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.
Somebody
Kid Rock Lyrics
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Never drop top forty cause I always rock besides
G-rides with a hundred spokes to match
We roll two deep three freaks four amps in the back
I kicked that crack game rap game now I let my axe bang
Livin' in sin and it's a beautiful thing
I want to twang like Hang, rock like roll
Somebody's gotta feel this
Someone's got to feel this
Somebody's gotta feel this
Someone's got to feel this
Somebody's gotta feel this
Someone's got to feel this
I never had a lot of money never made much sense
Been chasin' bunnies like a dummy overlookin' my rent
He spent every rent cent puttin' hickeys on his bed
He's rockin' dickie's sipping, lickie slipping, honey's steady
Lookin' for love I put my talent on hold
Told my soul to glow it said get up and go
And so I packed my bags with a whole lot of realness
(Somebody's gotta feel this)
Someone's got to feel this
(Somebody's gotta feel this)
Someone's got to feel this
(Somebody's gotta feel this)
Someone's got to feel this
I see these people makin' money and it's funny to me
Tryin' to act that fresh I wish they'd bump into me
'Cause it ain't nothing to me want to eat a little more
Taste a little bit of pride from every drink that I pour
I've been a whore for years showing love to my peers
Never sold for any less than what I see in the mirror
Steer wide to avoid the blows I've been dealt
Let the six strings ride when the twelves are felt
So when you see me tuggin' on the end of my rope
You better raise up or duck when I reach in my coat because
(Somebody's gotta feel this)
Someone's got to feel this
Someone's got to feel this
(Some-some-some body's gotta feel this)
Someone's got to feel this
(Somebody's gotta feel this)
Someone's got to feel this
Feel this
In "Somebody's Gotta Feel This," Kid Rock speaks about his background, early struggles, music, and aspirations for success. In the first verse, the singer reminisces about his party days with "Betties" on the lower east side, where he avoided mainstream music for his unique style. Kid Rock exalts his choice of ride, a G-ride with a hundred spokes, and his company, featuring three freaks and four amps in the back. The singer dabbled in drugs and rap music but now prefers to focus on playing the guitar (letting his axe bang). Living in sin is liberating and right for him.
Kid Rock is now on a path to greatness, and he is self-aware of his talent, comparing himself to his guitar heroes, Hang and Stevie, adding that Somebody's Gotta Feel This. In the second verse, he describes his financial struggles and the things he overlooked while pretending to be a ladies' man. He now lives on his own terms, always authentic, letting his talent and success speak for themselves. Kid Rock name-drops people chasing money and status, finding the irony in their pursuits. He states that a sip of pride from every drink is better than chasing money while upholding foolish standards.
Kid Rock is all about being real and finding success through hard work and passion. He admits he is not perfect, that life is tough, and he is pulled in different directions, but he's committed to his craft—playing guitar and making his commentary as honest as possible. Finally, the chorus- Somebody's gotta feel this. It serves as a warning or a call to action to those who may not understand Kid Rock's journey, his convictions, and his music. He's determined to succeed, and the world better brace itself for the impact.
Line by Line Meaning
I used to party with the Betties on the lower east side
I used to party with the girls on the lower east side
Never drop top forty cause I always rock besides
I never listen to mainstream music because I have my own style
G-rides with a hundred spokes to match
I have fancy cars with rims that match
We roll two deep three freaks four amps in the back
I roll with a few friends and a lot of music equipment
I kicked that crack game rap game now I let my axe bang
I stopped selling drugs and now I play my guitar
Livin' in sin and it's a beautiful thing
Being wild and rebellious is beautiful
I want to twang like Hang, rock like roll
I want to play guitar like Hank Williams Sr. and rock like heavy metal
Got soul like Stevie when I'm under the sun and so
My guitar playing has soul like Stevie Ray Vaughan's when I'm under the sun
Somebody's gotta feel this
Someone needs to experience my music
I never had a lot of money never made much sense
I was never wealthy and didn't make logical choices
Been chasin' bunnies like a dummy overlookin' my rent
I spent money to impress women instead of paying rent
He spent every rent cent puttin' hickeys on his bed
He spent all his money on sex and left marks on his bed
He's rockin' dickie's sipping, lickie slipping, honey's steady
He's wearing Dickies clothing and drinking while searching for women
Lookin' for love I put my talent on hold
I stopped focusing on my music to find love
Told my soul to glow it said get up and go
My inner self urged me to get up and pursue my dreams
And so I packed my bags with a whole lot of realness
I packed my bags with genuine thoughts and emotions
I see these people makin' money and it's funny to me
I find it amusing how people make money
Tryin' to act that fresh I wish they'd bump into me
I wish they would confront me and show their true selves
'Cause it ain't nothing to me want to eat a little more
I don't care about money, I just want to enjoy life
Taste a little bit of pride from every drink that I pour
I feel a sense of pride when I pour drinks
I've been a whore for years showing love to my peers
I've been generous with my friends for years
Never sold for any less than what I see in the mirror
I never compromised my integrity for money
Steer wide to avoid the blows I've been dealt
I try to avoid the challenges life throws at me
Let the six strings ride when the twelves are felt
I play my guitar when I'm feeling emotional
So when you see me tuggin' on the end of my rope
When I'm struggling, you will notice
You better raise up or duck when I reach in my coat because
You should either stand up to help me or avoid me if I get aggressive
Feel this
Experience my music
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KENNY OLSON, ROBERT J RITCHIE, MATTHEW SHAFER, JOHN TRAVIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@troyepps4923
The most amazing drummer ever
@scoutman
Steph is whack
@scoutman
I'm somebody and i feel this..72yrs of age..luv kid rockin it..Stephanie is a mad rad
@RedHeart1
Awesome! Great memories!
@loridriskell8121
I'm a contradiction I'm a twist of Fate 💯🔥
@jetclntn
The Kid can sing hard rock and roll live like a machine gun
Fuckin great band drummer, those were the days
I remember driving down 15 mile towards groesbeck highway and see the big billboard with the kid and 2 black chics pointing a big gun
@ivelissesuero1569
some body gotta feel this
@scoutman
I do!
@canopeaz
I definitely felt this.
@mm0901
Still one of my favorite songs ever- thanks so much for posting this!