Mr Rock & Roll
Amy MacDonald
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So called Mr Rock And Roll Is dancing on his own again Talking on his phone again To someone who tells him that his balance is low He's got no where to go He's on his own again Rock chick of the century Is acting like she used to be Dancing like there's no one there Before she never seemed to care Now she wouldn't dare It's so rock and roll to be alone And they'll meet one day Far away And say "I wish I was something more" And they'll meet one day Far away And say " I wish I knew you, I wish I knew you before" Mrs Black and White She's never seen a shade of gray Always something on her mind Every single day But now she's lost her way And where does she go from here Mr Multicultural Sees all that one can see He's living proof of someone Very different to me But now he wants to be free Free so he can see And they'll meet one day Far away And say "I wish I was something more" And they'll meet one day Far away And say " I wish I knew you, I wish I knew you before" He says "I wish I knew you, I wish I met you When time was still on my side" She'll say " I wish I knew you, I wish I loved you Before I was his bride" And so they must depart Too many more are broken hearts But I've seen that all before In TV, books and film and more And there's a happy ending Every single day And they'll meet one day Far away And say "I wish I was something more" And they'll meet one day Far away And say " I wish I knew you, I wish I knew you before"
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Written by: AMY ELIZABETH MACDONALD
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundAmy MacDonald is a distinguished Scottish singer-songwriter known for her emotive voice and confessional writing style. She makes extensive use of acoustic guitar in her music.
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Song Release"Mr Rock & Roll" was released as the second single from Amy MacDonald's debut album "This Is the Life" in July 2007.
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Chart Performance"Mr Rock & Roll" reached number 12 on the UK Singles Chart and attained top 10 positions in several other European charts.
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SongwritingThe song was written solely by Amy MacDonald, showcasing her talent for lyric writing and song composition.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Mr Rock & Roll" visually captures the everyday life theme of the song, featuring a range of normal people — from kids to elderly — spontaneously breaking into dance in a shopping center.
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Musical Genre"Mr Rock & Roll" is categorized as a fusion of folk and pop rock genres and is frequently praised for its catchy melody.
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Song's MessageLyrically, "Mr Rock & Roll" is a commentary on the expectations of society and the importance of being true to oneself. It tells the story of two characters who are afraid to show their true selves.
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Live PerformancesThe song has been performed at various live events including at the NRJ Music Tour in 2008 and on popular UK talk show The Graham Norton Show.
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Commercial Licensing"Mr Rock & Roll" has been used in commercials notably in Germany and the Netherlands, thus increasing its exposure to a wider European audience.
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Critical ReceptionThough the song received mixed-to-positive reviews by music critics, it made Amy MacDonald known as a promising folk-pop artist of her generation.
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Digital DownloadsAs of 2020, "Mr Rock & Roll" has exceeded over 200,000 downloads in the United Kingdom alone, further cementing its popularity and success.
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LongevityEven though it has been over a decade since its release, "Mr Rock & Roll" remains one of Amy MacDonald's most well-known and frequently played songs.
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InfluenceSince the song's release, its resonant message of self-acceptance and being true to oneself has continued to inspire listeners.
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Song ArtworkThe artwork for the "Mr Rock & Roll" single features MacDonald sitting on a flight case with a guitar next to her, aptly representing the song's folk and rock elements.
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Unique Vocal StyleAmy MacDonald’s distinctively rich and somewhat husky voice adds a unique flavor to "Mr Rock & Roll," enhancing the emotional depth and sincerity of the song.
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