Rock Star
R. Kelly/Kid Rock/Ludacris Lyrics


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Lights, st-st-stamina, action
I'm a rock star, check the crowd reaction
I'm like lights, st-st-stamina, action
I'm a rock star, check the crowd reaction

I'm like, 'Hey, you's a rock star baby'
Up in the buildin' makin' the club go crazy
Hey, you's a rock star baby
Thowin' ass like that you must be a rock star baby

I'm a strum ya body, ya body like a guitar string
Stuntin' in Roberto Cavalli, mami with the dime frame
Hotter than tamales you probably should be my wild thing
Tell them other chicks mind they own business
An' let us do our own thing

I got to open ya, open strokin' now ya soakin' wet
An' I'm not from Texas but I hold 'em, rope 'em an' I yoke they neck
You gon' make a playa choose, show me what that thing'll do
Class is in session, let me sh-show you a thing or two

I'll strip ya, I'll strip ya down to your bare minimums
And I'll, I'll lick ya, I'll lick ya down, you taste like cinnamon
And I'll grab a little bit of that whip cream
Then I'll put her on her back, get mean
Then I'll get her in the matrix, kinda like Lasik
Basically make her scream

At the top of her lungs, give her a shortness of breath
How many times can you shit before I fuck ya to death'
Some would call in the ref, Ludacris is tired of playin'
In the middle of the stage with an ass like that you got everybody sayin'

Hey, you's a rock star baby
Up in the buildin' makin' the club go crazy
Hey, you's a rock star baby
Thowin' ass like that you must be a rock star baby

Say I'm a rock star baby
Fuckin' with this shit and Patron got me hazy
Hey, I'm a rock star baby
So put 'em up if you's a rock star baby

Girl, your booty so swoll, how you get them jeans around it'
Girl, your booty so swoll, why you think I'm singin' 'bout it'
Hit it hard from the back and then I got to sleep and dream about it
It's like that ass is crack the way you got me feinin' 'bout it

I'm tellin' you now the way we fuck gon' lead to child birthin'
Rockin' to this guitar's about to have me crowd surfin'
Kells'll put on a show up until they close curtains
Then right after the show, back stage, ass hurtin'

Call me Scotty 'cause girl, 'cause girl I'm 'bout to beam up
Once I get ya, get ya, gone come on out of them D-cups
Strokin' it fuck, strokin' it fuck, while you got your legs up
Makin' ya s-, makin' ya sound like ya got the hiccups

Know what you want, Kells about to give you what you need
Up in my room, you screamin', 'Hercules! Hercules!'
Man, K-Kells and Luda on the track, our hit is guaranteed
Everybody on they feet, this is what y'all's shirts should read

Hey, you's a rock star baby
Up in the buildin' makin' the club go crazy
Hey, you's a rock star baby
Thowin' Ass like that you must be a rock star baby

Say I'm a rock star baby
Fuckin' with this shit and Patron got me hazy
Hey, I'm a rock star baby
So put 'em up if you's a rock star baby

I got my drink in my cup, I got my hands in the air
I'm 'bout to set this bitch off like I'm a rock star baby
We out of this club 'bout to hit the after-party
All the ladies coming with me 'cause I'm a rock star baby

So put your hands up
So put your hands up
So put your hands up
Everybody in the buildin'
C'mon! Bounce with me if you's a rock star!

Hey, you's a rock star baby
Up in the buildin' makin' the club go crazy
Hey, you's a rock star baby
Thowin' Ass like that you must be a rock star baby

Say I'm a rock star baby
Fuckin' with this shit and Patron got me hazy
Hey, I'm a rock star baby
So put 'em up if you's a rock star baby

Lights, st-st-stamina, action
I'm a rock star, check the crowd reaction
I'm like lights, st-st-stamina, action
I'm a rock star, check the crowd reaction

I'm like lights, st-st-stamina, action
I'm a rock star, check the crowd reaction




I'm like lights, st-st-stamina, action
I'm a rock star, check the crowd reaction

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of R. Kelly, Kid Rock, and Ludacris's song Rock Star talk about how different people are perceived as rock stars or celebrities because of their talent and looks, and how they attract attention and admiration from the crowd. The verses suggest that the artist is a rock star, or at least has attributes that match the rock star image, such as lights, stamina, action, and crowd reaction. The chorus reinforces this image, with the repetition of the phrase "Hey, you's a rock star baby" and the suggestion that anyone who throws their ass like that must be a rock star. The lyrics also express sexual desire and prowess, with the artist suggesting they can play their partner's body like a guitar and make them scream. The song ends with a call to action for everyone to join in and "bounce" if they too feel like rock stars.


Overall, the song portrays the rock star image as aspirational and attractive, and equates it with physical attractiveness, sexual desire, and performance skills. It also suggests that anyone can be a rock star if they can attract attention and admiration from others.


Line by Line Meaning

Lights, st-st-stamina, action
I am ready to perform and show off my skills like a true performer


I'm a rock star, check the crowd reaction
The way the crowd is reacting proves that I am a true rock star


I'm like lights, st-st-stamina, action
Just like the lights, I have stamina and am ready to take action


I'm like, 'Hey, you's a rock star baby'
You are showing off an incredible performance, like a true rock star


Up in the buildin' makin' the club go crazy
Your performance is so amazing that the club is going wild


Hey, you's a rock star baby
You are absolutely killing it, just like a rock star


Thowin' ass like that you must be a rock star baby
The way you're dancing suggests you're a true rock star


I'm a strum ya body, ya body like a guitar string
I'm going to explore your body and pleasure you like a musical instrument


Stuntin' in Roberto Cavalli, mami with the dime frame
I'm wearing designer clothing and with a woman as beautiful as you, everything is perfect


Hotter than tamales you probably should be my wild thing
You're so attractive that you should be my partner in all of my wild adventures


Tell them other chicks mind they own business
Other women need to stay in their own lane and stop interfering with our relationship


An' let us do our own thing
We should be free to do whatever we want together without any outside influence


I got to open ya, open strokin' now ya soakin' wet
I'm going to pleasure you in ways that will make you incredibly aroused and wet


An' I'm not from Texas but I hold 'em, rope 'em an' I yoke they neck
I may not be from Texas but I know how to be dominant in the bedroom


You gon' make a playa choose, show me what that thing'll do
You're so incredible that I may have to choose you and I need to see what you're capable of


Class is in session, let me sh-show you a thing or two
I have a lot to teach and I'm going to show you some new things and techniques


I'll strip ya, I'll strip ya down to your bare minimums
I'm going to undress you until you're wearing the bare minimums


And I'll, I'll lick ya, I'll lick ya down, you taste like cinnamon
I'm going to give you oral pleasure and you taste delicious like cinnamon


And I'll grab a little bit of that whip cream
I'm going to play with some whip cream to make things even more exciting


Then I'll put her on her back, get mean
I'm going to be dominant and in control when I'm on top


Then I'll get her in the matrix, kinda like Lasik
I'm going to put you in a position that feels like you're in a different reality


Basically make her scream
I'm going to pleasure you so much that you will be screaming with pleasure


At the top of her lungs, give her a shortness of breath
You're going to be so aroused that you'll be gasping for air and screaming loudly


How many times can you shit before I fuck ya to death'
I'm going to satisfy you so much that you'll feel like you're going to die


Some would call in the ref, Ludacris is tired of playin'
Some people might consider what we're doing against the rules, but I'm ready to keep going


In the middle of the stage with an ass like that you got everybody sayin'
Your performance is so amazing that everyone is talking about how incredible you are


Say I'm a rock star baby
People are recognizing that I'm a true rock star


Fuckin' with this shit and Patron got me hazy
I'm getting caught up in the moment and the alcohol is making me feel a little dazed


So put 'em up if you's a rock star baby
If you're a true rock star, put your hands up in the air


Girl, your booty so swoll, how you get them jeans around it'
Your posterior is so large, how are you able to fit into those jeans?


Girl, your booty so swoll, why you think I'm singin' 'bout it'
Your posterior is so large and attractive, that's why I'm singing about it


Hit it hard from the back and then I got to sleep and dream about it
I'm going to have sex with you from behind and then go to sleep, dreaming about how incredible it was


It's like that ass is crack the way you got me feinin' 'bout it
Your posterior is so addictive that I'm unable to stop thinking about it


I'm tellin' you now the way we fuck gon' lead to child birthin'
Our sex is so amazing that it could lead to a pregnancy


Rockin' to this guitar's about to have me crowd surfin'
Your performance is so amazing that it's making me want to crowd surf


Kells'll put on a show up until they close curtains
I'm going to keep performing and putting on a show until the curtains close


Then right after the show, back stage, ass hurtin'
After the show, I'm going to have pain in my posterior from all the hard work putting on a performance


Call me Scotty 'cause girl, 'cause girl I'm 'bout to beam up
I'm like Scotty from Star Trek, about to bring you on a wild adventure


Once I get ya, get ya, gone come on out of them D-cups
I'm going to pleasure you so much that your breasts will come out of your D-cup bra


Strokin' it fuck, strokin' it fuck, while you got your legs up
I'm going to pleasure you while you have your legs in the air


Makin' ya s-, makin' ya sound like ya got the hiccups
I'm going to pleasure you so much that you'll be making noises that sound like you're having hiccups


Know what you want, Kells about to give you what you need
I understand what you want and I'm going to give you everything you need


Up in my room, you screamin', 'Hercules! Hercules!'
You're going to be screaming my name and it will feel like I have superhuman strength


Man, K-Kells and Luda on the track, our hit is guaranteed
With K-Kells and Luda collaborating, we are guaranteed to have a hit.


Everybody on they feet, this is what y'all's shirts should read
With everyone on their feet, this is what should be written on their shirts


Thowin' Ass like that you must be a rock star baby
You are showing off an incredible performance, like a true rock star


I got my drink in my cup, I got my hands in the air
I'm enjoying the party with a drink in my hand and my hands in the air


I'm 'bout to set this bitch off like I'm a rock star baby
I'm going to bring a lot of energy and excitement to this party like a true rock star


We out of this club 'bout to hit the after-party
We're leaving this club and heading to the after-party


All the ladies coming with me 'cause I'm a rock star baby
All of the attractive women are coming with me because I'm a true rock star


So put your hands up
Raise your hands in the air


Everybody in the buildin'
Everyone in the building needs to get up and dance


C'mon! Bounce with me if you's a rock star!
If you are a true rock star, come dance with me!




Lyrics © TUNECORE INC, TuneCore Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRISTOPHER BRIDGES, ROBERT KELLY

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Comments from YouTube:

@Etienne.Womack

They can say whatever bout Kelz but you can't deny his talent & Luda killed his verse 🔥

@debbiesmith5035

Sho can't!!! This is still an amazing song. Love Kellz music

@shamelesstumuhaise3364

Such an underrated classic that holds up today. The instrumental is next level

@cedricsombo9681

OH YEAH !

@Linkupbrampton

Still a brilliant song to this day... These good music don't die.

@superdragon1101

Yeah, I like the rock elements. Too bad he in prison.

@Hazesorry

R Kelly man too talented to be messing with minors and all that.

@albertoganda3686

Rap, Rock, R&B at the same beat. Only goat can do this Mr. Kels.

@superdragon1101

Word. Sucks what situations he got himself into though.

@stennaymezmboumbadjiembi6516

Kid Rock Killed it in one roar ‼️

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