Room Service
Kiss (1975) Lyrics
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And I'm a-thinking that I'm gonna scream
Because a hotel all alone is not a
Rock and roll star's dream
But just when I'm about to shut the light and go to bed
A lady calls and asks if I'm too tired or if I'm just to dead for
Room service, you do what you feel
Room service, I take the pleasure with the pain
I can't say no
My plane's delayed and I'm afraid
They're gonna keep me waiting here till nine
Then a stewardess in a tight blue dress says
"I got the time"
But just as I'm about to take my coat and get my flight
She says "Oh please", she's on her knees
And one more time before I leave I get some
Room service, baby I could use a meal
Room service, you do what you feel
Room service, I take the pleasure with the pain
I can't say no, no
In my home town, I'm hangin' 'round
With all the ladies treatin' me real good
A sweet sixteen lookin' hot and mean says
I wish you would
But just as I'm about to tell her "Yes, I think I can"
I see her dad, he's getting mad
All the time he knows that I'm in need of
Room service, baby I could use a meal
Room service, you do what you feel
Room service, I take the pleasure with the pain
I can't say no
Room service, baby I could use a meal
Room service, you do what you feel
Room service, I take the pleasure with the pain
I can't say no, I can't say no
Room service, baby I could use a meal
Room service, you do what you feel
Room service, you take the pleasure with the pain
I can't say no
Room service, well maybe baby, room service
The lyrics to Kiss's song "Room Service" describe the experiences of a rockstar on the road, feeling lonely and hungry in a hotel room. The song starts with the singer feeling low and contemplating screaming because being in a hotel room alone is not what being a rock and roll star is about. However, just as the singer is about to go to bed, a lady calls up and asks if he needs room service, which he accepts without hesitation. The singer can't resist indulging in the pleasure of room service, even if it comes with pain.
Throughout the rest of the song, the singer describes other encounters he has had while traveling. He meets a stewardess at the airport who offers him her time, a young woman in his hometown who wants to be with him, but whose dad gets mad when he finds out. In all these situations, the singer is tempted by the pleasure that is offered to him, even if he knows there may be consequences later.
Overall, "Room Service" is a catchy, upbeat rock song with themes of lust and indulgence. It captures the essence of a rockstar's life on the road, highlighting the temptations and desires that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm feelin' low, no place to go
I'm feeling down and have nowhere to go.
And I'm a-thinking that I'm gonna scream
I feel like screaming out of frustration.
Because a hotel all alone is not a Rock and roll star's dream
As a rock star, being alone in a hotel isn't what I dreamed of.
But just when I'm about to shut the light and go to bed
As I'm about to go to bed...
A lady calls and asks if I'm too tired or if I'm just too dead for
...a woman calls and asks if I'm too tired or too dead for...
Room service, baby I could use a meal
I could use some room service for a meal.
Room service, you do what you feel
You can bring whatever you feel like bringing.
Room service, I take the pleasure with the pain
I'm accustomed to both the good and bad that comes with room service.
I can't say no
I can't reject the offer.
My plane's delayed and I'm afraid
I'm worried since my plane is delayed...
They're gonna keep me waiting here till nine
...and could be stuck here until nine.
Then a stewardess in a tight blue dress says
At that moment, a stewardess in a revealing outfit speaks up.
"I got the time"
"I have some free time."
But just as I'm about to take my coat and get my flight
As I'm about to leave and get my flight...
She says "Oh please", she's on her knees
...she pleads with me while on her knees.
And one more time before I leave I get some
Before I leave I receive...
In my home town, I'm hangin' 'round
While in my hometown, I'm just hanging out...
With all the ladies treatin' me real good
...and many ladies treat me well.
A sweet sixteen lookin' hot and mean says
One young lady in particular looks attractive and provocative when she says...
"I wish you would"
"I wish you'd agree to something."
But just as I'm about to tell her "Yes, I think I can"
Just as I'm about to give in and say "Yes, I'm interested..."
I see her dad, he's getting mad
...I notice her father getting angry.
All the time he knows that I'm in need of
Despite this, he knows I still want/need...
Room service, baby I could use a meal
I could still use some room service for a meal.
Room service, you do what you feel
Just bring whatever you want.
Room service, I take the pleasure with the pain
Whatever you bring will have both positives and negatives.
I can't say no, I can't say no
I can't turn it down.
Room service, well maybe baby, room service
Perhaps more room service...
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PAUL STANLEY
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