Lyrics
When it all began you said you couldn't understand
At the beginning of the rock era, you expressed a lack of understanding.
what they were screaming
Referring to the intense and incomprehensible nature of rock music.
Can't call it singing!
Describing the unconventional vocal style of rock as not traditional singing.
But with a second chance, you said,
Given a second chance, expressing doubt that rock would endure, considering it a passing trend.
you swore it wouldn't last but just a fad
Believing it would be a short-lived phenomenon, just a fad.
But when you felt us rock... from halfway down the block
Feeling the impact of rock music from a considerable distance.
Always feared but never thought
Always had concerns but never anticipated that rock would have such a lasting presence.
Rock n roll could last so long... these days!
Surprised that rock 'n' roll has endured for so long in contemporary times.
So turn the volume up on your TV
Suggesting to increase the volume to drown out the intense rock beats.
So you can hide the pounding beat
Encouraging blocking out the loud rock music to escape its influence.
Coming from outside your house
Advising to minimize exposure to the external influence of rock music.
Minimize the sound intake and just admit you can't relate
Acknowledging a lack of understanding and inability to relate to current rock trends.
to what's happening now!
Encouraging acceptance of the current state of rock music.
Reformed hippies on MTV
Observing former hippies now appearing on mainstream music channels (MTV).
Soothe your mind so you can sleep
Suggesting using music to soothe the mind and induce sleep.
When all along you always knew
Acknowledging prior awareness of the growing influence of rock.
The explosion of rock n roll grew... so strong!
Recognizing the explosive growth and strength of the rock 'n' roll phenomenon.
Open your mind and you'll hear what it sounds like to really be free
Encouraging an open mind to appreciate the true freedom in the sound of rock.
Bands that are touring you will actually see
Asserting that attending live performances will provide a genuine experience of rock music.
a whole lot of fresh air to put your mind at ease
Emphasizing the refreshing and liberating nature of rock music for mental well-being.
Maybe someday we'll be old
Expressing a hope for continued appreciation of rock even in old age.
Hope these open thoughts I hold
Wishing that open-mindedness endures into the future.
all your youth already sold!
Reflecting on the potential loss of youthful ideals and rebellion.
It's your rock n roll nightmare pretending
Describing the discomfort caused by the persistent presence of rock in one's life.
it's not there
Denying or pretending that the impact of rock is absent.
Rock N Roll Nightmare
Reiterating the theme of enduring discomfort with rock as a nightmare.
Rock N Roll Nightmare
Repeating the assertion that rock is a nightmare.
We're your Rock N Roll Nightmare!
Emphasizing that the performers are the embodiment of the listener's rock nightmare.
'Cause we're your Rock N Roll Nightmare
Reinforcing the idea that the performers are the source of the rock nightmare.
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