Rock is dead
Tenacious D [Rize Of The Fenix - 2012] Lyrics
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Rock is dead, rock is dead
Rock is dead, rock is dead
Talk to my friend, that's what he said
Is rock still around? No rock is dead
It's all over, rock and roll is dead
Muscle car, Grateful Dead
Lord of the Rings, Zeppelin Led
Devil tattoo, Right Said Fred
It's all over, rock and roll is dead
Take it Kones!
Started with blues, Belly of lead
Then there was Elvis, Nicky some red
Beatles arrive, started a trend
Axl Rose, give me some head
It's all over, rock and roll is dead
Rock is dead, rock is dead
Rock is dead, rock is dead
Get that freight train out of my head
Because a rock and a roll is a fuckin' dead
It's all over, rock and roll is dead
It's all over, rock and roll is dead
It's all over, rock and roll
Oh so baby now, rock and roll
R-r-r-r-r-rock and roll
Is dead
Woo
The lyrics of "Rock is Dead" by Tenacious D satirically comment on the state of the rock and roll genre. The song asserts that rock and roll is no longer alive, and the references to several iconic rock bands and symbols satirize the fetishization of rock legends. The lyrics are sung almost rhythmically, with a catchy chorus, but the message is somber - rock is dead, and people need to move on.
The first verse of the song mentions a conversation with a friend who says that rock is dead. These lines set the tone for the rest of the song by introducing the concept of the death of the rock and roll genre. The second verse cites several symbols and musicians historically associated with rock and roll, including Grateful Dead, Led Zeppelin, and Motorhead. But despite all these notable names in rock, the song argues that it's all over, and rock and roll is dead.
The chorus of "Rock is Dead" reinforces the sentiment of the song. It repeats the line "rock is dead" four times, followed by, "Get that freight train out of my head/Because a rock and a roll is a fuckin' dead/It's all over, rock and roll is dead." The chorus suggests that people can no longer enjoy rock and roll and need to let it go.
Overall, "Rock is Dead" showcases Tenacious D's satirical and humorous approach to music. It's an amusing and catchy tune about the demise of a genre that will always have a place in the heart of many.
Line by Line Meaning
Rock is dead, rock is dead
The genre of rock music no longer exists and is no longer popular.
Talk to my friend, that's what he said
A friend confirmed that rock music is dead.
Is rock still around? No rock is dead
The singer is questioning if rock music still exists and states that it does not.
Bottle of jack, Mercury Fred
Referencing classic rock elements such as Jack Daniels whiskey and Freddie Mercury of Queen.
Muscle car, Grateful Dead
Referencing classic rock elements such as powerful cars and the band Grateful Dead.
Lord of the Rings, Zeppelin Led
Referencing iconic rock band Led Zeppelin and the famous fantasy book series Lord of the Rings.
Devil tattoo, Right Said Fred
Referencing popular rock imagery such as devil tattoos and the one-hit wonder band Right Said Fred.
Started with blues, Belly of lead
Rock music originated from blues music, and the heavy sound originated from the use of lead in speaker construction.
Then there was Elvis, Nicky some red
Referencing the impact of Elvis Presley on rock music, and the influence of Nicky Hopkins, a pianist who played with many popular rock bands.
Beatles arrive, started a trend
The arrival of The Beatles marked a turning point in rock music and sparked a trend in pop rock.
Axl Rose, give me some head
Referencing Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose and using crude language to illustrate the sexualization of rock music.
Get that freight train out of my head
The overwhelming sound of rock music is compared to a noisy freight train in the artist's head.
Because a rock and a roll is a fuckin' dead
Emphasizing the death of rock music with profanity.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: THOMAS JACK BLACK, KYLE RICHARD GASS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@carimabdala
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Rock is dead, rock is dead
Rock is dead, rock is dead
Talk to my friend, that's what he said
Is rock still around? No, rock is dead
It's all over, rock and roll is dead
Bottle of jack, mercury Fred
Muscle car, Grateful Dead
Lord of the Rings, Zeppelin the Led
Devil tattoo, Right Said Fred
It's all over, rock and roll is dead
Take it, Kones!
[Guitar Solo]
Started with blues, Belly of lead
Then there was Elvis, makin' some bread
Beatles arrive, started to shred
Axel Rose, rock is dead
It's all over, rock and roll is dead
Rock is dead, rock is dead
Rock is dead, rock is dead
Get that freight train out of my head
Because a rock and a roll is a fuckin' dead
It's all over, rock and roll is dead
It's all over, rock and roll is dead
It's all over, rock and roll
Oh, so baby now, rock and roll
R-r-r-r-r-rock and roll
Is dead
Woo
@gameoverlordN7
"guys did you hear rock is dead?"
"Oh no really, what should we do?"
"let's sing a ROCK song about it"
@autismman6774
+gameoverlordN7 It's metal. Though it sounds more rock to me
@khartvin
+Jake Azz I hear Elvis's spirit in it
@rockinrodney5000
+autism man Metal is a subgenre of rock, are you aut... Never mind.
@UncleFish9001
You guys are ridiculous, this is obviously K-pop.
@bumlebubbi
With a bit of screamo.
@Zinzoo13
As long as rock is in our hearts, it'll never die.
@ohsu8895
See on YouTube at rock is dead satan
@MrKingwink
Ironically this explains why rock won't die and say whoever thinks so needs to remember all this great music
@bmprelude
Rock may be dead, but they cant kill the metal