Rock 'N Roll
Remi Nicole Lyrics

They said "you're not normal,
Others have criticized her for not aligning with the norm in her music genre.

Why don't you sing R&B? "
People have suggested that she should conform to more mainstream musical styles such as R&B.

I say "I've got no rhythm and I got no blues,
She says she lacks the necessary skillset to perform R&B music.

I'm as happy as can be"
Despite the criticism, she is content with her musical style.

They said "how can you not
Others have questioned how she does not enjoy certain types of music.

Bop to hip hop? "
Specifically, they are curious why she doesn't like hip hop music.

I said "I most certainly do,
She corrects them, stating that she does enjoy hip hop music.

Did you not see me dancing the other night
She references a recent event where she danced to hip hop music.

Like the girls on Channel you? "
She compares her dancing to what is typically shown on music video channels like MTV.

Yeah
She agrees that she can dance to hip hop music.

I can wind down low
She describes a type of dance move commonly seen in hip hop music videos.

Be like the girls in the videos
She references the women who typically dance in hip hop music videos.

But for me that's much too slow
Despite enjoying hip hop music, she finds the dancing style to be slower than what she prefers.

Because I prefer rock and roll
She expresses her love for rock and roll music as her preferred genre.

I say, yeah
She reaffirms her previous statement about her love for rock and roll music.

But for me that's a no-no
She rejects the idea of dancing like the women in hip hop music videos because it does not align with her preference for rock and roll music.

They say "why d'ya wear a shirt and tie?
Others have criticized her fashion choices, specifically for wearing a shirt and tie.

Now that's a bit bizarre"
They find this clothing combination to be strange for her musical genre.

I said I like to look good when I go on stage
She defends her fashion choice by stating that she likes to dress nicely when she performs on stage.

Strumming my guitar
She describes her musical performance style as playing acoustic guitar and singing.

I like to sing my songs about real life things
She prefers writing songs about everyday experiences rather than writing in a certain musical genre.

Like good times and romance
She gives examples of what she likes to write about in her music.

And I prefer to do it in my skinny jeans
She describes another part of her fashion choice, favoring skinny jeans over hot pants that are commonly worn in other music genres.

('cause this baby got no back)
She jokes about why she doesn't prefer wearing hot pants.

Why can't people just let me be?
She expresses frustration at others not accepting her musical and fashion choices.

I'm only putting out what comes best to me
She explains that she is only making music in the style that she enjoys and feels is her best work.

Some people get their kicks from other things
She acknowledges that different people have different interests and preferences in music.

But I get mine from wood and strings
She describes her enjoyment and passion for playing acoustic guitar, which is what brings her happiness in music.