Rock And Roll
Steve Lukather Michael White Billy Sherwood Vinnie Colaiuta Lyrics
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Hello again, to all my friends, together we can play some rock n' roll.
Hello again, to all my friends, together we can play some rock n' roll.
Hello again, to all my friends, together we can play some rock n' roll.
Hello again, to all my friends, together we can play some rock n' roll.
Hello again, to all my friends, together we can play some rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
(Rock n' roll!)
Singin' with you.
Singin' with you.
Singin' with you (Uh!)
Oh my gosh!
(Rock n' roll!)
Hello again, to all my friends, together we can play some rock n' roll.
Hello again, to all my friends, together we can play some rock n' roll.
Hello again, to all my friends, together we can play some rock n' roll.
Hello again, to all my friends, together we can play some rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rude boy bass, mash up the place
Singin' with you.
Singin' with you.
Singin' with you.
You can eat shit and fuckin'
And fuck you.
(Rock n' roll!)
Hello again, to all my friends, together we can play some rock n' roll.
Hello again, to all my friends, together we can play some rock n' roll.
Hello again, to all my friends, together we can play some rock n' roll.
Hello again, to all my friends, together we can play some rock n' roll.
Hello again, to all my friends, together we can play some rock n' roll.
Hello again, to all my friends, together we can play some rock n' roll.
Hello again, to all my friends, together we can play some rock n' roll.
Hello again, to all my friends, together we can play some rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
I'm Ben Taylor, rock n' roll.
Good people, good times, right on.
Rock n' roll, Kid Smith is fun to say
Kid Smith, yeah!
Kid Smith will take you to the mountain!
Rock n' roll!
You have technicians here, making noise.
No one is a musician.
They are not artists because no one can play the guitar.
The lyrics of the song "Rock n' Roll" by Steve Lukather, Michael White, Billy Sherwood, and Vinnie Colaiuta are centred around the nostalgia and excitement of playing rock music with friends. The song repeatedly calls out to all the friends to come together and play some rock n' roll. The chorus of the song echoes this sentiment multiple times, emphasising the importance of shared experiences and joy that comes with playing music together.
Furthermore, the lyrics also make a subtle commentary on the commercialisation of music and lack of true artistry in contemporary music culture. The lines "You have technicians here, making noise. No one is a musician. They are not artists because no one can play the guitar," suggest that the current music industry is driven merely by commercial profits while ignoring the musical talent and artistic integrity of the musicians.
In summary, "Rock n' Roll" is an ode to the innocence and exuberance of rock music that brings people together. The song also serves as a call to action and a reminder to stay true to the pure essence of music, away from the commercialisation.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello again, to all my friends, together we can play some rock n' roll.
Welcoming all friends to collectively jam some rock music
Rock n' roll.
Chanting about the genre of music they will play
Singin' with you.
Vocally performing the music together
Uh!
Expressing excitement and passion for the music
Rude boy bass, mash up the place
Incorporating reggae-style bass into the music to add variety and energy
You can eat shit and fuckin'
Using aggressive language to express disdain for those who do not appreciate their music
And fuck you.
Continuing to express negativity towards those who do not appreciate their music
I'm Ben Taylor, rock n' roll.
Identifying oneself and the genre of music they play
Good people, good times, right on.
Acknowledging that the enjoyment of the music is dependent on the quality of the people and the atmosphere of the event
Kid Smith is fun to say
Humorously acknowledging the name of someone associated with their music
Kid Smith will take you to the mountain!
Promoting the uplifting and transformative power of their music
You have technicians here, making noise.
Critiquing the lack of technical skill and musicianship in some modern music
No one is a musician.
Asserting that true musicianship is rare and lacking in the current music industry
They are not artists because no one can play the guitar.
Suggesting that playing a guitar is a fundamental and necessary aspect of being an artist in their opinion
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BILLY SMITH
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