Stood there boldly
Sweatin’ in the sun
Felt like a million
Felt like number one
The height of summer
I’d never felt that strong
Like a rock
I was eighteen
Didn’t have a care
Working for peanuts
Not a dime to spare
But I was lean and
Solid everywhere
Like a rock
My hands were steady
My eyes were clear and bright
My walk had purpose
My steps were quick and light
And I held firmly
To what I felt was right
Like a rock
Like a rock
I was strong as I could be
Like a rock
Nothin’ ever got to me
Like a rock
I was something to see
Like a rock
And I stood arrow-straight
Unencumbered by the weight
Of all these hustlers and their schemes
I stood proud, I stood tall
High above it all
I still believed in my dreams
Twenty years now
Where’d they go?
Twenty years
I don’t know
I sit and I wonder sometimes
Where they’ve gone
And sometimes late at night
Oh, when I’m bathed in the firelight
The moon comes callin’ a ghostly white
And I recall
I recall
Like a rock
Standin’ arrow-straight
Like a rock
Chargin’ from the gate
Like a rock
Carryin’ the weight
Like a rock
Like a rock
The sun upon my skin
Like a rock
Hard against the wind
Like a rock
I see myself again
Like a rock
Oh, like a rock!
Reflections of Strength and Youth
“Like A Rock” by Bob Seger is a stirring reflection on the unwavering strength and vitality of youth. The song’s narrator reminisces about a time when he felt invincible, describing moments of clarity, purpose, and fearlessness. The repeated metaphor of being “like a rock” symbolizes resilience, steadfastness, and an unyielding spirit in the face of life’s challenges. As the years pass, the narrator looks back with a sense of nostalgia, wondering where the time has gone and cherishing the memory of his former self. The evocative imagery and earnest delivery make this song a timeless anthem for anyone reflecting on their own journey through life.
Song Credits
Artist: Bob Seger
Songwriter: Bob Seger
Release Year: 1986
Label: Capitol Records