We Will Rock You
KCPK Lyrics

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Aah
Buddy you're a boy make a big noise
Playin' in the street gonna be a big man some day
You got mud on yo' face
You big disgrace
Kickin' your can all over the place
Singin'

We will we will rock you
We will we will rock you

Buddy you're a young man hard man
Shouting in the street gonna take on the world some day
You got blood on yo' face
You big disgrace
Wavin' your banner all over the place

We will we will rock you
Sing it
We will we will rock you

Buddy you're an old man poor man
Pleadin' with your eyes gonna make
You some peace some day
You got mud on your face
Big disgrace
Somebody betta put you back into your place

We will we will rock you
Sing it
We will we will rock you
Everybody
We will we will rock you

We will we will rock you
Alright

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to KCPK's "We Will Rock You" serve as an empowering anthem for people of all ages and backgrounds. The song starts with the image of a young boy playing in the street, and the lyrics indicate that he will one day become a "big man" and make a difference in the world. However, the boy has "mud on yo' face" and is "kickin' your can all over the place," indicating that he may not be taken seriously by others. Despite this, he will "rock you" and prove his worth to the world.

The second verse of the song shifts to a young man who is "shouting in the street" and will "take on the world some day." This man also has "blood on yo' face," indicating that he too has faced struggles and hardship. However, he is still able to "wave[] his banner all over the place" and show the world what he is made of.

The final verse is about an old man who is "pleadin' with [his] eyes" and hoping to find some peace. Despite his age and perceived social status as a "poor man," he is still able to "rock you" and make a difference in the world. The song culminates in an all-encompassing declaration by the singer and the "everybody" who joins in singing: "We will we will rock you." This phrase serves as a rallying cry for people of all ages and backgrounds to take charge of their lives and make a difference in the world.

Line by Line Meaning

Buddy you're a boy make a big noise
You may be young now, but your actions and voice can have a big impact.

Playin' in the street gonna be a big man some day
You may be playing now, but one day you'll be a man with big responsibilities.

You got mud on yo' face
You've been through the dirt and struggle, but you keep going.

You big disgrace
Your shortcomings and mistakes don't define you - keep pushing forward.

Kickin' your can all over the place
You're determined to succeed and you won't let anything stand in your way.

Singin' We will we will rock you
We're all in this together and we'll overcome any obstacles.

Buddy you're a young man hard man
You're growing up and facing challenges, but you're tough enough to handle them.

Shouting in the street gonna take on the world some day
You're ready to take on whatever the world throws at you and make a difference.

You got blood on yo' face
You've overcome challenges and faced tough situations, but you didn't back down.

You big disgrace
Don't let others' perceptions of you bring you down - keep pushing forward.

Wavin' your banner all over the place
You're proud of who you are and what you stand for, and you're not afraid to show it.

Sing it We will we will rock you
We'll stand by each other and overcome anything we face together.

Buddy you're an old man poor man
You may not have much, but you still have value and worth.

Pleadin' with your eyes gonna make You some peace some day
You may have been through a lot of hardship, but eventually you'll find peace and resolution.

Somebody betta put you back into your place
Don't get too big for your britches - stay humble and grounded.

Everybody We will we will rock you
We're all in this together, and we'll support and stand by each other no matter what.

Alright
Let's do this and rock the world!

Writer(s): Brian May Copyright: Queen Music Limited

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