School Of Rock
Jack Black and Kids Lyrics

Baby we was makin' straight A's.
We were achieving the highest grades possible.

But we was stuck in the dumb days.
We were not happy despite our success.

Don't take much to memorize your lies.
Deception can be easily remembered.

Feel like I been hypnotized.
I feel entranced and influenced by something or someone.

And then that magic man, he come to town
An enigmatic figure arrived in our community.

Who he gone spun my head around.
He confused and amazed me.

He said "recess is in session! two and two make five!"
He encouraged me to think outside of the box and question authority.

And now baby, oh, I'm alive.
I feel energized and liberated.

Aw yeah! Oh, I'm alive!
I am ecstatic and full of life!

And if you want to be the teacher's pet,
If you want to be the favorite of an authority figure,

Baby, you better just forget it.
You should not waste your time trying to please them.

Rock got no reason, rock got no rhyme.
Rock music is not bound by logic or structure.

You better get me to school on time.
Make sure I arrive at school punctually.

Oh, you know I was on the honor roll,
I was previously a dedicated student.

Got good grades, ain't got no soul!
I was academically successful but felt empty inside.

Raise my hand before I could speak my mind.
I felt hesitant to express my thoughts and opinions.

I been bitin' my tongue too many times.
I have held myself back from speaking up repeatedly.

And then that magic man said to obey! (Uh huh)
The mysterious figure urged me to follow his lead.

Do what magic man do, not what magic man say.
Actions speak louder than words.

Now can I please have the attention of the class, today's assignment,
I request that everyone focus on me so I can issue instructions.

Kick some ass!
I encourage everyone to perform at their best.

And if you want to be the teacher's pet,
If you want to gain favor from an authority figure,

Baby, you just better forget it.
You should not try to win their approval.

Rock got no reason, rock got no rhyme.
Rock music defies explanation and categorization.

You better get me to school on time.
Make sure I arrive at school punctually.

This is my final exam.
This is my last challenge.

Now y'all know who I am.
I have made my identity clear to everyone.

I may not be that perfect son,
I may not have met everyone's expectations.

But y'all be rockin' when I'm done!
But I will leave a lasting impression on everyone!