So Much For Rock And Roll
Reel Big Fish Lyrics


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When I hear that song it touched me deep inside
When I saw the video, man I almost cried
You put my feelings into words, the most beautiful thing I've ever heard
I've got a record and a ticket to the show

I was a fan
Didn't understand
You said fuck off
You wanna shake my hand?

You are such an asshole [x3]
So much for rock and roll

Well maybe you had an excuse for being rude
Everybody gets it up's and moves
But then your limo pulled up next to me
My girlfriend got inside to stay
Now I'm all alone and she's with you

Who do you think you are
A big fuckin' star?
You were stuck in my head
And now you broke my heart

You are such an asshole[x3]
So much for rock and roll

[everybody jump]

You rocked my world
You took my girl
Who do you think you are?
Big big fuckin' star

I was a fan
Didn't understand
You said fuck off(fuck off!)
You wouldn't shake my hand

You are such an asshole
You are such an asshole
You are a fucking asshole

So much for rock and roll

You are such an asshole[x3]





So much, so much, so much for rock and roll

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Reel Big Fish's song "So Much for Rock and Roll" express the emotions of a disillusioned fan who had once idolized a rock star. The song starts with the fan admitting that the artist's music had touched him deep inside and moved him to tears. He also thanks the performer for putting his feelings into words. The emotion he felt for the artist is further emphasized when he says: "I've got a record and a ticket to the show." However, the lyrics then take a negative turn as the fan's admiration turns to anger when he meets the musician and he's treated rudely. The fan is disappointed with the singer's behavior and concludes: " You are such an asshole. So much for rock and roll."


The fan's experience with the rock star gets worse when he sees the performer's limo arrive and realizes that his girlfriend has hopped in to go with him. This causes the fan to reflect on the artist's less than admirable character, calling him a big f*ckin' star who broke his heart. The fan then repeats the song's catchy refrain: "You are such an asshole, so much for rock and roll," expressing his disillusionment with the music industry and the people that it spawns.


The song is a melancholic reminder of the destructive and disillusioning aspects of fame and how our ideals of the famous and the powerful are often misplaced. Reel Big Fish seems to be communicating to their audience that the magic of rock and roll proves to be fleeting and that the people behind the music industry are often not the people we perceive them to be.


Line by Line Meaning

When I hear that song it touched me deep inside
The song resonated with me emotionally


When I saw the video, man I almost cried
The video was touching and almost brought me to tears


You put my feelings into words, the most beautiful thing I've ever heard
You expressed my feelings in a beautiful way


I've got a record and a ticket to the show
I'm a fan and I have a ticket to see you perform live


I was a fan
I used to admire and support you


Didn't understand
I didn't comprehend your intentions


You said fuck off
You rudely dismissed me


You wanna shake my hand?
You're now trying to act friendly


You are such an asshole [x3]
You're incredibly mean and unpleasant


So much for rock and roll
This behavior is not how I expected a rock star to act


Well maybe you had an excuse for being rude
Perhaps you had a valid reason for your rude behavior


Everybody gets it up's and moves
Everyone makes mistakes and has their ups and downs


But then your limo pulled up next to me
But then you showed up in your fancy car


My girlfriend got inside to stay
My girlfriend left me to be with you


Now I'm all alone and she's with you
I'm left feeling abandoned now that my girlfriend is with you


Who do you think you are
What makes you think you're better than anyone else


A big fuckin' star?
Do you think you're some kind of superstar?


You were stuck in my head
I couldn't get you out of my mind


And now you broke my heart
And now you've hurt me emotionally


You are a fucking asshole
You're an exceptionally terrible person


So much, so much, so much for rock and roll
This experience has ruined my perception of what rock and roll should be




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