This is only rock'n'roll
Lady Pank Lyrics


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What's that you've got?
What's that you've got inside?
I've got my music you know it gets me by
Turn on the radio turn my troubles away
It's my drug
That's going to eat me someday

King of guitars falling from the sky
There's so many why not give it try?
Hit's of the radio small boy's fantasy
Some say: "who cares what it really means"

'Cause it's only rock and roll
Nothing more only rock and roll
Rock and roll nothing more

Travelled so fast
Need something to hold on to their, so much
Sit back inside with you
So turn on the radio turn it way up high
It's so easy and you know it gets me by





And it's only rock and roll

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lady Pank's song "This is only rock'n'roll" express the idea that music can be a source of escape from life's troubles. The singer of the song finds solace in music, describing it as a drug that will eventually consume them. The song references the power of rock and roll as a genre that can transport people away from their problems. The line "King of guitars falling from the sky" suggests that the power of music can be otherworldly and transformative.


The lyrics also touch on the idea that the meaning of music is subjective and that it can be interpreted differently by different people. The line "Some say: 'who cares what it really means'" suggests that the singer of the song sees the power of music as being in its ability to transport and entertain rather than in any deeper meaning.


Line by Line Meaning

What's that you've got?
Asking the listener what they have inside their heart and soul.


What's that you've got inside?
Asking the listener what music and emotions they have inside them.


I've got my music you know it gets me by
Music is the listener's source of comfort and solace in their life.


Turn on the radio turn my troubles away
When life gets difficult, music has the power to make it all disappear for a little while.


It's my drug
Music has become an addiction in the listener's life.


That's going to eat me someday
The listener fears that their love for music will eventually become overwhelming and consume them.


King of guitars falling from the sky
The power and impact of music is a force so strong it can fall from the heavens like royalty.


There's so many why not give it try?
There are countless genres and artists to explore in the world of music, so why not give them all a chance?


Hit's of the radio small boy's fantasy
Songs played on the radio can often be like a young boy's fantasy, full of excitement and wonder.


Some say: "who cares what it really means"
Many people don't care about the deeper meanings behind the lyrics, as long as the music makes them feel good.


'Cause it's only rock and roll
At the end of the day, this song is saying that music is just that: music. It doesn't have to be deep or profound to be enjoyable.


Nothing more only rock and roll
Music is just what it is, and that's enough. It doesn't need to be anything more than that.


Rock and roll nothing more
This line is further emphasizing that the essence of music can be boiled down to its most simple form: rock and roll.


Travelled so fast
Life moves at such a breakneck pace that it's important to have something to hold onto, like music.


Need something to hold on to their, so much
There's so much going on in the world that it can be overwhelming, which is why people need something like music to provide stability and comfort.


Sit back inside with you
Listening to music can be a deeply personal experience, like sitting alone and communing with oneself.


So turn on the radio turn it way up high
When life is getting tough, turning up the volume on some good tunes can be just the pick-me-up that's needed.


It's so easy and you know it gets me by
Music is an easy, reliable escape that can provide the listener with a sense of security and support.


And it's only rock and roll
Once again, the song emphasizes that music doesn't need to be anything more than what it is to be enjoyable.




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Comments from YouTube:

Marek xyz

Można słuchać i słuchać !

MrRobsonKun

moc!!

Małgorzata Zapert

Nie przestają mnie zaskakiwać....

kamil p

Cała płyta była po angielsku, pamiątka z wyjazdu do USA, niestety na mocy umowy bodajże z Sony, kopiowanie udostępnianie itp wiąże się z ogromnymi opłatami, dlatego ani w radio ani na koncercie nie usłyszymy nic z płyty "Drop everything"

Grzegorz Pater

@WZK mea culpa. Byłem przekonany, że to wyszło tylko na składance, nie wiedziałem, że kawałek był stroną B na "Sly" :)

WZK

@Grzegorz Pater ten kawałek został wydany na Singlu winylowym w 1986 roku czyli ma 33 lata ;) pomyłka

Grzegorz Pater

@WZK nie masz racji. 35 lat temu wydali "Ohydę" z kawałkiem "To jest tylko Rock'n'Roll". Przekład na język angielski jest autorstwa Phila Garlanda i został wydany jako bonus track na płycie "81-85'" w 1992 roku :)

WZK

@Grzegorz Pater to kawałek z przed 35 lat

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