Lyrics
It was Back in 79
Refers to the year 1979 as a significant time period.
When we rode the mighty tide
Describes riding a powerful wave of influence or success.
It swept across the World we came together
Highlights a global movement in the world of music where people united.
We never stood alone wherever we roamed
Expresses solidarity, emphasizing that they were always together, never isolated.
This legacy of rock will last forever
States that the enduring impact of rock music will persist for a long time.
Show me your hands show me your hands
Invites people to reveal their commitment or support.
Raise up your hands deliver me
Calls for active participation, asking people to raise their hands in support.
Defenders of the faith
Addresses the audience as defenders of a musical faith or genre.
To you this vow we make
Declares a solemn promise or commitment to the defenders of the faith.
When our back's against the wall
Describes facing challenges and not yielding under pressure.
We'll not surrender you may be young or old
Asserts resilience and refusal to surrender, regardless of age.
There's no difference at all
Emphasizes equality, suggesting that age is not a factor in their unity.
Just raise your glasses high
Encourages celebration and camaraderie by raising glasses high.
And sing our song
Encourages singing a shared song, fostering a sense of community.
Show me your hands show me your hands
Reiterates the call to reveal commitment or support through raised hands.
Raise up your hands deliver me
Reiterates the call for active participation and support.
Show me your hands show me your hands
Repeats the call to show commitment or support through raised hands.
Raise up your hands deliver me
Repeats the call for active participation and support.
It was Back in 79
Repeats the mention of the significant year 1979.
When we rode the mighty tide
Reiterates the experience of riding a powerful wave in 1979.
The music will go on and never die
Asserts the enduring nature of music, stating that it will never die.
Show me your hands (Show me your hands)
Repeats the call to show commitment or support through raised hands.
Show me your hands (Show me your hands)
-Raise up your hands deliver me
Reiterates the call for active participation and support.
Show me your hands (Show me your hands)
Repeats the call to show commitment or support through raised hands.
Show me your hands (Show me your hands)
-Raise up your hands deliver me
Reiterates the call for active participation and support.
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