Dolls (Sweet Rock and Roll)
Primal Scream
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Lalalalalala Saw you walking down the street Holding hands with some other guy Wearing a sharkskin suit, black patent leather boots & big brown flying saucer eyes I didn't talk to you then You were kissing your friend Besides it was the wrong time & place I went home & took a shower Read"Our Lady Of The Flowers" by Jane Genet I knew we'd meet again Don't want your diamonds Don't want your gold I want your love I want your soul Come on baby, let's have a good time Lalalalalalalala Sweet Rock'n'Roll I searched all over town Quizzed the dudes hanging around, No one had ever seen a chick like you before I hit strip joints & museums Bars and Clubs & Jesus I even prayed in a cathedral for your soul Then one rainy winter Tuesday I saw you on the subway You were headed for the tunnel Me the door I pressed my face against the glass You sped by me in a flash Like a motorcycle crash You smoked my skull Don't want your diamonds Don't want your gold I want your love I want your soul Come on baby, let's have a good time Lalalalalalalala Sweet Rock'n'Roll Here she comes now So there I was walking in the pouring rain Wonderin' who & why & where & what you were I had hallucinatory dreams Shivers sweats & screams Like an opiate withdrawal only worse Then one long hot summer night I took a motorcycle ride Saw you looking mean & evil Voodoo rockabilly queen 'bout to kickstart your machine Like a fighter pilot flying off to war You had a tight black leather jacket Skull & crossbones on the back God bless your soul of sweet Gene Vincent There you were Don't want your diamonds Don't want your gold I want your love I want your soul Come on baby, let's have a good time Lalalalalalalala Sweet Rock'n'Roll
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Written by: GAVIN FRIDAY, MORRIS ROYCROFT
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"Dolls (Sweet Rock and Roll)" is a song by Scottish band Primal Scream. It is known for its fusion of psychedelic rock, indie rock, and neo-psychedelia.
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Album InclusionThe song is featured on the band's ninth studio album, "Riot City Blues," released in 2006.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being released as a single, "Dolls (Sweet Rock and Roll)" was popular with fans and contributed to the album reaching number 5 on the UK Albums Chart.
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Lyrical ThemeThe song, like many of the tracks on "Riot City Blues," reflects on the grittier side of life and is a nod to both the rebellious spirit of classic rock and roll and the more decadent aspects of rock star life.
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Live Performances"Dolls (Sweet Rock and Roll)" became a staple of Primal Scream's live performances following the release of "Riot City Blues."
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ReceptionThe song was praised by critics for its energetic tempo, engaging lyrics, and successful blending of different sub-genres of rock.
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Songwriting"Dolls (Sweet Rock and Roll)" was written by Primal Scream's frontman Bobby Gillespie and guitarist Andrew Innes, both of whom are instrumental in shaping the band's sound.
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Band EvolutionThe song marks a return to the band's rock 'n' roll roots, following their foray into electronica in the late '90s and early '00s.
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Influence"Dolls (Sweet Rock and Roll)" is representative of the band's multiple influences, with elements of punk, garage rock, and classic rock all combined into one track.
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Visual ElementsThe music video for "Dolls (Sweet Rock and Roll)" matches the song's high-energy, rock-infused sound with fast-paced shots of the band performing and fans enjoying their music.
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