The line-up of the group has changed several times during the years they have performed together, but consists of sisters:
* Anne (born November 12, 1950)
* Denise (born April 9, 1952)
* Maureen (born June 14, 1954)
* Linda (born February 23, 1959)
* Bernadette (born Bernadette Therese Nolan, October 17, 1960)
* Coleen (born March 12, 1965).
Who's Gonna Rock You
The Nolans Lyrics
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Makin' out that every thing is fine,
To the crowd we'll be laughing out loud,
But they won't know the heartache on my mind.
I'll wear a smile and keep on dancin'
Honey, when the night is over, I'll be askin',
Darlin',
Who's gonna rock, gonna rock you now,
Who's gonna put out your fire,
Who's gonna rock, gonna rock you now,
Who's gonna fill your desire (well),
All around, movin' up, getting down,
Party people freakin' in their groove,
They can't see what is happenin' to me,
Thinkin' 'bout the love I'm gonna lose
I'll wear a smile and keep on dancin'
Honey, when the night is over, I'll be askin',
Darlin',
Can you tell me who, who
I'll wear a smile and keep on dancin'
Honey, when the night is over, I'll be askin',
Darlin',darlin'
Who's gonna rock, gonna rock you now,
Who's gonna put out your fire,
The Nolans's song "Who's Gonna Rock You" is about heartbreak and putting on a brave face despite feeling emotional pain. The lyrics describe a night out where the singer is going through the motions with her partner and pretending that everything is fine even though she is dealing with feelings of loss and uncertainty about the future. She wears a smile and keeps dancing, but inside she is wondering who will rock her former partner now that they are no longer together. She is also wondering who will fulfill their desire for love and connection.
The metaphor of "rocking" someone and "putting out their fire" is used to represent the type of love and passion that the singer and her partner once shared. The chorus repeats the question of who will take on this role now that the relationship has ended. The song also touches on the contrast between the external appearance of happiness and the internal struggle of heartbreak. The party people are "freakin' in their groove" and having a good time, but the singer is unable to fully join in because she is preoccupied with her own emotions. The song ends on a somber note with the repeated plea for someone to fill the void that the lost love has left behind.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh tonight, I'll be holdin' you tight,
Tonight, I'll hold you close, and it might seem like everything is okay, but in reality, it's not.
Makin' out that every thing is fine,
I'm pretending that everything is good, even though it's not.
To the crowd we'll be laughing out loud,
We'll be putting on a show for everyone else, laughing and having a good time.
But they won't know the heartache on my mind.
They don't know that behind the smiles, there's sadness and heartache.
Who's gonna rock, gonna rock you now,
Who will take care of you now that I'm gone?
Who's gonna put out your fire,
Who will extinguish your passions the way I did?
Who's gonna fill your desire (well),
Who will fulfill your desires the way I did?
All around, movin' up, getting down,
Everyone else is having a good time, dancing and partying.
Party people freakin' in their groove,
Others are getting lost in the music, enjoying themselves without a care in the world.
They can't see what is happenin' to me,
No one around me knows the sadness and pain I'm feeling.
Thinkin' 'bout the love I'm gonna lose
I'm starting to realize that I'm going to lose the love of my life.
Can you tell me who, who
Can you tell me who will take my place and love you the way I did?
Darlin', darlin'
It's a term of endearment, expressing love and affection.
I'll wear a smile and keep on dancin'
I'll put on a happy face and continue dancing, even though I'm hurting inside.
Honey, when the night is over, I'll be askin',
After the night is done, I'll be wondering who will take care of you now.
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KEN GOLD, BILLY OCEAN
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Diane Silva
Great track. The Nolans were great live and their harmonies were beautiful, a bit like a girl version of the Osmonds back in the day.
trish greenwood
one of the original girl bands, they were so good!
Mandy Graham
trish greenwood bernie was the only decent si ger, she could have a solo carrer. its only the dancing that got her sisters through. many groups have one good singer and the whole group relies on people like bernie. she was brilliant and kind.
Janfah roe
Gotta admit.. they was so beautiful and still are.
Julie Harrison
The nolans fantastic songs love them
501 Sqn
Top, top act ALL of them ๐๐๐
Richard Hoyle
Love the Nolan's to bitsxx
NWL Man
Bernie is awesome, brilliant singer.
Vicky Hyde
I agree ๐ฏ with you ๐๐
J Stewart
Not a botox insight, fabulous.