Rock Music
Jefferson Starship Lyrics

Rock n roll is good time music
The song emphasizes the enjoyable and exciting nature of rock music.

Mama said be a doctor son
The singer's mother advised him to pursue a career in medicine.

But a voice said follow the music
Despite his mother's advice, an inner voice inspired the singer to pursue a career in music instead.

Papa said be a lawyer boy
The artist's father suggested that he become a lawyer.

But a voice said follow the mu'
Similar to his mother's advice, the artist felt urged to follow his passion for music rather than become a lawyer.

'Cause you know you're not doin' for the money
The singer acknowledges that his motivation for pursuing music is not primarily for monetary gain.

You're doin' it just for the thrills
The singer is motivated by the excitement and enjoyment of playing rock music.

You don't do it for money, boy
The artist reaffirms that his passion for rock music is not driven by financial benefits.

So thank the Lord rock keeps payin' the bills
Despite not being motivated by money, the artist expresses gratitude that rock music can provide a means of financial support.

You may think that life ain't no laughing matter
The artist acknowledges that some people view life as a serious and somber affair.

And go right on a talkin' all your intellectual chatter
The singer implies that those who take life too seriously engage in intellectual talk that lacks joyfulness.

Well all that jivin', it ain't true
The artist disagrees with the notion that life should be serious and unenjoyable.

So let's just push on through
The singer advocates for persevering through difficult times by remaining positive and joyful.

Rock n roll to stay alive
The singer suggests that rock music can be a source of vitality and energy.

Rock n roll will survive
The singer expresses belief that rock music will endure and remain popular.

Sneakin' Monica out after the prom
The artist reminisces about an exciting event that involved secretly leaving a high school prom with a girl named Monica.

You know I didn't get her back, people
The artist admits that he didn't successfully return Monica home until it was almost dawn.

'Till just before dawn
The singer suggests that he spent the entire night with Monica before returning her home.

Outside we were creepin'
The singer describes how he and Monica were sneaking around in the darkness outside.

Inside everyone was sleepin'
While the artist and Monica were involved in an exciting adventure, everyone else was unaware and sleeping peacefully inside.

Goodness gracious!
The artist expresses excitement and enthusiasm for the thrilling experience he had with Monica.

That's rock n roll!
The artist identifies the experience with Monica as embodying the wild and exciting spirit of rock music.