Kick Out the Jams
DKT/MC5 Lyrics

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Kick out the jams motherfuckers
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

I know how you want it child
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 have 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 the feeling
You gotta sock 'em out
Put that mic in my hand
And let me kick out the jam
Yes, kick out the jams
I want to kick 'em out

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
Leaping frenzy

The wailin' guitars girl
The crash of the drums
Make you want to keep-a-rockin'
'Til morning comes

Let me be who I am
And let me kick out the jams

Yes, kick out the jams
I done kicked 'em out

Overall Meaning

The DKT/MC5 song Kick Out The Jams is an anthem of pure rock and roll. The lyrics express the raw energy and excitement of a live performance, with the singer feeling confident and ready to let loose. The famous first line "Kick out the jams, motherfuckers!" is used as a call to arms, inviting the audience to feel the same way and join in on the fun.

As the song progresses, the lyrics continue to emphasize the importance of the music and the rush that it brings. The lines "You gotta have it baby, you can't do without" and "Cause it gets in your brain, it drives you insane" capture the addictiveness of rock and roll and the way that it can take over your body and mind. The chorus repeats the line "kick out the jams" and adds a sense of urgency and rebellion to the song, encouraging the listener to let go of their inhibitions and embrace the music.

Overall, Kick Out The Jams is a song about the power of rock and roll, both for the performer and the audience. It speaks to the way that music can make you feel alive and uninhibited and is a classic example of the high-energy, no-nonsense style that MC5 became known for.

Line by Line Meaning

Kick out the jams motherfuckers !
Let's get wild and crazy and rock out together!

Yeah! I, I, I, I, I'm gonna
I'm so pumped up and ready to go!

I'm gonna kick 'em out ! Yeah !
I'm ready to unleash all of my energy and excitement!

Well I feel pretty good
I'm feeling great and ready to rock!

And I guess that I could get crazy now baby
I'm on the verge of losing control and getting wild!

Cause we all got in tune
We're all on the same wavelength and ready to rock together!

And when the dressing room got hazy now baby
Things got so intense and wild that the room filled with smoke and haze!

I know how you want it child
I know exactly what kind of rock 'n' roll experience you're craving!

Hot, quick and tight
Fast-paced, intense, and full of energy!

The girls can't stand it
The intensity of the music is so overwhelming that it's almost too much to handle!

When you're doin' it right
We're playing the music with such passion and intensity that it's absolutely electrifying!

Let me up on the stand
Give me a chance to perform and really get into the music!

And let me kick out the jam
Let me unleash all of my energy and excitement and rock the house!

Yes, kick out the jams
Let's all rock out and have an amazing time together!

I want to kick 'em out!
I want to give the performance of a lifetime and leave it all on the stage!

Yes I'm starting to sweat
I'm really getting into the performance and giving it my all!

You know my shirt's all wet
The energy and intensity of the music is so high that I'm already drenched in sweat!

What a feeling
There's nothing quite like the rush of performing live and rocking out with a crowd!

In the sound that abounds
The music is so loud and intense that it fills the entire space!

And resounds and rebounds off the ceiling
The music is so powerful that it bounces back and forth off the walls and ceiling!

You gotta have it baby
The energy and excitement of rock 'n' roll is something you just can't live without!

You can't do without
This feeling is addictive and impossible to resist!

When you get that feeling
There's nothing quite like the rush you get from performing and playing music!

You gotta sock 'em out
You have to unleash all your excitement and energy into the performance and really rock out!

Put that mike in my hand
Give me the microphone and let me really get into the music!

And let me kick out the jam
Let me give the performance of a lifetime and leave it all on the stage!

So you got to give it up
Everyone in the crowd has to get into the music and really let themselves go!

You know you can't get enough Miss Mackenzie
The music is so addictive and intense that you just can't get enough of it!

Cause it gets in your brain
The energy and excitement of rock 'n' roll infects your mind and gets you hooked!

It drives you insane
There's nothing quite like the emotional high of rock 'n' roll, and it can be overwhelming!

Leaping frenzy
The excitement of the music is so intense that you just can't stand still!

The wailin' guitars girl
The sounds of the guitars are so powerful and intense that they're almost like wailing voices!

The crash of the drums
The explosive and powerful drums add an incredible intensity and energy to the music!

Make you want to keep-a-rockin' Till the morning comes
The music is so infectious and exciting that you just want to keep dancing and rocking out until dawn!

Let me be who I am
Let me fully embrace my true self and give the best performance I can!

And let me kick out the jams
Let me unleash all of my energy and excitement and give the crowd the show of a lifetime!

Yes ! Kick out the jams
Let's all get into the music and have an incredible time rocking out together!

I done kicked em out!!!
I gave the performance of a lifetime and left it all on the stage!

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Robert W. Derminer, Wayne S Kramer, Dennis A. Tomich, Frederick Smith, Michael H Davis

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