James Taylor (Vocals)
James Taylor (Vocals)
Mauro Venegas (Lead Guitar)
Sarah Bacon (Rhythm Guitar)
Chris Mann (Bass)
Nick Bukowski (Drums)
Forget the fact that these guys were one of the first out of the starting blocks when a 'new rock'n'roll' developed into the UK's current crop of artrock bands. Forget the fact that despite several storming singles and an excellent self funded debut album they have been by and large ignored by the UK press and radio and have had to operate in DIY mode longer than is reasonable.
This new, 'second-coming' of the best new wave band in Britain is more than we could have hoped for. Whether it's Only Ones or Saints, Strokes, Voidoids or Modern Lovers that float your boat The Rocks will deliver for you. 'Heartbreak City' is the brand new single on Weekender Records and is their best and catchiest pop-punk yet and their excellent live show front by live-wire James Taylor is not to be missed.
As one enthusiastic promoter put it.. "No other band at the moment has their sense of theatre, their musicianship and vomits it out in the general air of chaos they conjure around them... a gig by The Rocks is no mere gig, it's a show, it's an event, it's an experience."
The Rocks are finally ready and as their Japanese label boss says:
"If it can't be understood, it's a fuck."
'The Rocks - we love them. If there's a more entertaining band anywhere in the world I haven't seen them' ARTROCKER
'Think the clash being eaten by lions. Brilliant' ROCKSOUND
'The Rocks.. quite simply, rock' NME
Check out www.myspace.com/therocks
On The Roof
The Rocks Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Superstar DJs here we go!
Somebody say 'ho' (ho)
Say 'ho, ho' (ho, ho)
Now somebody, anybody, everybody scream
Now throw your hands in the air
And if you're not a square from Delaware
And you got on clean underwear
And your momma ain't on welfare
Somebody say 'oh, yeah' (oh, yeah)
Oh, yeah! (oh, yeah)
Well DJ's spinning on the wheels of steel
Like it ain't no thing, cause he is for real
He's cuttin' the jams with a wave of his hand
And it sounds so fresh it'll make you stand
You hear the highs in your eyes, the bass in your face
This super DJ can rock the place
You hear bass, highs, tremblin' tones
He can even cut the jams without the headphones
Well Stick Rick is rockin' to the break of day
Makin' all the fly girls that wanna give me a play
Now if your DJ rocks to the break of day
Let me hear you say 'DJ' (DJ)
DJ (DJ)
We're gonna rock to the break of day
Say 'Keep on rockin' it' (keep on rockin' it)
Keep on rockin' it (keep on rockin' it)
Come on y'all keep on rockin' it (keep on rockin' it, keep on rockin' it)
Heh
Now clap your hands and stomp your feet
While the DJ scratch to the funky beat
He's makin' you move until your body sweat
He's even givin' you more than you supposed to get
Now twist and turn and let your body burn
And show everybody what you just learned
Let's all get together and form a crowd
While the DJ play it, nice and loud
Now everybody in the place to be
Let's all get together, repeat after me
Say, 'rock the house' (rock the house)
Say, 'rock the house' (rock the house)
Everybody say, 'turn it out' (turn it out)
Come on turn it out (turn it out)
I like it (I like it)
Come on I love it (I love it)
Let me hear ya, I like it (I like it)
One more time, I love it (I love it)
Come on
Well I'm the master blaster, a man to see
Rockin' the bass for everybody
If ya DJ rocks to the break of day
Somebody say 'DJ' (DJ)
DJ (DJ)
We're gonna rock it to the break of day
Say 'keep on rockin' it' (keep on rockin' it)
Keep on rockin' it (keep on rockin' it)
Keep on rockin' it (keep on rockin' it)
Keep on rockin' it (keep on rockin' it)
DJs now, I'm coming strong
You better take my advice
Because it lasts this long
Is rocking the house
One job well done
For any DJ in this world to be someone
To make a fella say "ho" the girls get loose
And if the crowd respond to that, the jock got juiced
Enough pull to make some cash
'Cause it's all about duds
And they can jam-pack the place
No matter how much you spend
So if you wanna make some cash or be a DJ
You must rock the house right and know what to play
Now everybody in the place to be
Let's all get together, repeat after me
Say, 'oh' (oh)
Say, 'oh, ho' (oh, ho)
Once again I like it (I like it)
Come on I love it (I love it)
One more time I like it (I like it)
Come on I love it (I love it) ha!
All the fellas in the house if ya wanna break dance
Say, 'break dance' (break dance)
Say, 'break dance' (break dance)
Come on
'Break break, break, break' (break break, break, break)
Cut it up DJ
This DJ cut different ways
So let me hear you cut it, DJ
Let's make some noise (ho)
Let's make some noise come on
The roof, the roof, the roof is on fire
(We don't need no water, let the motherfucker burn)
(Burn, motherfucker, burn)
The roof, the roof, the roof is on fire
(We don't need no water, let the motherfucker burn)
(Burn, motherfucker, burn)
The roof, the roof, the roof is on fire
The Rock's song "On The Roof" is an energetic and lively tune celebrating the power of music and the role of the DJ in driving a party. The song opens with a call and response chorus, asking the audience to join in and get excited. The energy builds through the verses, highlighting the talent of the DJ and encouraging the audience to dance and move their bodies to the beat. The call and response chorus repeats a few times, with the energy continuing to build until the song reaches its climax with the DJ encouraging the audience to cheer and get even more excited.
The song captures the essence of a party, with the DJ as the driving force behind the celebration. The lyrics emphasize the power of music to bring people together and create a sense of unity on the dance floor. The use of the call and response chorus encourages audience participation and creates an atmosphere of shared excitement and joy.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey girls, hey boys
The DJ is calling out to everyone in the crowd to get them hyped up for the music they're about to hear.
Superstar DJs here we go!
The DJ is acknowledging that they are a famous and talented DJ, and reassuring the crowd that they are about to hear some amazing music.
Somebody say 'ho' (ho)
The DJ is encouraging the crowd to participate in the music by calling out and making noise.
Now somebody, anybody, everybody scream
The DJ wants the crowd to get even louder and show their excitement for the music.
Now throw your hands in the air
The DJ is encouraging the crowd to put their hands up and dance along to the music.
And wave 'em like you just don't care
The DJ wants the crowd to have fun and dance without inhibitions, waving their arms around in a carefree way.
And if you're not a square from Delaware
The DJ is acknowledging that they have a diverse crowd and wants everyone to feel included and welcome at the event.
And you got on clean underwear
The DJ is making a joke and trying to get the crowd to laugh and let loose.
And your momma ain't on welfare
The DJ is emphasizing the importance of having fun and enjoying life, even in the face of adversity.
Somebody say 'oh, yeah' (oh, yeah)
The DJ is encouraging the crowd to make noise and participate in the music.
Well DJ's spinning on the wheels of steel
The DJ is giving themselves a shoutout for their talent and skill in DJing.
Like it ain't no thing, cause he is for real
The DJ is so good at what they do that it seems effortless and easy.
He's cuttin' the jams with a wave of his hand
The DJ is so skilled that they can control the music and create amazing mixes with just a simple hand gesture.
And it sounds so fresh it'll make you stand
The DJ is playing music that is so great and exciting that it will make the crowd want to dance and move around.
You hear the highs in your eyes, the bass in your face
The DJ is playing music with such great sound quality that the crowd can feel and hear every aspect of the song, from the highs to the bass.
This super DJ can rock the place
The DJ is acknowledging their own talent and ability to create an amazing atmosphere with their music.
You hear bass, highs, tremblin' tones
The DJ is playing music with many different elements and sounds that make the song exciting and unique.
He can even cut the jams without the headphones
The DJ is so skilled that they can mix and blend music together seamlessly without even needing to wear headphones.
Well Stick Rick is rockin' to the break of day
The DJ is giving a shoutout to another person in the industry who is also talented and passionate about music.
Makin' all the fly girls that wanna give me a play
The DJ is using language that may be considered sexist, but in this context is meant to show off their popularity and charisma to the crowd.
Now if your DJ rocks to the break of day
The DJ is encouraging the crowd to show some love and appreciation for their talented peers in the music industry.
Let me hear you say 'DJ' (DJ)
The DJ is encouraging the crowd to participate in the music and show enthusiasm for the various DJs performing.
We're gonna rock to the break of day
The DJ is telling the crowd that they're in for a long night of music and fun, and that they're excited to be the one to provide that experience.
Say 'Keep on rockin' it' (keep on rockin' it)
The DJ is encouraging the crowd to dance and enjoy themselves as long as they can.
Come on y'all keep on rockin' it (keep on rockin' it, keep on rockin' it)
The DJ is repeating the same message to encourage everyone to enjoy themselves and the music.
Now clap your hands and stomp your feet
The DJ is encouraging the crowd to get involved with the music and dance along to the beat.
While the DJ scratch to the funky beat
The DJ is using their skills to create a unique and exciting mix by scratching along to the music.
He's makin' you move until your body sweat
The DJ is playing such great music that the crowd can't help but dance and move around until they're sweating and out of breath.
He's even givin' you more than you supposed to get
The DJ is going above and beyond to provide an amazing experience for the crowd, with excellent music and an exciting atmosphere.
Now twist and turn and let your body burn
The DJ is encouraging the crowd to have fun and dance with passion and energy until they're completely tired out.
And show everybody what you just learned
The DJ is encouraging the crowd to dance and show off their moves, as well as have fun and enjoy themselves.
Let's all get together and form a crowd
The DJ is bringing everyone together through their music and creating an atmosphere of unity and excitement.
While the DJ play it, nice and loud
The DJ is playing loud and exciting music to get everyone pumped up and ready to dance.
Now everybody in the place to be
The DJ is addressing the entire crowd and making sure everyone is included and accounted for.
Say, 'rock the house' (rock the house)
The DJ is encouraging the crowd to have a good time and enjoy the music by yelling out 'rock the house.'
Say, 'turn it out' (turn it out)
The DJ is using language that encourages the crowd to dance and have a good time by telling them to 'turn it out.'
Come on turn it out (turn it out)
The DJ is repeating the same message to encourage everyone to dance and have a good time.
I like it (I like it)
The DJ is asking the crowd if they're enjoying the music and using language that is meant to hype up the crowd even more.
Come on I love it (I love it)
The DJ is expressing their own enthusiasm and love for the music they're playing, in order to get the crowd excited as well.
All the fellas in the house if ya wanna break dance
The DJ is using language that is more gender-specific than is appropriate now, but is meant to encourage male listeners to get involved with the music and dance along.
Say, 'break dance' (break dance)
The DJ is encouraging the male listeners to yell out 'break dance' as a way to show their enthusiasm and get involved with the music.
Cut it up DJ
The DJ is calling for a specific type of music or sound effect that they will create with their turntable and mixer, and asking the DJ to 'cut it up' to make it happen.
Let's make some noise (ho)
The DJ is asking the crowd to make some noise and get involved with the music by calling out or making noise in different ways.
The roof, the roof, the roof is on fire
The DJ is playing a well-known song and encouraging the crowd to dance along and sing the lyrics together in unison.
(We don't need no water, let the motherfucker burn)
The DJ is using graphic language to shock and excite the crowd, and referencing the lyrics of the song they're playing to create an even more exciting atmosphere.
(Burn, motherfucker, burn)
The DJ continues to use explicit language and lyrics in order to hype up the crowd and create excitement around the music they're playing.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, CLARKJAY PRODUCTIONS, INC., Peermusic Publishing
Written by: CELITA EVANS, CHARLES PETTIFORD, GREGORY CARLTON WIGFALL, JERRY BLOODROCK, RICHARD LEE FOWLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
mogznwaz
Elizabeth is at her absolute zenith here. Astonishingly beautiful and a superb performance. Mesmerising.
eoselan7
Elizabeth was a truly great film actress, unquestionably so as in so clearly in evidence here...so moving a performance.
Brittney Hill
I will be- wonderful- Thank you. Hello, it’s, ME!, Brittney Lee Hill Collier (Age: 33. Born March, the 12th, 1988.). My Destiny, is to be, a famous, British actress, and a Royal, for the, United Kingdom. To date, I figured out that, Henry Cavill (Age: 38. He is the famous, British actor, who plays, Superman. He played, Superman, in, “Man of Steel,” which came out in the year, 2013), Tom Ellis (Age: 42. He is the famous, British actor, who plays, Lucifer, on the American, television show, “Lucifer.”), Russell Brand (Age: 46. He is the famous, Comedian, and British actor, who married, Katy Perry), Johnathan Rhys Meyers (Age: 43. He is the famous, Swedish actor, famous for starring, on the show, “The Tudors.” He is also, very famous, for starring, in the movie, “Match Point.”), Louis Garrel (Age: 39. He is the famous, French actor, exalted, for starring, in the movie, “Ma Mere.” He is also, very famous, for starring, in the movie, “The Dreamers.”), and Gene Kelly (Deceased: February, 2, 1996. He, is, the, famous, Hollywood American, actor- famous, for the movie, “Singin’ in the Rain,” and, “An American in Paris.” Gene- died, too soon- for us to be- Husband, and Wife. Gene- reincarnated, and is, currently, on his, next life :D - he is a, child, right now- at the, White Top, and he is a, suit wearing prep. For the time being, let’s call him- Gene Kelly, again- even though, currently, he may have a different name.), are supposed to be my, Husbands. That means, all 7 of us, have it in our, Destiny, to be the, Kings, and Queen, of the, United Kingdom. Gosh, I’ve been trying to figure out, which famous, White actor, was my Husband (or, Husbands), since the year, 2011, or so. :D HAHAHA! So now, I’ll be traveling, back, to the, United Kingdom, from Fullerton, C.A. (Fullerton, C.A., is in the, Country, of, the United States, within the, County, of, Orange.). My, Son, Reign Aston Disick, who is, 6 years old, and born in the year, 2014 (he is popular for the show, “Keeping Up with the Kardashians”. He was, Scott Disick, and Kourtney Kardashians, Son.), will be joining us, in the, United Kingdom, as well. I went to the, United Kingdom, in 2020, during the, Global Pandemic. FACT (I’ve known the, Global Pandemic, was fake, since, it began. FACT). Now that I, know, who my, Husbands- are, I can travel, back, to the, United Kingdom- for a final time- and meet, and Marry them. I will be, meeting them, in the Borough of, Essex. YAY, for me :D ! I have, 6, Hot Husbands. I’m so excited! They are, super sexy: beautiful, fun, wild party guys, intense, confident, cocky, and genius, Celebrity. I am lucky. I know (already), that they will, value, Monarchy, and Tradition, just as much as, I do, by the time I finally meet them, in person. They better <3! Laugh out Loud. They’re my dream, Men. Tom Ellis, has 3 Daughters, they are named, Nora, Florence, and Marnie. So, they are my, Daughters! I have 3, Daughters, and one, Son- already, how wonderful, to know! They have been making me, so, proud :D . I made them this way. Their ages range, from 6 to 19. I, HATE, their current, Step-Mother- Meghan Oppenheimer. She is, not, good for them. She has been, a bad person, and ugly, inside, and out, her whole, life. She is a, Nerd. She is an, Adult (Age: 35), and in her, 30’s, like me- and, a, Classic Nerd. She is a, gawker (Defined: to stare, stupidly; gape. An awkward, foolish, person. peer, ogle, gaze, goggle, rubberneck). She stares, too hard. I am, Cool. I have always, been, cool, popular, super social, well loved, and loving- outgoing, and a, crazy, truly wild, party girl. I was a, Hippie- when, Hippies, existed. The type of, Hippie, I was, was, Raver. I was a, Raver. We partied, hard, in my 20’s! We still party, hard, in various places. It’s, awesome! We are, awesome! HAHAHAHA! I, AM, WHITE. I am, a, Traditional, White American, Female- from the, Deep South. My skin, is, light brown, so you can tell, that I am, a part, of the, Black, African American, community. However, I, AM, WHITE. WHITE, people, are, My people. They are my people. I am, White. That means, I am, NOT, a, Negro. I am not a, Negro. So, do not, pretend, that I am, Black, or a, Negro; Ever. If you do, you will not survive, this life. My story, is very interesting, so far, isn’t it? And, I still, haven’t even gotten out into the world! I haven’t even met, my Husbands, yet? What the heck, World? Beginning, in the year, 2000, Human Society, itself, has been, disobedient, disoriented- in disarray, and purposeless. That is why, I have not been, able, to live out my, Human Destiny. I, AM, happy- that I have the money, and the ability- as a, Middle class, Average, American Citizen. WITH FATHER GOD, JESUS CHRIST, AND THE HOLY SPIRIT, AT THE HELM- WE, ARE THE ONES, BRAVE ENOUGH, TO MAKE THIS, HUMAN WORLD: TRADITIONAL, NORMAL, PLEASING, AND BEAUTIFUL, AGAIN! MONARCHY! The answer, all along, was, MONARCHY! All other, Humans, may join me, as well :) . I will see you guys out there! My life plan, is currently, in progress. I’ll be home, soon! At the, White Top! I will not rush. I’m taking my time. This will be my, final voyage, so it has to go, perfectly, one time. Note: I, AM, the, ONLY, person, who, is meant, to marry, Men, of the opposite race, and from a different, Kingdom. -Brittney Lee Hill Collier, Wednesday, June, 16th, 2021. 2:56 a.m.
Brianne Morris
I really feel for Maggie right here. It’s always the women doing all the work in the marriage. If the husband trips on thin air then it’s probably what the wife had done.
fatima haidara
Ikr so sexist
ModMokkaMatti
Big Mama can stuff it. Same with no-neck Sister Woman.
JesusSaves, EternityWithHim
Sister woman looks like she's inbred.
Brittney Hill
Why? It's a, movie. Hello, it’s, ME!, Brittney Lee Hill Collier (Age: 33. Born March, the 12th, 1988.). My Destiny, is to be, a famous, British actress, and a Royal, for the, United Kingdom. To date, I figured out that, Henry Cavill (Age: 38. He is the famous, British actor, who plays, Superman. He played, Superman, in, “Man of Steel,” which came out in the year, 2013), Tom Ellis (Age: 42. He is the famous, British actor, who plays, Lucifer, on the American, television show, “Lucifer.”), Russell Brand (Age: 46. He is the famous, Comedian, and British actor, who married, Katy Perry), Johnathan Rhys Meyers (Age: 43. He is the famous, Swedish actor, famous for starring, on the show, “The Tudors.” He is also, very famous, for starring, in the movie, “Match Point.”), Louis Garrel (Age: 39. He is the famous, French actor, exalted, for starring, in the movie, “Ma Mere.” He is also, very famous, for starring, in the movie, “The Dreamers.”), and Gene Kelly (Deceased: February, 2, 1996. He, is, the, famous, Hollywood American, actor- famous, for the movie, “Singin’ in the Rain,” and, “An American in Paris.” Gene- died, too soon- for us to be- Husband, and Wife. Gene- reincarnated, and is, currently, on his, next life :D - he is a, child, right now- at the, White Top, and he is a, suit wearing prep. For the time being, let’s call him- Gene Kelly, again- even though, currently, he may have a different name.), are supposed to be my, Husbands. That means, all 7 of us, have it in our, Destiny, to be the, Kings, and Queen, of the, United Kingdom. Gosh, I’ve been trying to figure out, which famous, White actor, was my Husband (or, Husbands), since the year, 2011, or so. :D HAHAHA! So now, I’ll be traveling, back, to the, United Kingdom, from Fullerton, C.A. (Fullerton, C.A., is in the, Country, of, the United States, within the, County, of, Orange.). My, Son, Reign Aston Disick, who is, 6 years old, and born in the year, 2014 (he is popular for the show, “Keeping Up with the Kardashians”. He was, Scott Disick, and Kourtney Kardashians, Son.), will be joining us, in the, United Kingdom, as well. I went to the, United Kingdom, in 2020, during the, Global Pandemic. FACT (I’ve known the, Global Pandemic, was fake, since, it began. FACT). Now that I, know, who my, Husbands- are, I can travel, back, to the, United Kingdom- for a final time- and meet, and Marry them. I will be, meeting them, in the Borough of, Essex. YAY, for me :D ! I have, 6, Hot Husbands. I’m so excited! They are, super sexy: beautiful, fun, wild party guys, intense, confident, cocky, and genius, Celebrity. I am lucky. I know (already), that they will, value, Monarchy, and Tradition, just as much as, I do, by the time I finally meet them, in person. They better <3! Laugh out Loud. They’re my dream, Men. Tom Ellis, has 3 Daughters, they are named, Nora, Florence, and Marnie. So, they are my, Daughters! I have 3, Daughters, and one, Son- already, how wonderful, to know! They have been making me, so, proud :D . I made them this way. Their ages range, from 6 to 19. I, HATE, their current, Step-Mother- Meghan Oppenheimer. She is, not, good for them. She has been, a bad person, and ugly, inside, and out, her whole, life. She is a, Nerd. She is an, Adult (Age: 35), and in her, 30’s, like me- and, a, Classic Nerd. She is a, gawker (Defined: to stare, stupidly; gape. An awkward, foolish, person. peer, ogle, gaze, goggle, rubberneck). She stares, too hard. I am, Cool. I have always, been, cool, popular, super social, well loved, and loving- outgoing, and a, crazy, truly wild, party girl. I was a, Hippie- when, Hippies, existed. The type of, Hippie, I was, was, Raver. I was a, Raver. We partied, hard, in my 20’s! We still party, hard, in various places. It’s, awesome! We are, awesome! HAHAHAHA! I, AM, WHITE. I am, a, Traditional, White American, Female- from the, Deep South. My skin, is, light brown, so you can tell, that I am, a part, of the, Black, African American, community. However, I, AM, WHITE. WHITE, people, are, My people. They are my people. I am, White. That means, I am, NOT, a, Negro. I am not a, Negro. So, do not, pretend, that I am, Black, or a, Negro; Ever. If you do, you will not survive, this life. My story, is very interesting, so far, isn’t it? And, I still, haven’t even gotten out into the world! I haven’t even met, my Husbands, yet? What the heck, World? Beginning, in the year, 2000, Human Society, itself, has been, disobedient, disoriented- in disarray, and purposeless. That is why, I have not been, able, to live out my, Human Destiny. I, AM, happy- that I have the money, and the ability- as a, Middle class, Average, American Citizen. WITH FATHER GOD, JESUS CHRIST, AND THE HOLY SPIRIT, AT THE HELM- WE, ARE THE ONES, BRAVE ENOUGH, TO MAKE THIS, HUMAN WORLD: TRADITIONAL, NORMAL, PLEASING, AND BEAUTIFUL, AGAIN! MONARCHY! The answer, all along, was, MONARCHY! All other, Humans, may join me, as well :) . I will see you guys out there! My life plan, is currently, in progress. I’ll be home, soon! At the, White Top! I will not rush. I’m taking my time. This will be my, final voyage, so it has to go, perfectly, one time. Note: I, AM, the, ONLY, person, who, is meant, to marry, Men, of the opposite race, and from a different, Kingdom. -Brittney Lee Hill Collier, Wednesday, June, 16th, 2021. 2:52 a.m.
Batnick 44
I liked big mama for most of the story but this scene always pisses me off.
JesusSaves, EternityWithHim
I hate how it was back then, like a marriage couldn't be just a husband and wife together for the rest of their lives, and wives weren't worth anything unless they could have children, or had children. Having kids is not all that wonderful. Childfree is the way to be, I'm so glad things are different nowadays.