Rock And Roll
Dr. Dante Teaterkoncert Lyrics
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But, this one time when I was young my buddy gave me a tape. And it freaked me out.
I didn't know what to do. It was like TNT. I was in my brother's room.
And another time, different house, different song,
different friend, different band, he had real long hair,
pulled the record out, put the needle on and freaked me out.
I'd never done drugs. I barely brushed my teeth.
Who'da known, who'da known, who'da known, who'da known
That it would be rock and roll
That would terrify and eat me
That would haunt me so completely
Yeah you were there, summer-time, young love, halcyon days, elysian fields,
Marlboro reds, white car, blue eyes, cd in, cd in, cd in, a cd in a car stereo and it freaked me out.
What he said about love. You were right there, I don't know where I was.
How much do I owe my uncle? I suspect it's more than I can pay.
He gave us a tascam, some maxells, a shure 57 and a stereo delay and we freaked me out.
Yeah the hum and the hiss. We were only 16, but we were the shit
The lyrics of Dr. Dante Teaterkoncert's song "Rock And Roll" provide a glimpse into the artist's personal experiences and the impact that rock music has had on his life. The song begins by reminiscing about a younger age when a friend had given him a tape that had a profound effect on him, likening it to TNT. The artist didn't know how to respond to the powerful impact of the music and was left stunned. The lyrics then move onto another experience with a friend who had long hair and claimed the band's record would freak him out. Despite not having done drugs or even brushed his teeth, the music left him on the floor, completely entranced and transfixed.
The song also references a summer love and the power of music to evoke strong emotions related to love and relationships. The artist is recalling a specific time when he was with someone he loved, driving around while listening to CDs. The emotions and feelings associated with that time in his life were so strong that he couldn't remember his own thoughts or what he was doing during that time.
Overall, "Rock And Roll" expresses the transformative power of music and the wide-ranging emotions that it can evoke. From the profound and impactful to the overwhelming and scary, music has the ability to touch and affect every aspect of a person's life.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was young, yeah I was young one time, we've all been young.
During one particular time in my youth, I received a tape from a friend which severely impacted me emotionally, causing me to feel overwhelmed.
But, this one time when I was young my buddy gave me a tape. And it freaked me out.
I was given a tape by a friend that had a profound effect on me, and I was unsure how to react to this new experience.
I didn't know what to do. It was like TNT. I was in my brother's room.
The experience was so overwhelming that I was unable to process it, and it felt as if it was going to explode in my mind.
And another time, different house, different song, different friend, different band, he had real long hair, pulled the record out, put the needle on and freaked me out.
On another occasion, a friend who had long hair introduced me to a new band which also had a significant impact on me.
I'd never done drugs. I barely brushed my teeth. But I was on the floor all glassy eyed fucked up beyond belief.
Despite not being under the influence of any substances, the experience left me feeling disoriented and overwhelmed.
Who'da known, who'da known, who'da known, who'da known That it would be rock and roll That would terrify and eat me That would haunt me so completely
I could not have predicted that rock and roll would be the source of such an intense emotional reaction, which haunts me to this day.
Yeah you were there, summer-time, young love, halcyon days, elysian fields, Marlboro reds, white car, blue eyes, cd in, cd in, cd in, a cd in a car stereo and it freaked me out.
During a summer spent with a significant other, a particular song played on a car stereo which elicited a strong emotional response in me.
What he said about love. You were right there, I don't know where I was.
I cannot recall exactly where I was, but I vividly remember my reaction to hearing someone speak about love during this time.
How much do I owe my uncle? I suspect it's more than I can pay. He gave us a tascam, some maxells, a shure 57 and a stereo delay and we freaked me out.
My uncle lent me recording equipment which allowed me to explore music and sound, which also had a profound effect on me.
Yeah the hum and the hiss. We were only 16, but we were the shit
Despite our young age, we were able to create and experiment with music using the recording equipment, and felt confident in our abilities as musicians.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Scott A McMicken, Toby Mark Leaman
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