Rock 'n' Roll Singer
AC/DC · T.N.T.
When my Momma was havin' me
By the time I was half alive
They knew what I was gonna be
But I left school and grew my hair
They didn't understand
They wanted me to be respected as
A doctor or a lawyer man
(But I had other plans)
Gonna be a rock 'n' roll singer
Gonna be a rock 'n' roll star
Gonna be a rock 'n' roll singer
I'm gonna be a rock 'n' roll,
A rock 'n' roll star
Well I worked real hard and bought myself
A rock 'n' roll guitar
I gotta be on top some day
I wanna be a star
I can see my name in lights
And I can see the queue
I got the devil in my blood
Tellin' me what to do
(And I'm all ears)
Gonna be a rock 'n' roll singer
Gonna be a rock 'n' roll star
Gonna be a rock 'n' roll singer
I'm gonna be a rock 'n' roll,
A rock 'n' roll star
(I hear it pays well)
Well you can stick your nine to five livin'
And your collar and your tie
You can stick your moral standards
'Cause it's all a dirty lie
You can stick your golden handshake
And you can stick your silly rules
And all the other shit
That you teach to kids in school
('Cause I ain't no fool)
Gonna be a rock 'n' roll singer
I'm gonna be a rock 'n' roll star
Gonna be a rock 'n' roll singer
I'm gonna be a rock 'n' roll
A rock 'n' roll star
Gonna be a rock 'n' roll singer
Gonna be a rock 'n' roll star
Gonna be a rock 'n' roll singer
I'm gonna be a rock 'n' roll
A rock 'n' roll star
Yes I are!
Rock 'n' Roll Singer
Rock 'n' Roll Singer stands as a defining track from AC/DC's early Australian period, appearing on their 1975 album T.N.T. The song captures the band's signature high-energy hard rock sound, driven by the distinctive interplay between the Young brothers' guitar work and the raw power of the rhythm section. Thematically, the recording explores the life of a touring musician, reflecting the band's own experiences on the road during their formative years. As part of a catalogue that would eventually span decades, this track helps establish the gritty, blues-inflected style that would later propel the group to global superstardom. It remains a vital piece of their discography, showcasing the raw energy and straightforward songwriting that characterize their classic era.