Oou
Hey, hey you
Place your face on down the ground
Hey, hey you
With the junkies all around
Hey, hey you
What you feel inside is sad
Hey, hey you
With your face on the flame
Hey, hey you
This is all a silly game
Hey, hey you
What you’re feelin’ down and sad
You know you got that love
Baby, inspiration
And you got them old generation
With your feet down
Down on the ground
You gotta sing songs baby
When know you who’s around
Say baby
Hey, hey wait
Well what you do that whore
Get your brains well they scrape them off the floor
Hey, hey you
What you got inside the door
Yeah…hey, hey you
What’s up in the middle east
Hey, hey you
Won’t you take another piece
Hey, hey you
What you feelin’ kinda sad
That’s it, stay up there
Stay up there
Stay…stay up there
Ooh
One, two, three, four
Hey, hey you
With the face on the fire
Hey, hey you
Sing your ass off in the choir
Hey, hey you
What you let your face grow long
Too long, too long
Hey, hey you
With your ass on the ground
Hey, hey you
Never say you get the sound
Hey, hey you
What you think of the sound
Unpacking the Grit of “Riff & Roll”
“Riff & Roll” by Aerosmith delivers a raw, unfiltered look into the struggles and chaos of life on the edge. The song’s rapid-fire verses, marked by repeated calls of “Hey, hey you,” evoke a sense of urgency and confrontation. The lyrics paint gritty images—junkies, emotional lows, and a relentless search for inspiration—capturing the turbulence that can lie beneath the surface. Through lines like “You know you got that love / Baby, inspiration,” Aerosmith hints at hope and resilience, suggesting that even in dark times, there’s a spark worth singing about. The track’s chorus and energetic phrasing invite listeners to acknowledge their pain while still pushing forward, making it a compelling anthem for anyone feeling down but not out.
Song Credits
Artist: Aerosmith
Song: Riff & Roll