Thunder from Down Under
Thunderstruck Memories: Rock 'n Roll's Electric Recipe Unleashed in '77
Lyrics
A long time ago back in 77
A reference to the year 1977, setting the historical context.
Some guys put their amps way up to eleven
Describing the volume level of amplifiers, emphasizing a loud and energetic performance.
I don’t know much, but at least to me
Expressing a limited knowledge but recognizing the significance of the described rock 'n roll scene.
That's the ultimate rock ‘n roll recipe
Referring to the loud and energetic style of rock 'n roll as the ultimate recipe for the genre.
They shook me all night long, playing their hard-rock-song
Mentioning the impact of rock songs that played all night, possibly referencing iconic tracks like "Shook Me All Night Long."
For those about to rock, right around the clock
Referring to the timeless nature of rock 'n roll, played continuously around the clock.
A guitar, drums, a voice and a bass
Listing the essential components of a rock band - guitar, drums, voice, and bass.
They played rock ‘n roll all over the place
Highlighting the widespread presence of rock 'n roll music.
It was the thunder
Introducing the concept of "thunder" as a metaphor for the powerful impact of rock music.
It was the thunder from down under
Reiterating the idea of the powerful impact, specifically from musicians associated with Australia ("down under").
It was the thunder
Continuing to emphasize the impactful nature of the music, repeating the concept of "thunder from down under."
It was the thunder from down under
-Driving the highway to hell, a road they knew very well
Describing a journey, possibly symbolic, with a reference to AC/DC's "Highway to Hell."
Thunderstruck, like an electric shock
Comparing the impact of the music to an electric shock, possibly alluding to the AC/DC song "Thunderstruck."
With their rock ‘n roll singer, no bad place to be
Acknowledging the appeal of the rock 'n roll singer and expressing a positive sentiment about the music.
Girls Got Rhythm, was written for me
Mentioning a specific song, "Girls Got Rhythm," and suggesting a personal connection to it.
They got us by the balls, blasting through the walls
Using a metaphor to describe the strong influence and impact of the music on the listener.
Like TNT, have a drink on me
Referencing the song "TNT" and encouraging a celebratory atmosphere with the mention of having a drink.
A guitar, drums, bass and a voice
Reiterating the essential components of a rock band, emphasizing their role in delivering rock 'n roll.
They played rock ‘n roll, didn't have a choice
Stating that playing rock 'n roll was not a choice but a natural inclination.
It was the thunder
Repeated emphasis on the powerful impact of the music, using the metaphor of "thunder from down under."
It was the thunder from down under
-It was the thunder
-It was the thunder from down under
-It was the thunder
-It was the thunder from down under
-It was the thunder
-It was the thunder from down under
-It was the thunder from down under
Further repetition of the idea, reinforcing the lasting and pervasive nature of the "thunder from down under."
It was the thunder from down under
-It was the thunder from down under
-It was the thunder from down under
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