The Rolling Stones – (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction

About The Song

“(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” is a classic rock song by The Rolling Stones, released in 1965. It is one of the band’s most iconic and enduring hits, and it played a significant role in defining the sound of 1960s rock music.

Five facts about “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction”:

Instant Hit: Released as a single in 1965, “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” quickly became a massive hit, reaching the top of the charts in both the United States and the United Kingdom. The song’s infectious riff and rebellious lyrics resonated with the youth culture of the time.
Iconic Guitar Riff: The song is instantly recognizable by its memorable guitar riff played by Keith Richards. The riff, which opens the song, has become one of the most famous in rock history. Richards came up with the riff while in a hotel room, and he recorded it on a cassette player to remember it.
Lyrics and Social Commentary: The lyrics, written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, express frustration with consumer culture, commercialism, and the media. The refrain “I can’t get no satisfaction” became an anthem for a generation disillusioned with the advertising-driven culture of the 1960s.
Banned by the BBC: The explicit lyrics and rebellious nature of the song led to it being banned by the BBC in the UK. Despite the ban, the song’s popularity soared, and it became a symbol of the counterculture movement.
Impact on Rock and Roll: “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” is often regarded as one of the greatest rock and roll songs ever recorded. Its success catapulted The Rolling Stones to international stardom and established them as one of the leading bands in the rock music scene. The song’s influence has endured, and it continues to be celebrated as a classic rock anthem.

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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 no

When I’m driving in my car
When a man come on the radio
He’s telling me more and more
About some useless information
Supposed to fire my imagination

I 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 no

When I’m watchin’ my TV
And a man comes on and tells me
How white my shirts can be
But, he can’t be a man ’cause he doesn’t smoke
The same cigarettes as me

I 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 no

When I’m ridin’ ’round the world
And I’m doin’ this and I’m signin’ that
And I’m tryin’ to make some girl, who tells me
Baby, better come back maybe next week
Can’t you see I’m on a losing streak?
I 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
I can’t get no