About the song
One of the most iconic and enduring rock songs of all time, “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” is a testament to the creative genius of the Rolling Stones, a band that has been a driving force in the music industry for over five decades. Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, the song’s guitar riff, crafted by Richards, is widely regarded as one of the most memorable and infectious hooks in rock music. The song’s lyrics, which explore themes of sexual frustration and commercialism, are both poignant and prophetic, speaking to the universal human experience of seeking satisfaction and fulfillment.
Released in June 1965 as a single in the United States, “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” was a groundbreaking hit that catapulted the Rolling Stones to international stardom. The song’s success was not limited to the US, however, as it also became a massive hit in the UK, where it was initially banned from mainstream radio due to its perceived sexual explicitness. Despite this, the song’s popularity persisted, and it eventually became the Rolling Stones’ fourth number one single in the UK.
Today, “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” is widely regarded as one of the greatest songs of all time, with Rolling Stone magazine ranking it at number 31 on its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time in 2021. The song has also been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame and added to the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress, a testament to its enduring impact and influence on popular music. With its timeless melody, memorable lyrics, and iconic guitar riff, “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” remains a beloved classic that continues to inspire and delight audiences around the world.
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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 satisfaction