Start Me Up

The Rolling Stones · Grrr! [2012]

If you start me up

If you start me up I'll never stop

If you start me up

If you start me up I'll never stop

I've been running hot

You got me ticking gonna blow my top

If you start me up

If you start me up I'll never stop



You make a grown man cry

You make a grown man cry

You make a grown man cry

Spread out the oil, the gasoline

I walk smooth, ride in a mean, mean machine

Start it up



If you start it up

Kick on the starter give it all you got, you got, you got

I can't compete with the riders in the other heats

If you rough it up

If you like it you can slide it up, slide it up



Don't make a grown man cry

Don't make a grown man cry

Don't make a grown man cry

My eyes dilate, my lips go green

My hands are greasy

She's a mean, mean machine

Start it up



If start me up

Give it all you got

You got to never, never, never stop

Never, never

Slide it up



You make a grown man cry

You make a grown man cry

You make a grown man cry

Ride like the wind at double speed

I'll take you places that you've never, never seen

Start it up

Love the day when we will never stop, never stop

Never never never stop

Tough me up

Never stop, never stop



You, you, you make a grown man cry

You, you make a dead man cum

You, you make a dead man cum

Start Me Up

The Rolling Stones' "Start Me Up" serves as a dynamic anthem from their 2012 compilation Grrr!, capturing the band's enduring rock energy and bluesy roots. Released decades after their initial fame, this track highlights the group's signature vocal interplay and driving rhythm, reflecting their status as a cornerstone of British rock history. While the song appears on a modern reissue, its musical DNA traces back to classic recordings that defined the genre. The composition exemplifies the Stones' ability to blend raw power with melodic sensibility, making it a staple for fans of their extensive discography and a testament to their lasting influence on popular music.