Rock Bottom
Kiss (1975) Lyrics
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I don't care what you say
Oh yeah, you got to pay
When you hit rock bottom
And you're there to stay
Sometimes late at night
I want to hold you tight
Girl, you hit rock bottom
And you're there to stay
Rock bottom
Girl, you know you oughta treat me good
Rock bottom
Oh, you never treat me like you should
Hard times got me down
Good times ain't around
Now I got the mind to say
Girl, you hit rock bottom
And you're there to stay
Rock bottom
Girl, you know you oughta treat me good
Rock bottom
Yeah, you never treat me like you should
Rock bottom
Girl, you know you oughta treat me good
Rock bottom
Yeah, you never treat me like you should
Rock bottom
Rock bottom, ow
The song Rock Bottom by Kiss, released in 1975, is a reflection of the emotions that come with hitting rock bottom in a relationship. The lyrics speak to the hurt and betrayal that the singer feels, as they acknowledge that they can no longer wait for their partner to change their ways. The repetition of the phrase "girl, you hit rock bottom and you're there to stay" highlights the finality of the situation and the end of the relationship.
The verses delve deeper into the singer's personal struggles, as they admit that hard times have got them down and good times are nowhere to be found. The chorus is a plea for their partner to treat them better, as they recognize that they deserve more than what they have been given. The combination of the rock instrumentation and the melancholic lyrics create an empathetic and powerful song that speaks to a universal experience.
Overall, Rock Bottom is a song that captures the raw emotions that come with a failing relationship. It serves as a reminder to listeners that they deserve to be treated with respect and kindness, and that sometimes hitting rock bottom can be the catalyst for positive change.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't wait a day
I am unwilling to wait any longer.
I don't care what you say
I am unmoved by anything you might say right now.
Oh yeah, you got to pay
Some form of retribution will be required of you.
When you hit rock bottom
The worst possible outcome or situation has occurred.
And you're there to stay
You cannot escape the consequences of your actions.
Sometimes late at night
Occasionally, during quiet hours when I am alone.
I want to hold you tight
I have a desire to embrace you in a loving manner.
Oh no, you got to pay
You will most definitely be held accountable for your actions.
Girl, you hit rock bottom
Your behavior has resulted in an extremely negative outcome.
And you're there to stay
The consequences of your actions cannot be undone.
Rock bottom
The lowest possible point; the worst situation imaginable.
Girl, you know you oughta treat me good
You are aware that you should treat me with kindness and respect.
Oh, you never treat me like you should
You consistently fail to treat me with the kindness and respect I deserve.
Hard times got me down
Difficult circumstances have caused me to feel depressed or discouraged.
Good times ain't around
Currently, there are no positive or enjoyable circumstances in my life.
Now I got the mind to say
I have now reached a point where I have the courage to speak up.
Girl, you hit rock bottom
Your behavior has reached an indescribably negative point.
And you're there to stay
The situation created by your behavior cannot be resolved easily.
Rock bottom
The lowest possible point of despair and hopelessness.
Yeah, you never treat me like you should
You are persistently failing to act in a manner that is respectful and kind to me.
Girl, you know you oughta treat me good
You are aware that you should be treating me with kindness and respect.
Rock bottom
The worst possible state of being; utter desolation and misery.
Rock bottom, ow
A painful and distressing state of being has been reached.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PHILLIP JOHN MOGG, MICHAEL SCHENKER
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