Rock 'N' Roll Disgrace
Sweet Lyrics


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You're a heterosexual dream
A super phallic machine
Well, who do you think you are
Well, you think you're a star
Yeah, a rock 'n' roll star, you are

Oh, you part your lips that way
Do you care what people say
The chicks know what you are
Well, they think you're a star
Yeah, a rock and roll star, you are

Rock 'n' roll
You're rock 'n' roll queen
Don't you know what I mean
Oh, you know
You're a rock 'n' roll queen
A young man's dream

Given guitar's head
In a silver stream of red
Has it gone too far
Then you know you're a star
Yeah, a real superstar, you are

Rock 'n' roll
You're rock 'n' roll queen
Don't you know what I mean
Oh, you know
You're a rock'n roll queen
A young man's dream

Rock 'n' roll
You're rock 'n' roll queen
Don't you know what I mean
Oh, you know
You're a rock 'n' roll queen
A young man's dream

You're a heterosexual dream
A super phallic machine
Who do you think you are




Well, you think you're a star
Yeah, a rock 'n' roll star, you are

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sweet's Rock 'N' Roll Disgrace portray the character of a rock star who's confident and self-obsessed. The song opens with a sarcastic tone as the singer describes the rock star as a "super phallic machine" that is a heterosexual dream. The chorus constantly repeats the phrase "you're a rock 'n' roll queen, a young man's dream" indicating that the rock star is popular with the female audience.


The song then goes on to describe the guitar given to the rock star as a "silver stream of red". The line "Has it gone too far, then you know you're a star, yeah, a real superstar you are" could be an indication that fame has distracted the rock star from the reality of their situation.


Overall, the lyrics display a critique of the rock star lifestyle, highlighting the shallow nature of it and the potential for it to take over one's life, making it hard to distinguish between reality and fame. It suggests that the fans love the idea of the rock star more than the actual person, and the rock star becomes a character rather than a real person.


Line by Line Meaning

You're a heterosexual dream
You are someone who appeals to the sexual desires of the opposite sex.


A super phallic machine
You have a great deal of confidence in your masculinity and your ability to attract women.


Well, who do you think you are
You are acting as if you are above everyone else and believe you are entitled to success.


Well, you think you're a star
You have a very high opinion of yourself and believe that you deserve to be famous.


Yeah, a rock 'n' roll star, you are
You see yourself as the epitome of rock and roll stardom and believe you are destined for greatness.


Oh, you part your lips that way
You use your physical appearance and mannerisms to try and come across as sexy and alluring.


Do you care what people say
You are so convinced of your own greatness that you are not concerned about other people's opinions of you.


The chicks know what you are
Women see through your act and know that you are just a pretentious rock star wannabe.


Well, they think you're a star
Despite seeing through your façade, some women still feed into your ego and believe you are the real deal.


Yeah, a rock and roll star, you are
You are still clinging to the idea that you are a true rock and roll star, despite others seeing the truth.


Rock 'n' roll
The spirit of rock and roll music that you are trying to embody and live up to.


You're rock 'n' roll queen
You see yourself as a female embodiment of rock and roll glamour and excess.


Don't you know what I mean
Are you not aware of the image and identity you are portraying as a rock and roll star?


Oh, you know
You are fully aware of the image and identity you are trying to maintain.


A young man's dream
You are the embodiment of what young men aspire to be when they want to become rock stars.


Given guitar's head
The opportunity to perform and create music as a rock star has been given to you.


In a silver stream of red
Your guitar creates a silver stream of sound and music, invoking the passion and intensity of rock and roll music.


Has it gone too far
You are beginning to realize that your obsession with the image of being a rock star has taken over your life and may not be worth it in the end.


Then you know you're a star
Despite doubts, you still believe that you are a true rock star at heart.


Yeah, a real superstar, you are
Despite concerns, you still believe yourself to be a true superstar and worthy of fame and success.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREW SCOTT, BRIAN CONNOLLY, MICHAEL TUCKER, STEPHEN PRIEST

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One of the jewells that make my life sweeter RIP Brian, Mick, and Steve and long live Andy

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I'm so glad I listened to all of Sweet Fanny Adams. What a hidden gem.

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The best B side ever written.

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One of the greatest heavy rock tune!

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Best Sweet Song !!!! B Side of Ballroom Blitz and self written by the band

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Have you heard burn on the flame one of my favourite B sides along with this one

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Yes their best behind FOTR and BB.

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