God Gave Rock 'N' Roll To You II
Kiss · Icon: Kiss [2010]
Put it in the soul of everyone
Do you know what you want? You don't know for sure
You don't feel right, you can't find a cure
And you're gettin' less than what you're lookin' for
You don't have money or a fancy car
And you're tired of wishin' on a falling star
You gotta put your faith in a loud guitar
God gave rock and roll to you, gave rock and roll to you
Gave rock and roll to everyone (oh yeah)
God gave rock and roll to you, gave rock and roll to you
Put it in the soul of everyone
"Now listen"
If you wanna be a singer, or play guitar
Man, you gotta sweat or you won't get far
Cause it's never too late to work nine-to-five
You can take a stand, or you can compromise
You can work real hard or just fantasize
But you don't start livin' till you realize - "I gotta tell ya!"
God gave rock and roll to you, gave rock and roll to you
Gave rock and roll to everyone
God gave rock and roll to you, gave rock and roll to you
Put it in the soul
God gave rock and roll to you
(to everyone he gave the song to be sung)
Gave rock and roll to you, gave rock and roll to everyone
God gave rock and roll to you
(to everyone he gave the song to be sung)
Gave rock and roll to you, saved rock and roll for everyone
Saved rock and roll
"I know life sometimes can get tough!
And I know life sometimes can be a drag!
But people, we have been given a gift, we have been given a road
And that roads name is... Rock and Roll!"
God Gave Rock 'N' Roll To You II
Kiss's "God Gave Rock 'N' Roll To You II" stands as a definitive anthem from the band's 1980s era, originally appearing on the 1984 album *Lick It Up*. This track serves as a high-energy sequel to the band's earlier hit, amplifying the original's message with a more aggressive, hard-rocking production style. The song captures the group's theatrical intensity and their commitment to the heavy metal sound that defined much of their later career. Featuring a driving rhythm section and soaring vocals, the recording highlights the band's ability to craft stadium-ready rock anthems. It remains a staple in their live performances and a key song in their extensive discography, showcasing the power and spectacle that made Kiss a global phenomenon.