As some of you may know - my second big passion is 80s melodic (hard) rock. Back in 1996, I've written and demoed the original version of this song on my Amiga 500. Now, more than 25 years later, I've re-recorded it the way it has always intended to be.
lyrics
I BELIEVE IN ROCK 'N' ROLL
Music and Lyrics by Mirko Hirsch
I WAS BORN WITH ELECTRIC GUITARS
AND I - HAD A BAND ON THE RUN
AND THE SOUND OF ROCKIN‘ MUSIC
ALWAYS GAVE ME FUN
BRICK BY BRICK THE FLAMES GET HIGHER
I CAN FEEL YOUR WILD DESIRE
THE RHYTHM TAKES CONTROL
WE’RE GONNA ROCK YOUR HEART AND SOUL
I BELIEVE IN ROCK 'N' ROLL
AND I HOPE THAT I WILL NEVER BE OLD
I BELIEVE IN ROCK 'N' ROLL
THE NIGHT'S ON FIRE AND WE'RE READY TO GO
I BELIEVE IN ROCK 'N' ROLL
AND I HOPE THAT I WILL NEVER BE OLD
I BELIEVE IN ROCK 'N' ROLL
AND I'M READY FOR THE MIDNIGHT SHOW TONIGHT
I WAS BORN TO A POWERFUL BASS
AND I LIKE THE THUNDER AT NIGHT
CAUSE THE SOUND OF HEAVY METAL
GONNA MAKE ME FEEL RIGHT
NIGHT AND DAY - AROUND THE CLOCK
THERE’S NO SLEEP TONIGHT
DOESN’T MATTER TO ME
BECAUSE WE’LL NEVER STOP THE RIDE
REPEAT CHORUS
NOW LET ME HEAR YOU SCREAM – WHOA-OH
CAUSE THE NIGHT’S ON FIRE AND WE’RE READY TO GO
CAUSE I BELIEVE IN ROCK ’N‘ ROLL
REPEAT CHORUS
AND I’M READY FOR THE MIDNIGHT SHOW TONIGHT
THE NIGHT’S ON FIRE AND WE’RE READY TO GO
I BELIEVE IN ROCK ’N‘ ROLL
credits
from I Believe in Rock 'n' Roll,
released February 25, 2022
Lead & Backing Vocals, Synths, Bass, Additional Guitars, Additional Programming: Mirko Hirsch
Additional Chorus Backings, Rhythm Guitar and Outro Solo: Lukky Sparxx
Lead Guitar Solo: Eric Maldonado
Drums: Sebastian X
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