Don't try to talk to your mother She won't understand She says you're crazy; boy you're running wild Don't try to talk to your father He won't give a damn Saying you're lazy, and a problem child
You got to be strong If you will survive Stay alive
Well they can kick they can beat Knock us down to the ground But we will rise, and we'll march again 'Cause we are the heat, we are the sound of rolling thunder in the wind
And so we are here And we won't give up We won't stop
Red, hot and heavy The way it's gonna be Red, hot and heavy Now don't you see Red, hot and heavy We're bringing you down So touch the ground
You know the big revolution It's gotta be so Out in the streets we're gonna shout it out You know the final solution It's rock 'n' roll That's what we need, and we'll keep it loud
And so we are here For a night on the town Rock this city down