Rock is dead
Rubettes Lyrics
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Can I all got to give it at
That alingement
She say o-ho-ho
We got to take it slow
I know we never get to nighting
To beat that rock'n'roll
Other music just leaves me call
Rock is dead but it borned again
Shakes it's hip and stakes it's than
We said that rock would fade away
But I know rock wanna hear to stay
And I told friends all to the town
News like thats is gets around
Rock'n'roll is dead but it born again
Mummy says stop daddy blues top
When we got to give it at the local hop
She say o-ho-ho
We got to take it slow
I know never be to nighting
To beat that rock'n'roll
Other music just leaves me call
'Cause I got it down in my soul
The Rubettes' song "Rock Is Dead" is an anthem for the enduring power of rock 'n' roll music. The opening verse is a conversation between two people, one of whom is urging the other to embrace the energy and spirit of rock 'n' roll. The second verse references parents who may not understand the appeal of the music, but the singer knows that it is an essential part of their identity and soul.
The chorus asserts that "rock is dead but it borned again," suggesting that although the genre may go through periods of decline, it will always come back to life. The references to "shakes its hip and stakes its than" and "I know rock wanna hear to stay" suggest that the power of rock 'n' roll lies not just in its sound, but in its attitude and cultural impact.
Ultimately, "Rock Is Dead" is a celebration of the enduring influence of rock 'n' roll music. The singer knows that there may be other genres that come and go, but rock 'n' roll is a constant presence in their life, "down in my soul."
Line by Line Meaning
Young tell me she told that
Someone young told me something
Can I all got to give it at
Can I give it my all
That alingement
That alignment
She say o-ho-ho
She says oh oh oh
We got to take it slow
We need to slow down
I know we never get to nighting
I know we won't get the chance to enjoy the night
To beat that rock'n'roll
To surpass rock and roll
Other music just leaves me call
Other music just doesn't satisfy me
'Cause I got it down in my soul
Because I have rock and roll in my soul
Rock is dead but it borned again
Rock has died but then been reborn
Shakes it's hip and stakes it's than
It dances and takes risks
We said that rock would fade away
We thought rock would disappear
But I know rock wanna hear to stay
But I know that rock wants to stay here
And I told friends all to the town
And I told all my friends in town
News like thats is gets around
News like that spreads around
Rock'n'roll is dead but it born again
Rock and roll has died but then been reborn
Mummy says stop daddy blues top
My mother says to stop my father's blues music
When we got to give it at the local hop
When we go to the local dance
Contributed by Audrey M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Cristina Alencar
Rock is Dead
Annie told Nat,she told Pat
They all got together on the launderette
She said oh oh
We gotta take it slow
I know they'll never get nothing to beat that rock and roll
Other music just leaves me cold'cos l got it down in my soul
Rock is Dead but it won't lie down
Shakes its heat and it sticks around
They said that rock would fade away
But l knew rock was here to stay
And l told friends who told the town
News like that soon gets around
Rock and roll is Dead but it won't lie down
Mama said stop,dad blew his top
When we all got together at the local hop
I said oh oh
You really just don't know
Cos there'll never be nothing to beat that rock and roll
Other music just leaves me cold'cos l got it down in my soul
Rock is Dead but it won't lie down
Shakes its head ant it sticks around
They said that rock would fade away
But l knew rock would fade away
But l knew rock was here to stay
And told friends who told the town
News like that soon gets around
Rock and roll is Dead but it won't lie down
Bickerton-waddigton 1974.
kisses to all fans of Alan Williams and Rubettes.from Brazil
Sonia Garcia
Adorei o Rock, como tudo que é deles, tudo de bom, amo muito!❤❣
Wanda Castro
Alan Williams o mais doce e adorável cantor l love you 😍😍😍😍😍🇧🇷
Hidauria nilsa sampaio da silva Sampaio da silva
The Rubettes eu sou apaixonada por música fãs parte da minha vida eu estudei muito canto e danço gosto de Rock dead
Cristina Alencar
Beijos a todos fãs de Alan Williams e Rubettes 😘😘😘😘🇧🇷
Lillian Christina
Alan maravilhoso e lindooo!!
Maria Conceicao
vocês são lindos 🤩💘💜💘💜💜💜💜🇧🇷🇧🇷
Wanda Castro
Todos lindos Alan é mais é simplesmente adorável 😍😍😍
Hidauria nilsa sampaio da silva Sampaio da silva
Gosto de rock id dead bom para dançar com todos voceis meus amores
Clarice Ramoa
Canta meu boi alegra nosso coracao
Lexie
Ça nous rappelle le bon temps 🤍 thanks Alan . Forever forever ..