God Save Rock n' Roll

Boy next door not too complacent

Lost till he found how to pound the pavement

He walked like a saint lost far in a world of sin

No mama to assure his situation

A misfit piss poor education

He talked a big game but never could seem to win

And southwest detroit ain’t a place to talk no trash

You can throw some dap but it’s best not to flash no cash

You grow up quick, fightin’ for the upper end of lower class

And sometimes ya feel like sand in an hour glass

Hey there young man, you better dig down deep in your soul

You better learn to play and pray god save rock n roll

He got a four-piece band for his graduation

A second hand van and they toured the nation

But no one seemed to ever wanna sing a long

They headed out west to find salvation

But the sunset strip’s a big temptation

The girls and cocaine seemed to write every song

But east la ain’t a place to talk no trash

You can play for tips but how long can that life last

You grow up quick, writin’ checks your ass can’t cash

And sometimes ya feel like life’s movin’ way too fast

Hey there young man, you better dig down deep in your soul

You better find your way and pray god save rock n roll

Yeah god, save rock n roll

If you could find a way i swear i won’t sell my soul

Hey god, save rock roll

Pave the way and hey god save rock n roll

He got pegged to be the next sensation

A big fat check for his aggravation

And a renegade spot tucked way high up in the hills

His songs played strong on every station

And mtv in full rotation

And his garage was filled up with big cadillac devilles

He sold his soul it was fabrication

Found success but lost his patience

Cuz livin’ on the road ain’t all it’s cracked up to be

He got dropped in the middle of consolidation

His wife took half and then taxation

Left him right back at the alter on his knees

And southwest detroit ain’t a place to talk no trash

Hey mister big shot, how’s it feel to be back?

Yeah you made it, became a member of the upper class

Forgot your roots and made everybody kiss your ass

Hey there young man, i bet ya never thought you'd get this old

I’m still tryin’ to be, i’m still singin’ in key, i’m still livin’ free

So fuck you all i said long live rock n roll!