About The Song
“Like a Rock” by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band is a timeless anthem of strength, resilience, and personal reflection. Released in 1986 as part of the album Like a Rock, this song quickly became one of Seger’s most iconic tracks, resonating deeply with listeners for its evocative lyrics and rugged, yet tender sound. Known for his ability to connect with working-class America, Seger uses “Like a Rock” as a metaphor for enduring life’s challenges and remaining steadfast in the face of adversity.
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Lyrics
Stood there boldly, sweatin’ in the SunFelt like a million, felt like number one The height of summer, I’d never felt that strong Like a rockI was 18, didn’t have a careWorking for peanuts, not a dime to spare But I was lean and solid everywhere Like a rockMy hands were steady, my eyes were clear and brightMy walk had purpose, my steps were quick and light And I held firmly to what I felt was right Like a rockLike a rock, I was strong as I could beLike a rock, nothin’ ever got to me Like a rock, I was something to see Like a rockAnd I stood arrow straightUnencumbered by the weight of all these hustlers and their schemes I stood proud, I stood tall High above it all I still believed in my dreams20 years now, where’d they go?20 years, I don’t know I sit and I wonder sometimes Where they’ve goneAnd sometimes late at nightOh, when I’m bathed in the firelight The moon comes callin’ a ghostly white And I recall, I recallLike a rock, standin’ arrow straightLike a rock, chargin’ from the gate Like a rock, carryin’ the weight Like a rockOh, like a rock, the sun upon my skinLike a rock, hard against the wind Like a rock, I see myself again Like a rock Oh, like a rock