We Will Rock You
Forever young Lyrics


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Buddy you're a boy make a big noise
Playin' in the street gonna be a big man some day
You got mud on yo' face
You big disgrace
Kickin' your can all over the place
Singin'
We will we will rock you
We will we will rock you

Buddy you're a young man hard man
Shouting in the street gonna take on the world some day
You got blood on yo' face
You big disgrace
Wavin' your banner all over the place

We will we will rock you
Sing it
We will we will rock you

Buddy you're an old man poor man
Pleadin' with your eyes gonna make
You some peace some day
You got mud on your face
Big disgrace
Somebody betta put you back into your place

We will we will rock you
Sing it
We will we will rock you
Everybody
We will we will rock you




We will we will rock you
Alright

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "We Will Rock You" by Forever Young have a repetitive and rhythmic structure that is commonly used in sports arenas, concerts and other events to get people energized and excited. The song starts by addressing a boy playing in the street, who is going to be a "big man" someday. He has "mud on yo' face" and is "kickin' your can all over the place". This is a metaphor for life, where the boy is struggling but is determined to succeed.


As the song progresses, the focus shifts to a young man who is "hard man" and is "shouting in the street". He is going to "take on the world someday". The young man has "blood on yo' face" and is "wavin' your banner all over the place". Here, the lyrics reflect the struggles and fights that one has to undertake to achieve success.


Finally, the song addresses an old man who is "pleading with your eyes". He is a "poor man" who is looking for peace. He has "mud on your face" and is a "big disgrace", representing the loss of dignity that often comes with old age. The song ends by encouraging everyone to "rock", thereby implying that no matter what stage of life one is in, it’s essential to keep going and stay focused on achieving one's goals.


Line by Line Meaning

Buddy you're a boy make a big noise
Addressing a young boy who is making a lot of noise and creating a commotion


Playin' in the street gonna be a big man some day
The boy is currently playing in the street, but it is all part of his journey towards becoming a successful, accomplished man in the future


You got mud on yo' face
The boy has dirt and grime on his face, likely from playing outdoors and being active


You big disgrace
Despite his current state of being covered in mud, he will not be a disgrace in the future


Kickin' your can all over the place
The boy is carelessly kicking a can around, indicative of his youthful playfulness and energy


We will we will rock you
The chorus of the song, an anthem of encouragement to not only the young boy but to everyone that they will succeed and make a mark on the world


Buddy you're a young man hard man
The boy has grown up and is now a young man, filled with determination and a strong work ethic


Shouting in the street gonna take on the world some day
He is no longer playing in the street, but instead is ready to take on the world and make a name for himself


You got blood on yo' face
This time, the man is covered in blood, possibly a metaphor for the battles he has fought in order to reach his level of success


Wavin' your banner all over the place
He is proudly waving his banner and showcasing his accomplishments to the world


Buddy you're an old man poor man
The man has grown old and is now struggling financially


Pleadin' with your eyes gonna make You some peace some day
Despite his financial struggles, the man still has hope for a better future and is pleading with his eyes for peace and stability


You got mud on your face Big disgrace
Even in his current state, he will not be deemed a disgrace, despite having mud on his face once again


Somebody betta put you back into your place
Someone needs to remind him of his place in society, possibly indicating that he has overreached his status and needs to be taken down a notch


Everybody We will we will rock you
A call to action for everyone to come together and rock the world, regardless of their current status or situation


Alright
A simple exclamation to end the song and show that the message has been delivered




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Comments from YouTube:

Tim Rlt

Listened to this as a kid...
Still great to listen to

Claudio Ottelli

Too underrated ❤️ Cheers from Italy! 🇮🇹

zara cullen

bye i just found this , i used listen to this when i was a kid now im gonna look for the cassette , my mom bought it for me

Cristian Romero

exelent mi faborit

The Terror

cool

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