Rocksteady
Houdini Roadshow Lyrics
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I ain't got time to lose and I'll be what I am
I got a big bad motor and you know it's a mean machine
You know I keep it running and I keep it running clean
I keep my cool when things get hot but I'm a son of a gun
You know when times get rough baby I'm the one
I got a big bad motor and you know it is a mean machine
You know I keep it running and I keep it running clean
Rocksteady, rocksteady, yeah
Rocksteady, rocksteady, yeah
Put the pedal to the metal let the tires scream
Leave the smell of burning rubber and gasoline
Rocksteady, rocksteady
And it's all been done before but I'm 'a do it again
You pick a card but I'm a choose the game
And they say listen up all truth lies within this call
But I say true is he who survives the latest brawl
Rocksteady, rocksteady, yeah
Rocksteady, rocksteady, yeah
Put the pedal to the metal let the tires scream
Leave the smell of burning rubber and gasoline
Rocksteady, rocksteady
Solo
Rocksteady, rocksteady, yeah
Rocksteady, rocksteady, yeah
Put the pedal to the metal let the tires scream
Leave the smell of burning rubber and gasoline
Rocksteady, rocksteady
Put the pedal to the metal let the tires scream
Leave the smell of burning rubber and gasoline
Rocksteady, rocksteady
The lyrics to Houdini Roadshow's "Rocksteady" talk about a person who is confident and self-assured in their abilities. The opening line of the song emphasizes that the story has been told before but the singer is going to tell it again anyway. This highlights the idea that the singer is reiterating their already established skillset and reputation. The singer describes themselves as having a "big bad motor" that is a "mean machine". They take pride in being able to keep it running cleanly and smoothly. The phrase "Rocksteady" is repeated throughout the song, reinforcing the idea of stability and unwavering confidence.
The chorus of the song talks about putting the pedal to the metal and letting the tires scream. This is a metaphor for pushing forward with full force and not holding back. The smell of burning rubber and gasoline is also mentioned, which adds to the sense of urgency and intensity in the lyrics. In the second verse, the singer continues to emphasize their strength and ability to "choose the game". They also challenge the idea that all truth lies within a single call, arguing that true strength comes from surviving difficult situations.
Line by Line Meaning
Well it's all been told before but I'm 'a tell it again
I know this story has been told before, but I'm going to tell it again.
I ain't got time to lose and I'll be what I am
I don't have any time to waste, and I'm going to be myself.
I got a big bad motor and you know it's a mean machine
I have a powerful engine in my car, and it's mean.
You know I keep it running and I keep it running clean
I take good care of my car and keep it running smoothly.
I keep my cool when things get hot but I'm a son of a gun
I stay calm when things get intense, but I'm tough.
You know when times get rough baby I'm the one
When things get tough, I'm the one you can count on.
Rocksteady, rocksteady, yeah
I'm steady and confident, yeah
Put the pedal to the metal let the tires scream
I'm going to drive fast and let the tires make noise.
Leave the smell of burning rubber and gasoline
I'm going to make the car go so fast that the smell of burning rubber and gasoline will linger.
And it's all been done before but I'm 'a do it again
I know others have done this before, but I'm going to do it my way.
You pick a card but I'm a choose the game
You may try to control the situation, but I'm going to take charge.
But I say true is he who survives the latest brawl
I believe the person who comes out on top in the latest fight is the true winner.
Solo
Instrumental section
Contributed by Dylan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.