In this catchy tune, Billy Joel addresses the constant changes in trends and styles, both in fashion and music. He questions the importance placed on these superficial aspects of life, suggesting that they don't define the value or quality of something. The song's theme revolves around the idea that no matter how much music evolves or changes with new genres emerging, to him, it remains fundamentally 'rock and roll.' This can be seen as a metaphor for staying true to oneself despite societal pressures to conform. Ultimately, Joel's message is about authenticity and sticking with what you love, regardless of what's currently 'in style.' #Authenticity #RockAndRoll
It's Still Rock & Roll to Me
Lyrics
What's the matter with the clothes I'm wearing?
Can't you tell that your tie's too wide?
Maybe I should buy some old tab collars
Welcome back to the age of jive
Where have you been hidin' out lately, honey?
You can't dress trashy 'til you spend a lot of money
Everybody's talkin' 'bout the new sound, funny
But it's still rock and roll to me
What's the matter with the car I'm driving?
Can't you tell that it's out of style?
Should I get a set of whitewall tires?
Are you gonna cruise a miracle mile?
Nowadays, you can't be too sentimental
Your best bet's a true baby blue Continental
Hot funk, cool punk, even if it's old junk
It's still rock and roll to me
Oh, it doesn't matter what they say in the papers
'Cause it's always been the same old scene
There's a new band in town but you can't get the sound
From a story in a magazine
Aimed at your average teen
How about a pair of pink sidewinders
And a bright orange pair of pants?
Well, you could really be a Beau Brummel baby
If you just give it half a chance
Don't waste your money on a new set of speakers
You get more mileage from a cheap pair of sneakers
Next phase, new wave, dance craze, anyways
It's still rock and roll to me
Alright
Ooh, what's the matter with the crowd I'm seeing?
Don't you know that they're out of touch?
Well, should I try to be a straight-A student?
If you are then you think too much
Don't you know about the new fashion, honey?
All you need are looks and a whole lotta money
It's the next phase, new wave, dance craze, anyways
It's still rock and roll to me
Everybody's talkin' 'bout the new sound, funny
But it's still rock and roll to me
Writer(s): Billy Joel
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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