Somebody Rock Me
The Clash/The Killers Lyrics

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Breakin' my back just to know your name
Seventeen tracks and I've had it with this game
A breakin' my back just to know your name
But Heaven ain't close in a place like this
Anything goes but don't blink, you might miss
'Cause Heaven ain't close in a place like this
I said Heaven ain't close in a place like this
Bring it back down, bring it back down tonight (hoo hoo)

Never thought I'd let a rumor ruin my moonlight

Well somebody told me you had a boyfriend
Who looked like a girlfriend
That I had in February of last year
It's not confidential, I've got potential

Ready let's roll onto something new
Takin' it's toll then I'm leaving without you
'Cause Heaven ain't close in a place like this
I said Heaven ain't close in a place like this
Bring it back down, bring it back down tonight (hoo hoo)
Never thought I'd let a rumor ruin my moonlight

Well somebody told me you had a boyfriend
Who looked like a girlfriend
That I had in February of last year
It's not confidential, I've got potential

A rushing, rushing around

Pace yourself for me (for me)
I said maybe, baby, please (please)
But I just don't know now (baby, baby)
When all I want to do is try

Well somebody told me you had a boyfriend
Who looked like a girlfriend
That I had in February of last year
It's not confidential, I've got potential

A rushing, rushing around

Now somebody told me you had a boyfriend
Who looked like a girlfriend
That I had in February of last year
It's not confidential, I've got potential

A rushing, rushing around

Somebody told me you had a boyfriend
Who looked like a girlfriend
That I had in February of last year
It's not confidential, I've got potential

A rushing, rushing around

Overall Meaning

The Clash vs The Killers’ song, “Somebody Rock Me”, is an upbeat, punky song that deals with love, frustration, and gossip. The lyrics, “Breakin' my back just to know your name, Seventeen tracks and I've had it with this game,” suggests that the singer has been trying too hard to get someone's attention. Despite their efforts to impress, they have had no luck so far. Additionally, the lyrics, “But Heaven ain't close in a place like this, Anything goes but don't blink, you might miss,” imply that the singer is in a chaotic, unpredictable environment where anything can happen, but true love and happiness seem unattainable.

Later in the song, the line, “Well somebody told me you had a boyfriend, Who looked like a girlfriend, That I had in February of last year,” highlights the role that gossip plays in relationships. The singer is hearing rumors about the person they are interested in and their past relationships, and this is causing doubt and confusion. Despite this, the singer still sees potential in the situation and is willing to give it a chance.

In conclusion, “Somebody Rock Me” is a fast-paced song that deals with the frustration of trying to connect with someone in an unpredictable environment, and the role that gossip can play in relationships.

Line by Line Meaning

Breakin' my back just to know your name
I'm putting in a lot of effort just to find out what your name is

Seventeen tracks and I've had it with this game
I've listened to 17 songs and I'm tired of playing this game

But Heaven ain't close in a place like this
This place is not at all like Heaven

Anything goes but don't blink, you might miss
You can do anything here, but be careful not to miss anything

Bring it back down, bring it back down tonight (hoo hoo)
Let's calm down and take it easy tonight

Never thought I'd let a rumor ruin my moonlight
I never thought a rumor would spoil my good mood

Well somebody told me you had a boyfriend Who looked like a girlfriend That I had in February of last year It's not confidential, I've got potential
Someone said you were dating a guy who looks like a girl that I dated last February. This information is not a secret, and I have the potential to act on it.

Ready let's roll onto something new Takin' it's toll then I'm leaving without you
Let's move on to something else. If it becomes tiring, I'll leave without you.

A rushing, rushing around
We're all in a hurry, moving fast.

Pace yourself for me (for me) I said maybe, baby, please (please) But I just don't know now (baby, baby) When all I want to do is try
Take your time for me. I'm asking nicely but I'm not sure how you'll respond. I just want to give this a chance.

Now somebody told me you had a boyfriend Who looked like a girlfriend That I had in February of last year It's not confidential, I've got potential
Again, I heard from someone that you're seeing a guy who looks like a girl I dated. This is not a secret and I have the potential to act on it.

A rushing, rushing around
Everyone's still rushing around at this point.

Somebody told me you had a boyfriend Who looked like a girlfriend That I had in February of last year It's not confidential, I've got potential
Yet again, I've heard that you're dating a guy who looks like a girl I dated last year. This is not private information and I could do something about it.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brandon Flowers, Dave Brent Keuning, Mark August Stoermer, Ronnie Jr. Vannucci

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