It's Only Rock & Roll

Lyrics by M. Guerriere © 1989

They get so serious
When you can't play up to speed
Well, I'm not here for that
Not forgotten what you need


You all must understand
The art is just a means to meet my ends


You get superior
When you play your whammy bar
Well I can play that whammy baby
Yank it to the stars


You all must understand
It's not the tempo, not the double lead

I know you're hungery
And my fantasy's the only thing you need


CHORUS:
IT'S ONLY ROCK & ROLL
IT'S ONLY ROCK & ROLL (Y'KNOW)


I am degenerate
The interviewer's dream
I can accelerate
Just like a love machine


I howl alone at night
About my fright
The wolf cries "boy" in vain


I like my money in a big fat wad of cash
I like my fancy cars
My nightly piece of ass (don't you?)


I call my manager
We meet for lunch
I think of something new


I'm in the public eye
Prepared to cry
and live my life for you