2025 Competition Entry:
80’s Rock Song by Ian Galloway
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Genre
AI
Artist
Co-writer(s)
yes
Performer(s)
Ian Galloway, lead vocals, guitar and bass. Paula Forgeron back up vocals and clapping. The drums are a drum machine.
Description
Some friends, myself and my wife went to see Billy Idol last summer. I was a fan since I first heard his music in the 80’s. Billy talked about Idolizing his songs, so I had a shot a doing the same thing.
Bio
Retired and loving it. I live on the Eastern shore of Nova Scotia (Three Fathom Harbour), Canada. I play guitar and write some of my own songs and play with friends at local guitar jams.
Lyrics
80’s Rock Song
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Verse 1
When I was young, I’d get out of bed
Put a record on, drive my parents half mad.
Needed the beat to get me on my feet
With heart pounding, I would hit the street.
Grabbed my old guitar, it was all I had!
Played a few chords thought I wasn’t half bad
Met a few guys and we formed a band
All we wanted where chicks to be our fans.
MUSIC BREAK
We’d play all night in the old dive bars
Acted like fools, we where local rock stars.
My Momma said ‘Now It’s time to choose,
You’re going nowhere, get your ass in school.”
Momma, I’m chasing a dream, this is who I am!
I’m going to roll the dice, please understand.
I don’t want a desk, don’t want a job
I want play rock and roll, want be a rock star.
MUSIC BREAK to Chorus
We’re an 80’s band, turning up the sound
On the Highway to Hell, we’re never slowing down.
We’re turning up the heat so get out of your seat
Get moving like Mick, Dancing in the Street.
We’re an 80’s band, taking centre stage
And if the House Ain’t Rocking you’re showing your age.
We’re pumping up volume on this Crazy Train
Rock this house until the neighbours complain.
Verse 2
The years have gone by, I’m still the same guy
A little grey hair but I don’t really care.
Still play those old records and I play them Loud
If your an 80’s fan stand up and Be Proud!
MUSIC BREAK to Chorus
We’re an 80’s band, can you feel the beat
Cum on Feel the Noise, get up on your feet.
Bryan said it best, feels good to be alive
Cause Someday you’ll be 18 going on 55.
Verse 3
Your never too old to Rock and Roll
It’s in your heart it’s part of your soul
If you love that 80’s sound, put your Fist in the Air
Curl up your lip and give a Rebel Yell.
MUSIC BREAK to Chorus
We’re and 80’s band, living on a prayer
thunder in our hearts and fire in the air.
With a “Rebel Yell”, lets make our attack
Pour some Sugar on Me baby and bring the 80’s back.
We’re an 80’s band, turning up the sound
On the Highway to Hell, we’re never slowing down.
We’re turning up the heat so get out of your seat
Get moving like Mick, Dancing in the Street.
Fade out to “Come-on…. Come-on….Lets Dance”.
—————
Verse 1
When I was young, I’d get out of bed
Put a record on, drive my parents half mad.
Needed the beat to get me on my feet
With heart pounding, I would hit the street.
Grabbed my old guitar, it was all I had!
Played a few chords thought I wasn’t half bad
Met a few guys and we formed a band
All we wanted where chicks to be our fans.
MUSIC BREAK
We’d play all night in the old dive bars
Acted like fools, we where local rock stars.
My Momma said ‘Now It’s time to choose,
You’re going nowhere, get your ass in school.”
Momma, I’m chasing a dream, this is who I am!
I’m going to roll the dice, please understand.
I don’t want a desk, don’t want a job
I want play rock and roll, want be a rock star.
MUSIC BREAK to Chorus
We’re an 80’s band, turning up the sound
On the Highway to Hell, we’re never slowing down.
We’re turning up the heat so get out of your seat
Get moving like Mick, Dancing in the Street.
We’re an 80’s band, taking centre stage
And if the House Ain’t Rocking you’re showing your age.
We’re pumping up volume on this Crazy Train
Rock this house until the neighbours complain.
Verse 2
The years have gone by, I’m still the same guy
A little grey hair but I don’t really care.
Still play those old records and I play them Loud
If your an 80’s fan stand up and Be Proud!
MUSIC BREAK to Chorus
We’re an 80’s band, can you feel the beat
Cum on Feel the Noise, get up on your feet.
Bryan said it best, feels good to be alive
Cause Someday you’ll be 18 going on 55.
Verse 3
Your never too old to Rock and Roll
It’s in your heart it’s part of your soul
If you love that 80’s sound, put your Fist in the Air
Curl up your lip and give a Rebel Yell.
MUSIC BREAK to Chorus
We’re and 80’s band, living on a prayer
thunder in our hearts and fire in the air.
With a “Rebel Yell”, lets make our attack
Pour some Sugar on Me baby and bring the 80’s back.
We’re an 80’s band, turning up the sound
On the Highway to Hell, we’re never slowing down.
We’re turning up the heat so get out of your seat
Get moving like Mick, Dancing in the Street.
Fade out to “Come-on…. Come-on….Lets Dance”.
Leave a comment
More cowbell
Thanks kinda sets the song up
Kinda Lou REED-ish! Kool vibe
Thanks
or reminiscent of Steve Forbert