King Rocker (Live) Lyrics
Generation X
Lyrics
Jailhouse Rocker roots
training down in Memphis
Liverpool Johnny rocks out
round Paul's place
Seconds away as the rhythm comes down
King faces King in the ring for the crown
King rocker,
king rocker
rock, rock, rock
King Kong,
King Kong
Elvis from the body shakes from the hipbone
Quarry St. kids in leather take Hamburg
Creole was sharp but his guitar was acoustic
Go Johnny go use your electric
crazy man crazy
King rocker,
king rocker
rock, rock, rock
King Kong,
King Kong
King rocker,
king rocker
rock, rock, rock
King Kong,
King Kong
Round three
Ali buzzin' like a bee,
Elvis in the corner and you won't catch me
Round four now
Johnny's lookin' poor,
gotta find a hit
gotta even up the score
Round five some jive,
Elvis took a dive
waitin' for the towel
more dead than alive
Round six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven
Ref stops the fight
with the men on forty two
For a rematch in heaven
If they ever come through
see this fight right thru 'til the last round
Follow the man
Whose puttin' out the boss sound Of
king rocker,
king rocker
rock, rock, rock
King Kong,
King Kong,
King Kong,
King Kong,
King rocker,
king rocker
rock, rock, rock
King Kong,
King Kong,
King Kong,
King Kong
Song & Lyrics Facts
Generation X's live version of "King Rocker" was released in 1982 on the album Kiss Me Deadly. Written by Billy Idol and Tony James, the song is a punk rock classic that has become an anthem for Generation X.
The band consists of Billy Idol (vocals), Tony James (bass guitar) and Bob “Derwood” Andrews (guitar). With its driving beat and powerful lyrics, it is no wonder why this track continues to be popular with fans today. The lyrics tell the story of a young man who wants to rebel against society and express his individuality through music. It is a timeless message that resonates with many people from all generations.