Interesting tempo to the song, almost as if it's maybe played a bit too fast; however, the rare addition of the mandolin, and a hint of raggae, make this collage a "feel good" song about remeniscing, life, and music. Well done; a different song than you'd expect from Cinderella. This song could be released TODAY on the country charts, and easily break the top 20 (with some minor tweaks).
One for Rock and Roll
Cinderella Lyrics
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And I feel lucky that my eyes could see
People standing up and being
Who they want to be
People made the music
And the music may them free
Now I was just a baby through
But it still feels like it was yesterday
And if the road gets rough
I pick up my guitar and play
It's always been right by my side
To help me on my way
[Chorus]
Now I don't need to worry 'bout tomorrow
Ain't anticipating what's to come
And I don't need to worry 'bout
The things I have not done
Long as I got rock and roll
I'm forever young
Now we can't always understand this world
Farther along we'll understand it all
The '70s looked like we all
Were headed for a fall
But those who listened hard enough
Could hear the summer call
Now I was growing up through all of this
My first beer and love and my first kiss
You never learn the things in school
You learn by living and going through
You taught me to be myself
How can I thank you
[Chorus]
[Chorus]
Ain't it truth!
The lyrics of Cinderella's One for Rock and Roll speak about the power of music and how it has affected society throughout the decades. The opening lines describe the birth of a new society, one where people could express themselves freely and be who they wanted to be. The music that was created during this time acted as a liberating force and allowed people to break free from oppressive societal norms. As the lyrics continue, the singer talks about how they were born during a time of social change, specifically referencing the "summer of love" which took place in 1967.
The chorus of the song suggests a sense of optimism, with the singer proclaiming that they don't need to worry about the future or what's to come, as long as they have rock and roll. The song speaks to the idea that music is a constant force in our lives, something that is always there to help us through difficult times.
The final verse continues to praise the power of music, specifically referencing the 1970s, a time when it seemed like society was headed for a fall. However, the lyrics suggest that music was able to save us from this fate, with those who listened hard enough being able to hear the "summer call."
Overall, the lyrics of One for Rock and Roll are a celebration of the power of music and its ability to change society for the better.
Line by Line Meaning
I was born on the dawn of a new society
I came into this world at the start of a new and exciting era of change and progress
And I feel lucky that my eyes could see
I am grateful for being alive during this time and being able to witness the changes happening around me
People standing up and being
People are finally standing up for what they believe in and expressing themselves freely
Who they want to be
Without fear of judgement or persecution, people are finally able to be their true selves
People made the music
The music of this time was created by the people, for the people
And the music made them free
The music of this time had a liberating effect on people, inspiring them to think and act more freely
Now I was just a baby through
Although I was very young at the time
The summer of love they say
Referring to the summer of 1967, also known as the 'Summer of Love'
But it still feels like it was yesterday
The memories and culture of that era are still very fresh and present in my mind
And if the road gets rough
If life gets hard and difficult to navigate
I pick up my guitar and play
I turn to music as a source of comfort and inspiration
It's always been right by my side
Music has always been a constant companion throughout my life
To help me on my way
Guiding and supporting me through the ups and downs of life
Now I don't need to worry 'bout tomorrow
I am able to live in the present moment without worrying too much about the future
Ain't anticipating what's to come
I don't dwell on what might happen in the future, but rather focus on the here and now
And I don't need to worry 'bout
There are certain things that I do not need to be concerned about
The things I have not done
I do not regret things I have not yet accomplished, but instead focus on what I have already achieved
Long as I got rock and roll
As long as I have music in my life
I'm forever young
I will always feel young at heart, no matter how old I get
Now we can't always understand this world
This world can be difficult to comprehend and navigate at times
Farther along we'll understand it all
Over time, with patience and perseverance, we will eventually come to understand the world better
The '70s looked like we all
The 1970s appeared to be a time of trouble and turmoil
Were headed for a fall
As though we were on the brink of disaster
But those who listened hard enough
Those who paid close attention
Could hear the summer call
Could sense the underlying optimism and hope for a better future
Now I was growing up through all of this
I was a child during this time of change and upheaval
My first beer and love and my first kiss
I experienced many important firsts during this time, including my first drink, love, and kiss
You never learn the things in school
Some of the most important lessons in life are not taught in a classroom
You learn by living and going through
We learn by experiencing life and going through its many challenges
You taught me to be myself
Music has taught me to embrace my true self
How can I thank you
I am grateful for the positive impact that music has had on my life
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: THOMAS CARL KEIFER
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