![]() I may not have known what a “mile high club” was but I knew greatness when I heard it. Even I, a ten-year-old, listening to this song on my way to SeaWorld on a family trip understood the song’s satirical intentions. It is also one of the most confusing." He concluded his review by stating, "In summary, this song makes literally no sense and is the worst thing of all time." The Guardian's Peter Robinson claimed that the song was ".a Smack the Pony skit without the laughter track ironic, given that Rockstar is one of the most unintentionally hilarious songs of the last few years. "Rockstar" was listed at number 2 in BuzzFeed's list of the 30 worst songs ever written stating that: "If aliens came to earth and asked why everyone hates Nickelback so much, this song would be a perfect explanation." A 2008 Popjustice poll voted "Rockstar" as the worst single of the year. Right out the gate, the song was universally panned. Attain the lifestyle first and the success will follow.Ĭhad made an astute observation and it is quite extraordinary that he was able to convey such a message in a 4 min 12-sec song. Chad understands the American appetite for their entertainers to live in a state of excess. ![]() Nowhere in the song does Chad ask the devil to actually become a better musician. This song demonstrates that they are self-aware and they know they have no talent. The members of Nickelback don’t live in a vacuum. This is something you will only get on your eighth listen.Īt the end of the song, Chad sounds more melancholy than at the beginning of the song. At the 2 min 36 sec mark, Chad progressively sounds sadder, filled more regret, and dare I say it filled with longing. It is quite disgusting and something I will not repeat on paper, however, it is worth listening to understand the tonal shifts. Then, Chad details the life of debauchery as a Rockstar. I want a new tour bus full of old guitarsĪfter Chad lists off these nonsensical needs and wants the devil inquires by what means will he achieve his ends? Chad then says how will do it.Ĭhad is willing to do anything to become a Rockstar: the hardest choices require the strongest wills. ![]() I need a a credit card that's got no limit I want a brand new house on an episode of Cribs Then, Chad starts listing off the excesses he envisions he will have as a Rockstar while the devil is egging him on. Then, the devil appears to offer Chad a deal. It's like the bottom of the ninth and I'm never gonna winĪs you can see Chad is not a happy camper. I'm through with standin' in lines to clubs I'll never get in The song starts off with Chad Kroegar’s current situation in life. Now, onto the meat and potatoes of this dissertation: a line by line commentary of the song “Rockstar” by Nickelback. What could this mean? Does this mean correlation equals causation? Did the hate on Nickelback from the coastal elite predict the rise of Trump? Is this a satirical take on how every single fucking article for the past four years tries to relate to the 2016 election no matter how tangentially? Who knows? Here are some examples of godawful memes from the late 2000’s The main crux you need to know is that Nickelback in the late 2000’s had been memed to death for being quote-unquote “bad”. Like all good stories, let’s start at the beginning.Ĭhad Kroeger was born Chad Robert Turton in Hanna, Alberta on November 15, 1974…. You are now ready for my examination of “Rockstar”. Now that you, the reader, have listened to the song and had your life thoroughly changed. Side Note: You youngbloods don’t understand the pain of buying songs 99 cents a pop at iTunes or buying CDs at the nearest retailer near you. You read that right at least 10 times and only the Walmart Exclusive Edition. Post Malone’s “Rockstar” did not even come close to having the cultural impact as Nickleback’s “Rockstar.”īefore reading any further, all I ask is that you, the reader, listen to the song “Rockstar” by Nickelback- All the Right Reasons (Walmart Exclusive Edition) at least 10 times. Ahahah you thought I would be analyzing the song “Rockstar” by Post Malone ft. ![]() Hello, I’m back and today I am going to be talking about the song “Rockstar” by the Canadian rock band Nickelback from their fifth album, All the Right Reasons (2005).
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