Rocket (Def Leppard Song) - Lyrics

Lyrics

For its lyrics, the names of classic rock artists, songs or albums are dropped as a subtle tribute to the music of the band's youth.

• "Jack Flash" - The song "Jumpin' Jack Flash" by the Rolling Stones, 1969
• "Rocket Man" - The song of the same name by Elton John, 1972
• "Sgt. Pepper & the Band" - The album Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band by the Beatles, 1967
• "Ziggy" - The track/character of "Ziggy Stardust" from David Bowie's album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust, 1972
• "Bennie and the Jets" - The song of the same name by Elton John, 1973
• "Satellite of Love" - The song of the same name by Lou Reed, 1972

• "Laser Love" - The song of the same name by T.Rex, 1976
• "Jet" - The song of the same name by Paul McCartney & Wings, 1973
• "Black" - A reference to the song "Black Betty" by Ram Jam, 1977
• "Johnny B." - A reference to the song "Johnny B. Goode" by Chuck Berry, 1958
• "Jean Genie" - The song of the same name by David Bowie, 1973
• "Killer Queen" - The song of the same name by Queen, 1974
• "Dizzy Lizzy" - A reference to the song "Dizzy Miss Lizzy", made famous by the Beatles, 1965 (also a nod to Thin Lizzy)
• "Major Tom" - A reference to the song "Space Oddity" by David Bowie, 1969
• "Block Buster!" - song by The Sweet, 1973