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What's that man holding in his hand?
He looks a lot like a guy, I knew way back when
It's silly Willy with Philly Band
Could be, ooh-ee

What's that man movin' 'cross the stage?
It looks a lot like the one used by Jimmy Page
It's like a Relic from A different age
Could be, ooh-ee

If there's rock show at the Concertgebow
They're got long hair at the Madison Square
You've got Rock And Roll at the Hollywood Bowl
We'll be there, ooh yeah

The lights go down, they're back in town okay
Behind the stacks, you glimpse an Axe
The tension mounts you score an ounce ole!
Temperatures rise as you see the white of their eyes

If there's rock show at the Concertgebow
You're got long hair at the Madison Square
They've got Rock And Roll at the Hollywood Bowl
We'll be there, ooh yeah

In my green metal suit, I'm preparing to shoot up the city
And the ring at the end of my noses makes me look rather pretty
It's a pity there's nobody here to witness the end
Save for my dear old friend and confidante, Mademoiselle Kitty

What's that man movin' to and fro?
That decibel meter doesn't seem to be reading low
But they was louder at the rainbow
Could be, ooh-ee

If there's rock show at the Concertgebow
You're got long hair at the Madison Square
They've got Rock And Roll at the Hollywood Bowl
We'll be there, ooh yeah

If there's rock show




If there's rock show
If there's rock show

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Wings' song "Rock Show" open with the singer questioning the identity of a man holding something that reminds him of someone he used to know, potentially indicating a sense of nostalgia or longing for the past. The lyrics then shift to describing a rock concert, specifically noting the lighting and sound equipment on stage being reminiscent of past musicians such as Jimmy Page. The chorus asserts that no matter where a rock concert is being held, whether it be at the Concertgebow or the Hollywood Bowl, they will be there to experience the energy and excitement of a rock show. The ending stanza of the song takes a darker turn, with the singer talking about preparing to "shoot up the city" and the only witness being their confidante, Mademoiselle Kitty.


The song can be interpreted in a few different ways, with some suggesting it is about the power of rock music and the community it creates, while others argue that it's about the transient nature of fame and the emotional toll it takes on performers. Overall, the song has a lively and upbeat tone, with catchy lyrics and guitar riffs that make it a classic rock anthem.


Line by Line Meaning

What's that man holding in his hand?
The singer wonders what the man in question is holding in his hand.


He looks a lot like a guy, I knew way back when
The man in question bears a resemblance to someone the singer knew in the past.


It's silly Willy with Philly Band
The man in question is likely a member of a band from Philadelphia named 'Philly Band'.


Could be, ooh-ee
The singer expresses uncertainty about his conclusions.


What's that man movin' 'cross the stage?
The singer notices a man moving across the stage and wonders what he is doing.


It looks a lot like the one used by Jimmy Page
The man in question may be using a guitar similar to one used by Jimmy Page.


It's like a Relic from A different age
The guitar seems old-fashioned, like it is from a different era.


If there's rock show at the Concertgebow
The singer references a potential rock show at a venue called the 'Concertgebow'.


They're got long hair at the Madison Square
The audience at another venue, Madison Square Garden, has long hair as a common trait.


You've got Rock And Roll at the Hollywood Bowl
At yet another venue, the Hollywood Bowl, they have rock and roll.


We'll be there, ooh yeah
The singer expresses excitement about being there for each of these shows.


The lights go down, they're back in town okay
The lights dim, suggesting the concert is about to begin.


Behind the stacks, you glimpse an Axe
Behind the singers on stage, you can see a guitar.


The tension mounts you score an ounce ole!
The excitement and anticipation build as the concert is about to begin.


Temperatures rise as you see the white of their eyes
The excitement reaches a climax as the performers take center stage.


In my green metal suit, I'm preparing to shoot up the city
The singer describes himself as wearing a green metal suit and getting ready to energize the audience.


And the ring at the end of my noses makes me look rather pretty
The singer has a ring in his nose that he thinks looks attractive.


It's a pity there's nobody here to witness the end
The singer laments that there will be no audience to witness what comes next.


Save for my dear old friend and confidante, Mademoiselle Kitty
The only 'audience' present is the singer's cat, Mademoiselle Kitty.


What's that man movin' to and fro?
The singer notices another person moving around and wonders what they are doing.


That decibel meter doesn't seem to be reading low
The volume of the performance is apparently very loud, as indicated by the loudness meter.


But they was louder at the rainbow
The current performance may not be the loudest, as another venue called 'The Rainbow' was louder.


If there's rock show
The singer repeats the phrase which has become a refrain throughout the song.


If there's rock show
The singer repeats the phrase which has become a refrain throughout the song.


If there's rock show
The singer repeats the phrase which has become a refrain throughout the song.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: LINDA MCCARTNEY, PAUL MCCARTNEY

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