Lyrics
I used to listen to that rock and roll music
I used to listen to rock and roll music.
Because it always soothed my soul
Rock and roll music had a soothing effect on my soul.
I used to listen to that rock and roll music
I used to listen to rock and roll music.
Because it made me lose control
Rock and roll music had the power to make me lose control.
And then I listened for the shock of the new, yeah
I sought new and innovative music to learn and grow personally.
To learn how to grow my own
The quest for new music was a journey to develop my own identity.
And now I listen to that rock and roll music
Reflecting on the past, I now listen to rock and roll music.
Remember how I felt before
Recalling the emotions from before, when rock and roll music influenced me.
Whoah whoah I never believed it was dead and gone
Expressing disbelief that rock and roll music is dead and gone.
Whoah whoah I, only a dream but the dream is strong
Emphasizing that the dream of rock and roll is still alive and strong.
It's never been gone
Asserting that rock and roll has never truly disappeared.
Sooner or later you got to grow your own
Encouraging the idea that one must cultivate their own identity and style.
You got to roll your own baby
Advocating the need to shape one's unique path and experiences.
Sooner or later you got to grow your own
Reiterating the importance of personal growth and development.
You got to roll your own baby
Emphasizing the necessity to navigate life on one's terms.
I used to hang around the clubs in Boston
Recounting a period of spending time in Boston clubs for a positive impact.
Because it made me feel alright
Feeling positive and uplifted by the atmosphere in the Boston clubs.
I was in awe of the fine musicians
Expressing admiration for talented musicians performing on stage.
Who took the stages every night
Being in awe of skilled musicians who performed nightly.
One time some members of the Nervous Eaters
Recalling an encounter with members of the Nervous Eaters.
Recognized me on the T
Being recognized by the Nervous Eaters while riding the T (public transportation).
One time the bass player from Til Tuesday
Recounting an interaction with the bass player from Til Tuesday.
Told me that she listened to me
Learning that the bass player from Til Tuesday listened to the speaker's music.
Whoah whoah I never believed that I could belong
Expressing disbelief in belonging to the music scene.
Whoah whoah I, only a dream but the dream is strong
Reiterating that the dream of being part of the music scene is strong.
What took you so long?
Questioning the delay in realizing the dream.
Sooner or later you got to grow your own
Encouraging the idea that personal growth is essential.
You got to roll your own baby
Advocating the importance of crafting one's own path.
Sooner or later you got to grow your own
Reiterating the need for personal development and independence.
You got to roll your own baby
Emphasizing the importance of navigating life with autonomy.
You got to grow your own baby
Stressing the necessity of self-reliance and personal growth.
You got to grow your own baby
Reiterating the importance of cultivating one's identity.
You got to roll your own baby
Encouraging the idea of taking control and shaping one's experiences.
You got to grow your own baby
Emphasizing the continuous process of personal growth and development.
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