Quiet Rock N' Roll Life
Yearning for Solitude: The Rockstar's Dilemma
Lyrics
You won't hear me on the radio
You won't hear the artist on mainstream radio.
You won't see me on TV
The artist won't be featured on television.
No red carpet caviar
No extravagant lifestyle with red carpet events and caviar.
No limousine in waiting
No waiting limousine for the artist.
No meet and greets, no autographs
No engaging in meet and greets or signing autographs.
'Cause well wishes wear me thin
Constant well wishes from others have become tiresome.
Roll me into the back of the bus
Metaphorically, the artist prefers a more humble position in the music industry.
'Til it's time to kill again
Expresses a desire to withdraw until the next performance or creative endeavor.
I want a quiet rock n' roll life
The artist desires a calm and private life within the rock and roll lifestyle.
But I'm living too loud to be free
Despite the desire for a quiet life, the artist's current lifestyle is too noisy to feel truly liberated.
A quiet rock n' roll life
Reiteration of the desire for a tranquil rock and roll life.
Mama, tell them just let me be
The artist's plea to their mother to convey the message of leaving them be.
Last March, I punched a paparazzi's car
Recalls an incident where the artist had a confrontation with a paparazzo's car.
Shards scraped across his face
The altercation resulted in injuries to the paparazzo, with implied disdain for their appearance.
Forty thousand in restitution
The artist had to pay a substantial amount as restitution for the incident.
He was ugly in the first place
The paparazzo is described as unattractive from the start.
The judge asked why trouble always finds me
The judge questions why trouble seems to find the artist despite their fortunate circumstances.
I was born one lucky bastard I guess
The artist acknowledges being born lucky but desires a quieter life.
I'd rather be at home, if I can't be left alone
The artist prefers being at home if they cannot be left alone.
But everybody wants a piece of the best
Despite the desire for solitude, everyone wants a piece of the artist due to their excellence.
Hoo!
An exclamation, possibly expressing frustration or determination.
I want a quiet rock n' roll life
Reiteration of the desire for a calm and private life in the rock and roll scene.
But I'm living too loud to be free
Despite the desire for tranquility, the artist's current lifestyle is too loud for true freedom.
A quiet rock n' roll life
Repetition of the desire for a quiet rock and roll life.
Mama, tell them just let me be
Request to the artist's mother to convey the message of leaving them be.
Now let me be
A direct plea for others to let the artist be.
If you see me on the streets, look the other way
If encountered in public, the artist prefers to be ignored or unnoticed.
No need for witty quips or whatever else you have to say
No need for clever remarks; the artist wants to be left alone.
Yes, I was in a movie once but we did it for the band
The artist was involved in a film project for the band, not personal fame.
So back up, Chuck, or knuckle up, if you wanna dance then I'm your man
Warning to those who approach with unnecessary comments or aggression.
I want a quiet rock n' roll life
Reiteration of the desire for a calm and private life within the rock and roll lifestyle.
But I'm living too loud to be free
Despite the desire for tranquility, the artist's current lifestyle is too loud for true freedom.
A quiet rock n' roll life
Repetition of the desire for a quiet rock and roll life.
Mama, tell them just let me be
Request to the artist's mother to convey the message of leaving them be.
I want a quiet
Repetition of the desire for a quiet rock and roll life.
I want some Quiet
Expresses a specific desire for quietness within the rock and roll lifestyle.
Quiet rock n' roll life
Repetition of the desire for a quiet rock and roll life.
Mama, tell them just let me be
Request to the artist's mother to convey the message of leaving them be.
I want some quiet
Reiteration of the artist's desire for peace and quiet.
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