We Will Rock You
Queen John Farnham Lyrics

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Buddy you're a boy make a big noise
Playin' in the street gonna be a big man some day
You got mud on yo' face
You big disgrace
Kickin' your can all over the place
Singin'

We will we will rock you

We will we will rock you

Buddy you're a young man hard man
Shouting in the street gonna take on the world some day
You got blood on yo' face
You big disgrace
Wavin' your banner all over the place

We will we will rock you
Sing it
We will we will rock you

Buddy you're an old man poor man
Pleadin' with your eyes gonna make
You some peace some day
You got mud on your face
Big disgrace
Somebody betta put you back into your place

We will we will rock you
Sing it
We will we will rock you
Everybody
We will we will rock you

We will we will rock you
Alright

Overall Meaning

The song "We Will Rock You" by Queen Paul Rodgers is an anthem of perseverance and strength, with a catchy and almost tribal beat that has made it a stadium and arena classic around the world. The song opens with the lines "Buddy you're a boy make a big noise / Playin' in the street gonna be a big man some day / You got mud on yo' face / You big disgrace / Kickin' your can all over the place," which represent the struggling youth who are eager to make a name for themselves despite their humble beginnings. The singer encourages the boy to keep playing and making noise, and despite the teasing of others, to continue to strive forward with strength and determination. The chorus reinforces this message, with the entire crowd joining in the chant, "We will we will rock you."

As the song continues, the singer speaks to a young man who is determined to take on the world, with the lines "Buddy you're a young man hard man / Shouting in the street gonna take on the world some day / You got blood on yo' face / You big disgrace / Wavin' your banner all over the place." The fierce determination of the previous verse is amplified here, with the emphasis on taking on the world and making a statement. The chorus is repeated with even more energy and force, drawing the listener in to become a part of the collective message.

Finally, the song tackles the aging process with the lines "Buddy you're an old man poor man / Pleadin' with your eyes gonna make / You some peace some day / You got mud on your face / Big disgrace / Somebody betta put you back into your place." The aging man is portrayed as having had a difficult life, yet the message of the song is still one of hope and determination. The repetition of the chorus becomes almost like a battle cry, with the entire world standing and singing in unison, "We will we will rock you."

Overall, the song is a testament to the strength and perseverance of the human spirit, and has become a classic stadium anthem for people around the world.

Line by Line Meaning

Buddy you're a boy make a big noise
Hey, young guy! You may be small, but you have a powerful voice and can make a big noise

Playin' in the street gonna be a big man some day
You may be playing in the street now, but someday you'll achieve big things and become a successful man

You got mud on yo' face
Your face is dirty, but it doesn't matter because you are still a strong and valuable person

You big disgrace
You have nothing to be ashamed of, you are going to do great things

Kickin' your can all over the place
You are free to express yourself and make noise anywhere you want, don't hold back!

Singin' We will we will rock you
We are all in this together and will rock the world with our combined power and strength

Buddy you're a young man hard man
Hey, teenage boy! You are strong and brave, ready to take on the world

Shouting in the street gonna take on the world some day
Your voice will be heard and you will make a positive impact on the world

You got blood on yo' face
You may have been in a fight or struggle, but that won't stop you from achieving your goals and dreams

You big disgrace
You are resilient and unashamed to stand up for what you believe in

Wavin' your banner all over the place
You are boldly showing your support for your beliefs and values, and inspiring others to do the same

Sing it, We will we will rock you
Together, we will make a powerful impact and create positive change

Buddy you're an old man poor man
Hey, elderly man! You may be poor, but you have a wealth of wisdom and experience that is valuable

Pleadin' with your eyes gonna make you some peace some day
You have been through a lot and have suffered, but eventually you will find peace and contentment

You got mud on your face
You may have had a hard life, but you are still strong and capable of achieving great things

Big disgrace
You have nothing to be ashamed of, you have persevered and overcome many challenges

Somebody betta put you back into your place
Others may try to put you down or limit you, but they will not succeed because of your inner strength and resilience

Everybody, We will we will rock you
All of us, regardless of our age or background, can make a positive impact on the world if we work together

We will we will rock you, Alright
We are confident in our ability to create change, and we will celebrate our successes along the way

Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brian May

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