Steve Miller (born 5 October 1943) is a blues and rock and roll guitarist and performer. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin but attended high school in Dallas. While at St. Mark's School of Texas, he formed his first band, The Marksmen. Miller taught one of his classmates, Royce Boz Scaggs, a few guitar chords so that he could join the band; Scaggs became better known by his nickname, Boz. Miller attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison during the 1960s, where he formed The Ardells. Scaggs joined the Ardells the next year. Ben Sidran was added to the Ardells as a keyboardist the following year.
In 1968, Miller formed the Steve Miller Band, with Scaggs handling vocals, and released an album, Children of the Future, the first in a series of discs rooted solidly in the psychedelic blues style that dominated the San Francisco music scene at the time. Scaggs would leave the band after a couple of albums with vocal chores taken over by drummer Tim Davis; Miller himself would begin singing occasional lead on 1969's Brave New World. These albums performed respectably on the album charts but failed to yield a hit.
In the 1970's the band had some hits that became classics over the years - Jet Airliner, with some evocative lyrics that brought home the loss of life on the road; and The Joker which includes the famous line about the "pompatus of love", which is of course nonsense, but that didn't stop a lot of stoned folks from spending years talking amongst themselves.
Steve Miller's father was a wealthy doctor in Dallas, and friends with famous guitarist and guitar designer Les Paul. Les Paul gave Miller his first guitar lessons.
Longtime member Norton Buffalo (harmonica player) died from lung cancer on October 30, 2009.
John King (drummer during "The Joker" era) died after a short bout of kidney cancer on October 26, 2010.
Band-member James Cooke died from cancer on 16 May 2011.
Rock 'n Me
Steve Miller Band Lyrics
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And I'm tryin' to find a job
But it just keeps gettin' tougher every day
But I got to do my part 'cause I know in my heart
I got to please my sweet baby, yeah
Well, I ain't superstitious
And I don't get suspicious
And I know that it's true that all the things that I do
Will come back to me in my sweet time
So keep on rock'n me, baby
Keep on a rock'n me, baby
Keep on a rock'n me, baby
Keep on a rock'n me, baby
I went from Phoenix, Arizona
All the way to Tacoma
Philadelphia, Atlanta, LA
Northern California where the girls are warm
So I could be with my sweet baby, yeah
Keep on a rock'n me, baby
Keep on a rock'n me, baby
Keep on a rock'n me, baby
Keep on a rock'n me, baby
Baby, baby, baby
Keep on rock'n
Rock'n me, baby
Keep on a rock'n
Rock'n me, baby
Woo-ooh-ooh, yeah
Don't get suspicious
Now don't be suspicious
Babe, you know you are a friend of mine
And you know that it's true
That all the things that I do
Are gonna come back to you in your sweet time
I went from Phoenix, Arizona
All the way to Tacoma
Philadelphia, Atlanta, LA
Northern California where the girls are warm
So I could hear my sweet baby say
Keep on a rock'n me, baby
Keep on a rock'n me, baby
Keep on a rock'n me, baby
Keep on a rock'n me, rock'n me, rock'n
Baby, baby, baby
Keep on a rock'n me' baby
Keep on a rock'n me' baby
Keep on a rock'n me' baby
The lyrics of Steve Miller's song "Rock 'N Me" are about a man who is struggling to find a job, but is determined to please his partner whom he believes is his friend. The singer asserts that although he is not superstitious or suspicious, he knows that everything he does will eventually come back to him. The chorus of the song encourages his partner to keep on rocking him, indicating that he wants her to continue supporting him and believing in him during his difficult times.
The opening verses of the song paint a picture of a man who is searching for a job with no luck. However, he is determined to do everything in his power to please his partner, who he deems a friend. He is confident that his hard work will pay off eventually, and that everything he does will come back to him in due time. In the second half of the song, the singer talks about his travels across the country, searching for a place where he can find some warmth with his partner. He encourages her to continue to support him as he continues to rock his way through life.
Overall, the song is a testament to the importance of perseverance and support during tough times. It encourages listeners to keep pushing through the hard times and to lean on their loved ones for support.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I've been lookin' real hard and I'm tryin' to find a job
I am struggling to find a job and I am doing my best to look for one.
But it just keeps gettin' tougher every day
However, the job market seems to just keep getting more difficult to navigate as time goes on.
But I got to do my part 'cause I know in my heart
Despite the challenges, I feel a responsibility to contribute and provide for my significant other.
I got to please my sweet baby, yeah
I want to make my loved one happy by doing what I can to support us.
Well, I ain't superstitious, and I don't get suspicious
I am not a superstitious person, and I do not regularly distrust or question people.
But my woman is a friend of mine
However, my significant other is someone I deeply care about and consider a close friend.
And I know that it's true that all the things that I do
I recognize that my actions have consequences and will come back to me in some way.
Will come back to me in my sweet time
Ultimately, the positive or negative effects of my actions will be felt by me in due time.
So keep on rock'n me baby
Despite the challenges and uncertainties present in life, I must continue to persevere and do my best.
I went from Phoenix, Arizona all the way to Tacoma
I have traveled all around the country in search of work and opportunities.
Philadelphia, Atlanta, L.A.
Some of the places I've traveled to include big cities on the East and West Coasts.
Northern California where the girls are warm
One of these places, Northern California, is known for its pleasant weather and friendly locals.
So I could be with my sweet baby, yeah
Ultimately, I want to be with my significant other and make her happy.
Don't get suspicious, now don't be suspicious
I do not want my loved one to feel insecure or uncertain in her relationship with me.
Babe, you know you are a friend of mine
I want to reassure my significant other that she is someone I deeply care about and value in my life.
Are gonna come back to you in your sweet time
Any actions taken by me will also have an impact on my significant other and we must both accept the consequences.
Keep on a rock'n me baby
Despite the trials and tribulations we may face, it is important that we both persevere and continue forward together.
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Written by: Steve Miller
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Lyrics~
Well, I've been lookin' real hard
And I'm tryin' to find a job
But it just keeps gettin' tougher every day
But I got to do my part
'Cause I know in my heart
I got to please my sweet baby, yeah
Well, I ain't superstitious
And I don't get suspicious
But my woman is a friend of mine
And I know that it's true
That all the things that I do
Will come back to me in my sweet time
So keep on rock'n me, baby
Keep on rock'n me, baby
Keep on rock'n me, baby
Keep on rock'n me, baby
I went from Phoenix, Arizona
All the way to Tacoma
Philadelphia, Atlanta, L.A.
Northern California
Where the girls are warm
So I could be with my sweet baby, yeah
Keep on rock'n me, baby
Keep on rock'n me, baby
Keep on rock'n me, baby
Keep on rock'n me, baby
Baby, baby, baby
Keep on rock'n
Rock'n me, baby
Keep on rock'n
Rock'n me, baby
Woo-hoo, yeah
Don't get suspicious
Now don't be suspicious
Babe, you know you are a friend of mine
And you know that it's true
That all the things that I do
Are gonna come back to you in your sweet time
I went from Phoenix, Arizona
All the way to Tacoma
Philadelphia, Atlanta, L.A.
Northern California
Where the girls are warm
So I could hear my sweet baby say
Keep on rock'n me, baby
Keep on rock'n me, baby
Keep on rock'n me, baby
Keep on rock'n me, rockin' me, rockin'
Baby, baby, baby
Keep on rock'n me, baby
Keep on rock'n me, baby
Keep on rock'n me, baby
Keep on rock'n me, baby
@chengyunma4497
First heard this in GTA5, then heard it in real life in Cleveland, what an experience.
@santiagoconde1421
This song + Trevor's truck + Grand Senora Desert is the best combination.
@DarthZiddy
OMG how old are you?
@chengyunma4497
@@DarthZiddy 24
@damondufresne6655
Just went and saw him last night. Way better in person
@GordonDoshy1
Going to see him in 2 weeks 😎
@WickedScott
This is what us American kids grew up with in the 70's. No internet, no smartphones. Just an AM radio.
@garydunn3037
Believe me, they were simpler and for me a lot happier than this PCworld filled with Crap Rap, Hip-Hop, Techno music.
@dannyrbailey
Amen bro
@Megumi_Bandicoot
It's a shame really. In this advanced day and age, it's so easy to imagine the 70s as a boring decade.