Rock and Roll Superstar

Story Behind The Song

I came up with a nice run of chords one day and when I hit the chorus, some lyrics about being cornered like a dog and taking the lid off Elvis flew from my mouth. I still don't know what it really means, but it seems to work and I like that this song is

Song Description

The perfect pop song, minimally produced with acoustic guitars and cleverly layered vocals. Cryptic lyrics suggest a tale of rock and roll excess, or perhaps it's just a nonsensical exploration of foolishness and music.

Song Length 3:14 Genre Pop - Alternative, Folk - Alternative
Tempo Medium (111 - 130) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Poignant, Anxious Subject Pride, Other
Similar Artists Crowded House Language English
Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

You cause it all the time,
While I try to explain it.
People get so demanding
Because regret is their language.

Cornered like a dog.
Wrapped up in canvas,
but just serious enough
to take the lid off Elvis.

If honesty's to blame,
then I'm at fault.
It's like comparing you
to an imaginary fairy.

It's never as bad
as the theatre suggests.
You can't have double standards
and keep hoping for the best.

This time, the lights were on in your room.
I heard the record jumping
While you lay curled up on the floor.

Lyrics Ben deHoedt Music Ben deHoedt
Producer Ben deHoedt Publisher N/A
Performance Ben deHoedt Label N/A

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