Rock And Roll
Foo Fighters ft. Led Zeppelin Lyrics
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It's been a long time since I did the stroll
Ooh let me get it back, let me get it back
Let me get it back, baby, where I come from
It's been a long time, been a long time
Been a long lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time
Yes, it has
I can't count the tears of a life with no love
Carry me back, carry me back
Carry me back, baby, where I come from, whoa-oh-oh
It's been a long time, been a long time
Been a long lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time
Oh seems so long since we walked in the moonlight
Making vows that just can't work right, oh yeah
Open your arms, opens your arms
Open your arms, baby, let love come running in, yeah
It's been a long time, been a long time
Been a long lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time
Yeah-hey, yeah-hey, yeah-hey, yeah-hey
Ooh yeah, ooh yeah
Ooh yeah, ooh yeah
It's been a long time, been a long time
Been a long lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time
The lyrics to "Rock and Roll" by Foo Fighters ft. Led Zeppelin speak to the nostalgia and longing for the past, particularly in regards to love and music. The line "It's been a long time since I rock and rolled" references the rock and roll genre itself and how it has evolved over time. However, the singer is yearning to return to the roots of rock and roll and rediscover the passion and energy that it once held. The repetition of "let me get it back" implies a sense of urgency and determination to recapture that feeling.
The next verse refers to the "book of love" and the singer's past experiences with love, which have left them feeling lonely and brokenhearted. The line "I can't count the tears of a life with no love" further emphasizes this feeling of emptiness and longing. The singer wants to be carried back to where they come from, likely a time or place where they felt happier and more fulfilled.
The final verse portrays a romantic encounter that has gone wrong, with the singer acknowledging that their vows "just can't work right." However, they still hold onto hope and suggest that opening their arms to love might bring it back into their life. Overall, the lyrics express a sentiment of wanting to return to a simpler, more passionate time and rediscover the joy of music and love.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been a long time since I rock and rolled
It's been a while since I've been free and wild, not conforming to social norms.
It's been a long time since I did the stroll
It's been a while since I've enjoyed dancing and being carefree.
Ooh let me get it back, let me get it back
Let me get it back, baby, where I come from
I want to rediscover that carefree part of myself and return to my roots where I was free-spirited.
It's been a long time, been a long time
Been a long lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time
Yes, it has
It has indeed been a long and lonely time since I've enjoyed life without any restrictions.
It's been a long time since the book of love
I can't count the tears of a life with no love
Carry me back, carry me back
Carry me back, baby, where I come from, whoa-oh-oh
It's been a long time since I've experienced real love and my life has been full of tears due to lack of love. I want to go back to where I came from and experience real love again.
Oh seems so long since we walked in the moonlight
Making vows that just can't work right, oh yeah
Open your arms, opens your arms
Open your arms, baby, let love come running in, yeah
It's been a long time since I've had a romantic relationship that felt right, and I want to experience that love again with open arms.
Yeah-hey, yeah-hey, yeah-hey, yeah-hey
Expressing feelings of excitement and anticipation to rediscover that carefree way of life.
Ooh yeah, ooh yeah
Ooh yeah, ooh yeah
Expressing feelings of excitement and anticipation for love to return.
It's been a long time, been a long time
Been a long lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time
Re-emphasizing the long and lonely period that has passed without experiencing true love or freedom.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones, John Bonham
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@ThatGuy-cb3yv
Dave isnt playing for himself, hes playing for every kid that grew up listening to Zeppelin wishing they could get to do what he got to do.
@sunsetcaptiva8573
Poor Taylor... his drum kit just had a big orgasm as Dave played on it... Taylor goes back to his kit and the Snare is having a smoke all glassy eyed...
@Henry-uv9xu
Bless him
@LuzMaria95
YESSSS 🙌🏽
@europainvicta3907
You’re right!!
@mauriciosanchezsanchez2002
IT CANNOT BE CLEARER.
DAVE DOESN'T PLAY FOR HIM, DAVE PLAY FOR OTHERS. EASY AND SIMPLE.
@HughRogers609
Dave knows how motherfucking good his life is, and enjoys every minute.
@gastonsalinas3009
Hugh Rogers that’s what I always thought!! He is a very lucky human being!
@adamshaver3228
^above yes..plus much much more #genius
@scout805
But he watched Kurt shove a needle in his arm till it killed him.
Not laying blame, just wish we had 25 years of Nirvana.