Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
They said "you're not normal,
why don't you sing R'n'B?"
I said "I got no rhythm, and I got no blues,
I'm as happy as can be."
They say "how can you not bop to hip hop?"
I say "I most certainly do. Did you not see me dancing the other night,
like the girls on Channel U?"
Yeah, I can wind down low,
Be like the girls in the video.
But for me, that's much too slow,
Because I prefer rock n' roll.
I said yeah, I can wind down low,
Dance like the girls in the video.
But for me, that's a no-no,
Because I prefer rock n' roll.
They say "why do you wear a shirt and tie?
That's a bit bizarre."
I said "I like to look good when I go on stage,
strumming my guitar."
I like to sing my songs about real life things,
like good times and romance.
And I prefer to do it in my skinny jeans,
And minuscule hot pants.
'Cause this baby got no back.
Yeah, I can wind down low,
Be like the girls in the videos.
But for me, that's much too slow,
Because I prefer rock n' roll.
I said yeah, I can wind down low,
Dance like the girls in the videos.
But for me, that's a no-no,
Because I prefer rock n' roll.
Why can't people just let me be?
I'm only putting out what comes best to me.
Some people get their kicks from other things,
But I get mine from wood and strings.
Yeah, I can wind down low,
Be like the girls in the videos.
But for me, that's much too slow,
Because I prefer rock n' roll.
I said yeah, I can wind down low,
Dance like the girls in the videos.
But for me, that's a no-no,
Because I prefer rock n' roll.
Yeah, I can wind down low,
Be like the girls in the videos.
But for me, that's much too slow,
Because I prefer rock n' roll.
I said yeah, I can wind down low,
Dance like the girls in the videos.
But for me, that's a no-no,
Because I prefer rock n' roll.
why don't you sing R'n'B?"
I said "I got no rhythm, and I got no blues,
I'm as happy as can be."
They say "how can you not bop to hip hop?"
I say "I most certainly do. Did you not see me dancing the other night,
like the girls on Channel U?"
Yeah, I can wind down low,
Be like the girls in the video.
But for me, that's much too slow,
Because I prefer rock n' roll.
I said yeah, I can wind down low,
Dance like the girls in the video.
But for me, that's a no-no,
Because I prefer rock n' roll.
They say "why do you wear a shirt and tie?
That's a bit bizarre."
I said "I like to look good when I go on stage,
strumming my guitar."
I like to sing my songs about real life things,
like good times and romance.
And I prefer to do it in my skinny jeans,
And minuscule hot pants.
'Cause this baby got no back.
Yeah, I can wind down low,
Be like the girls in the videos.
But for me, that's much too slow,
Because I prefer rock n' roll.
I said yeah, I can wind down low,
Dance like the girls in the videos.
But for me, that's a no-no,
Because I prefer rock n' roll.
Why can't people just let me be?
I'm only putting out what comes best to me.
Some people get their kicks from other things,
But I get mine from wood and strings.
Yeah, I can wind down low,
Be like the girls in the videos.
But for me, that's much too slow,
Because I prefer rock n' roll.
I said yeah, I can wind down low,
Dance like the girls in the videos.
But for me, that's a no-no,
Because I prefer rock n' roll.
Yeah, I can wind down low,
Be like the girls in the videos.
But for me, that's much too slow,
Because I prefer rock n' roll.
I said yeah, I can wind down low,
Dance like the girls in the videos.
But for me, that's a no-no,
Because I prefer rock n' roll.
Lyrics submitted by SpaceMuffin
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suprised no one has commented this! very catchy tune! makes me want to get up and dance! i think she's v.good. saw her when supporting winehouse :)
yes very catchy! cute song
its THAN miniscule hotpants!!! otherwise it doesnt make any sense! great song!!!