The Rockabye
Revolting Cocks Lyrics


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Do or die, it's a rockabye
Come on over mine tonight

Do or die, it's a rockabye
Come on over mine tonight

Get your filthy hands off my ice cream
Put your filthy mind in my hands
When you open your mouth it's a smokescreen
And nobody understands

And I can see you through my windows
Collecting dirt outside
Spinning in circles with feathers and bones
Diseased and paralyzed

Do or die, it's a rockabye
Come on over mine tonight

Do or die, it's a rockabye
Come on over mine tonight

I licked my way to heaven
I broke my arms for worse
I want to go where fever flows
And spiders go to church

Barking up the wrong leg
Spitting at your friends
Your filthy hands forever stained
The rockabye defends

Do or die, it's a rockabye
Come on over mine tonight

Do or die, it's a rockabye
Come on over mine tonight





Do or die, it's a rockabye
Roll on over mine tonight

Overall Meaning

Revoltling Cocks' song "The Rockabye" is a blend of distorted guitar riffs, electronic beats and industrial growls, as well as startling and cryptic lyrics. The first two lines of the song, which are repeated several times throughout the song, seem to herald danger and risk, suggesting that the listener must either fully commit or forfeit everything. It insists on taking on life at full throttle, with all its unexplainable gravity.


The following lines, "Get your filthy hands off my ice cream / Put your filthy mind in my hands" create a semantic dissonance that holds the listener's attention, which can be interpreted to mean that the author is tired of people trying to take over his life and is at the same time suggesting that people trust him in leading them. The lyrics "When you open your mouth, it's a smokescreen / And nobody understands" seems to suggest that communication has now become vague and ineffective.


The rest of the song continues on this theme until the phrases "Barking up the wrong leg / Spitting at your friends" transition to a moment of reflection, leading up to the final "Do or die, it's a rockabye / Roll on over mine tonight" suggesting a sense of acceptance in this uncertain, incomprehensible world.


Line by Line Meaning

Do or die, it's a rockabye
Life or death, it's a test you must pass; a lullaby to soothe the difficult times.


Come on over mine tonight
Join me at my place tonight, where we can face challenges and celebrate life together.


Get your filthy hands off my ice cream
Stop trying to take things that are mine, leave them for me to enjoy on my own.


Put your filthy mind in my hands
Let me take control of your thoughts and emotions, trust me to guide you through the chaos.


When you open your mouth it's a smokescreen
You're always hiding something behind your words, making it difficult to understand your true intentions.


And nobody understands
Despite your efforts, no one really knows what you're going through or what you're trying to achieve.


And I can see you through my windows
I observe you and your actions from afar, piecing together the puzzle that is your life.


Collecting dirt outside
You're dirty and unwelcome, standing outside where you don't belong.


Spinning in circles with feathers and bones
You're lost in your own mind, obsessing over trivial matters that mean nothing in the grand scheme.


Diseased and paralyzed
You're physically and mentally ill, trapped in a state of helplessness and despair.


I licked my way to heaven
I overcame obstacles and challenges to get to where I am today.


I broke my arms for worse
I suffered greatly and was willing to make sacrifices for the sake of progress and self-improvement.


I want to go where fever flows
I want to be in the midst of excitement and passion, surrounded by people who have a fire in their hearts.


And spiders go to church
Even the most unlikely things can find a place where they belong, so don't be afraid to explore and experiment.


Barking up the wrong leg
You're going about things the wrong way, wasting your time and energy on something that won't bring you success or happiness.


Spitting at your friends
You're deliberately trying to hurt those who care about you, pushing them away instead of letting them help you.


Your filthy hands forever stained
Your actions have consequences, and you'll always carry the guilt and shame of your past mistakes.


The rockabye defends
During tough times, the comfort of music and friendship can defend us from the struggles of life.


Roll on over mine tonight
Come to me and let us face the challenges of life together, enjoying each other's company and finding comfort in the rockabye.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALIEN JOURGENSEN, PAUL G. BARKER, WILLIAM FREDERICK RIEFLIN, CHRISTOPHER JOHN CONNELLY, ROLAND A. BARKER, LOUIS JAMES, JR. SVITEK

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last Koresh

One of the best tracks on the album.

TexasChainSaw_Marla

Fuckin Classic! ❤

Sebensuí A. Sánchez

The last album/masterpiece from Rev. Co.

Neil Inwood

Beautiful, no other words xx

Alexa a Capella

Who the f gave it the 1 dislike!?!

last Koresh

Why do people concern themselves so deeply with what people don't like?

pablo diablo

this song would have fit perfectly on Filth Pig.

Eric Dufresne

Oh for sure!

Villa Kepuh Warung Nongkrong

Dreamy ❤

Brent

Raise your hand if you’ve listened to this frying

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