Lyrics
He was born to rock He was born to roll
Expresses that the individual has a natural inclination towards rock and roll music from birth.
He said the teddy boys they got no soul
Disparages the subculture known as the "teddy boys" for lacking genuine passion or depth.
Too fast to live Too young to die
Describes a life lived at a high pace, without boundaries or limitations, leading to an untimely demise.
Thunder and lightning rocked the sky
Symbolizes a tumultuous and intense existence through metaphorical language.
Born at a time when the white man ruled
Contextualizes the individual's birth during a period dominated by Caucasian influence and power.
Blessed with style and a look so cool
Highlights the person's innate charm, elegance, and appealing appearance.
He lived a life by his own rules
Emphasizes living life on one's terms, disregarding societal norms.
Never took shit nor hung with fools
Asserts the individual's refusal to tolerate mistreatment and association with unintelligent people.
Down at the Rouge and Club A Go Go
References specific locations where the individual frequented, possibly clubs or hangouts.
The girls all swooned when he said hello
Depicts the charisma of the individual, resulting in adoration and attention from women.
The Emerald God in the heat of the night
Refers to the person as an esteemed figure in the nighttime, suggesting an elevated status.
Dancin' in the moonlight, a real cool sight
Illustrates the individual's captivating presence while dancing under the moonlight.
Born at a time when the white man ruled
Reiterates the circumstances of the individual's birth and attributes.
Blessed with style and a look so cool
Reaffirms the individual's natural charm, elegance, and appealing appearance.
He lived a life by his own rules
Reemphasizes the notion of living life based on personal principles and not conforming to societal expectations.
Never took shit nor hung with fools
Restates the person's refusal to tolerate mistreatment and association with unintelligent people.
A life of rock it took its toll
Reflects on the toll that a life dedicated to rock music and its lifestyle took on the individual.
In 86 his Mama took him home
Mentions the individual's departure or death in 1986, returning metaphorically to a place of origin.
To the Emerald Isle in a field of green
Symbolizes a peaceful resting place, associating the individual with an exalted status even after death.
Lies the Emerald God, his spirit's free
Conveys the idea of the individual's spirit being liberated and at peace in death.
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