Rocks
Rod Stewart Lyrics
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Thieves keep thievin'
Whores keep whorin'
Junkies keep scorin'
Trade is on the meat rack
Strip joints full of hunchbacks
Bitches keep bitchin'
Clap just keep a itchin'
Ain't no use in prayin'
That's the way it's stayin', baby
Johnny ain't so crazy
He's always got a line for the ladies
Yeah yeah yeah
Get yer rocks off
Get yer rocks off, honey
Shake it now now
Get 'em off downtown
Get yer rocks off
Get yer rocks off, honey
Shake it now now
Get 'em off downtown
Creeps keep crawlin'
Drunks keep fallin'
Teasers keep teasin'
Holy joes are preachin'
Cops keep bustin'
Hustlers keep hustin'
Death keeps knockin'
Souls are up for auction
Ain't no use in prayin'
That's the way it's stayin', baby
Johnny ain't so crazy
He's always got a line for the ladies
Yeah yeah yeah
Get yer rocks off
Get yer rocks off, honey
Shake it now now
Get 'em off downtown
Get yer rocks off
Get yer rocks off, honey
Shake it now now
Get 'em off downtown
Ain't no use in prayin'
That's the way it's stayin', baby
Johnny ain't so crazy
He's always got a line for the ladies
Yeah yeah yeah
Get yer rocks off
Get yer rocks off, honey
Shake it now now
Get 'em off downtown
Get yer rocks off
Get yer rocks off, honey
Shake it now now
Get 'em off downtown
Get yer rocks off
Get yer rocks off, honey
Shake it now now
Get 'em off downtown
Get yer rocks off
Get yer rocks off, honey
Shake it now now
Get 'em off downtown
Get yer rocks off
Get yer rocks off, honey
Get yer rocks off
Get yer rocks off, honey
Get yer rocks off, honey
Get yer rocks off, honey
Get yer rocks off, honey
Get yer rocks off, honey
In the song "Rocks" by Rod Stewart, the lyrics describe a seedy and chaotic urban environment where dealers deal, thieves steal, and whores prostitute themselves. It's a place where addiction runs wild and people are always on the prowl. The chorus encourages the listener to "get their rocks off," a phrase that can be interpreted in multiple ways such as indulging in pleasure, releasing built-up tension, or even a reference to drugs. The song also highlights some of the more unsavory characters including hunchbacks, creeps, and drunks. While some may try to seek redemption through prayer, the song suggests that the current state of the city is unlikely to change anytime soon.
Line by Line Meaning
Dealers keep dealin'
Drug dealers continue to sell illegal substances
Thieves keep thievin'
Criminals continue to steal from others
Whores keep whorin'
Prostitutes continue to engage in sexual activities for money
Junkies keep scorin'
Drug addicts continue to acquire more drugs
Trade is on the meat rack
People are being treated as commodities to be bought and sold
Strip joints full of hunchbacks
Strip clubs are filled with people who are physically disadvantaged or unappealing
Bitches keep bitchin'
Women continue to complain and be unpleasant
Clap just keep a itchin'
Sexually transmitted infections continue to spread
Ain't no use in prayin'
There is no point in praying to change this situation
That's the way it's stayin', baby
The situation is not going to change
Johnny ain't so crazy
The singer's friend, Johnny, is not insane
He's always got a line for the ladies
Johnny is always able to smooth-talk women
Get yer rocks off
Experience sexual pleasure
Get yer rocks off, honey
Encouragement to a partner to experience sexual pleasure
Shake it now now
Move your body rhythmically and sexually
Get 'em off downtown
Experience sexual pleasure in the center of the city
Creeps keep crawlin'
Unpleasant individuals continue to exist
Drunks keep fallin'
Inebriated individuals keep losing their balance and falling down
Teasers keep teasin'
People who flirt and tease sexually continue to do so
Holy joes are preachin'
Overly religious individuals are preaching and trying to convert others
Cops keep bustin'
Police officers continue to arrest criminals
Hustlers keep hustin'
People continue to work hard and hustle to make money
Death keeps knockin'
Death is a constant presence and reminder of mortality
Souls are up for auction
People's moral integrity is being traded and sold
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT YOUNG, BOBBY GILLESPIE, ANDREW INNES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
justin garner
I love this song it rocks
Swedefunkygirl
great song! can't find it on Spotify :( !
KISSbestfan
I bought this CD at Poundland !
Guy Thomas
I wish this had been done with the Faces, shame Primal scream existed and wrote it too late in time for the Faces to do a cover.
Scott Blair
Well, five years on that made me laugh, so cheers. ;)
Free Fall
OK now I thought this was an old song back when he was with the band faces