013 he also received a Ivor Novello Award, and was named the Top Dance/Electronic Artist at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards. He appeared on Debrett's 2017 list of the most influential people in the United Kingdom. He topped Forbes' list of the world's highest-paid DJs for six consecutive years from 2013 to 2018 until being dethroned by The Chainsmokers in 2019.

Rock 'N' Roll Attitude
Calvin Harris Lyrics

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Oh that rock
Oh that rock
Oh that rock

Oh that rock 'n' roll, rock 'n' roll
Rock 'n' attitude, yeah
That rock 'n' roll
Rock 'n' attitude

(repeat)

Oh that rock

Oh that rock 'n' roll, rock 'n' roll
Rock 'n' attitude, yeah
That rock 'n' roll
Rock 'n' attitude
(repeat)

Oh that rock 'n' roll
Attitude, yeah
That rock 'n' roll
Rock 'n' attitude

Oh that rock 'n' roll, rock 'n' roll
Rock 'n'

That rock 'n' roll
Rock 'n'
Rock 'n'

Oh that rock

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Calvin Harris's song "Rock 'N' Roll Attitude" expresses the love and passion for rock music and the attitude that comes with it. The repeated lines "Oh that rock, Oh that rock" emphasize the undeniable pull and excitement that rock music brings. The chorus "Rock 'n' roll, rock 'n' roll, rock 'n' attitude" further reinforces the connection between rock music and the bold, rebellious attitude that often accompanies it.

The song celebrates the raw energy and power of rock music, which represented a break from the controlled and polished sound of pop music. The lyrics also reflect the timelessness and enduring appeal of rock music. The phrase "that rock 'n' roll" is repeated frequently throughout the song, highlighting the enduring nature of the genre.

Overall, "Rock 'N' Roll Attitude" is a declaration of love for rock music and the attitude that it embodies. The lyrics embrace the raw energy, power, and rebellion that rock music represents.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh that rock
The singer is expressing their admiration for rock music.

Oh that rock 'n' roll, rock 'n' roll
The singer is emphasizing their love for the genre of music that is rock and roll.

Rock 'n' attitude, yeah
The singer is highlighting the rebellious and confident attitude commonly associated with rock and roll.

That rock 'n' roll
The artist is continuing to express their admiration for rock and roll music.

Rock 'n' attitude
The artist is further emphasizing the rebellious and confident attitude associated with rock and roll music.

Oh that rock
The singer is again expressing their admiration for rock music.

Attitude, yeah
The singer is once again emphasizing the rebellious and confident attitude that is an integral part of rock music.

That rock 'n' roll
The artist is continuing to express their admiration for rock and roll music.

Rock 'n' attitude
The artist is again emphasizing the rebellious and confident attitude that is commonly associated with rock and roll music.

Oh that rock
The artist is once again expressing their admiration for rock music.

Rock 'n' roll, rock 'n' roll
The singer is repeating their love for the genre of music that is rock and roll.

Rock 'n'
The artist is trailing off and leaving the meaning of this line ambiguous.

That rock 'n' roll
The singer is finishing the song with a final expression of their admiration for rock and roll music.

Rock 'n' attitude
The singer is ending the song with a final emphasis on the rebellious and confident attitude that is commonly associated with rock and roll music.

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