During the mid-1970s, with guitarist Uli Jon Roth (who replaced Schenker's younger brother Michael) part of the lineup, the music of the Scorpions was defined as hard rock. After Roth's departure in 1978, Schenker and Meine took control of the group, giving them almost all the power to compose music and write lyrics. Matthias Jabs joined in 1978, and with the melodic rock he played and the influence of producer Dieter Dierks in the band, the Scorpions changed their sound to melodic heavy metal mixed with lyrical "power rock ballads", which is evident in the album Lovedrive (1979), which began the evolution of the band's sound, with recording a developed later in several of their albums. Michael Schenker also played on the Lovedrive album. Over the next decade, the band achieved influence, approval from music critics, and significant commercial success with the albums Animal Magnetism (1980), Blackout (1982), Love at First Sting (1984), the live recording World Wide Live (1985), Savage Amusement (1988), their best-selling compilation Best of Rockers 'n' Ballads (1989), and Crazy World (1990), all awarded at least one platinum award in the United States. The band has released thirteen consecutive studio albums that were in the top 10 in Germany, one of which reached No. 1, as well as three consecutive albums that were in the top 10 in the Billboard 200 in the United States. Their latest studio album, Rock Believer, was released in February 2022.
Scorpions are estimated to have sold over 100 million records around the world, making them one of the best-selling hard rock and heavy metal bands. One of their most recognized hits is "Wind of Change" (from Crazy World), a symbolic anthem of the political changes in Eastern Europe in the late 1980s and early 1990s and the fall of the Berlin Wall, and it remains as one of the best-selling singles in the world with over 14 million copies. Two of the songs on their ninth studio album Love at First Sting, "Rock You Like a Hurricane" and "Still Loving You", are regarded as some of the most influential and popular works, both in heavy metal music and among rock ballads, defined as "rock anthem" and "a true hymn of love".
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Discography
Lonesome Crow (1972)
Fly to the Rainbow (1974)
In Trance (1975)
Virgin Killer (1976)
Taken by Force (1977)
Lovedrive (1979)
Animal Magnetism (1980)
Blackout (1982)
Love at First Sting (1984)
Savage Amusement (1988)
Crazy World (1990)
Face the Heat (1993)
Pure Instinct (1996)
Eye II Eye (1999)
Unbreakable (2004)
Humanity: Hour I (2007)
Sting in the Tail (2010)
Return to Forever (2015)
Rock Believer (2022)
2) Scorpions (sometimes also Scorpions S/T) is a band from Barreiro, Portugal.
Rock 'N' Roll Band
Scorpions Lyrics
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When passion rules I can't slow down
I'm walking down the street of hungry hearts
Where heaven cries when angels fall
A hollywood stage, girls in a cage
Action, satisfaction, legs around the pole
Bang, I'm in the spot, give me that shot
You wanna know who I am?
I'm in a rock 'n' roll band
In a rock 'n' roll band
I'm in a rock 'n' roll band
In a rock 'n' roll band
Oh yeah, yes, I am
She walks into the light looking hot
I love the way she moves, oh my god
Just another tune, her heart goes boom
Come on, little lady, show me all you've got
Roaring machines, wet, wet dreams
Too much of everything can never be too much
Don't wake me up, don't bring me down
Rock 'n' roll forever, that's my drug
You wanna know who I am?
I'm in a rock 'n' roll band
In a rock 'n' roll band
I'm in a rock 'n' roll band
In a rock 'n' roll band
Oh yes, I am
Night after night
It's like a rollercoaster ride
And when we crash, we're gonna fall
Into the heart of rock 'n' roll
You wanna know who I am?
I'm in a rock 'n' roll band
In a rock 'n' roll band
I'm in a rock 'n' roll band
Yeah, in a rock 'n' roll band
Yes, I am
Rock 'n' roll band
I'm in a rock 'n' roll band
Yes, I am
In a rock 'n' roll band
I'm in a rock 'n' roll band
I'm in a rock 'n' roll
I'm in a rock 'n' roll
I'm in a rock 'n' roll band
Scorpions' Rock 'n' Roll Band is an ode to the glory days of rock and roll music, a personal anthem of a band member's self-identity. The song starts with the assertion of the guitarist's passion for rock and roll, he's here to rock the town and there's no stopping him. As he walks through the streets, he feels the hunger for the same passion among people around him, an atmosphere where angels fall and heaven cries, a reference to the decadent and wild attitude of rock and roll music.
The song then moves to a club in Hollywood, where girls are dancing around poles and people are looking for satisfaction, action, and everything in excess. The glamour of performance, the rush of adrenaline, and the constant chase for euphoria are all trademark characteristics of rock and roll music that the song encapsulates. The second verse then focuses on a girl who catches the guitarist's attention with her mesmerizing moves and her heart beating in tune with the music. The chorus, then, intensifies the assertion of the guitarist's identity by reminding listeners time and again that he's in a rock and roll band and will continue to be a part of it forever.
The song, with its fast-paced rhythm and energy, is a classic example of Scorpions' signature hard rock music, that often blends with heavy metal and pop rock elements. Its lyrics reflect the band's outlook on the genre that they've been a part of since the mid-60s and have become synonymous with ever since. The song's glorification of the rock and roll lifestyle and its depiction of performances that evoke the audience's wild side, has made it popular among rock enthusiasts across the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Pick up my guitar, rock this town
I will seize my guitar and go all-out to electrify the town when the passion I have to perform music is running through me unrestrained.
When passion rules I can't slow down
I am not capable of restraining my musical drive which is solely led by my passionate desire to perform.
I'm walking down the street of hungry hearts
I find myself strolling down an alley in search of a fulfilled fulfillment and appreciation of music among people who intensely yearn for it.
Where heaven cries when angels fall
In a place where divine forces express awe and sadness when the most talented musicians are unable to continue performing.
A hollywood stage, girls in a cage
A stage in Hollywood, where women are performing in cages to entertain the crowd.
Action, satisfaction, legs around the pole
Exciting and satisfying entertainment, where skilled women are performing leg movements around the pole with the music rhythm.
Bang, I'm in the spot, give me that shot
Suddenly, I happen to be in the spotlight, and I am yearning for my chance to perform and take that shot.
We rock the night away and that's the way it goes
We keep the energy pumping throughout the night with our music performance, that's what we do.
You wanna know who I am?
Would you like to know more information about who I am?
I'm in a rock 'n' roll band
I am a part of a rock 'n' roll music group.
Oh yeah, yes, I am
Yes, indeed, I am in a rock 'n' roll band.
She walks into the light looking hot
She comes forth into the spotlight looking stunningly attractive.
I love the way she moves, oh my god
Her dancing movements are fascinating and impressive to me.
Just another tune, her heart goes boom
As the music echoes, her heart races, and she becomes excited and enthusiastic.
Come on, little lady, show me all you've got
I want to see you fully showcasing your best musical talent, my dear lady.
Roaring machines, wet, wet dreams
The heavy, loud music equipment evokes strong emotions or physical responses, including sexual arousal, in us performers and fans alike.
Too much of everything can never be too much
It is impossible to have too much of a good thing.
Don't wake me up, don't bring me down
Don't interrupt my emotional musical experience or dampen my mood.
Rock 'n' roll forever, that's my drug
I will always crave rock 'n' roll music, as it is my ultimate addiction.
Night after night
Repeatedly, every night.
It's like a rollercoaster ride
It seems like a thrilling ride that gives one a rush of adrenaline just like a rollercoaster.
And when we crash, we're gonna fall
When we lose our momentum or rhythm, we will grind to a halt and suffer - just like there is a high chance of injury when a rollercoaster crashes.
Into the heart of rock 'n' roll
We will fall deeply into the essence of rock 'n' roll music.
Rock 'n' roll band
A group of musicians that specializes in playing rock 'n' roll music.
In a rock 'n' roll band
Being a part of a music group that is skilled in the art of rock 'n' roll music and its performance.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: KLAUS MEINE
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Pick up my guitar, rock this town
When passion rules I can’t slow down
I’m walking down the street of hungry hearts
Where heaven cries when angels fall
A hollywood stage, girls in a cage
Action, satisfaction, legs around the pole
Bang, I’m in the spot, give me that shot
We rock the night away and that’s the way it goes
You wanna know who I am?
I’m in a rock ’n’ roll band
In a rock ’n’ roll band
I’m in a rock ’n’ roll band
In a rock ’n’ roll band
Oh yeah, yes, I am
She walks into the light looking hot
I love the way she moves, oh my god
Just another tune, her heart goes boom
Come on, little lady, show me all you’ve got
Roaring machines, wet, wet dreams
Too much of everything can never be too much
Don’t wake me up, don’t bring me down
Rock ’n’ roll forever, that’s my drug
You wanna know who I am?
I’m in a rock ’n’ roll band
In a rock ’n’ roll band
I’m in a rock ’n’ roll band
In a rock ’n’ roll band
Oh yes, I am
Night after night
It’s like a rollercoaster ride
And when we crash, we’re gonna fall
Into the heart of rock ’n’ roll
You wanna know who I am?
I’m in a rock ’n’ roll band
In a rock ’n’ roll band
I’m in a rock ’n’ roll band
Yeah, in a rock ’n’ roll band
Yes, I am
Rock ’n’ roll band
I’m in a rock ’n’ roll band
Yes, I am
In a rock ’n’ roll band
I’m in a rock ’n’ roll band
I’m in a rock ’n’ roll
I’m in a rock ’n’ roll
I’m in a rock ’n’ roll band
Quantum
Not just a Rock'n Roll band. A group of freakin' legends.
LukaScorpion
No álbum de 2010 Sting In The Tail vocês disseram que o espirito da música continuava o mesmo e que o melhor ainda estava por vir. E o melhor veio !!!!! Return To Forever !!!!! Obrigado Scorpions por fazer parte da minha vida todos os dias !!!! Voces são demais !!!! VIDA LONGA AO SCORPIONS !!!!
Matheus Fellipe
mais de 50 anos de carreira , e os caras ainda tem pique para escrever músicas como essa , sem dúvida .
the best .
Iron Lung 71
Best band ever! They Still kick ass!👍
MrMegaFredZeppelin
Sounds great live :-) I love this tune :-) Right into my SCORPIONS playlist :-) ROCK ON!!!!!!!
Martha Khatchatooriantz
My favorite band of all time. ROCK ON FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gerry Sinaga
👍
Елена Р
Dear Scorpions! You are in our hearts for ever! We love you as much as possible with all our hearts and minds! The dearest, unbelievable talented, giving us so strong emotions that we won't forget you until the day we die. ..
Diego Cristiano
the best ever,scorpions rules....
Scout Rifle
All these years, and better than ever-true greatness!