Rock N Roll Nigger
Patti Smith, Patti Smith Group
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Baby was a black sheep, baby was a whore Baby got big and baby get bigger Baby get something, baby get more Baby, baby, baby was a rock and roll nigga Oh, look around you, all around you Riding on a copper wave Do you like the world around you? Are you ready to behave? Outside of society, they're waitin' for me Outside of society, that's where I want to be (Lenny!) Baby was a black sheep, baby was a whore You know she got big, well, she's gonna get bigger Baby got a hand, got a finger on the trigger Baby, baby, baby is a rock and roll nigga Outside of society, that's where I want to be Outside of society, they're waitin' for me (Those who have suffered, understand suffering And thereby extend their hand The storm that brings harm Also makes fertile Blessed is the grass And herb and the true thorn and light) I was lost in a valley of pleasure I was lost in the infinite sea I was lost, and measure for measure Love spewed from the heart of me I was lost, and the cost And the cost didn't matter to me I was lost, and the cost Was to be outside society Jimi Hendrix was a nigga Jesus Christ and grandma, too Jackson Pollock was a nigga Nigga, nigga, nigga, nigga Nigga, nigga, nigga Outside of society, they're waitin' for me Outside of society, if you're looking That's where you'll find me Outside of society, they're waitin' for me Outside of society
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Written by: Leonard J Kaye, Patti Lee Smith
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10 facts about this song
Record Label"Rock N Roll Nigger" was released under the "Arista" label, a prominent American record label known for catering to a diverse range of artists and music genres.
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Album InclusionThis song is the final track of the Patti Smith Group's fourth studio album, "Easter," released in 1978.
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Song DurationThe official song length of "Rock N Roll Nigger" is 3:25 minutes.
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Controversial TitleThe use of a racial slur in the title prompted various reactions and controversy. Smith stated the song was a statement against racism, intending to reclaim the power of derogatory language.
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LyricsSmith used the word "nigger" to symbolize the situation of an outsider in society. Her lyrics, "Outside of society, they're waitin' for me" express this sentiment.
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Live RecordingsVersions of "Rock N Roll Nigger" were notably included in the live album "Godspeed" (2001) and the compilation album "Land (1975–2002)".
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by bands such as Marilyn Manson and Sepultura, signaling its influence and enduring appeal in rock music culture.
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Band MembersThe Patti Smith Group was composed of Patti Smith herself as the lead vocalist, Lenny Kaye and Ivan Kral on guitar, Jay Dee Daugherty on drums, and Richard Sohl on keyboards.
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Co-Author"Rock N Roll Nigger" was co-written by Patti Smith and Lenny Kaye, a long-time collaborator and member of her band.
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Music StyleThe song embodies the raw energy and punk rock spirit that Patti Smith and her group were known for during this period.
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