The Vesuvius tracks "Promised Land" and "Pompeii Nights" were included in the well-received soundtrack album to the movie.
Promised Land
Vesuvius Lyrics
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Put your hands together for this one
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!
All dressed up and out on the street, uh
Turning tricks was just a part of your scene
Working all night long trying to make a better day
Load it up and give it a shot
Baby, here I come
I'm on my way
What say?
Yeah, take my hand
Whoa, yeah, to the promised land
You and I, we're gonna make a stand
Whoa, yeah, to the promised land
Promised land
Baby, we got money to burn
Diamonds and gold at every turn
It's the land of milk and honey
And honey, I gave you the world
Payback is a real big bitch
You've gotta, gotta satisfy your itch, uh
And if I scratch your cat
Are you ready to play?
Give it to me
Yeah, take my hand
Whoa, yeah, to the promised land
You and I, we're gonna make a stand
Whoa, yeah, to the promised land
Promised land
Aw yeah
Oh yeah
Ah, ah, ah, ah
You got to, you got to
Yeah, yeah, take my hand
Whoa, yeah, to the promised land
You and I, we're gonna make a stand
Whoa, yeah, in the promised
Yeah, yeah, take my hand
Whoa, yeah, to the promised land
You and I, we're gonna make a stand
Whoa, yeah, in the promised land
Promised land
(Why don't you take my hand)
Why don't you take my hand?
Take me, take me, take me, take me home!
Whoo!
The lyrics of Vesuvius's song "Promised Land" talk about the struggle of a person who is trying to make a better life for themselves. The song starts with the singer addressing the crowd and the city of Cleveland before narrating the story of someone who turns tricks just to survive. He talks about how working all night long is the only way to make a better day. However, despite the circumstances, the person still dreams of a better life, and the singer encourages them to "load it up and give it a shot."
The chorus of the song talks about the "promised land," which refers to the land of milk and honey, where anything is possible. The singer encourages the person to take his hand and join him on this journey, where they will make a stand together. He talks about the money they have to burn and the diamonds and gold they will find at every turn. However, the singer reminds the person that payback is a real big bitch, and they have to satisfy their itch. The song ends with the singer encouraging the person to take his hand and take him home.
Line by Line Meaning
All dressed up and out on the street, uh
You were out in the streets with your best outfit on.
Turning tricks was just a part of your scene
You had to indulge in prostitution as part of your everyday life.
Working all night long trying to make a better day
You had to work long hours just to make ends meet.
When a dream is all you've really got, uh
Your only hope was your ambition to achieve something significant.
Load it up and give it a shot
You took your chance and tried your best to achieve your aspirations.
Baby, here I come
I am ready to help you and support you.
What say?
Are you ready to make a move?
Yeah, take my hand
Trust me and come with me.
Whoa, yeah, to the promised land
We are going to a better place.
You and I, we're gonna make a stand
As a team, we are going to work hard to make our lives better.
Baby, we got money to burn
We are now financially stable and can afford to spend money on whatever we want.
Diamonds and gold at every turn
We have access to luxurious things that we never thought we could have.
It's the land of milk and honey
We are living in a place which is abundant in resources and opportunities.
And honey, I gave you the world
I showered you with love and affection.
Payback is a real big bitch
What goes around comes around.
You've gotta, gotta satisfy your itch, uh
You have to fulfill your desires, no matter what.
And if I scratch your cat
If I fulfill your desires or help you in some way.
Are you ready to play?
Are you ready to show your gratitude or help me back?
Aw yeah
Excitement and enthusiasm.
Oh yeah
Agreeing and affirming.
Ah, ah, ah, ah
Expressing joy or excitement.
You got to, you got to
You have to, you must.
Take me, take me, take me, take me home!
Take me back to where we belong.
Whoo!
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm.
Contributed by Chase G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TheDeerlandRabbit
It's the mighty Vesuvius! One of my favorite fictional bands. I love their stage presence as well. The Rocker, an awesome fun movie.
@firebirdone
This movie was such a fun surprise and even better heart felt ending. If you are an 80's - 90's rocker or loved that era of music, go watch this.
@EvilSkeltos
I love this movie, everytime I see Fred Armisen doing his rockstar moves playing a bass guitar just cracks me up... He mimics that whole attitude so well if this band could travel back in time they probably would of had a number one song and music videos on M-TV.
@patrickk.6295
Best fictional band ever, they would kill Spinal Tap, Jesse and the Rippers, etc hahaha. Now that was classic Vesuvius
@Daniel218lb
Stillwater is great too! Or Steel Dragon.
@V1N1G2
1- Vesuvius.
2- Love Fist (GTA Vice City).
@wmacox
The songs attributed to the band Vesuvius were written and performed by the members of Lazlo Bane, with lead vocals sung by Keith England. Keith Kills it....
@bridazzel7588
I saw Richie Sambora wear the same kind of bracelets the guitarist of Vesuvius has in Bon Jovi’s interview on American Bandstand in 1984.
@mcdonaldization
Still randomly catch myself doing the screams you’d think they were actual classic rock band
@lopezenrique750
That guitar solo is crazy lmao