I Do Rock'n Roll
Golden Earring Lyrics


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I do rock 'n' roll (4x)

Can't help it, can't fight it
Nothing I can do without it(2x)

You're sorry you met me
Tomorrow you miss me
Tomorrow I'll kiss you goodbye(2x)

You can tell me why, tell me why
I do rock 'n' roll

You're sorry you met me
Tomorrow you miss me
Tomorrow I'll kiss you goodbye (2x)

You can tell me why, tell me why
I do rock 'n' roll (4x)

Show me
Anything that you wanna do (3x)
We'll do it tonight, all night
Anything that you wanna do (3x)
It's all for you

You're sorry you met me
Tomorrow you miss me




Tomorrow I'll kiss you goodbye
 

Overall Meaning

The first lines of the song – “I do rock 'n' roll” – set the tone for the entire song. The singer of the song is someone who is obsessed with rock and roll music; he can’t help it or fight it, and it's something that is a part of him. He's saying that he is rock and roll, in a way, and nothing he can do will change that.


The next few lines address someone who is sorry they met him. It seems that the singer has let his music take over his life and this has caused issues for him and the person he’s addressing. There's a sense of regret there, but the singer seems to insist that he can't help it. In fact, he's so consumed with his love of rock and roll that he's willing to do anything for it – including saying goodbye to the person he's singing about.


The final lines of the song underline the singer's devotion to rock and roll. He's willing to do anything for it, including spending the entire night doing whatever he and his beloved might want to do. Overall, "I Do Rock 'n' Roll" is a song about a passion that takes over someone's life, completely, and how that can be a difficult thing for the people around them.


Line by Line Meaning

I do rock 'n' roll
I cannot control my desire to play and listen to rock 'n' roll music, it is an integral part of who I am, and I embrace it.


Can't help it, can't fight it
I cannot resist or suppress my love for rock 'n' roll. It's a part of me and I need it in my life.


Nothing I can do without it
I'm so drawn to rock 'n' roll that it's essential to my existence. Without it, I feel incomplete and devoid.


You're sorry you met me
I know I can be overwhelming with my passion for rock 'n' roll, and it's possible that you may come to regret crossing paths with me.


Tomorrow you miss me
Despite our differences about music, you'll likely find yourself missing our interactions tomorrow when I'm not around.


Tomorrow I'll kiss you goodbye
Our time together has come to an end, and I'm ready to move on. I acknowledge that our relationship was complicated due to differing musical preferences.


You can tell me why, tell me why
If you're confused about my love for rock 'n' roll, you have the opportunity to explain and understand why it's so essential to me.


Show me
I'm open to any suggestions or recommendations you may have about music, and I'm willing to give you a chance to showcase what you enjoy.


Anything that you wanna do (3x)
I'm ready and willing to try anything musically, especially if it means expanding my musical taste and learning about different genres.


We'll do it tonight, all night
I'm ready for an all-night musical exploration with you, exploring any type of music that you're interested in listening to and learning from.


It's all for you
My openness to new musical experiences is motivated by my desire to connect with you and understand where you come from musically.




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Comments from YouTube:

Marcio Guedes

Fantastic track from a fantastic Band. Proud to have flown from Brazil to Netherlands in 2008 specifically to see 3 of their Gigs!

PJ Koene

who doesn't rock and roll hearing this rock 'n roll hit of the Earring. I love it still.

HeKl209

Maybe they should have released the live version as a single, because it comes across much more dynamic and powerful than the tame studio version!
Great song by a great band!

Would

KICKASS TIME 🔥💫

Mark M

Make you feel badass 🔥💀

TheJappicus

kickass rock from the lowlands!

Vincent Schouten

TOPPERTJUUUUUUUUHHHHHHH !!!!!!!!!!!!! :-)

Leandro Conti

Yeah baby. Fuckin A

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