Rock the Nations
Saxon Lyrics


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Big wheels are rolling
On through the night
We hit the city in the morning
No time to eat or sleep

Six concerts in a week
Take the show across the nation
Could this be San Antone?
Or am I stood in Rome?

Is the real or am I dreaming?
Standing by the backstage door
Just like the one before
We're here to set the spirit free

Give us the stage
Turn on the lights
Fire up the sound
We'll rock the nations

Give us the stage
Turn on the lights
Fire up the sound
We'll rock the nations

Wait for the curtain call
Excitement in the hall
The stage crew ready at their stations
The houselights start to dim

Another show begins
Now it's time to rock the nations
Stand in the flashing lights
The music fills the night

The feeling just goes on and on
We take the last encore
The first of many more
The spotlight takes the final bow

Give us the stage
Turn on the lights
Fire up the sound
We'll rock the nations

Give us the stage
Turn on the lights
Fire up the sound
We'll rock the nations

Give us the stage
Turn on the lights
Fire up the sound
We'll rock the nations

Give us the stage
Turn on the lights
Fire up the sound
We'll rock the nations

Give us the stage
Turn on the lights
Fire up the sound
We'll rock the nations

Big wheels are rolling
On thru' the night
Daylight comes without warning
North, south, east and west
We'll put you to the test
As we rock across your nation

Give us the stage
Turn on the lights
Fire up the sound




We'll rock the nations
(Repeat to end)

Overall Meaning

The song "Rock the Nations" by Saxon expresses the spirit of a band on tour, always on the move and performing for their fans in different cities every night. The first verse describes the constant traveling on buses and trucks at night, the early morning arrival in the city, all in preparation for yet another performance. With six concerts in a week, the band pushes themselves to perform at their best, as they traverse different locations around the country. The lyrics reflect a sense of excitement and disbelief, where the sights and sounds of different cities are almost surreal, as if it is difficult to believe that they are actually there.


The pre-chorus talks about the anticipation and buildup to the performance, as the audience awaits for the band to take the stage, while the band members themselves stand by the backstage door ready to give their all. The chorus of the song, "Give us the stage, Turn on the lights, Fire up the sound, We'll rock the nations" showcases the band's desire to put on a great show and energize their followers across the land. The last verse talks about the culmination of the concert, where despite the exhaustion and the many encores, the energy and spirit never wane. Whether in the north, south, east, or west, Saxon will continue to "rock the nations" and leave their mark wherever they go.


Line by Line Meaning

Big wheels are rolling
The tour bus is driving through the night to get to the next city.


On through the night
The band is traveling overnight to the next city.


We hit the city in the morning
The band arrives in the new city in the morning.


No time to eat or sleep
The band is busy with their touring schedule and don't have time for basic necessities like eating or sleeping.


Six concerts in a week
The band has a packed schedule with six concerts in the span of a week.


Take the show across the nation
The band is touring across the country and playing in different cities.


Could this be San Antone?
The band wonders if they have arrived in San Antonio, Texas.


Or am I stood in Rome?
The band wonders if they are somewhere else entirely, like Rome, Italy.


Is the real or am I dreaming?
The band is questioning whether their experiences on tour are really happening or if it's just a dream.


Standing by the backstage door
The band is waiting backstage before their performance.


Just like the one before
Their current experience is similar to previous ones they've had on tour.


We're here to set the spirit free
The band is there to put on a show and create an energetic, freeing experience for the audience.


Give us the stage
The band is ready to perform and take the stage.


Turn on the lights
The band is asking for the spotlight and attention to be on them.


Fire up the sound
The band wants the sound and energy of the performance to be intense and passionate.


We'll rock the nations
The band will deliver a powerful performance that will excite everyone in the audience regardless of where they come from.


Wait for the curtain call
The band waits for the audience to applaud and request an encore.


Excitement in the hall
The audience is excited and energized by the band's performance.


The stage crew ready at their stations
The crew is ready to help the band put on a great performance.


The houselights start to dim
The lights in the venue begin to turn off, indicating the start of the show.


Another show begins
The band is about to start another performance.


Now it's time to rock the nations
The band is ready to give a great performance that will excite the audience no matter where they come from.


Stand in the flashing lights
The band is now on stage under the bright, flashing lights.


The music fills the night
The band's music is heard throughout the venue and creates a lively atmosphere.


The feeling just goes on and on
The excitement and energy of the performance continues throughout the night.


We take the last encore
The band performs one more song for the encore before the show ends.


The first of many more
This is just the beginning of many more shows and performances to come.


The spotlight takes the final bow
The spotlight is turned off at the end of the show, indicating the end of a great performance.


Big wheels are rolling
The band is once again traveling through the night to the next city.


On thru' the night
The band is continuing their overnight journey to the next city.


Daylight comes without warning
The band is traveling overnight, so the sun rises suddenly without warning.


North, south, east and west
The band is touring all over the country in different directions.


We'll put you to the test
The band will test the audience's energy and excitement with their performance.


As we rock across your nation
The band is touring across the country and playing shows in different cities that will excite and energize everyone who attends.




Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GRAHAM OLIVER, NIGEL IAN GLOCKLER, PAUL QUINN, PETERY ROONEY BYFORD, STEPHEN DAWSON

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One of the most underrated bands ever.

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Welk said!

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But who cares! It's SAXON!!!

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Not in my world ❤️‍🔥

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One of their most underrated tracks for me. Love the tempo.

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Is a masterpiece rock anthem. 🤗

Greg Dennis

Old metal will live forever

Todd Mitchell

Saxon have so so many awesome songs over the last 36 years it boggles the mind

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