Grateful Rock
Grateful Rock: Embracing Freedom and Music Integrity
Lyrics
Living freely will be easy when you'll be a star
Living freely becomes easy when one achieves stardom.
Should your music be lame and cheesy to get you into the spotlight
Suggesting that creating mainstream and accessible music might be necessary to gain attention and fame.
Cause it seems the only way is selling yourself for the show
Implies that the prevailing path to success in the music industry involves compromising personal integrity for popularity.
It won't last long, yeah it's just wrong
Expresses a recognition that this compromise is ethically wrong, and it won't lead to long-lasting success.
It will end before this song
Anticipates the short-lived nature of success achieved through compromising values, suggesting it will end before the song concludes.
I will not stop playing grateful rock, it's in me
Declares a commitment to continue playing a genre referred to as "grateful rock" despite the challenges and compromises in the music industry.
I will not stop playing grateful rock, it's in me
Reiterates the determination to persist in playing grateful rock.
Me and the boys we take our medicine
Describes the band's approach to music, mentioning the use of musical elements like bass guitar and drums as a form of "medicine."
A heavy dose of bass guitar
Specifies a reliance on a powerful bass guitar sound for their musical expression.
Wall of six-strings
Mentions a "Wall of six-strings," possibly referring to a powerful and layered guitar section.
Thunder of the drums
Highlights the intensity of the drumming, contributing to the overall musical experience.
Hammond's wailing through the dark
Introduces the Hammond organ's sound as a prominent element, adding depth to their music.
And loud screaming of a raven
References a loud and intense screaming sound, possibly symbolizing emotional expression in their music.
There's no worries around
Claims a carefree and relaxed environment in their musical journey, suggesting no worries.
No we weren't gone
Denies any absence or departure, countering a previous assumption about the band.
Yeah you thought wrong
Corrects a misconception that they were gone, asserting their presence and continuation.
Here we are playing again
Confirms their persistence and resilience by stating they are playing again.
I will not stop playing grateful rock, it's in me
Reaffirms the commitment to playing grateful rock despite challenges.
I will not stop playing grateful rock, it's in me
Restates the determination to continue playing grateful rock, emphasizing its intrinsic nature.
And no matter what I'm grateful to rock, it is in me
Expresses gratitude for the ability to rock, reinforcing the commitment to grateful rock as a core aspect of identity.
I will not stop playing grateful rock, it is in me
Reiterates the unwavering commitment to playing grateful rock and its intrinsic presence within the individual.
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