Rock & Roll
Els Catarres Lyrics

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deixarem el Montseny enrere i rodarem per mil camins
carretera i manta i la guitarra entre els dits
amb el bombo a negres i tres acords en tenim prou
per invocar als déus del Rock'n'Roll

deixa que et canti una cançó
una cançó per el somriure més bonic d'aquesta nit
que ets tan salvatge i tan catarra com jo

fem que cada dia sigui diferent a l'endemà
la vida és massa curta per perdre's en els detalls

que no ens faltin mai les forces per cantar a ple pulmó
a tot l'encant d'aquest maleït món

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Els Catarres's song "Rock & Roll" convey a sense of freedom and rebellion, as well as a deep appreciation for the power of music. The opening lines, "deixarem el Montseny enrere i rodarem per mil camins" (we will leave Montseny behind and roll through a thousand roads), suggest a desire for adventure and exploration. The mention of "carretera i manta" (road and blanket), along with the guitar in their hands, signifies a nomadic lifestyle fueled by music and the open road.

The lyrics go on to express the simplicity and rawness of their music, stating, "amb el bombo a negres i tres acords en tenim prou" (with the bass drum in blacks and three chords, we have enough) - a nod to the fundamental elements of rock and roll. They invoke the gods of Rock and Roll, recognizing the power and influence that this genre holds.

The chorus of the song, "deixa que et canti una cançó, una cançó per el somriure més bonic d'aquesta nit" (let me sing you a song, a song for the most beautiful smile of tonight), reveals a heartfelt desire to share their music and bring joy to others. The lyrics also highlight the singer's wild and rebellious nature, using the Catalan word "catarra" to express their untamed spirit.

The overall message of the song is to embrace life to the fullest and not get caught up in the details. They urge listeners to make each day different from the next, as life is too short to be consumed by trivial matters. The song encourages the hope that they never lose the strength to sing with all their might, embracing the enchantment of this cursed world.

Line by Line Meaning

deixarem el Montseny enrere i rodarem per mil camins
We will leave Montseny behind and roll through a thousand roads

carretera i manta i la guitarra entre els dits
Highway and blanket and the guitar between our fingers

amb el bombo a negres i tres acords en tenim prou
With the bass drum pounding and just three chords we have enough

per invocar als déus del Rock'n'Roll
To invoke the gods of Rock'n'Roll

deixa que et canti una cançó
Let me sing you a song

una cançó per el somriure més bonic d'aquesta nit
A song for the most beautiful smile of this night

que ets tan salvatge i tan catarra com jo
Because you are as wild and rebellious as I am

fem que cada dia sigui diferent a l'endemà
Let's make each day different from the next

la vida és massa curta per perdre's en els detalls
Life is too short to get lost in the details

que no ens faltin mai les forces per cantar a ple pulmó
May we never lack the strength to sing at the top of our lungs

a tot l'encant d'aquest maleït món
To all the charm of this damn world