Sticks And Stones
Suzi Quatro Lyrics


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Sticks and stones may break my bones
But you gotta take my rock and roll
Sticks and stones may break my bones
But you gotta take my rock and roll

Tune my mind to the station radio
My baby told me he ain't comin' back no mo'
Romeo, don't you know
You steal my pride and go

Turned me on from he old matrimonial blow
He's so stiff even music couldn't make him go
Your batteries are running low
And I ain't stayin', no, no, no

Sticks and stones may break my bones
But you gotta take my rock and roll
Sticks and stones may break my bones
But you gotta take my rock and roll

We're alone tonight and you've done let me go
I need some man to tease before I get too old




You're movin' way to slow
So on your feet and go

Overall Meaning

In the song Sticks and Stones, Suzi Quatro seems to be speaking out against the people who want to suppress and control her, particularly in the music industry. The lyrics suggest that some people don't understand or appreciate rock and roll, and so they try to undermine its significance by controlling her or her career. When she sings "sticks and stones may break my bones, but you gotta take my rock and roll," she is essentially saying that even if someone tries to hurt her physically or emotionally, they cannot take away her passion for music.


The opening lines of the song "tune my mind to the station radio, my baby told me he ain't comin' back no mo'" convey the idea that music is a powerful form of therapy for Suzi Quatro. She seems to be saying that music is her only solace in the absence of her lover leaving her. In the following verses, she directly speaks out against someone who has wronged her. She accuses them of stealing her pride and trying to control her life. Quatro's raw and powerful voice perfectly captures the intensity of her emotions as she sings.


Line by Line Meaning

Sticks and stones may break my bones
Physical harm can be inflicted upon me, but it will not result in my surrendering my passion for rock and roll


But you gotta take my rock and roll
No matter what happens, I will not abandon the rock and roll lifestyle that I hold so dear


Tune my mind to the station radio
I am preparing myself mentally for some form of entertainment, likely in the form of music


My baby told me he ain't comin' back no mo'
My significant other has informed me that they do not intend to return to me


Romeo, don't you know
A reference to Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', suggesting that the person addressed is unaware of the emotional pain they are causing


You steal my pride and go
This person has taken something important to me, causing me to feel humiliated and less than I was before


Turned me on from the old matrimonial blow
I was excited by the freedom and empowerment that came from ending a stifled, unhappy marriage


He's so stiff even music couldn't make him go
This person is so rigid and inflexible that not even music- a powerful force in my life- could influence or persuade them


Your batteries are running low
You are losing energy and vitality, which makes it difficult for me to maintain interest in you


And I ain't stayin', no, no, no
I refuse to remain in this situation, as it no longer satisfies me and I crave something more exciting and fulfilling


We're alone tonight and you've done let me go
We are together in this moment, but our relationship has already failed and you have let me slip away


I need some man to tease before I get too old
I am seeking romantic and sexual experiences, and I feel a sense of urgency as I worry that I am running out of time to enjoy these pleasures


You're movin' way too slow
You are not keeping up with my lively, fast-paced lifestyle and desires


So on your feet and go
I am telling you to leave, as we are not compatible and do not serve each other's needs




Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SUZIE QUATRO, LEN TUCKEY

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