“The Rolling Stones’ ‘(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction’: How This Anthem Became the Voice of a Generation”

About The Song

“(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” is a quintessential rock anthem by The Rolling Stones, released in 1965. The song is a raw and energetic expression of frustration and disillusionment with consumerism and the superficiality of modern life. With its iconic opening guitar riff, instantly recognizable to music fans worldwide, the track captures the rebellious spirit of the 1960s.

The lyrics, penned by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, delve into the protagonist’s inability to find fulfillment amidst the constant barrage of advertising and societal pressures. From the mundane irritations of radio commercials to the superficiality of consumer culture, the song resonates with a sense of alienation and dissatisfaction. Despite its raw and angry tone, “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” remains a timeless classic that continues to capture the essence of youthful rebellion and the search for meaning in a complex world.

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Lyrics

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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 drivin’ in my car
And the man comes on the radio
He’s tellin’ 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
‘Cause 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, no satisfaction
No satisfaction, no satisfaction
No satisfaction, I can’t get no

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