Rudolf has worked with many artists as either a producer, writer, or guitarist. Examples include Frazer McGonigle, A.K.A Rezza Boiii, Scott Rimell AKA Masta Nasty, Timbaland, the Black Eyed Peas, Lil’ Kim, LL Cool J, Justin Timberlake, Kevin Lyttle, Kanye West, Britney Spears, David Banner, T.I., Flo-Rida, The Neptunes, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne and Ludacris. Rezza Boii and Rudolf collaborated on a new track called "Wikky", available on free download in fall 2010.
Rudolf's first full album, 'In the City', was released on November 24, 2008. It includes the hit single “Let It Rock”, which prominently features Lil' Wayne, and sold well while receiving mixed critical reviews. “Let It Rock” was used as the main theme for the WWE’s '2009 Royal Rumble' pay-per-view event as well as the theme for the 2009 'NBA All-Star Game'. That song additionally reached #5 on the Billboard U.S. Hot 100 chart, #5 on the U.K. Singles Chart, #3 on the Australian ARIA Chart, and #2 on the Canadian Hot 100. As well, “NYC”, featuring Nas, was featured on 'CSI: NY' on November 5, 2008 as well as opening up the 3rd episode of MTV’s 'The City' on January 5, 2009.
“Welcome to the World” is another popular single by Rudolf, peaking at #75 on the Hot Canadian Digital Singles chart. His aforementioned debut album debuted and peaked at #94 on the Billboard 200 and #74 on the Canadian Albums Chart. Released on June 15, 2010, Rudolf's next album, 'To the Sky', also has garnered a warm fan response.
Let It Rock
Kevin Rudolf Lyrics
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(Let it rock)
(Let it rock)
I see your dirty face, hide behind your collar
What is done in vain, truth is hard to swallow
So you pray to God to justify the way
You live a lie, live a lie, live a lie
And you do your crime
Well, you made your bed
I made mine
Because when I arrive, I, I'll bring the fire
Make you come alive, I can take you higher
What this is, forgot, I must now remind you
Let it rock, let it rock, let it rock
Now the son's disgraced, he who knew his father
When he cursed his name, turned and chased the dollar
But it broke his heart, so he stuck his middle finger
To the world, to the world, to the world
And you take your time
And you stand in line
Well, you'll get what's yours
I got mine
Because when I arrive, I, I'll bring the fire
Make you come alive, I can take you higher
What this is, forgot, I must now remind you
Let it rock, let it rock, let it rock
Yeah
Wayne's World, Planet Rock
Panties drop, and the tops
And she gon' rock 'til the camera stop
I sing about angels like Angela
(Rock) And Pamela
(Rock) And Samantha
(Rock) And Amanda
And Tamara, ménage à moi
I'm in here like, "Bitch, what's up?"
Mechanic, me, I can fix you up
I can dick you up, I can dick you down
Shorty, we can go wherever, just pick a town
And my jewelry is louder than an engine sound
Big ass rocks like on the ground
Dirty like socks that's on the ground
Weezy
Because when I arrive, I, I'll bring the fire
Make you come alive, I can take you higher
What this is, forgot, I must now remind you
Let it rock, let it rock, let it rock
Because when I arrive, I, I'll bring the fire
Make you come alive, I can take you higher
What this is, forgot, I must now remind you
Let it rock, let it rock, let it rock
Just let it rock, let it rock, let it rock
Let it rock
Let it rock
I'm back like I forgot somethin', I'm somethin'
Rulin' rock rubbin' rap runnin'
Miles like it's tryna get a flat stomach
Like Wayne a personal trainer
My aim is perfect, I'll bang ya
Period, like the reminder
And I wish I could be as cruel as you
And I wish I could say the things you do
But I can't and I won't live a lie
No, not this time
Kevin Rudolf's song "Let It Rock" is a song about living your authentic life and not living a lie that society expects you to live. The opening line of the song, "I see your dirty face, hide behind your collar" signifies about someone who is hiding their true self from the world. The second line, "What is done in vain, truth is hard to swallow" signifies the pain of accepting the truth. The singer of the song encourages everyone to live their lives on their own terms and not under societal expectations of how a person should be.
The chorus of the song (Let it rock) is a call to celebrate individuality, to let go of one's fears and insecurities to embrace their true selves. The second verse of the song tells the story of a son who has turned his back on his father and curses his name, implying that he's been consumed by worldly possessions. The song suggests that it's paramount to stay true to one's roots rather than be swayed by material possessions.
Finally, the rap verse by Lil Wayne is a call to live a life with fewer worries, to be happy, carefree, and loose, to be true to oneself if that isn't causing problems to others. He promotes his jewelry and brags about his flashy lifestyle. While Lil Wayne seems to be enjoying a carefree life, Rudolf's song message reminds us to be true to ourselves and not live in a lie.
Line by Line Meaning
I see your dirty face, hide behind your collar
I can see that you're ashamed of something and you're trying to hide it.
What is done in vain, truth is hard to swallow
It's difficult to accept things that were done without a proper reason.
So you pray to God to justify the way
You hope that God will forgive you for what you've done and make it right.
You live a lie, live a lie, live a lie
You're not being truthful and honest about who you are and what you've done.
And you take your time
You're not in a rush to fix things.
And you do your crime
You continue to do bad things while pretending that everything is okay.
Well, you made your bed
You created this situation for yourself.
I made mine
I take responsibility for my actions too.
Because when I arrive, I, I'll bring the fire
When I show up, I bring energy and excitement.
Make you come alive, I can take you higher
I have the ability to inspire and motivate you to be better.
What this is, forgot, I must now remind you
You've forgotten what this is all about, but I'm here to remind you.
Let it rock, let it rock, let it rock
We should just let things happen and not try to control everything.
Now the son's disgraced, he who knew his father
This person has disappointed and embarrassed their family.
When he cursed his name, turned and chased the dollar
They betrayed their family by chasing money at any cost.
But it broke his heart, so he stuck his middle finger
Their actions caused their family pain and this person is now angry at the world.
To the world, to the world, to the world
This person is openly expressing their anger to everyone around them.
And you take your time
They're not in a rush to do anything about their situation.
And you stand in line
They're waiting for something to happen, rather than taking action themselves.
Well, you'll get what's yours
Karma will catch up to you eventually.
I got mine
I have what I need and I'm happy with it.
Yeah
An expression of agreement or excitement.
Wayne's World, Planet Rock
A reference to other songs and pop culture.
Panties drop, and the tops
Women are sexually attracted to me.
And she gon' rock 'til the camera stop
This woman will continue to dance and perform even when no one is watching.
I sing about angels like Angela
I talk about virtuous women like Angela.
(Rock) And Pamela
Another reference to a woman's name.
(Rock) And Samantha
Another reference to a woman's name.
(Rock) And Amanda
Another reference to a woman's name.
And Tamara, ménage à moi
A reference to group sex with Tamara.
I'm in here like, "Bitch, what's up?"
I'm confident and unashamed of myself.
Mechanic, me, I can fix you up
I have the ability to help you improve yourself.
I can dick you up, I can dick you down
I can please a woman sexually in different ways.
Shorty, we can go wherever, just pick a town
Let's travel together and have a good time.
And my jewelry is louder than an engine sound
I have expensive and flashy jewelry that stands out.
Big ass rocks like on the ground
My jewelry has big and valuable gemstones.
Dirty like socks that's on the ground
My jewelry is flashy, but also somewhat vulgar or low-class.
Weezy
A shoutout to Lil Wayne.
Just let it rock, let it rock, let it rock
We should let loose and have fun, rather than worrying about everything.
I'm back like I forgot somethin', I'm somethin'
I'm back and better than ever.
Rulin' rock rubbin' rap runnin'
I dominate the world of rock music and rap.
Miles like it's tryna get a flat stomach
I'm moving quickly, like I'm trying to lose weight.
Like Wayne a personal trainer
I'm like a coach or mentor, helping people improve themselves.
My aim is perfect, I'll bang ya
I have good aim, whether with a gun or sexually.
Period, like the reminder
I'm serious and there's no room for negotiation or discussion.
And I wish I could be as cruel as you
I wish I could be as heartless and selfish as you are.
And I wish I could say the things you do
I wish I could be as honest and direct as you are.
But I can't and I won't live a lie
I can't pretend to be someone I'm not, and I won't deceive anyone.
No, not this time
I've learned my lesson and won't repeat the same mistakes.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dwayne Carter, Kevin Rudolf
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Doctor-Stoppage
2024
A Sensory Superpower
As it turns out, getting chills from music is not as common as you might think. Researchers from USC released a study that suggests that only about 50 percent of people feel things like shivers, a lump in their throat, and goosebumps when they listen to music. What's more, those people might have very different brains than those who don't experience those feelings.
First, they gathered 20 people and had them listen to a selection of their favorite songs. Whenever they felt a chill, they pressed a button. All 20 were then given MRI scans — and the 10 that reported reactions were obvious standouts. Their brains turned out to have a much higher volume of fibers connecting their auditory cortex to the areas that process emotion.
More fibers mean that those two areas of the brain can communicate much more effectively. It also means that, because their emotional processing centers are beefier, those people are more able to experience extreme emotions.
A Feeling of Frisson
This study might shed a light on the causes of the phenomenon, but it's been well documented for years. Actually, it even has a name. The phenomenon of chills or goosebumps that come from a piece of music (or from any other aesthetic experience) is called frisson, and it's been one of the big mysteries of human nature since it was first described.
That's because even if we know the actual mechanism that causes frisson — a close connection to the emotional processing center — we don't know what purpose it could serve us. But other studies have suggested some potential benefits of this kind of behavior.
One report from 2007 found that individuals who experience frisson are more open to new experiences than others, and other studies described higher levels of creativity and intellectual curiosity. In other words, the appreciation of beauty is central to what makes us human, and frisson is just a super-charged version of that appreciation.
@mirmolarakim5712
Who listening in 2024 🎉
@tymonacy8763
I am
@micg8103
Rite here 🤘🏾
@helen2221
Totally 😊
@Charles-xx8
Bro this was a successful crossover 🎉
@angrysocialjusticewarrior
It needs a high definition remaster. 4k or 1080p.
@_monti142
holy shit finding this song after 10 years feels like discovering electricity
@lilraccoon_6946
Right
@cindyd.554
Yessssss...😜
@juaronbolden7586
NIK4014 aka monti me too bruh I love this song