Love Ain't For Keeping
Love Ain't For Keeping

The Who - Love Ain't For Keeping Lyrics

Imagine a whirlwind of youthful rebellion, where every tick of the clock is a pulse of defiance. "Love Ain't For Keeping" by The Who dives headfirst into the chaotic, untamed spirit of adolescence. The lyrics paint a picture of kids on the edge—rocking and… Read more

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Love Ain't For Keeping Lyrics

(One, two, one, two, three, four)

Smack, crack, bushwhacked
Tie another one to your racks, baby
Hey kids, rock and roll
Nobody tells you where to go, baby

What if I ride, what if you walk?
What if you rock around the clock?
Tick-tock, tick-tock
What if you did, what if you walk?
What if you tried to get off, baby?

Hey, kids, where are you?
Nobody tells you what to do, baby
Hey kids, shake a leg
Maybe you're crazy in the head, baby

Maybe you did, maybe you walked
Maybe you rocked around the clock
Tick-tock, tick-tock
Maybe I ride, maybe you walk
Maybe I drive to get off, baby

Hey kids, shake a leg
Maybe you're crazy in the head, baby
Ollie, Ollie, Ollie, Ollie, Ollie
Ollie, Ollie in come free, baby
Hey, kids, where are you?
Nobody tells you what to do, baby

Smack, crack, shack-a-lack
Tie another one to your backs, baby
Hey kids, rock and roll
Nobody tells you where to go, baby

Maybe you did, maybe you walk
Maybe you rock around the clock
Tick-tock, tick-tock
Maybe I ride, maybe you walk
Maybe I drive to get off, baby

Hey kids, where are you?
Nobody tells you what to do, baby
Hey kids, rock and roll
Nobody tells you where to go, baby
Baby
Baby

Writer(s): Michael Stipe, William Berry, Peter Buck, Michael Mills
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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What is the Meaning of Love Ain't For Keeping?

Imagine a whirlwind of youthful rebellion, where every tick of the clock is a pulse of defiance. "Love Ain't For Keeping" by The Who dives headfirst into the chaotic, untamed spirit of adolescence. The lyrics paint a picture of kids on the edge—rocking and rolling, shaking off constraints, and blazing their own trails. Wrapped in a boisterous beat and electrifying riffs, it's a celebration of freedom and self-discovery. The repetitive cries of “nobody tells you where to go” echo the fierce independence of a generation refusing to be tamed. It's a riot of sound and sentiment, a call to live in the now, untethered and unstoppable.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote 'Love Ain't for Keeping' and what album is it from?

    'Love Ain't for Keeping' was written by Pete Townshend, a prominent member of The Who. It was originally released on their acclaimed 1971 album, 'Who's Next.'

  2. What are the main themes explored in 'Love Ain't for Keeping'?

    The song touches on several themes including the joy of physical love, the power of nature, and the importance of living in the moment. It emphasizes sharing love rather than keeping it to oneself.

  3. Are there different versions of 'Love Ain't for Keeping'?

    Yes, there are multiple versions of this song. The well-known acoustic version appears on 'Who's Next'. However, an earlier hard rock version with electric guitars and synthesizers was recorded in New York City under producer Kit Lambert. This version can be found on reissues of 'Odds and Sods' and deluxe editions of 'Who's Next'.

  4. How does the instrumentation in the acoustic version of 'Love Ain't for Keeping' differ from typical tracks by The Who?

    Unlike many other songs by The Who which often feature heavy use of synthesizers and electric guitars, the acoustic version of 'Love Ain't for Keeping' is characterized by its simplicity. It primarily uses multitracked acoustic guitars played by Pete Townshend and features more restrained performances from Keith Moon on drums and John Entwistle on bass.

  5. Has 'Love Ain't for Keeping' been covered by other artists?

    Yes, the song has been covered by other artists. For instance, Milton Mapes performed a cover that appeared on their 2004 album titled 'Who and Who.'

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