Band members:
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Band members:
* Nikolas Van der Veken (Bones) (guitar, vocals)
* Tim Toegaert(Tammy, Ambi) (guitar, backings)
* Bram Steemans (The Machine)(drums)
* Thomas Maes (Arsène) (bass)
Previous band members:
*Joeri Vaerenbergh (bass)
*Lennart Bossu (gitaar, backings)
*Wim Van Den Henden(gitaar, backings)
*Bob Haentjens (bass, backings)
*Thijs De Cloedt (gitaar)
albums:
* Dignity And Teeth (1996)
* Bleenies And Blockheads (1998)
* Janez Detd. (2000)
* Anti Anthem (2003)
* Killing Me (2005)
* Like Cold Rain Kills A Summerday (2006)
* For Better, For Worse (2008)
Rock On
Janez Detd. Lyrics
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Two more hours, she'll head home.
Wash off her tattoos, take a shower.
Transpiration, frustration, scares me.
Rock on Rock on
What is she on, benzedrine?
Suburban elite. Daddy's girl.
She drives German,
Now she's learning to kiss French.
She's every dweeb's godess, Debbie!
CHORUS
She just wants to rock on.
She just needs to jump up.
She just wants to rock on!
You said I'm a loser, that's ok.
Won't play in hardcore bands for all of my life...NOT
And if you leave me, I won't cry.
Five knuckles shuffle Debbie, right on.
The disco keeps playing her song.
CHORUS
Chorus
(she ain't cool, she ain't rad, Debbie
She is such a spaz).
The lyrics to Janez Detd.'s song Rock On depict the story of a young woman who is actively participating in the rock scene. She is described as being sweat-soaked and having tattoos. The lyrics suggest that she is feeling frustrated and is experiencing a lot of transpiration as she is playing her part in the rock scene. They also hint at possible drug use with the line "What is she on, benzedrine?". Despite this, the song's protagonist seems to be enjoying herself and just wants to rock on and jump up.
The lyrics then shift to describing the woman's background as being from the suburban elite and a daddy's girl who drives a German car and is now learning to kiss French. Despite her privileged background, she is idolized by the "dweebs" and is referred to as "Debbie" and "every dweeb's goddess". The chorus reiterates her desire to just rock on.
The song finishes with a nod towards the dismissal of societal norms, as the singer seems to shrug off being labeled as a loser and makes a suggestive gesture towards pleasure-seeking. The final chorus ends with a twist, as the derogatory remarks aimed towards Debbie imply that she may not be as cool or radical as she appears.
Line by Line Meaning
Sweat-soaked to the bone,
She's exhausted and dripping with sweat.
Two more hours, she'll head home.
She has been working hard and will soon leave.
Wash off her tattoos, take a shower.
She will clean herself before relaxing.
Transpiration, frustration, scares me.
Her sweat and stress is intimidating.
Rock on Rock on
Encouragement to keep going and stay strong.
What is she on, benzedrine?
Is she taking drugs?
Have you seen?
Do you know what she does?
Suburban elite. Daddy's girl.
She comes from a privileged family.
She drives German,
She has a luxurious car.
Now she's learning to kiss French.
She's trying new things.
She's every dweeb's godess, Debbie!
She is admired by many.
She just wants to rock on.
She just wants to enjoy herself.
She just needs to jump up.
She craves excitement and energy.
You said I'm a loser, that's ok.
He's unbothered by negative opinions.
Won't play in hardcore bands for all of my life... NOT
He won't be limited to one genre of music.
And if you leave me, I won't cry.
He won't be heartbroken if she leaves.
Five knuckles shuffle Debbie, right on.
Masturbation reference, disregarding her importance.
The disco keeps playing her song.
She is the center of attention in the club.
(she ain't cool, she ain't rad, Debbie
Debbie is not as great as people think she is.
She is such a spaz).
She is not graceful or cool.
Contributed by Kylie L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.