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King of Rock and Roll

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Hot nights - summer in the city
Just about to smoke and burn
Look out - He's evil but he's pretty
And oh he's gonna twist and turn

He's got the midnight madness
He's got control

He's the King of Rock and Roll

Bad blood - Everybody knows it
But everybody doesn't care
He's got the only way to show it
They want to see it everywhere
He's got to give you fever
He'll scratch your soul

He's the King of Rock and Roll
He's the King of Rock and Roll

Bad boy - Always on the cover
Gettin' the story told
Fast Fast - One way or another
Cause he'll never never never never never get old

He makes a special magic
And you've got control
You are the King of Rock and Roll

He's got the midnight madness
He's got a soul

Cause he's the King of Rock and Roll
The King of Rock and Roll
The King of Rock and Roll
The King of Rock and Roll
The King of Rock and Roll

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judaspriest1977 On Jan 02, 2006

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2006-01-02 07:20:40

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by spartansjase

19y ago

This song was written by Ronnie James Dio, in my opinion about Ozzy Osbourne. Many believe that there was bad blood between them, because of RJD replacing him in Black Sabbath. Examples of this are IN this song, "Bad blood - Everybody knows it, But everybody doesn't care." I still stick to this song meaning, just because RJD is the man, but then so is Ozzy. Such a coincidence that the two both sung in a great band...hint hint Black Sabbath...

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by Hybrid1492

19y ago

hmmm, it's a good explanation and I'm not trying to contradict you but I just see it as a fun song about a fictional "King Of Rock & Roll"

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by dgb49

15y ago

I remember reading in the liner notes to the Dio Anthology that this one was about Ozzy. It also applies to Elvis, as well. Really, any musician or singer who lights a fire under people and creates controversy.

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