Rollin'

Since I was born, they couldn't hold me down
Another misfit kid, another burned out town
I never played by the rules and I never really cared
My nasty reputation takes me everywhere

When I look and see it's not only me
So many others have stood where I stand
We are the young (hey), so raise your hands

They call us problem child, we spend our lives on trial
We walk an endless mile, we are the youth gone wild
We stand and we won't fall, we're one and one for all
The writing's on the wall, we are the youth gone wild

Boss screaming in my ear about who I'm supposed to be
Get a three-piece Wall Street smile, and son, you'll look just like me"
I said, "Hey man, there's something you ought to know
Well, I'll tell you Park Avenue leads to Skid Row"

Well, I look and see it's not only me
We're standin' tall, ain't never a doubt
We are the young (hey), so shout it out

They call us problem child, we spend our lives on trial
We walk an endless mile, we are the youth gone wild
We stand and we won't fall, we're one and one for all
The writing's on the wall, we are the youth gone wild

Well, let me hear you get wild

They call us problem child, we spend our lives on trial
We walk an endless mile, we are the youth gone wild
We stand and we won't fall, we're one and one for all
The writing's on the wall, we are the youth gone wild

Whoa, whoa
Whoa, we are the youth gone wild
Whoa, whoa
Whoa, we are the youth gone wild
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, we are the youth gone wild
Whoa, whoa
Whoa, we are the youth gone wild


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    Sebastian Bach is a legend. And how the fuck can you say it's dated? Fuck that! Some of the best music is old-school. Skid Row, along with bands such as Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Black Sabbath, Guns n Roses, Motley Crue, Pantera and Metallica all emerged more than 2 decades ago. And who cares if it's old? That's what makes it so brilliant! These bands are like red wine, they get better with age. The bands of today aren't all bad, but not quite the same of those of yesteryear. This song is an anthem for all those (such as myself) who oppose authority
    Slash Is Everythingon January 05, 2008   Link
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    I'm surprised no one has commented on this song yet. This is a great song from a damn good band. Skid Row was not just a hair band that came out of the 80's. If fate didn't oppose, this band really could have turned out to be something great. Its too bad though. I'm just glad they left their musical artifacts behind for me to discover.
    aceticaon July 05, 2002   Link
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    your stupid ohwhocares this song is fucking cool. the solo in this song kicks alot of the bullshit that 2006 has in the nuts.
    the_clairvoyanton August 04, 2006   Link
  • +1
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    Reminds me of Motley Crue, particularly Too Young to Fall In Love
    2006200720082009on December 21, 2006   Link
  • 0
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    I totally agree with acetica. This song rocks because its so in your face and agressive. Very unlike the whiny ass bands of today (staind) I love Skid Row and continue to blast them at full volume while cruising in the car
    ZeeQuickon July 26, 2002   Link
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    well, both very good points. i guess i like this song because all my friend s say it describes me. there are many of us who say fuck it and don't take shit from anyone. and yes, todays music sucks ass. in a bad way at that
    fastfingerzon August 19, 2002   Link
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    this is the first skid row song i ever heard & it was damn good. Woop woop
    disco_blows_dogs_on March 26, 2003   Link
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    shut the fuck up ohwhocares this song will never die. It's 1 of skid rows best songs B4 they got rid of Sabation Bach and I stopped listening 2 Skid Row. I grew up with this song and it is the reason why i'm a YOUTH GONE WILD motherfucker. P.S. Music 2day doesn't totaly suck. Staind is still kick ass (yeah aaron lewis whines more than he should) Fuel's awesome, Cold is killer, Godsmack is kickass, and Disturbed Rocks. It's emo that has caused music 2day 2 suck alot
    metalhead m/on August 08, 2006   Link
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    haha i agree with metalhead m/ about todays music. yeah this song kicks ass like none other
    amazingxOxOjeSS19o2on August 16, 2006   Link
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    This song does remind me of Motley Crue, but Sebastian Bach's voice is perfect for this song, maybe not their heaviest, but still a great song.
    ElectricFuneral91on April 05, 2007   Link

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