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".
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scorpions_(band)
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.
Rollin' Home
Scorpions Lyrics
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It feels so long ago
But I remember it well
Always looking for a pot of gold
An old beat-up van
We would drive from gig to gig
I wonder how we survived
But we were on to something big
Now it's time to move along
We're packing this bus to leave and carry on
Here we go
This rock is rollin' home
This rock is rollin' home
This rock is rollin' home
This rock is rollin' home
You gotta make it or break
I always knew that we were strong
No matter what was said
We wouldn't argue for too long
And when it hit me hard
I thought I can't go on, no more
But at the end of the day
You really know what friends are for
Now it's time to move along
The wheels keep turning round, we'll carry on
Here we go
This rock is rollin' home
This rock is rollin' home
This rock is rollin' home
This rock is rollin' home
This rock
This rock is rollin' home
This rock
This rock is rollin' home
Now it's time to move along
We're packing this bus to leave and carry on
Carry on, we carry on
This rock is rollin' home
Here we go
This rock
This rock is rollin' home
This rock
This rock is rollin' home
Rollin' home
This rock is rollin' home
This rock
This rock is rollin' home
The Scorpions' song "Rollin' Home" tells the story of a band on the road, reminiscing about the past as they pack up to move on to the next gig. The lyrics describe the band's early days, traveling in an old, beat-up van from show to show, always searching for their big break. Despite the hardships and challenges they faced, they always knew that they were strong enough to make it, and they never let disagreements get in the way of their goals.
As the years pass and the band looks back on their journey, they realize how far they've come and how much they've accomplished. They're grateful for the friendships and support that have helped them along the way, and they're determined to keep moving forward and making music. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "This rock is rollin' home," underscoring the idea that no matter where the band goes or how much they change, their love for music will always be their home.
Overall, "Rollin' Home" is a song about the joys and struggles of life on the road, and about the power of friendship and perseverance in achieving one's dreams. The Scorpions' lyrics offer a nostalgic yet hopeful reflection on the journey of a successful rock band, and their message resonates with anyone who has ever pursued a passion with determination and grit.
Line by Line Meaning
Way back in the days
Looking back to a time that feels like a distant memory
It feels so long ago
Reflecting on how far away that time feels
But I remember it well
Despite the distance, the memories are still vivid
Always looking for a pot of gold
Driven by a desire for success and wealth
An old beat-up van
Their transportation from one gig to the next
We would drive from gig to gig
Describing the constant touring they did
I wonder how we survived
Reflecting on the risks and dangers they faced
But we were on to something big
Despite the challenges, they knew they were destined for greater things
Now it's time to move along
Their journey has reached a new phase and they must keep moving forward
We're packing this bus to leave and carry on
Preparing for the next leg of their journey
This rock is rollin' home
Referring to the band as a rock, with the idea that their home is wherever they are performing or going to next
You gotta make it or break
Highlighting the high stakes and risks that come with pursuing success
I always knew that we were strong
Confidence in their abilities to overcome obstacles
No matter what was said
Implying that others may have doubted them, but they kept going
We wouldn't argue for too long
Even when disagreements arose, they didn't let it tear them apart
And when it hit me hard
Describing a moment of difficulty or despair
I thought I can't go on, no more
Feeling overwhelmed but still persevering
But at the end of the day
Despite the difficulties, they still had each other to rely on
You really know what friends are for
Acknowledging the support of their bandmates and close friends
The wheels keep turning round, we'll carry on
No matter what happens, they will keep moving forward
Carry on, we carry on
Repeating the sentiment of perseverance and persistence
Rollin' home
Still emphasizing the idea of their music being their home and their purpose
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: KLAUS MEINE, MARTIN HANSEN, MIKAEL ROLF LENNART ANDERSSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Stephan de Rouw
Such a great song. The best from Return to Forever, along with House of Carts.
Pamela Romo Avitia
Amazing song
antony gocalves
Que música show.... puts
Peter Magnusson
Worldclass !!!!
we Care Group NE INDIA.
Wow always rock
Philippe Prétot
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