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And they come from the smaller towns
Beat up cars with guitars and drummers
Going crack boom bam
R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A.
R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A.
R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A., Yeah, Yeah!
Said goodbye to their families
Said goodbye to their friends
With pipe dreams in their heads
And very little money in their hands
Some are black and some are white
Ain't to proud to sleep on the floor tonight
With the blind faith of Jesus you know that they just might, be
Rockin' in the U.S.A.
Hey!
Voices from nowhere
And voices from the larger towns
Filled our head full of dreams
Turned the world upside down
There was Frankie Lyman-Bobby Fuller-Mitch Ryder
They were Rockin'
Jackie Wilson-Shangra-las-Young Rascals
They were Rockin'
Spotlight on Martha Reeves
Let's don't forget James Brown
Rockin' in the U.S.A.
Rockin' in the U.S.A.
Hey!
R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A.
R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A.
R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A., Yeah, Yeah!
Rockin' in the U.S.A.
The Hit Crew's "R.O.C.K In The USA" is a tribute to the rock and roll culture of America, celebrating the people who make up the rock scene. The song starts by describing the rockers who come from different places - big cities and smaller towns - all driving beat-up cars with their instruments. The chorus urges them to "rock in the USA," a call-to-arms for all rockers. The second verse describes the sacrifices the musicians make - leaving their families and friends behind, with nothing but their dreams and a little bit of money to pursue those dreams. The musicians are diverse in their background, and they are willing to work hard to make music, including sleeping on the floors with the blind faith of Jesus. The bridge talks about the music that influenced them - Frankie Lyman, Bobby Fuller, Mitch Ryder, Jackie Wilson, Shangra-las, Young Rascals, Martha Reeves, and James Brown. They are all rockin' in the USA!
The lyrics to "R.O.C.K In The USA" tell a story of a group of people who are determined to make something of themselves through music. It is a tribute to the belief and tenacity of the rock and roll culture, where musicians are willing to make sacrifices and take risks to pursue their dreams. The song shows that the journey might not be easy, but it is worth it to follow your passion. The music itself is upbeat and lively, matching the spirit of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
They come from the cities
Musicians come from urban areas
And they come from the smaller towns
Musicians also come from small towns
Beat up cars with guitars and drummers
These musicians travel in old cars with their instruments
Going crack boom bam
Producing loud music as they travel
R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A.
Rock and roll is being played in America
Said goodbye to their families
Musicians left their families to pursue their dreams
Said goodbye to their friends
Musicians also left their friends behind
With pipe dreams in their heads
They have dreams of becoming famous musicians
And very little money in their hands
They have very little financial resources to start with
Some are black and some are white
Musicians come from all ethnic backgrounds
Ain't to proud to sleep on the floor tonight
They are humble enough to sleep on the floor if needed
With the blind faith of Jesus you know that they just might be
Their faith in God can help them achieve success
Rockin' in the U.S.A.
They are playing rock music in America
Voices from nowhere
Unknown people from different places inspire musicians through their music
And voices from the larger towns
Musicians from bigger cities also provide inspiration
Filled our head full of dreams
They provided the inspiration that led to the dream of playing music
Turned the world upside down
Their music changed our perspectives
There was Frankie Lyman-Bobby Fuller-Mitch Ryder
Some of the famous musicians who inspired others
They were Rockin'
They played rock music
Jackie Wilson-Shangra-las-Young Rascals
Others who also inspired musicians
Spotlight on Martha Reeves
Martha Reeves was an important musician
Let's don't forget James Brown
James Brown was another important musician
R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A.
Rock and roll is being played in America
Rockin' in the U.S.A.
They are playing rock music in America
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Written by: JOHN MELLENCAMP
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