The Stroke
Billy Squier
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I'm rockin' tonite - I'm walkin' on air Gonna find me some trouble - gonna grab my share I want ya tonite - I want ya with me Make me guilty of love in the first degree You want it all right... we're goin' in style Say you walk right - you talk right - and your hair's so wild Snow-white - hey that's not what I mean We go down in the shadows and crawl between Moonlight in the city brings the magic to your eyes Freezin' a moment - leave me paralyzed Breathe an emotion - set it dancin' in my ear Bring on the rhythm when I hold you near Take me in your arms - roll me through the night Take me to your heart - rock me tonite You do it all right - you're passion to see You been schooled in the art of romancin' me Hold tight - you're in for a ride Can you feel the blood poundin' way down inside No one's stoppin' us now - We go down, down where the music's loud If it's all night - hey that's all right by me Go and play on my love - play it all for me Life's never easy - we can make it if we try Takin' our chances - face 'em side by side Live for the moment - on that we can agree Come and take me where I long to be Chorus A time for all... and all in time To slip beyond the border line Of who we are and where we long to be... When every night you hear the sound Of wakin' up and breakin' down You find a chance and heave it all away Chorus
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"The Stroke" was released in May 1981 as a lead single from Billy Squier's album, "Don't Say No".
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Chart AchievementAmong all his works, "The Stroke" is Squier's highest-charting U.S. single, reaching number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Music Video SuccessMTV, which had just launched that year, played the music video for "The Stroke" frequently, increasing the song's popularity amongst younger audience.
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Song MeaningSquier has stated that "The Stroke" is about the music business, a fun poke at the difficult industry executives and the overall "showbiz culture."
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Album Success"Don't Say No", the album featuring "The Stroke", peaked at number 5 on the Billboard 200 chart and stayed on the chart for over two years.
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Pop Culture Reference"The Stroke" has been featured in several films and TV shows like "Blades of Glory", "Smallville" and "The Blacklist".
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Cover versionsThe song has been covered by several artists including Mindless Self Indulgence, Krokus, and Eminem.
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Sampling"The Stroke" has also been sampled by notable artists including Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, and NAS, emphasizing its influence on contemporary music.
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Multi-Platinum Sales"Don't Say No" went multi-platinum, largely due to the success of "The Stroke".
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Live PerformancesSquier has often used "The Stroke" as his encore song during live performances, showing its significant impact on his career.
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Guitar HeroThe song had another surge in popularity after being included in "Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock."
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Iconic RiffThe iconic guitar riff in "The Stroke" is often recognized as a classic example of hard rock.
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