Rocky Took a Lover
Bell X1
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He said 'I wanna shine in the eye of Orion But I drove my soul through the Black Hole!' She said 'What a wonderful way to wake me You weren't so nice last night You're such an asshole when you're drunk' He said 'At least I'm OK in the mornings' He said 'The three wise men came a long way Following that pin hole in the sky Yeah that one right there' She said 'I don't believe in any old Jesus If there was a God, then why is my arse The perfect height of kicking?' He said 'I'll shine for you, I'll burn for you Yea I'll shine for you, that's what I'll do' He said 'They're like headlights In the rear view mirror They're closer that they seem And from this gutter we're still staring at the stars' She said 'Would ya go away and shite Last night all you did was curse those stars You said they sang to you of hope' He said 'The sun gives life, and it takes it away But like all the greats, it'll burn out someday' She said 'I don't mind, I don't want to get bored I don't want to end up beached on this shore I want to be that star' And then I'll shine for you. Then I'll burn for you. Then I can shine for you. That's what I'll do.
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Written by: BRIAN PATRICK CROSBY, DAVE BRIAN GERAGHTY, DOMINIC MICHAEL PHILLIPS, PAUL ANTHONY NOONAN
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13 facts about this song
Song Release"Rocky Took a Lover" is a song from the Irish band, Bell X1, and was released in 2005 as part of their album “Flock."
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Chart PerformanceDespite not charting on the mainstream singles chart in Ireland upon its initial release, it peaked at number 18 in the Irish indie chart.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "Rocky Took A Lover" depict a story about a homeless man who falls in love with a woman called Rocky. The lyrics revolve around the conversations between these two characters.
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Public ResponseEven though it did not rank highly upon release, it became one of Bell X1's most popular songs due to its powerful lyrical message about love and understanding.
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Song Lyrics"She said I've no opinion about that silly man in the white house" and "He said I'm not a homeless man, I'm a gypsy by trade", are some iconic lines from the song representing the loaded theme.
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Filming LocationsThe music video for "Rocky Took a Lover" was shot at various locations around Dublin.
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Musical StyleThe song is a mix of rock, pop, and indie-pop genres with a lyrical style that combines humor, realism, and emotion.
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Live Performances"Rocky Took A Lover" has been performed in countless live performances and is often regarded as a fan favorite.
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Reception and InterpretationSome fans have interpreted the song as an allegory on U.S. politics because of its references to the "man in the white house."
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Album SuccessThe album "Flock" containing "Rocky Took a Lover" was the one to truly break Bell X1 into the mainstream music field in Ireland. The album went straight to number 1 in the Irish Albums Chart.
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InspirationsLead singer Paul Noonan has stated that "Rocky Took a Lover" is rooted in his own experiences on the streets of Dublin.
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Acoustic VersionIn 2009, Bell X1 recorded and released an acoustic version of "Rocky Took a Lover."
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Recurring ThemeThe song reflects a recurring theme in Bell X1’s music: the ability to find hope, beauty and love in unlikely places.
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