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.
Rock 'n' Roll
Kid Rock Lyrics
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He far and wide but still hard to find
He go wop bop a loo bop a wop bam boom
He sang Long Tall Sally and Sweet Sixteen
Good Golly Miss Molly and Maybellene
He sent the whole world Walking to New Orleans
Cuz these hip hop pop punk rock kids got no soul
Either way we’re proud to welcome back the star of the show
So put your hands together for Mr. Rock n Roll
He sang Jailhouse Rock and Peggy Sue
Rock Around the Clock and Blue Suede Shoes
And still there ain’t no cure for the Summertime Blues
He took the Mississippi Queen to Katmandu
A Stairway to Heaven and yelled Hey Jude
So tell me Proud Mary now Who Do You Love?
Mr. Hiatus won’t ya save us from your radio
Cuz these hip hop pop punk rock kids got no soul
Either way we’re proud to welcome back the star of the show
So put your hands together for Mr. Rock n Roll
Save me
Love me till the day I die take me to the mountain high
Baby
Guide me through the great divide and lay me by the ocean side
So put your hands together for Mr. Rock n Roll
He said Hey Good Lookin’, What’s Going On
A whole lotta shakin’ and a simple song
And still there Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
He said Walk This Way Up Around the Bend
Cuz up there we Won’t Get Fooled Again
And yes, he gets high with a little help from his friends
Mr. Hiatus won’t ya save us from your radio
Because these hip hop pop punk rock kids got no soul
Either way we’re proud to welcome back the star of the show
So put your hands together for Mr. Rock n Roll
In Kid Rock's song, "Rock 'n' Roll," he pays homage to various rock and roll legends and their iconic songs. The lyrics celebrate the genre of rock and roll and the influence it has had on the music industry. Throughout the song, Kid Rock sings about the classic songs and artists who have shaped the music genre, like Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, and The Beatles.
Kid Rock's line "Mr. Hiatus won't ya save us from your radio" refers to how sometimes popular music, like hip hop or pop, overshadows or obscures other genres like rock and roll. Despite this Kid Rock is proud of the genre and the musicians that make it up. The line "these hip hop pop punk rock kids got no soul" is Kid Rock suggesting that other genres are lacking the soul, the raw emotion, and authenticity that rock and roll has.
Throughout the song, Kid Rock urges his audience to celebrate the genre with him as he sings about how rock and roll has and will continue to influence music. The inclusion of the lyrics "Guide me through the great divide and lay me by the ocean side" shows how Kid Rock feels that rock and roll is a spiritual force that connects people together.
Line by Line Meaning
He got a song to sing he got an axe to grind
He has a message to share and a passion to pursue
He far and wide but still hard to find
He's known globally, but he's unique and elusive
He go wop bop a loo bop a wop bam boom
He sings with energy, rhythm, and excitement
He sang Long Tall Sally and Sweet Sixteen
He performed classic rock 'n' roll hits to entertain
Good Golly Miss Molly and Maybellene
He covered unforgettable songs that inspire joy
He sent the whole world Walking to New Orleans
His music influenced people to follow their dreams
Mr. Hiatus won’t ya save us from your radio
He criticizes the lack of diversity and creativity in mainstream music
Cuz these hip hop pop punk rock kids got no soul
He argues that many modern genres lack depth and emotion
Either way we’re proud to welcome back the star of the show
He considers himself a legend who still deserves respect
So put your hands together for Mr. Rock n Roll
He invites the audience to engage and applaud
He sang Jailhouse Rock and Peggy Sue
He reminiscences about iconic songs from the past
Rock Around the Clock and Blue Suede Shoes
He highlights the danceable and catchy nature of early rock 'n' roll
And still there ain’t no cure for the Summertime Blues
He acknowledges the struggles and challenges of life that endure
He took the Mississippi Queen to Katmandu
He imaginatively blended different styles and cultures into his music
A Stairway to Heaven and yelled Hey Jude
He refers to legendary rock songs that showcase his vocal range
So tell me Proud Mary now Who Do You Love?
He asks questions about identity, relationships, and passion
Save me
He expresses his need for help and support
Love me till the day I die take me to the mountain high
He craves for unconditional love, adventure, and transcendence
Baby
He shows affection and vulnerability
Guide me through the great divide and lay me by the ocean side
He asks for guidance, peace, and beauty in his life journey
He said Hey Good Lookin’, What’s Going On
He uses common expressions to engage with the audience
A whole lotta shakin’ and a simple song
He values simplicity and joy in music and life
And still there Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
He celebrates the human spirit's resilience and perseverance
He said Walk This Way Up Around the Bend
He encourages people to take action and explore their horizons
Cuz up there we Won’t Get Fooled Again
He warns against complacency, deception, and manipulation
And yes, he gets high with a little help from his friends
He confesses to using drugs to enhance his creativity and social connections
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARLON YOUNG, ROBERT J RITCHIE, MATTHEW SHAFER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
tracigracey
Love this song and love the artist/genius #kidrock
Trouter Smith
one of his best for sure
Buroshi Channel
the best ! ever! rocknroooooooooooooooo!!!!! i can feel it!
Robyn Henry
He is talking to Roadies in that song, and just being real. Watch interviews with him.He is very humble, generous and writes from depths of his soul
Sean Gillooley
He telling a shy groupie to get on the bus for a one night stand
Kevin Piland
The song that Kid Rock did with Hank Williams Jr on this album is actually fun to listen to if you have the clean version. Despite the fact that the song is called Cadillac Pussy the word Pussy is taken out in a fun way if you know what I mean.
Helen Isaacs
LOVE
Hank Buck
"I'll bring out the woman that you've been hidin".
Heather Thomas
Love the back
Cameron Austin
that good