The Rolling Stones – Sympathy for the Devil

About the song

The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in London in 1962. The band consists of Mick Jagger (lead vocals, harmonica, keyboards), Keith Richards (guitar, vocals), Ronnie Wood (guitar), and Charlie Watts (drums). The Rolling Stones are considered to be one of the most influential bands of all time. They have been cited as a major influence by many other bands, including The Beatles, The Who, and Led Zeppelin.

The Rolling Stones have released 30 studio albums, 23 live albums, and numerous compilation albums. They have sold over 200 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling music artists of all time. The band have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the UK Music Hall of Fame, and the Grammy Hall of Fame.

“(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” is a song by The Rolling Stones. It was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. The song was released in 1965 as the lead single from the band’s fifth studio album, Out of Our Heads. “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” is considered to be one of the greatest songs of all time. It has been ranked number one on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the “500 Greatest Songs of All Time”. The song has also been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

“(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” is a rock song with a driving beat. The song’s lyrics are about a man who is frustrated with the world around him. He is unable to find satisfaction in anything. The song’s opening riff is one of the most recognizable in rock music. It has been used in numerous commercials and films.

“(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” was a commercial success. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. The song was also a critical success. It was praised for its catchy melody and its powerful lyrics. “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” has been covered by many other artists, including Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin, and Devo.

The song’s enduring popularity is due to a number of factors. The song’s catchy melody and powerful lyrics make it a timeless classic. The song’s message of frustration and dissatisfaction is still relevant today. “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” is a true rock and roll anthem. It is a song that will continue to be enjoyed for generations to come.

Other facts about the song:

• The song was recorded in Los Angeles in 1965.
• The song’s opening riff was inspired by the riff from the Beatles song “I Feel Fine”.
• The song’s lyrics were inspired by Mick Jagger’s frustration with the commercialism of the music industry.
• The song was banned by the BBC when it was first released.
• The song has been used in numerous commercials and films, including “The Departed”, “Goodfellas”, and “Casino”.
• “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” is one of the most covered songs of all time. It has been covered by artists such as Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin, and Devo.

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Lyrics

“Sympathy For The Devil”

 

Please allow me to introduce myself
I’m a man of wealth and taste
I’ve been around for a long, long year
Stole many a man’s soul and faith

I was ’round when Jesus Christ
Had his moment of doubt and pain
Made damn sure that Pilate
Washed his hands and sealed his fate

Pleased to meet you
Hope you guess my name
But what’s puzzling you
Is the nature of my game

I stuck around St. Petersburg
When I saw it was a time for a change
Killed the Tzar and his ministers
Anastasia screamed in vain

I rode a tank
Held a general’s rank
When the blitzkrieg raged
And the bodies stank

Pleased to meet you
Hope you guess my name, oh yeah
But what’s puzzling you
Is the nature of my game, oh yeah

I watched with glee
While your kings and queens
Fought for ten decades
For the gods they made

I shouted out,
“Who killed the Kennedys?”
When after all
It was you and me

Let me please introduce myself
I’m a man of wealth and taste
And I laid traps for troubadours
Who get killed before they reach Bombay

Pleased to meet you
Hope you guessed my name, oh yeah
But what’s puzzling you
Is the nature of my game, oh yeah, get down, hit it

Pleased to meet you
Hope you guessed my name, oh yeah
But what’s confusing you
Is just the nature of my game

Just as every cop is a criminal
And all the sinners saints
As heads is tails
Just call me Lucifer
Cause I’m in need of some restraint

So if you meet me
Have some courtesy
Have some sympathy, and some taste
Use all your well-learned politesse
Or I’ll lay your soul to waste

Um yeah
Pleased to meet you
Hope you guessed my name, um yeah
But what’s puzzling you
Is the nature of my game

Um mean it, get down

Woo, who
Oh yeah, get on down

Oh yeah
Oh yeah!
Tell me baby, what’s my name
Tell me honey, can ya guess my name

Tell me baby, what’s my name
I tell you one time, you’re to blame
Ooo, who
Ooo, who

Ooo, who
Ooo, who, who
Ooo, who, who
Ooo, who, who

Ooo, who, who
Oh, yeah
What’s my name
Tell me, baby, what’s my name

Tell me, sweetie, what’s my name
Ooo, who, who
Ooo, who, who
Ooo, who, who

Ooo, who, who
Ooo, who, who
Ooo, who, who
Ooo, who, who

Oh, yeah