First time I heard the music
I thought it was my own
I could feel it in my heartbeat
I could feel it in my bones
My momma thinks I’m crazy
My dad says I’m insane
I got this boogie woogie fever
That’s burning in my veins
They took me to a doctor
But it’s too late for me
Then dragged me to a preacher
That they saw on their TV
Who said that for a small donation
My lost soul would be saved
I said, “I don’t think so, preacher
I’ll come back another day.”
All that I want, is to be a Rolling Stone
They don’t understand what we all know
It feels so good that it ought to be illegal
I got my vaccination from a phonograph needle
I’ll never grow up and I’ll never grow old
Blame it on the love of rock and roll
My teachers didn’t like me
They tried to put me down
Because I wore my hair too long
I played my music way too loud
Every little boy wants to learn to play guitar
So he can pick up all the chicks
And be a rock and roll star
They said, “It won’t last,” but they misunderstood
If people think it’s bad then I’ll be bad for good
Lord, you know it feels so good that it ought to be illegal
I got my vaccination from a phonograph needle
I’ll never grow up and I’ll never grow old
Blame it on the love of rock and roll
Blame it on the love, blame it on the love
Dad don’t understand what the little girls know
Blame it on the love of rock and roll
All that I wanted, all I ever needed
My guitar gave to me
Every song I’ve sung (Blame it on the love)
Every war I’ve won (Blame it on the love)
Everything I’ve done (Blame it on the love)
Blame it on the love of rock and roll
It feels so good that it ought to be illegal
I got my vaccination from a phonograph needle
I’ll never grow up and I’ll never grow old
Blame it on the love of rock and roll
Blame it on the love, blame it on the love
Dad don’t understand what the little girls know
Blame it on the love of rock and roll
The Irresistible Power of Rock & Roll
“Blame It On The Love Of Rock & Roll” by Bon Jovi is a joyous celebration of the all-consuming passion that music can spark. The lyrics capture the moment rock music first takes hold, transforming a young listener’s life and setting them on a path that defies convention. Parental concern, teachers’ disapproval, and even preachers’ warnings are no match for the thrill and freedom found in rock and roll. With lines like “I got my vaccination from a phonograph needle,” the song playfully equates music to a life-changing, infectious force that shapes one’s identity.
A Youthful Defiance and Lifelong Devotion
Throughout the song, Bon Jovi channels rebellious energy and the desire to remain forever young at heart. The lyrics remind us that rock and roll isn’t just a genre—it’s a way of life that empowers self-expression and bonds generations. The repeated refrain to “blame it on the love of rock and roll” suggests that, no matter the consequences, this passion is both an excuse and a badge of honor.
Song Credits
- Artist: Bon Jovi
- Songwriters: Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora
- Release Year: 1992
- Label: Mercury Records