On September 15, 2008, he performed his song "Rock and Roll" on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Eric has also performed "Rock and Roll" on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and Late Night with Conan O'Brien. Eric debuted his single "Ok It's Alright With Me" on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien on July 24, 2009
His song "Rock and Roll" was used in the movie Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2, and was included in the soundtrack. "Rock and Roll" was also used as the song to end the final episode of 2008 series of Packed to the Rafters. Packed To The Rafters was the highest rating Australian show in 2008. It was featured in the Platinum selling Packed to the Rafters soundtrack. "Rock and Roll" went on to get a number #1 position on the Australian airplay chart in early April 2009.
"Rock and Roll" has reached a number #1 position on the ARIA Australian Singles Chart and has been certified Platinum in Australia. "Rock and Roll" has also reached Gold in New Zealand and Gold in Norway. "Rock and Roll" also reached #1 airplay in the United States.
The Watching You Watching Him Songfacts says that Hutchinson's sophomore major label album, Moving Up Living Down, was recorded with Mike Elizondo (Eminem, Regina Spektor) in California and Martin Terefe (Jason Mraz, James Morrison) in London after Hutchinson penned the songs at home in New York City.
Hutchinson has also been named an AOL "About To Pop" artist, Yahoo! Who's Next Artist, MSN "One To Watch" Artist and a "VH1 You Oughta Know" Artist.
Rock And Roll
Eric Hutchinson Lyrics
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Figuring which club to sneak in
Fancy drinks and fifty-dollar cover charge
Lately it's been a big hassle
Heineken and New Castle
To make sure he's fitting in and living large
Disregard the lies that he will tell
Its not hard his charm is gonna
Get him through the night
[Chorus]
If he wants to rock he rocks
If he wants to roll he rolls
He can roll with the punches
Long as he feels like he's in control
If he wants to stay he stays
If he wants to go he goes
He doesn't care how he gets there
Long as he gets somewhere he knows
See her heavy make up and cut t-shirt
Every girl out wants to be her
But they look the same already why adjust
Reading the magazine secrets
Forgetting the topical regrets
If she comes home all alone the nights a bust
It's a must the swivel in her hips
And the look she gives
It's all her trust if only in the morning
She knew where she lived
[Chorus]
And in a wink they're on the brink
From drink to drink and at the bar
With cash to blow
From shot to shot it's getting hot
Advance the plot to see how far
It's gonna go
All depends so ditch the friends
And grab a cab
Another chance for cheap romance
Doesn't count cause the room is spinning
Nothing to lose tonight they both are winning
And they fall in love as they fall in bed
[Chorus]
The song "Rock and Roll" by Eric Hutchinson tells the story of two people who are living life in the fast lane, seeking to have a good time without any worries or consequences. The lyrics illustrate how the male character spends his weekends trying to fit in with the party crowd by drinking expensive drinks and paying a high cover charge to get into clubs. He puts on a facade to fit in and impress others, disregarding the lies he tells himself and others about who he really is. The chorus emphasizes his need for control over his life, doing what he pleases, whether that's staying or going, as long as he knows where he's going.
On the other hand, the female character is portrayed as a girl who all the other women want to be like, with heavy makeup and a cut t-shirt making her the center of attention. She turns to magazines to forget her troubles and regrets, only to come home alone at the end of the night. The chorus again highlights her need for control, doing what she wants, whether that's staying or going, as long as she knows where she's going.
However, the two characters finally meet and fall in love for the night, with the chorus being the echo of their attitude of enjoying the moment and each other, as they live in the present and enjoy the adventure of the night.
Line by Line Meaning
He's been waiting around the weekend
He's been looking forward to the weekend
Figuring which club to sneak in
Deciding which club to sneak into without paying cover
Fancy drinks and fifty-dollar cover charge
Expensive drinks and cover charge of $50
Lately it's been a big hassle
Recently, it has become a huge problem for him
Heineken and New Castle
Drinking popular beer to blend in with the crowd
To make sure he's fitting in and living large
Drinking popular beers to fit in and appear rich
Disregard the lies that he will tell
Ignore the lies he will tell about himself
And what he's probably like
And forget about what he is really like
Its not hard his charm is gonna
It's not difficult, his charm will be enough
Get him through the night
To help him have a good night
If he wants to rock he rocks
If he wants to have fun, he has fun
If he wants to roll he rolls
If he wants to enjoy himself, he enjoys himself
He can roll with the punches
He can handle whatever comes his way
Long as he feels like he's in control
As long as he feels like he's in charge
If he wants to stay he stays
If he wants to remain in control, he will stay
If he wants to go he goes
If he wants to leave, he leaves
He doesn't care how he gets there
He is not worried about how he gets where he is going
Long as he gets somewhere he knows
As long as he reaches a place he is familiar with
See her heavy make up and cut t-shirt
He sees a girl with heavy makeup and a cut t-shirt
Every girl out wants to be her
All the girls want to be like her
But they look the same already why adjust
But they already look like her, why do they need to adjust themselves
Reading the magazine secrets
Reading magazines for tips and secrets
Forgetting the topical regrets
Forgetting the problems that come with trying to be perfect
If she comes home all alone the nights a bust
If she returns home alone, it is an unsuccessful night
It's a must the swivel in her hips
It is a must to sway her hips sensually
And the look she gives
And the seductive look she gives
It's all her trust if only in the morning
She trusts herself, but only in the morning
She knew where she lived
Because she is more clear-headed then
And in a wink they're on the brink
They are moments away from making a move
From drink to drink and at the bar
Drinking more and more, and staying at the bar
With cash to blow
With money to spend
From shot to shot it's getting hot
Drinking more shots and things are becoming heated
Advance the plot to see how far
Moving forward to see how far they will go
It's gonna go
It is going to happen
All depends so ditch the friends
It all depends on them, so they ditch their friends
And grab a cab
And take a cab together
Another chance for cheap romance
Another opportunity for shallow romance
Doesn't count cause the room is spinning
It doesn't matter because they are both drunk
Nothing to lose tonight they both are winning
They have nothing to lose and they both feel like they are winning
And they fall in love as they fall in bed
They become infatuated as they fall into bed together
He doesn't care how he gets there
As long as he gets somewhere he is familiar with
Long as he gets somewhere he knows
As long as he gets to a place he is comfortable with
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Ariel Manzilin
How is this not a huge song?? I loooooveeeee it!
Francisco Miranda
It got airplay in 2008 (the year it came out) and 2009 from what I can remember and the music video was played on VH1.
tommy g
was huge in australia coz it was theme song for a show called packed to the rafters i believe
Westether
This is one of the best songs I've ever heard
Charles Desjarlais
Be glad it's not, because it is π
GeneBlaq
Nah fr π₯ They play this at my job, I had to find it
Cari Greene
Still great 15 years later....
The Hippie
Remember this from when I was in high school. Still come back to it from time to time.
Truly a good song.
Teaug
I wish he would make more music. I really think he is good.
Brian Ciofani
I come back to this song once a year and it always makes me smile.