Rock on Top
Ugly Duckling Lyrics


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[CHORUS]
We're gonna rock on top tonight
We're gonna rock on top tonight
We're gonna rock on top tonight
We're gonna rock on top tonight [on top of the world] (x2)

I'll take a raider saber from both end of the equator
And walk without a compass to rock the whole circumference
To keep you out your seats and reach just like a tooth-
Brush, then watch the dudes rush the DJ booth
I hold mic control with the slightest Midas touch
And keep it goin til the mornin or the mic blows up
I've been fresh
Before my first single was pressed
Four italians, but no medallions, around my neck
I keep it off my chest like a cardiac
Arrest, no heart attack from stress
Let's, keep it intact like tour dates on the map
Let me see for myself and prove the fact
That, the world ain't flat break out the welcome mat
On top of Mount Fuji eatin sushi
We ride on 747's not DC-10's
We took a two-week vacation and we'll do it again

[CHORUS]

Gonna take a trip around the globe, we're leavin tomorrow
For Guadalajara then Mount Kilamanjaro
I gotta get my passport put it in my Jansport
Headed for the airport to get on the transport
I can't wait to hit the beach in Waikiki
And fall into the romantic enchantment of the Tiki
With the chick in Indonesia to a Russian ballerina
Or the girl from Ipanema baby step in the arena
Ladies in Latin America call me Andy
And tell me that the Ugly Duckling sound is muchos grande
We also have listeners from Tokyo to Seoul
And the whole SOuth Pole where they're keepin it cold
I heard that bootleg on record in the UK
That some can't be rock on top like a toupee
Snackin on a honey-roasted peanut from the flight
Tell you what we're gonna do tonite, come on!
[CHORUS]

Rock on top
Rock on top




Rock on top
Rock on top tonight

Overall Meaning

The Ugly Duckling's song Rock on Top is a fast-paced, energetic track that encourages the listener to let loose and have fun. The chorus repeats the phrase "We're gonna rock on top tonight" four times, emphasizing the band's desire to create a high-energy atmosphere. The verses are filled with witty wordplay and clever rhyme schemes, such as using "toothbrush" and "dudes rush" or "cardiac arrest" and "heart attack from stress." The lyrics speak to the band's love of music and their desire to travel around the world to share their sound with others.


The first verse of the song describes the singer's dedication to their craft, claiming that they would go as far as walking the circumference of the planet to share their music. They then boast about their ability to control the mic with a Midas touch and keep the party going all night long, even risking blowing up the mic with their energy. The second verse describes the band's plans to travel the world, hitting up places like Guadalajara, Mount Kilimanjaro, and Waikiki beach, while also bragging about their international fan base.


Overall, Rock on Top is a fun and upbeat song that celebrates music and travel while also showcasing the Ugly Duckling's clever wordplay and rhyming abilities.


Line by Line Meaning

We're gonna rock on top tonight
We're going to feel like we're on top of the world tonight


We're gonna rock on top tonight
We're going to feel like we're on top of the world tonight


We're gonna rock on top tonight
We're going to feel like we're on top of the world tonight


We're gonna rock on top tonight
We're going to feel like we're on top of the world tonight


I'll take a raider saber from both end of the equator
I would do anything for this music, even if it meant taking a sword from one end of the earth to the other


And walk without a compass to rock the whole circumference
I travel without direction, just to play music all around the world


To keep you out your seats and reach just like a tooth-Brush
Our music is powerful and energizing, like brushing your teeth


Then watch the dudes rush the DJ booth
I love to see people dance and get excited about our music, it's why we do what we do


I hold mic control with the slightest Midas touch
I have complete control over the microphone, like King Midas had power over gold


And keep it goin til the mornin or the mic blows up
I won't stop playing until the crowd or the equipment gives out


I've been fresh
I've been new and innovative in the music scene


Before my first single was pressed
Before I even became famous, I was creating amazing music


Four italians, but no medallions, around my neck
I don't have to show off with expensive jewelry to be a great musician


I keep it off my chest like a cardiac
I don't talk about my successes a lot, like avoiding a heart attack from stress


Arrest, no heart attack from stress
I won't let stress affect me, and I won't die from a heart attack because of it


Let's, keep it intact like tour dates on the map
Let's make sure we don't lose the great momentum we have going on this tour


Let me see for myself and prove the fact
I need to see all these amazing places we're playing in person to believe it


That, the world ain't flat break out the welcome mat
These amazing experiences prove that the world isn't flat and there's so much to see and do


On top of Mount Fuji eatin sushi
We're doing amazing things like eating sushi on top of the highest mountain in Japan


We ride on 747's not DC-10's
We travel in style on the biggest and best planes available


We took a two-week vacation and we'll do it again
We took a break, but we're going to keep going and touring the world with our music


Gonna take a trip around the globe, we're leavin tomorrow
We're ready to keep traveling around the world with our music, starting tomorrow


For Guadalajara then Mount Kilamanjaro
Our first stops are in Mexico and then Africa


I gotta get my passport put it in my Jansport
I need my passport to travel and I always carry it in my backpack


Headed for the airport to get on the transport
We're ready to fly and perform for people all around the world


I can't wait to hit the beach in Waikiki
I'm excited for some relaxation time on the famous Hawaiian beach


And fall into the romantic enchantment of the Tiki
I'm going to enjoy the local Tiki culture and vibe


With the chick in Indonesia to a Russian ballerina
We're going to meet amazing people from all over the world on this tour


Or the girl from Ipanema baby step in the arena
We'll also be meeting people from the famous Brazilian beach town


Ladies in Latin America call me Andy
People in Latin America know me as Andy, and they appreciate our music


And tell me that the Ugly Duckling sound is muchos grande
Our fans in Latin America love our music and think it's amazing


We also have listeners from Tokyo to Seoul
Our music is loved by people all over Asia


And the whole SOuth Pole where they're keepin it cold
We even have fans in Antarctica, where it's always cold


I heard that bootleg on record in the UK
I heard a recording of our music being played illegally in the UK


That some can't be rock on top like a toupee
Other musicians can't be as amazing as we are, no matter how hard they try


Snackin on a honey-roasted peanut from the flight
I'm enjoying a snack while on our flight to the next destination


Tell you what we're gonna do tonite, come on!
We're going to keep rocking tonight and make everyone feel like they're on top of the world


We're gonna rock on top tonight
We're going to feel like we're on top of the world tonight


We're gonna rock on top tonight
We're going to feel like we're on top of the world tonight


We're gonna rock on top tonight
We're going to feel like we're on top of the world tonight


We're gonna rock on top tonight
We're going to feel like we're on top of the world tonight




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Written by: ANDREW COOPER, DUSTIN TROY MCFARLAND, RODNEY W JR PLEASANT

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