Rock 'N' Roll Lies
Razorlight
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There's too much silence in her night She calls herself an angel, and she comes to town, and that's (L-O-N-D-O-N) Yeah, just so she can fall (L-O-N-D-O-N) There's something about the way she walks, you know It suits the city streets so well and Nobody's heard her band yet, and no one will And here it comes now, there's nothing to say There it goes again but no-one cares anyway What's in your eyes, your rock'n'roll eyes 'Cause it's all just the lies, just the rock'n'roll lies You see that man, he calls out for a drink, but you're all You're all tied up in your backstage lines And you, you just can't move a muscle Six in the morning so you rise and you fall, you've got to You've got to grab what you can And your blue-blood man, baby, he's a winner, yeah What a gunslinger! Oh now, here he comes yeah, there's nothing to say He must be someone to someone, but no-one cares anyway He sees your eyes, your rock'n'roll eyes We know it's all just lies, just the rock'n'roll lies Oh! But oh baby, when you say my name, I get such a thrill inside She says there's something in the way that I look at her I guess it's right here in my eyes I can't lie And here it comes now, there's nothing to say Here it comes now, but no-one cares anyway He sees your eyes, your rock'n'roll eyes Just a bit like mine Yeah, rock'n'roll eyes It's just the lies, it's just the rock'n'roll lies Oh it's just the lies, it's just the rock'n'roll lies Oh Yes it is, oh, yes it is Lies and the lies and the lies and the lies
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Written by: JOHN FORTIS, JOHNNY BORRELL
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10 facts about this song
Release and Album Information"Rock 'N' Roll Lies" is a song by the British indie rock band Razorlight. It was included in their debut studio album "Up All Night," which was released on 28 June 2004.
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Song's PopularityThe song played a crucial part in Razorlight gaining popularity in the United Kingdom, helping the band's emergence in the British music scene.
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Writing CreditsAs with most Razorlight songs, the writing credit for "Rock 'N' Roll Lies" belongs to Johnny Borrell, the frontman, and lead vocalist of the band.
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Song StyleThe song showcases the band's unique style of garage rock revival and post-punk revival, reflecting the blend of genres in their music.
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Live Performances"Rock 'N' Roll Lies" became a staple of their live performances and is considered a fan-favorite during concerts.
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Album SuccessThe album "Up All Night," containing this song, was a commercial success. It peaked at number three on the UK Albums Chart and was certified platinum.
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Iconic LyricsThe lyrics deal with the illusions and deceptions in the life of a rock and roll star, hence the mention of "lies" in the title.
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Band FormationRazorlight, the band that produced "Rock 'N' Roll Lies," was formed in 2002 by lead singer and songwriter Johnny Borrell.
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InspirationsThe band's music style - showcased through songs like "Rock 'N' Roll Lies" - has proven to be influenced by the punk rock revolution of the 70s and the Britpop era of the 90s.
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Significant ImpactAlthough "Rock 'N' Roll Lies" was not released as a single, it played a part in shaping Razorlight's musical identity and helped to establish their place in the British indie rock scene.
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