Rock N Roll
Sebastian Lyrics


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If I could stick my pen in my heart
And spill it all over the stage
Would it satisfy, would it slide on by
Would you think the boy is strange? Ain't he strange?

If I could win, if I could sing
A love song so divine
Would it be enough for your cheating heart
If I broke down and cried? If I cried?

I know it's only rock ‘n roll but I like it
I said I know it's only rock ‘n roll but I like it, like it, yes, I do
Oh, well, I like it, I like it, I like it
I said can't you see that this old boy has been a lonely?

If I could stick a knife in my heart
Suicide right on the stage
Would it be enough for your teenage lust
Would it help to ease the pain? Ease your brain?

If I could dig down deep down in my heart
Feelings would flood on the page
Would it satisfy ya, would it slide on by ya
Would ya think the boy's insane? He's insane

I know it's only rock ‘n roll but I like it
I know it's only rock ‘n roll but I like it, like it, yes, I do
Oh, well, I like it, yeah, I like it, I like it
I said can't you see that this old boy has been a lonely?

And do ya think that you're the only girl around?
I bet you think you're the only woman in town
Oh, yeah

I know it's only rock ‘n roll but I like it
I know it's only rock ‘n roll but I like it
Oh, I know it's only rock ‘n roll but I like it, oh yeah
I know it's only rock ‘n roll but I like it, like it, yes, I do




Oh, well, I like it, I like it, ah, I like it, I like it, I like it, I like it
(Only rock ‘n roll but) I like it…

Overall Meaning

Sebastian's song "Rock N Roll" speaks about the desire to connect with someone, but feeling unable to do so through traditional means. The lyrics convey a sense of desperation and longing, culminating in the ultimate expression of emotional release -- suicide right on stage. The opening lines, "If I could stick my pen in my heart and spill it all over the stage" suggest that the artist wants to lay bare his innermost desires and pain. He wonders if this act of vulnerability would be enough to satisfy the audience, or if they would still view him as strange or insane.


As the song progresses, Sebastian explores the idea of giving everything he has, including his life, in order to connect with his audience. He plays with the idea of singing "a love song so divine" that could ultimately be enough to secure the affections of a cheating heart. The chorus, "I know it's only rock ‘n roll but I like it," underscores the idea that the artist knows he is taking a risk by exposing his deepest emotions, but that it’s worth it because he likes what he’s doing.


The final verse contains a wry message to the person he wishes so desperately to connect with. He asks whether they think they are the only one in town, implying that there are others who feel as he does. In a way, this final verse is a bleak reminder that these feelings of loneliness and the search for connection are universal.


Line by Line Meaning

If I could stick my pen in my heart
If I could express myself deeply and authentically


And spill it all over the stage
In front of everyone, with no reservations


Would it satisfy, would it slide on by
Would my expression be enough, or ignored?


Would you think the boy is strange? Ain't he strange?
Would it make people question me or see me in a different light?


If I could win, if I could sing
If I could succeed, if I could convince others


A love song so divine
A powerful and emotional display of affection


Would it be enough for your cheating heart
Would it be sufficient to make up for your unfaithfulness?


If I broke down and cried? If I cried?
If I showed my vulnerability and let my emotions out


I know it's only rock ‘n roll but I like it
I know it may seem trivial, but I enjoy it


I said I know it's only rock ‘n roll but I like it, like it, yes, I do
I repeat, despite any criticism, I still enjoy it


Oh, well, I like it, I like it, I like it
I very much enjoy it, and want that to be clear


I said can't you see that this old boy has been a lonely?
Don't you see that I feel isolated and seeking connection?


If I could stick a knife in my heart
If I could show even more intense emotions


Suicide right on the stage
In the most vivid and dramatic way imaginable


Would it be enough for your teenage lust
Would it satisfy your base desires or need for drama?


Would it help to ease the pain? Ease your brain?
Would it alleviate your suffering, or help you make sense of things?


If I could dig down deep down in my heart
If I could truly reach into the depths of my soul


Feelings would flood on the page
Emotions would pour out freely and abundantly


Would it satisfy ya, would it slide on by ya
Would people accept it, be moved by it, or ignore it?


Would ya think the boy's insane? He's insane
Would they see me as emotionally unstable or mentally ill?


And do ya think that you're the only girl around?
Do you believe yourself to be the only available romantic partner?


I bet you think you're the only woman in town
I suspect you believe you have a monopoly on my affections


Oh, yeah
An exclamation of acknowledgement or agreement


I know it's only rock ‘n roll but I like it
Once again, I acknowledge the triviality of my tastes, but I persist in them


Oh, I know it's only rock ‘n roll but I like it, oh yeah
A more emphatic assertion of my enjoyment


I know it's only rock ‘n roll but I like it, like it, yes, I do
Repeating my preference, with more urgency


I like it, I like it, ah, I like it, I like it, I like it, I like it
A crescendo of enthusiasm, insisting that others know how much I enjoy rock and roll


(Only rock ‘n roll but) I like it…
A final assertion of my preference, even if it may seem trivial to others




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@Fasnic

Sadly no one else here was giving Wolf his props... One of the best Metal guitarist ever.

@johngrady769

Oh you can hear Accept in this song!

@Acekicken

My favorite song on Bring "em" Bach Alive!

@hollandrocksls

Best song he's done away from skid row

@rolitagonzales4216

We are feeling youth when it becomes to see and hear it the sound of skidrrow and hear the voice with Sebastian we are getting wild✅✅✅ joriz Flores olmedo Phil,

@staybrutal991

Awesome song! Thanks for putting it up

@MITZGOLINO

"CAN YOU FEEL IT, GETTING STRONGER EVERYDAY "

@onm3rcur7

This song is great, had the best vocals from Sebastian and had the groove. Oh Yeah!

@PrapujyaRamesh

Thank you so much

@alexsamuraiuuu

Thx for sharing man. Amazing song :)

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