Rock Of Ages
Def-Leppard Lyrics


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Gunter gleiben glauchen globen
All right
I got somethin' to say
Yeah, it's better to burn out
Yeah, than fade away
All right
Ow gonna start a fire
C'mon

Rise up gather round
Rock this place to the ground
Burn it up, let's go for broke
Watch the night go up in smoke
Rock on Rock on
Drive me crazier, no serenade
No fire brigade, just pyromania (c'mon)

What do you want, what do you want?
I want rock 'n' roll, yes I do
Long live rock 'n' roll
Oh let's go, let's strike a light
We're gonna blow like dynamite
I don't care if it takes all night
I gonna set this town alight, c'mon

What do you want, what do you want?
I want rock 'n' roll, alright
Long live rock 'n' roll

Rock of ages, rock of ages
Still rollin', keep a-rollin'
Rock of ages, rock of ages
Still rollin', rock'n'rollin'
We got the power, got the glory
Just say you need it and if you need it
Say yeah
Heh heh heh heh
Now listen to me

I'm burnin', burnin', I got the fever
I know for sure, there ain't no cure
So feel it, don't fight it, go with the flow
Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme one more for the road

What do you want?
What do you want?
I want rock 'n' roll, You betcha
Long live rock 'n' roll

Rock of ages, rock of ages
Still rollin', keep a-rollin'
Rock of ages, rock of ages
Still rollin', rock'n'rollin'
We got the power, got the glory
Just say you need it and if you need it
Say yeah
Say yeah
We're gonna burn this damn place down




Down to the ground
Heh heh heh heh heh heh heh heh heh heh

Overall Meaning

The opening line of โ€œGunter gleiben glauchen globenโ€ is not an actual phrase or words with meaning. It was made up by Joe Elliott, lead vocalist of Def Leppard, while in the studio as a placeholder for real lyrics. However, the band felt it had a nice rhythm and that it fit the musical composition, so they kept it. The song is about the power of rock and roll music and the feeling of invincibility and excitement that it can bring. The lyrics suggest that it is better to burn out than fade away and that rock and roll music has the power to set oneโ€™s world on fire.


The chorus of "Rock of Ages" is a nod to the traditional Christian hymn "Rock of Ages," which is about finding refuge in God. However, in this song, the "Rock of Ages" is a reference to rock and roll music instead. The song also includes several references to pyromania, the desire to set things on fire, which is also the name of Def Leppardโ€™s third album. The lyrics suggest that rock and roll music can be both thrilling and destructive, like a fire that burns through everything in its path.


Overall, "Rock of Ages" celebrates the power and excitement of rock and roll music, while also acknowledging its ability to be destructive. It encourages listeners to embrace the thrill of the music and to live their lives to the fullest.


Line by Line Meaning

Gunter gleiben glauchen globen
A meaningless phrase meant to pump up the energy and excitement of the song.


All right
An affirmation that everything is good and ready to go.


I got somethin' to say
The singer has something important to communicate to the listener.


Yeah, it's better to burn out
It's better to go out in a blaze of glory than to fade away into obscurity.


Yeah, than fade away
Reiteration of the previous line with emphasis.


Ow gonna start a fire
The singer is pumped up and ready to ignite the energy in the crowd.


Rise up gather round
People should come together and prepare for an exciting time.


Rock this place to the ground
The energy level should be high enough to bring the house down.


Burn it up, let's go for broke
The crowd should pour all their energy into the moment and not hold back.


Watch the night go up in smoke
The energy created will be intense enough to light up the night and burn bright.


Rock on Rock on
An exclamation to express excitement and encouragement to continue rocking.


Drive me crazier, no serenade
The passionate energy of the audience is enough to excite the singer without needing any formal romantic gestures.


No fire brigade, just pyromania (c'mon)
The mood is so electric that no emergency response team is needed, only a desire for more excitement.


What do you want, what do you want?
A call to action, asking the listener what their desires are.


I want rock 'n' roll, yes I do
The listener wants to participate in the wild, energetic scene of the moment.


Long live rock 'n' roll
A declaration of the singer's love and loyalty for the genre of rock music.


Oh let's go, let's strike a light
It's time to ignite the energy in the crowd even more.


We're gonna blow like dynamite
The energy of the crowd is going to be explosive.


I don't care if it takes all night
The singer is willing to continue performing and keeping the energy high until the morning comes.


I gonna set this town alight, c'mon
The singer wants to create a wild, unforgettable experience for everyone in the audience.


Rock of ages, rock of ages
A declaration of rock music's lasting impact and legacy.


Still rollin', keep a-rollin'
Rock music is still thriving and gaining momentum.


We got the power, got the glory
Rock music is a powerful and glorious genre.


Just say you need it and if you need it
If you crave the power and excitement of rock music, don't be afraid to express that desire.


Say yeah
An invitation to shout out and be enthusiastic about the rock music experience.


Now listen to me
The singer has a message to communicate to the crowd.


I'm burnin', burnin', I got the fever
The singer is fully caught up in the excitement and energy of the rock music scene.


I know for sure, there ain't no cure
The passion for rock music is all-consuming and cannot be cured or controlled.


So feel it, don't fight it, go with the flow
The singer encourages the listeners to fully immerse themselves in the exciting experience of rock music and not resist its power.


Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme one more for the road
The singer wants to continue performing and experiencing the energy of rock music for as long as possible.


I want rock 'n' roll, You betcha
Reiteration of the listener's desire to fully engage in the energy and passion of rock music.


We're gonna burn this damn place down
The energy level is so high that it will feel like the whole venue is going up in flames.


Down to the ground
The energy will be so intense that the crowd will feel like they are being brought down to the ground with the force of the music.


Heh heh heh heh heh heh heh heh heh heh
An expression of the wild, fierce energy and excitement of rock music.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@tinasally379

โ€‹@julietreminiec6332 cannot pick a favorite song from Pyromania...
1) Rock, Rock Til you Drop - I remember turning up my Walkman Headsets to this song. It was my escape reality song. Also hearing this song on the BIG stereo was a HUGE treat.
I๐Ÿ˜Š had a pretty messed up childhood.

2) Photograph - it was either this video or Foolin' that I absolutely flipped out over Joe Elliott. Just fell Head Over Heels for this guy

3) Stagefright - This song has INCREDIBLE guitars in it (must be Steve's playing) Absolutely Love this song

4) Too Late For Love - Another song with incredible guitars and Joe's voice OMG!!! (In love again)

5) Die Hard the Hunter - One of my MOST favorite Pyromania songs. I wish I could have seen Steve playing this song live.

6) Foolin' - Guitar intro of Steve in the video of this song... me and my sister went Ape Shit over him and as I said it was either this video or Photograph that I went Head Over Heels for Joe Elliott.

7)



All comments from YouTube:

@galebailey5583

This song is 41 years old, and it still kicks ass!

@mattmarzula

Same.

@mach1rocks

Yeah oh yeah!

@brian22067

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@Guizeira80

Someone in 2024, listening to this huge massive song by the Def leppard band and pure NOSTALGIA...๐Ÿ”ฅโšก๐Ÿ™Œ

@RainerTannebaum

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@RainerTannebaum

Time 2uhr 40. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿคœ๐Ÿค›

@RainerTannebaum

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@michiwoman

Me!!!

@leonardor659

Born on 88 I will listen to this till I die

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