Modern Times Rock 'n' Roll
Queen Lyrics

Had to make do with a worn out rock and roll scene
I've had to deal with a rock and roll scene that's become stale and repetitive.

The old bop is gettin' tired need a rest
The music that's being played is old and repetitive, it needs to change.

Well you know what I mean
I'm sure that you understand the boredom I'm experiencing with this music.

Fifty eight that was great
The old rock and roll was fantastic in its day.

But it's over now and That's all
Those days are gone and we need to move on to something new.

Somethin' harder's coming up
I believe that there's going to be a new type of music that's more intense and exciting.

Gonna really knock a hole in the wall
It's going to be so powerful that it will make an impact on the music scene.

Gonna hit ya grab you hard
It's going to be forceful and take hold of you in a powerful way.

Make you feel ten feet tall
It's going to make you feel empowered and alive.

Well I hope this baby's gonna come along soon
I'm eagerly anticipating the arrival of this new type of music.

You don't know it could happen any ol' rainy afternoon
This new music could arrive at any time.

With the temperature down
When things are calm and uneventful.

And the jukebox blowin' no fuse
The music playing on the jukebox is boring, and hasn't sparked any excitement.

And my musical life's feelin'
My musical journey is feeling empty and uninspired.

Like a long Sunday School cruise
It feels like a slow and mundane journey, like a Sunday school outing.

And you know there's one thing
There's one thing that everyone needs.

Every single body could use
No one is exempt from needing this.

Yeah listen to me baby
Pay attention to what I'm saying.

Let me tell you what it's all about
I'm going to tell you what the new music is going to be like.

Modern times rock and roll
It's going to be a new and exciting type of rock and roll music.

Get you high heeled guitar boots and some groovy clothes
Get dressed up in fashionable clothes that express your taste in music and look the part.

Get a hair piece on your chest
You can accessorize to look the part by putting on a fake chest hairpiece.

And a ring through your nose
You can make yourself stand out with a body modification like a piercing.

Find a nice little man who says
Get a manager who can help guide you through the music industry.

He's gonna make you a real big star
They're going to help you become famous.

Stars in your eyes and ants in your pants
You're going to be buzzing with a newfound excitement and eagerness to become famous.

Think you should go far
You feel like you have the talent to be successful.

Everybody in this bum sucking world
Everyone in this depressing world.

Gonna know just who you are
You're going to be famous, and everyone is going to know who you are.

Look out
Get ready for an exciting new era of music.