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Rock'n Roll Today
Russkaja Lyrics


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I came here j-j-just to forget
Lose my head on tanzparkett

I′ve been working like a dog
Business all around the clock
Hungry kids, expensive wife
Welcome to my Life

Need my Dose of Rock'n Roll
Shake it like a Wrecking Ball

But all i hear is bleeping bleep
Synthesizer swapping sweep
I can′t recognize a song
Something's going wrong

HEJ
(Hej)
What do you play, DJ?
Give me my Rock'n Roll today
HEJ
(Hej)
Blow me away, DJ!
I need my Rock′n Roll today

Who said Rock′n Roll is dead?
Time has come to bring it back

Banging Heads and Air Guitar
Crowd surfing from off the bar
Party Time - Just shake your beer
Cos this is why we're here

HEJ
(Hej)
What do you play, DJ?
Give me my Rock′n Roll today
HEJ
(Hej)
Blow me away, DJ!
I need my Rock'n Roll today

It′s been a long time since i rock'n′rolled
C'mon DJ, put on that record!
It's been a long time since I did the Stroll
You don′t have it?
You don′t even know it?
What about some Chuck Berry?
Rolling Stones? AC/DC?
Anything with a screaming Guitar in it?
Like this...

HEJ
(Hej)
What do you play, DJ?
Give me my Rock'n Roll today
HEJ
(Hej)
Blow me away, DJ!
I need my Rock′n Roll today

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Russkaja's song "Rock'n Roll Today" express the longing for the pure energy and excitement that rock and roll brings. The singer, feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of life, seeks solace in the music. They enter a dance club, hoping to forget their worries and lose themselves on the dance floor. However, they are disappointed to find that the music being played is filled with electronic sounds and lacks the raw, authentic rock and roll they crave. The lyrics express frustration with the dominance of synthesized music and a desire to bring back the spirit of rock and roll.


The repetition of "HEJ" in the chorus signifies the singer's plea for the DJ to play rock and roll and take them on a journey of genuine, guitar-driven music. They lament that rock and roll is often dismissed as a dead genre, but they believe it is time to revive it and celebrate its powerful impact. The lyrics mention iconic rock artists like Chuck Berry, the Rolling Stones, and AC/DC, emphasizing the desire for music that features screaming guitars and a vibrant energy.


Overall, "Rock'n Roll Today" is a rallying cry for the return of authentic rock and roll in a world dominated by synthetic sounds. It captures the frustration of those who yearn for the raw power and emotion that only rock music can provide.


Line by Line Meaning

I came here j-j-just to forget
I came to this place solely to escape and forget about my problems


Lose my head on tanzparkett
To dance recklessly and let loose in this dance floor


I've been working like a dog
I've been working extremely hard and tirelessly


Business all around the clock
Engaged in business activities non-stop, around the clock


Hungry kids, expensive wife
I have responsibilities to take care of, including feeding my kids and supporting my expensive wife


Welcome to my Life
This is a glimpse into my everyday existence


Need my Dose of Rock'n Roll
I crave and require the energy and excitement that comes with Rock'n Roll music


Shake it like a Wrecking Ball
Move and dance vigorously, just like a wrecking ball demolishing everything in its path


But all I hear is bleeping bleep
All I hear is electronic sounds, lacking the authenticity of Rock'n Roll


Synthesizer swapping sweep
The music is dominated by the repetitive and artificial sounds of synthesizers


I can't recognize a song
I can't identify or connect with the music being played


Something's going wrong
There is a problem or something is not right in this situation


HEJ
Hey


(Hej)
Hey


What do you play, DJ?
What kind of music are you playing, DJ?


Give me my Rock'n Roll today
I demand and expect to hear my Rock'n Roll music immediately


Blow me away, DJ!
Amaze and impress me with your music selection, DJ!


I need my Rock'n Roll today
I am desperate to experience Rock'n Roll music today


Who said Rock'n Roll is dead?
Whoever claimed that Rock'n Roll is no longer alive or relevant was clearly mistaken


Time has come to bring it back
The moment has arrived to revive and reintroduce Rock'n Roll


Banging Heads and Air Guitar
Engaging in headbanging and mimicking playing the guitar in the air


Crowd surfing from off the bar
Being lifted and carried by the crowd while standing on top of the bar counter


Party Time - Just shake your beer
It's time to party and celebrate, so energetically shake your drink


Cos this is why we're here
Because this is the exact reason why we have gathered and come to this place


It's been a long time since I rock'n'rolled
It has been a considerable amount of time since I last indulged in the energy and thrill of rock'n'roll


C'mon DJ, put on that record!
Come on, DJ, play that specific record that will satisfy my craving for rock'n'roll music!


It's been a long time since I did the Stroll
It has been quite a while since I last performed the dance called the Stroll


You don't have it?
Are you saying that you don't possess or have access to it?


You don't even know it?
You are completely unaware of the Stroll dance?


What about some Chuck Berry?
Have you considered playing music by Chuck Berry?


Rolling Stones? AC/DC?
How about songs by the Rolling Stones or AC/DC?


Anything with a screaming Guitar in it?
Do you have any songs that feature a guitar played with intense passion and energy?


Like this...
In this manner...




Writer(s): Martin Fliegenschmidt, Georgij Makazaria, Rainer Gutternigg, Mario Stuebler, Dimitrij Miller, Hans-georg Gutternigg, Ulrike Muellner, Engelbert Mayr

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Comments from YouTube:

rbagel55

I just discovered this band tonight, and I just became a RUSSKAJA FAN !!!

Ethan

+rbagel55 I love the colorful videos :P

Takachimaya

+rbagel55 Same.

CommanderKiller

i discovered them last night, awesome^^

Kelly Joe Brentner

Me too! Me too! Me too!

Elsa Locardi

rbagel55

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ItsRamon

I discovered this band ten minutes ago and I already love it.

Napalm Records

RUS-SKA-JAA! Check out Russkaja's brand new video "Rock'n'Roll Today" and put on your dancing shoes!

They have a new album called "Peace, Love & Russian Roll" out on July 31st - pre-order a copy at http://shop.napalmrecords.com/russkaja
US customers: www.napalmrecordsamerica.com/store/russkaja

Maksymilian Świąć

Napalm Records You know, I'm too concerned about this sort of stuff most of the time, but I think this video needs some sort of epilepsy warning given just how flashy the colors in it are. Not that I had any problems with it, but someone out there might and it'd be bad if they ended up in a bad state because of it.


shrugs

Mason Reppeto

I honestly think people shouldn't be on the internet at all if they have a sizure over this. lol cause they are going to find alot more bright flashing lights than this :P.

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