Lordi -- Vocals
Awa -- Keyboards
Lordi -- Vocals
Awa -- Keyboards
Amen -- Electric Guitar
Kita -- Drums
Ox -- Bass Guitar
Bringing Back the Balls to Rock
Lordi Lyrics
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We kick your ass - that's lesson one
I know you've been living in herresy
Corrections is what you need
Less isn't more - Less is less
The more, the better - The most, the best
You gotta turn up the amps past overload
Eardrums will explode
We are what we want to be
Monsters of rock, we are for real
Stand up for what you believe and shout!
Hail in the name of rock and roll
Hail in the name of rock and roll
Hail in the name of rock and roll
Bringing back the balls
Bringing back the balls to rock
Breathing fire
Spitting blood
Bitting off the heads of bats and doves
Dragong boots and guillotines
That's what I want to see
We're the SMF, with metal hearts
Got love machines, we're breaking the law
We've got the looks that kill
We're the youth gone wild
We're the creatures of the night
We are what we want to be
Monsters of rock, we are for real
Stand up for what you believe and shout!
Hail in the name of rock and roll
Hail in the name of rock and roll
Hail in the name of rock and roll
Bringing back the balls
Bringing back the balls
Bringing back the balls to rock
Big drums, leather and chains
Loud guitars, grimace and flames
The two-finger sings, Raised fists up high
Hail in the name of rock and roll
Hail in the name of rock and roll
Hail in the name of rock and roll
Bringing back the balls
Bringing back the balls
Hail in the name of rock and roll
Hail in the name of rock and roll
Hail in the name of rock and roll
Bringing back the balls
Bringing back the balls to rock
The lyrics to Lordi's "Bringing Back the Balls to Rock" are about rebelling against societal norms and embracing rock music as a form of individual expression. The song starts off with the band declaring that they are going to "kick your ass" as lesson one before criticizing the idea that less is more. They urge their listeners to turn up the amps past overload in order to fully embrace the power of rock and roll. The chorus repeats the phrase "Hail in the name of rock and roll, bringing back the balls to rock."
The lyrics continue with references to classic rock imagery such as breathing fire, spitting blood and biting off the heads of bats and doves. Lordi wants to see more of these dramatic and theatrical elements in rock shows, along with the use of dragon boots and guillotines. The song also makes references to other iconic rock bands and songs, such as Twisted Sister's "We're not gonna take it" and Skid Row's "Youth Gone Wild." The message of the song is clear: rock and roll is about rebellion, individual expression, and pushing boundaries.
Line by Line Meaning
Attention class! - Here we come
We are about to arrive and make an impact.
We kick your ass - that's lesson one
We are confident in our ability to outperform you.
I know you've been living in herresy
I am aware that you have been living in error.
Corrections is what you need
You require corrections.
Less isn't more - Less is less
Having less is not better, it is just having less.
The more, the better - The most, the best
Having more is better, having the most is the best.
You gotta turn up the amps past overload
You need to increase the volume beyond the limit.
Eardrums will explode
The sound will be so loud that it can cause deafness.
We are what we want to be
We have the freedom to be whoever we desire to be.
Monsters of rock, we are for real
We are authentic rock musicians.
Stand up for what you believe and shout!
Hold your ground and vocalize your opinions.
Hail in the name of rock and roll
Give praise and honor to rock and roll music.
Bringing back the balls
Reviving the energy and excitement of rock and roll music.
Breathing fire
Exhaling flames like a dragon.
Spitting blood
Projectile vomiting blood in a shocking manner.
Bitting off the heads of bats and doves
Eating the heads of bats and doves is a rebellious act.
Dragong boots and guillotines
The outfits and props used in rock performances.
That's what I want to see
This is my preference for live rock shows.
We're the SMF, with metal hearts
We are the Sick Mother F***ers with metal hearts.
Got love machines, we're breaking the law
We have powerful instruments and are defying social norms.
We've got the looks that kill
Our appearance is dangerously attractive.
We're the youth gone wild
We are youthful and unrestrained by society's expectations.
We're the creatures of the night
We are nocturnal beings who thrive in darkness.
Big drums, leather and chains
Symbols of rock performances and fashion.
Loud guitars, grimace and flames
Other important elements of rock shows.
The two-finger sings, Raised fists up high
Rock hand gestures that express appreciation and solidarity.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JUSSI ANTERO SYDANMAA, LEENA MARIA PEISA, NIKO ARTO HURME, SAMPSA PETTERI ASTALA, TOMI PETTERI PUTAANSUU
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