God Save Rock 'N' Roll

Boy next door not too complacent
 Lost till he found how to pound the pavement
 He walked like a saint lost far in a world of sin
 No mama to assure his situation
 A misfit piss poor education
 He talked a big game but never could seem to win
 And southwest Detroit ain't a place to talk no trash
 You can throw some dap but it's best not to flash no cash
 You grow up quick, fightin' for the upper end of lower class
 And sometimes ya feel like sand in an hour glass
 Hey there young man, you better dig down deep in your soul
 You better learn to play and pray God save rock n roll
 He got a four-piece band for his graduation
 A second hand van and they toured the nation
 But no one seemed to ever wanna sing a long
 They headed out west to find salvation
 But the Sunset Strip's a big temptation
 The girls and cocaine seemed to write every song
 But east LA ain't a place to talk no trash
 You can play for tips but how long can that life last
 You grow up quick, writin' checks your ass can't cash
 And sometimes ya feel like life's movin' way too fast
 Hey there young man, you better dig down deep in your soul
 You better find your way and pray God save rock n roll
 Yeah God, save rock n roll
 If you could find a way I swear I won't sell my soul
 Hey God, save rock roll
 Pave the way and hey God save rock n roll
 He got pegged to be the next sensation
 A big fat check for his aggravation
 And a renegade spot tucked way high up in the hills
 His songs played strong on every station
 And MTV in full rotation
 And his garage was filled up with big Cadillac DeVilles
 He sold his soul it was fabrication
 Found success but lost his patience
 Cuz livin' on the road ain't all it's cracked up to be
 He got dropped in the middle of consolidation
 His wife took half and then taxation
 Left him right back at the alter on his knees
 And southwest Detroit ain't a place to talk no trash
 Hey mister big shot, how's it feel to be back?
 Yeah you made it, became a member of the upper class
 Forgot your roots and made everybody kiss your ass
 Hey there young man, I bet ya never thought you'd get this old
 I'm still tryin' to be, I'm still singin' in key, I'm still livin' free
 So fuck you all I said long live rock n roll!