Flip The Switch
The Rolling Stones · The Rolling Stones Box Set [2009]
And a heap of bones
One deep sigh
And a desperate moan
Three black eyes
And one busted nose
I said oh yeah, oh yeah
Take me up
Baby I'm ready to go
Shake me up
Baby I'm ready to go, yeah
Take me up
Baby I'm ready
Baby, baby I'm ready to go
(Chill me, freeze me, it's in my blood)
I'm not gonna burn in hell
I cased the joint
And I know it well
Maybe my carcass
Would feed the worms
But I'm working for the other firm
Shoot me up
Baby I'm ready to go
Fix me up
Baby I'm ready to roll, yeah
Set me up
Baby, baby, baby I'm ready
Baby I'm ready to go
(Chill me, freeze me, it's in my blood)
Flip the switch
I got my money, my ticket
All that shit
I even got myself
A little shaving kit
What would it take to bury me
I can't wait,
I can't wait to see
I got a toothbrush, mouthwash
All that shit
I'm looking down
In the filthy pit
I had the turkey
And the stuffing too
I even saved
A little bit for you
Lethal injection is a luxury
I wanna give it
To the whole jury
I'm just dying
For one more squeeze
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Pick me up
Baby I'm ready to go
Take me up
Baby I'm ready to blow
Take me up
Baby if you're ready to go
Baby I got nowhere to go
Baby I'm ready to go
(Chill me, freeze me, to my bones)
Aah, Flip the switch
Flip The Switch
The Rolling Stones' 'Flip The Switch' stands as a quintessential example of their mid-to-late 1960s rock and roll energy, characterized by a driving rhythm and Mick Jagger's iconic, swaggering vocal delivery. Recorded for the comprehensive 'The Rolling Stones Box Set [2009]', the track exemplifies the band's mastery of blues-infused rock during their most commercially successful period. The song captures the raw, untamed spirit that defined their catalogue, blending classic rock structures with the band's signature attitude. It serves as a testament to their enduring influence on the genre, showcasing a performance that balances musical complexity with the straightforward appeal that made them global icons. The recording reflects the era's vibrant musical landscape, where the Stones pushed boundaries while maintaining their distinct identity within the broader rock canon.