Loves Me Like a Rock
Paul Simon
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When I was a little boy And the Devil would call my name I'd say "now who do Who do you think you're fooling?" I'm a consecrated boy Singer in a Sunday choir My mama loves, she loves me She gets down on her knees and hugs me She loves me like a rock She rocks me like the rock of ages And she loves me She loves me, loves me, loves me, loves me When I was grown to be a man And the Devil would call my name I'd say "now who do Who do you think you're fooling?" I'm a consummated man I can snatch a little purity My mama loves me, she loves me She gets down on her knees and hugs me She loves me like a rock She rocks me like the rock of ages And she loves me She loves me, loves me, loves me, loves me If I was President And the Congress call my name I'd say "who do Who do you think you're fooling?" I've got the Presidential Seal I'm up on the Presidential Podium My mama loves me She loves me She gets down on her knees and hugs me And she loves me like a rock She rocks me like the rock of ages And she loves me She loves me, loves me, loves me, loves me She loves me, loves me, loves me, loves me She loves me, loves me, loves me, loves me
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Written by: Paul Simon
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Loves Me Like a Rock" is a song by American musician Paul Simon, released by Columbia Records as the second single from his fifth studio album, "There Goes Rhymin' Simon" in 1973.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was successful on charts, reaching number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, being held off the top spot by "Let's Get It On" by Marvin Gaye. It was also a big hit in Canada, reaching number 1 on the RPM Top Singles chart.
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The Dixie HummingbirdsFor the recording of this song, Paul Simon collaborated with the renowned gospel group "The Dixie Hummingbirds". They also performed the song live with Simon on several occasions.
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Grammy-winningThe Dixie Hummingbirds' version of "Loves Me Like a Rock" won the 1973 Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance.
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Inspirational MessageThe song metaphorically conveys the concept of a mother's unwavering love with the spiritual reference to a 'rock', signifying God's steadfast love and support.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, various artists have covered this song. Paul Simon's version was also sampled by hip hop duo "Nice & Smooth" for their song "Old to the New".
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Notable PerformancePaul Simon gave a memorable performance of "Loves Me Like a Rock" with the Dixie Hummingbirds at the 1973 Grammy Awards ceremony.
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Unique StyleThe song brilliantly blends rock, gospel, and doo-wop styles, reflecting Simon's eclectic musical influence.
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Album PerformanceThe album where the song featured, "There Goes Rhymin' Simon", reached number 2 on the US Billboard 200 chart and was certified Gold by RIAA, indicating over 500,000 copies sold.
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ReinterpretationThe Dixie Hummingbirds later reinterpreted the song with a change in narrative perspective, releasing their own version entitled "He Loves Me Like a Rock".
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