Story Behind The Song
The story behind this song is one of many live rock shows in front of small but enthusiastic audiences. It's about turning a lukewarm crowd into a hot one.
Song Description
Straight up rock song made to warm up an audience by breaking down barriers and opening the party up.
| Song Length |
3:42 |
Genre |
Rock - General, Rock - Hard Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Sociable, In High Spirits |
Subject |
Excitement, Carnivals, Circus |
| Similar Artists |
Green Day, The Offspring |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
STRIKE UP THE BAND
by Tommy Malta
I don't care if you just got in a fight
If you can't live down what you did last night
If you lost your grip - but you can't let it go
If you're feeling low - I understand
Strike up the band - strike up the band
Oh oh - Strike up the band
If you play with me , you're gonna have some fun
If you mess with me, you're gonna get the gun
Before the night is done, I'm gonna take a hold of your hand
Strike up the band - strike up the band
Oh oh - Strike up the band - Understand
It's heavy but it's steady
We're gonna bring it down - are you ready
Get up on the floor to the show
Open the door - Get in - or go - Oh oh
I don't care if your ride is down
And you had to leave it behind when your bus left town
Can you hear the call - It's the loudest in all of the land
Yeah - Strike up the band
Oh oh - strike up the band
Strike up the band