Revolution Rock
The Busters Lyrics


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Revolution rock, it is a brand new rock
A bad, bad rock, this here revolution rock

Careful how you move, Mac, you dig me in me back
An' I'm so pilled up that I rattle
I have got the sharpeest knife, so I cut the biggest slice
But I have no time to do battle
Everybody smash up your seats and rock to this
Brand new beat
This here music mash up the nation
This here music cause a sensation
Tell your ma, tell your pa everything's gonna be all right
Can't you feel it? DOn't ignore it
Gonna be Arl-right

Revolution rock, I am in a state of shock
So bad, bad rock, this here revolution rock

Careful how you slide, Clyde, all you did was glide
And you poured your beer in me hat




With my good eye on the beat, living on fixation strete
And I ai't got no time for that

Overall Meaning

The Busters's song "Revolution Rock" is a rebellious anthem celebrating the power of rock and roll to incite change. The song begins with the repetition of the phrase "Revolution rock," which is established as a "brand new rock" and a "bad, bad rock." The singer warns Mac to be careful how he moves because he might accidentally dig him in the back. The singer is also heavily drugged and too preoccupied to fight. However, he urges everyone to smash up their seats and rock to the brand new beat. He insists that this music will mash up the nation and cause a sensation. He encourages people to tell their parents that everything will be alright and not to ignore the feeling of revolution in the air. The song then breaks out into a fast-paced chorus, with the lyrics "Revolution rock, I am in a state of shock, so bad, bad rock, this here revolution rock." The singer warns Clyde to be careful how he slides since all he did was glide and poured beer into his hat. In the meantime, the singer is focused on living on fixation street and keeping his good eye on the beat.


The song taps into the idea that rock and roll can be a powerful tool for change. It's a call to action for young people to take a stand against the status quo and do something disruptive. The use of repetition throughout the song creates a hypnotic effect, urging the listener to embrace the rock revolution. The repetition of "Revolution rock," in particular, creates an almost chant-like quality to the song, inciting listeners to join the cause.


Line by Line Meaning

Revolution rock, it is a brand new rock
The song Revolution Rock is a newly emerging genre of rock music


A bad, bad rock, this here revolution rock
This new genre of Revolution Rock music is quite powerful and distinct


Careful how you move, Mac, you dig me in me back
Be cautious while dancing because you might injure me with your moves


An' I'm so pilled up that I rattle
I am high on drugs, making me shake in excitement


I have got the sharpest knife, so I cut the biggest slice
I am the best in my field and I am capable of achieving the largest goals


But I have no time to do battle
I do not wish to spend my time fighting pointless battles


Everybody smash up your seats and rock to this
Everyone should dance and have fun, even if it means destroying the seats


Brand new beat
This new genre of Revolution Rock music has a fresh and exciting rhythm


This here music mash up the nation
This music genre has become so popular that everyone is listening to it


This here music cause a sensation
This new genre of music is making everyone excited and intrigued


Tell your ma, tell your pa everything's gonna be all right
Everyone should have faith in this new genre of music as it will be successful


Can't you feel it? Don't ignore it, gonna be Arl-right
This music has a positive vibe, and everyone should embrace it


Revolution rock, I am in a state of shock
This new genre of music has caught me by surprise and amazed me


So bad, bad rock, this here revolution rock
This Revolution Rock music is so powerful and amazing that it's just too good


Careful how you slide, Clyde, all you did was glide
Be careful while dancing in this genre as it does not require complicated moves


And you poured your beer in me hat
You poured some of your drink on me, and I don't appreciate it


With my good eye on the beat, living on fixation strete
I am focused on the music and always seeking new ways to improve my craft


And I ai't got no time for that
I don't have time to waste on anything not related to music




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Comments from YouTube:

Eskil

Great cover, and great video! I have been looking for a good ska band for a long time!

verdelimonazo

me encantó el video, chingónn

aaron kuko

muy muy buen cover de los Cadillacs

Reggae Wild

No es de cadillacs jovencito, es de The clash.

Fengalf

aha? das is nen cover? xD Gut zu wissen ^^

Harry Biertoifel

Original the Clash vom Album London Calling

Santiago Trinidad

Stay Rude!!

hans peter

jea jea jea

Jerald Stein

Hostia! Si que los Busters entienden bien "el Clash combo"

joselitro1986

jajajjaja increible! buenissimos

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