Lyrics: Rock ‘N’ Roll Singer by AC/DC
My daddy was a-working nine-to-five When my momma was a-havin' me By the time I was half-alive They knew what I was going to be But I left school and grew my hair They didn't understand They wanted me to be respected as a doctor or a lawyer man (But I had other plans) Gonna be a rock 'n' roll singer Gonna be a rock 'n' roll star Gonna be a rock 'n' roll singer I'm gonna be a rock 'n' roll A rock 'n' roll star Well, I worked real hard and bought myself A rock 'n' roll guitar I got to be on top someday I wanna be a star I can see my name in lights And I can see the queue I've got the devil in my blood Telling me what to do (And I'm all ears) Gonna be a rock 'n' roll singer Gonna be a rock 'n' roll star Gonna be a rock 'n' roll singer I'm gonna be a rock 'n' roll A rock 'n' roll star I hear it pays well Well you can stick your nine-to-five livin' And your collar and your tie You can stick your moral standards 'Cause it's all a dirty lie You can stick your golden handshake And you can stick your silly rules And all the other shit That you teach to kids in school 'Cause I ain't no fool Gonna be a rock 'n' roll singer Gonna be a rock 'n' roll star Gonna be a rock 'n' roll singer I'm gonna be a rock 'n' roll A rock 'n' roll star Gonna be a rock 'n' roll singer Gonna be a rock 'n' roll star Gonna be a rock 'n' roll singer I'm gonna be a rock 'n' roll A rock 'n' roll star Yes I are!
Breaking Free: The Spirit of “Rock ‘N’ Roll Singer”
“Rock ‘N’ Roll Singer” is a powerful anthem of rebellion and self-determination. AC/DC’s lyrics capture the restless energy of a young person rejecting societal expectations in favor of following their own dreams. The song celebrates the pursuit of stardom, the allure of music, and the refusal to conform to a conventional life. Through its raw honesty and driving rhythm, the track resonates with anyone who has ever dared to chase a passion against the odds.
Song Credits
Songwriters: Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Bon Scott
Release Year: 1975
Label: Albert Productions