About the song
The Rolling Stones, one of the most iconic and influential rock bands in history, has left an indelible mark on the music world with their unique blend of blues, rock, and roll, and rhythm and blues. With a career spanning over five decades, the band has produced some of the most memorable and enduring songs that have become an integral part of popular culture. Among their most iconic and enduring hits is “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction,” a song that has become synonymous with the band’s rebellious and nonconformist spirit.
Released in 1965, “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, the band’s lead vocalist and guitarist, respectively. The song was a departure from the band’s earlier work, which was heavily influenced by American blues and rhythm and blues. Instead, “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” was a more experimental and innovative track that showcased the band’s ability to blend different musical styles and create something new and original.
The song’s lyrics, which were inspired by Jagger’s own experiences with frustration and disillusionment, are a scathing critique of the commercialism and superficiality of modern society. The song’s chorus, with its iconic guitar riff and Jagger’s distinctive vocals, has become one of the most recognizable and memorable in rock music. The song’s message of rebellion and nonconformity resonated with young people around the world, who were looking for a way to express their own frustration and disillusionment with the status quo.
“(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” was a massive commercial success, reaching number one on the charts in the United States and staying there for four weeks. It also reached number one in the UK and has since been certified gold by the RIAA. The song has been covered by numerous artists and has been featured in various films, television shows, and commercials. It remains one of the band’s most popular and enduring songs, and its influence can be heard in many other rock and roll songs that have followed in its wake.
In conclusion, “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” is a landmark song in the history of rock music, a song that has become an integral part of popular culture and continues to inspire and influence new generations of musicians and fans. Its innovative blend of musical styles, its scathing critique of modern society, and its iconic guitar riff and vocals have made it a timeless classic that will continue to be enjoyed for years to come.
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Lyrics
I can’t get no satisfaction
I can’t get no satisfaction
‘Cause I try and I try and I try and I try
I can’t get no, I can’t get noWhen I’m drivin’ in my car
And that man comes on the radio
And he’s tellin’ me more and more
About some useless information
Supposed to fire my imaginationI can’t get no, oh no no no
Hey hey hey, that’s what I say
I can’t get no satisfaction
I can’t get no satisfaction
‘Cause I try and I try and I try and I try
I can’t get no, I can’t get noWhen I’m watchin’ my TV
And that man comes on to tell me
How white my shirts can be
But he can’t be a man ’cause he doesn’t smoke
The same cigarettes as meI can’t get no, oh no no no
Hey hey hey, that’s what I say
I can’t get no satisfaction
I can’t get no girl reaction
Cause I try and I try and I try and I try
I can’t get no, I can’t get noWhen I’m ridin’ round the world
And I’m doin’ this and I’m signing that
And I’m tryin’ to make some girl
Who tells me baby better come back later next week
Cause you see I’m on losing streakI can’t get no, oh no no no
Hey hey hey, that’s what I say
I can’t get no, I can’t get no
I can’t get no satisfaction
No satisfaction, no satisfaction, no satisfactionI can’t get no