Kid Rock released several studio albums from 1988 that mostly went unnoticed before his 1998 record 'Devil Without a Cause', released with Atlantic Records, sold 11 million albums behind the hits, "Bawitdaba","Cowboy," and "Only God Knows Why". In 2000, he released The History of Rock which was a compilation of remixed and remastered versions of songs from his previous albums as well as the hit single, "American Bad Ass". In 2001, he released the follow up, Cocky. After a slow start, his country-flavored hit "Picture" with Sheryl Crow resurrected the album and it went gold as a single and pushed the album's sales to more than 5 million. It was followed by 2003's self-titled release, which failed to chart a major hit. In 2006 he released Live Trucker , a live album. In 2007 Kid Rock released Rock N Roll Jesus, which produced a hit in "All Summer Long." It was his first worldwide smash hit, charting #1 in eight countries across Europe and Australia. Rock N Roll Jesus would go on to sell 5 million albums worldwide including being certified triple platinum in the US.
He has sold 22 million albums to date in the United States, which currently ranks him as the 99th best selling music artist of all time in the U.S.
Cocky
Kid Rock Lyrics
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I used to be broke
Confused
No joke
Got used
Smoked dope
Paid dues
To give up quick
Now there's ten million motherfuckers on my dick
Sold what
Say how
Say who
Fuck what
Fuck me
Fuck you
Come clean
You know I will drink a fifth of Jim Beam
And still stand still
I'm the illest fool
Cooler than the water in a swimming pool
Fly like a seagull kickin' like a mule
More jams than a Beatle from Liverpool
I deliver fool
No who the fuck are you
I'm Kid motherfuckin' Rock from the old school
Got more money than Matchbox twenty
Get more ass than Mark McGrath
They say I'm cocky and I say what
It ain't braggin' motherfucker if you back it up
They say I'm cocky and I say what
It ain't braggin' motherfucker if you back it up
I'm from the outskirts of Detroit Rock City
A-Shirts,Cadillacs,Big titties
Skinny models you can keep those
I like big corn fed Midwestern ho's
Don't you know
Talk fast
Pimp slow
Show up to black ties in t-shirts and slippers
Sippin' liquor, fuck models love strippers
Known as the big tipper with the big dipper
I got queens holding keys to my zipper
Fuck a real good girl
I've got the baddest bitch in the world
They say I'm cocky and I say what
It ain't braggin' motherfucker if you back it up
They say I'm cocky and I say what
It ain't braggin' motherfucker if you back it up
You think you got it good in Hollywood
I got acres of land laid back in the woods
Holdin' shares cool like Fonzie
Rollin' Lake St. Clair in my forty foot Donzie
You got a Bentley Wow
I got jets with wet bars
And trucks with gold plows
Bitch bow when I pimp through
For the Kid, the Rock the Red, White and Blue
Who knew the Kid would be
Everything from old George Jones to Jay-Z
Baby I'm sick of getting ripped off
So pissed about to be pissed off
Mackin' me coz you know I'm payed
That's why I'm slappin' my gardners,and fuckin' my maids
Never mind my age but if we're taking numbers
Fifteen million sold motherfucker
They say I'm cocky and I say what
It ain't braggin' motherfucker if you back it up
They say I'm cocky and I say what
It ain't braggin' motherfucker if you back it up
Cocky and I say what
It ain't braggin' motherfucker if you back it up
They say I'm cocky and I say what
It ain't braggin' motherfucker if you back it up
The song "Cocky" by Kid Rock is a rap/rock fusion that talks about Kid Rock's rise to fame and his success in the music industry. The lyrics express Kid Rock's pride and confidence in himself and his achievements. The lines "They say I'm cocky, and I say what / It ain't bragging, motherfucker, if you back it up" showcase his belief in his abilities and the work he has put in to attain his success.
Kid Rock's past is also alluded to in the lyrics, with lines like "I used to be broke / Confused / No joke / Got used / Smoked dope / Paid dues / Refused." These lines suggest that Kid Rock had a difficult journey before he became successful, and he had to work hard and make sacrifices to get to where he is now.
In addition to his pride and confidence, Kid Rock also portrays himself as a rebel who does things his way. Lines like "Show up to black ties in t-shirts and slippers / Sippin' liquor, fuck models love strippers" show that he does not conform to society's norms and is comfortable being himself.
Overall, "Cocky" is a song that celebrates Kid Rock's hard work, success, and individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
Guess who's back
I am back and ready to make a statement.
I used to be broke
I was once poor and struggling.
Confused
I was unsure of my path in life.
No joke
It was a serious situation.
Got used
I was taken advantage of.
Smoked dope
I used to use drugs recreationally.
Paid dues
I worked hard to get where I am today.
Refused
I did not give up on my dreams.
To give up quick
I refused to give up easily.
Now there's ten million motherfuckers on my dick
I am now successful and famous with many fans.
Sold what
I sold out shows and merchandise.
Say how
I accomplished my goals through hard work and talent.
Say who
I am Kid Rock, a well-known musician.
Fuck what
I don't care about other people's opinions of me.
Fuck me
I am not afraid to be myself.
Fuck you
I don't care if you don't like me or what I have to say.
Come clean
Be honest with yourself about who you are.
You know I will drink a fifth of Jim Beam
I am not afraid to party and have a good time.
And still stand still
I can handle my alcohol and party hard.
I'm the illest fool
I am confident in myself and my abilities.
Cooler than the water in a swimming pool
I am smooth and cool.
Fly like a seagull kickin' like a mule
I am both graceful and powerful.
More jams than a Beatle from Liverpool
I am a prolific songwriter with many hits.
I deliver fool
I always come through and deliver what I promise.
No who the fuck are you
I don't care who you are, I'm Kid Rock.
I'm Kid motherfuckin' Rock from the old school
I am a legendary musician from the old days.
Got more money than Matchbox twenty
I am very wealthy and successful.
Get more ass than Mark McGrath
I am popular with women.
They say I'm cocky and I say what
People criticize me for being confident, but I don't care.
It ain't braggin' motherfucker if you back it up
If you can prove your boasts, then it's not bragging.
I'm from the outskirts of Detroit Rock City
I grew up near Detroit and rock music.
A-Shirts,Cadillacs,Big titties
I like classic cars and women with large breasts.
Skinny models you can keep those
I am not interested in skinny models, I prefer curvier women.
I like big corn fed Midwestern ho's
I am attracted to women from the Midwest who are healthy and curvy.
Don't you know
Do you understand what I am saying?
Talk fast
I speak quickly and confidently.
Pimp slow
I'm not in a hurry, take my time to get what I want.
Show up to black ties in t-shirts and slippers
I don't conform to society's expectations of dress attire.
Sippin' liquor, fuck models love strippers
I like to drink and have fun with strippers, not models.
Known as the big tipper with the big dipper
I am generous with my money and well-endowed.
I got queens holding keys to my zipper
I have women who are attracted to me and want to be with me.
Fuck a real good girl
I prefer wild and crazy women, not ones who are too good.
I've got the baddest bitch in the world
I have the most attractive and exciting woman around.
You think you got it good in Hollywood
You may think you're hot stuff in Hollywood, but you don't compare to me.
I got acres of land laid back in the woods
I own a lot of land in the countryside, where I like to relax.
Holdin' shares cool like Fonzie
I am a savvy and successful businessman.
Rollin' Lake St. Clair in my forty foot Donzie
I own a large boat that I can take out on the water.
You got a Bentley Wow
You may have a Bentley, but it doesn't impress me.
I got jets with wet bars
I own private jets with bars on board.
And trucks with gold plows
I show off my wealth by having gold-plated trucks.
Bitch bow when I pimp through
I demand respect and admiration from others.
For the Kid, the Rock the Red, White and Blue
I am patriotic and proud of my country.
Who knew the Kid would be
People never would have guessed I would become so successful.
Everything from old George Jones to Jay-Z
My music spans across many genres and decades.
Baby I'm sick of getting ripped off
I am tired of being taken advantage of by others.
So pissed about to be pissed off
I am angry and about to take action.
Mackin' me coz you know I'm payed
People try to use me for my money.
That's why I'm slappin' my gardners,and fuckin' my maids
I am so rich and powerful, I can treat people however I want.
Never mind my age but if we're taking numbers
I am getting older, but I am still successful.
Fifteen million sold motherfucker
I have sold millions of records and am very successful.
Cocky and I say what
I am confident and don't hold back.
It ain't braggin' motherfucker if you back it up
If I can prove my boasts, then it's not bragging.
They say I'm cocky and I say what
People criticize me for being confident, but I don't care.
It ain't braggin' motherfucker if you back it up
If I can prove my boasts, then it's not bragging.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Frederick Louis IV Beauregard, Matthew Shafer, Robert J Ritchie
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@cynthiabrooklyn6369
I'm a 57 year old grandma and rock this shit every day. Kid Rock is ROCK!
@johnny-r
Keep rocking till they put Taylor Swift in the grave.
@moongypsy23
I'm right there with you being 58 and I love Kid Rock.
@ryanrutledge4532
I feel a block party brewing!!!
@ryanrutledge4532
Btw 60 next week
@benjaminmiller3493
U a cool ass grandma rock on
@jimmy_y_420
61 years old!!! And still listening to Kid Rock!!
@danielrichardson6054
This song came out when I was 5 😂 I had cool parents
@FarmTalk101
Awesome
@FarmTalk101
My grandpa died at 78 and was a fan