Rock of Ages (2012) Edit

A little time to think things over

A loaded six string on my back

A Lord, then put me away

A man who blew off the halftime show at the Super Bowl...

A mother.

A singer in a smoky room

A year ago, people asked whose campaign...

Aah!

Actually, I told him the gig was last night, so technically he's a day late. Don't tell him.

Actually, my boyfriend wasn't really athletic.

Aerobics. I teach aerobics.

Aerosmith? Detroit?

Again.

Ain't lookin' for nothin' but a good time

Ain't never gonna stop No

All I gotta say to you Is time and time again

All night

All of my life I’ve been waitin' in the rain

All of you.

All right, fellas? Come on. Let's go.

All right! Well, now that that's over...

All right?

All the pain you've ever felt"

All we gotta do is mouth the words.

All you do is think

All your life, you have wanted to be number one.

Although we both lie close together

Am I missing anything?

And be a jukebox hero

And even as I wander

And here I go again on my own

And here I go again on my own

And I didn't even faint.

And I don't wanna go home

And I don't wanna go home

And I don't wanna go home

And I don't wanna go home

And I gave him his first million.

And I quit too!

And I swore in her honor...

And I'm telling you, I'm gonna get that reporter fired...

And I've made up my mind

And I've made up my mind

And I've rocked them all

And I’m gonna hold on For the rest of my days

And if Dennis Dupree can't pay by midnight, well....

And it don't get better than this

And it don't get better than this

And it goes on and on and on.

And it keeps me from going out...

And Joshy Z.

And let's reclaim the Strip for the God fearing citizens of Los Angeles!

And like a flaming dipshit you believed her, dumped your jock boyfriend...

And like a flaming dipshit you believed her, dumped your jock boyfriend...

And look. I'm a waitress.

And love left this place a long time ago.

And make sure that those head mikes are turned off.

And no one else can.

And no one else can.

And no results. Nothing.

And now a solo career. Why now?

And now I hear you've found

And other people's projections of what they want me to be.

And Sapphire.

And Stacee Jaxx thanks you.

And that I never meant That much to you

And that record was produced about eight years ago.

And that's because I have a secret weapon.

And the best darn wife any man could hope to have.

And the sparkle in your eyes

And these days, I’m scared for them.

And this time, every cent goes to the house.

And throw away the oars forever

And we'll be movin' on and singin' That same old song

And we're playing The Bourbon tonight.

And we're the ones who are gonna do it.

And when you're up there, you can have it....

And when you're up there, you're untouchable.

And who is your muse? Ahem.

And yet I’m still afraid to let it flow

And you know that you're the only one To say

And you're a pretty girl. You wanna make some real money, you gotta dance.

And your last hit single, "I’m gonna rock you in your mouth," it was written about her.

Another place

Any way

Any way

Any way you want it

Any way you want it

Any way you want it

Any way you want it

Any way you want it

Any way you want it

Any way you want it That's the way you need it

Any way you want it That's the way you need it

Any way you want it That's the way you need it

Any way you want it That's the way you need it

Any way you want it That's the way you need it

Any way you want it"

Any way you want it"

Anyway, how you holding up, baby?

Anyway. Awesome doing business with you, ciao!

Are you asking me out on a date?

Are you listening to me?

Are you messing with me right now?

Are you okay?

Are you serious?

Are you Stacee Jaxx?

Are you sure?

Are you talking about the fake person with the stepmother?

Arsenal? Oh, my God, I love Stacee Jaxx.

As long as I'm the hero

As long as you've got this manager keeping you on the road...

As you can see, this club is totally out of control.

Asshole!

Baby girl, I wanna still be

Baby, baby, baby.

Baby, put me underneath

Baby, we've been talking too much

Back to one, everyone!

Banzai.

Be yourself.

Because I am. There's no such thing as bad publicity.

Before I put another notch In my lipstick case

Bought a beat up six string

Break it up

Break it up

Break the bubble

Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth.

Bring it to my dressing room?

Broken hearts and very, very long careers.

Built this city

Busy falling in love.

But always disappears

But here I go again

But here I go again

But I can guarantee you something much more rare...

But I knew for sure

But I sure know where I've been

But it's time to let you know

But it's time you got the news

But remember:

But right now I can't make ends meet

But that means our whole existence is riding on Stacee Jaxx.

But the biggest danger is the man who seems to be calling the shots...

But when it comes to raping...

But words for you are lies

But you seem to have this issue with Stacee Jaxx.

But, Mitch, this ends tonight.

By the backstage door

By the bottle that you drink

Bye. Oh. Ha ha.

C'mon

C'mon, fire me up

Call the PR department and tell them I need to buy all the advertising blocks...

Can I help you?

Can you please ask Hey Man to just chill for a second or two, man?

Can't stop now I’ve traveled so far

Can't wait to see the article.

Cheer up, mate. You still got the twisted sisters of piety outside...

Cognac, brandy.

Come crashing through your door

Come on up here, Patty cake!

Come on, Arsenal, let's go!

Come on, come on, come on, come on!

Come on, don't be like that. We'll do the next one together.

Come on, nobody cares about the opening act anyway.

Come on, son. Up you get!

Come on!

Come on!

Come on! Hit me with your best shot

Come on. She's practically got mike burns on her lips.

Come on. Stop fannying around.

Constance Sack.

Constance Sack. Rolling Stone.

Constance?

Cool.

Copy that. Everybody out.

Cowboys.

Crawlin' through your schools

Crisis averted.

CROWD Stacee! Stacee! Stacee!

Cryin' on the corner Waitin' in the rain

Dalai Lama.

Darlin', in my wildest dreams

Darlin', in my wildest dreams

Darlin', in your wildest dreams

Dead or alive

Dead or alive

Dead or alive

Dead or alive

Dennis, come on. What do you say?

Dennis, did you just sigh audibly? Why?

Dennis! Dennis!

Dennis. What's up, brother man?

Desire is coming, it breaks out loud

Did I hit a nerve?

Did my words not come out right?

Didn't know how to play it

Didn't know Paul spoke Italian.

Didn't take long

Do it a couple times. You'll be fine.

Do we trust him?

Do you dance?

Do you need a job? I could talk to Dennis Dupree, my boss.

Do you take sugar

Do you think that it's possible...

Does Dennis know?

Does he rap?

Doesn't anyone just wanna work in the bar industry anymore?

Don't be nervous.

Don't be so pessimistic. Stacee just put you guys back on the map!

Don't go in there, it's filth!

Don't know, Den.

Don't need nothin' but a good time

Don't rush

Don't stop believin

Don't stop believin'

Don't stop believin'

Don't stress, man. We'll work this out together.

Don't tell us you need us

Don't worry your pretty little head about Dennis. I’m saving his ass tonight.

Double the E, double the Z, double the flavor.

Double the E, double the Z, double the flavor.

Drew! Drew! Drew!

Drew! Oi, Drew!

Drew?

Drew? Hey, Drew, showtime.

Drew? That Drew? Our Drew?

Drew.

Drew.

Drew. What's the name of your band, mate?

Drew...

Drew....

Drool are very expensive.

Dropped out of Woodrow Wilson High in 11th grade.

Even the cockroaches got burned by the fallout, but not us.

Ever see Stacee again?

Every day it seems we're wastin' away

Every rose has its thorn

Every rose has its thorn

Every rose has its thorn

Everybody in.

Everybody wants a thrill

Everybody, listen up!

Excuse me, sunshine.

Fame.

Felt good in my hands

Final question.

Fine.

Fire away

Fire away

Fire away

Five minutes and go.

For a smile they can share the night

For a smile they can share the night

From my head My head to my feet

From the moment I wake up Till deep in the night

Gentlemen, I bring you your next star.

Get out.

Girl, you've been meant for this Since you were born

Give it a whirl, I suppose.

Go on!

Go to rehab!

Go, Drew!

Go! Go.

God forbid anyone hears your actual voices.

God hates rock 'n' roll!

God! That Stacee Jaxx.

Going down the only road I've ever known

Going down the only road I've ever known

Gotta get a break From the same old same old

Gotta get back to work.

Great, right?

Great. That's not gonna make me feel like I’m gonna get killed tonight.

Guys! Guys! We're opening up for Arsenal.

Ha ha ha. But screw it. Keep it. I get fussy about singles anyway.

Ha ha ha. Okay. That was funny.

Ha ha ha. That's right, Hey Man, rock will never die.

Ha ha. It's a joke. I'm kidding, man.

Ha ha. That's my man!

Had.

Hah!

Hand me the phone.

Hanging on the promises In the songs of yesterday

Harden your heart

Have these people even met themselves?

He can't go in there!

He gives until it hurts.

He took the midnight train Goin' anywhere

He wants the Strip, Patty cake, and we have to deliver.

He's fantastic. I'm looking at him right now. He's waving hello.

He's licking his lips, he's ready to win

He's like a machine that spews out three things:

Heh. I love it.

Hello?

Here I go again

Here I go again

Here I go Here I go

Here we go.

Here, hold this.

Here.

Here's to ya

Hey Man.

Hey Man.

Hey there.

Hey, boss, we found some hairs in the cocktail olives again.

Hey, boss.

Hey, girl.

Hey, hey!

Hey, look. It’s Stacee Jaxx.

Hey, Los Angeles!

Hey, man, have you seen Sherrie? Blon ?

Hey, put your hands together, Los Angeles, for the man who wrote this song...

Hey, Stacee, you made it.

Hey, Stacee. I got someone I'd like you to meet, man.

Hey, wait.

Hey, want to go celebrate? I'm coming up on my break.

Hey, you! Hey, policeman! You can't let him in there!

Hey!

Hey!

Hey.

Hey.

Hey. Come on, big fella. We can sort this out.

Hey. Paul Gill.

Hi.

High school sweetheart?

His advice:

His first solo gig. And I’ve got a new act that you are gonna love.

His tour bus left L.A., taking Stacee Jaxx with it.

Hit me with your best shot

Hit me with your best shot

Hit me with your best shot

Hit me with your best shot

Hmm?

Hold on

Hold on

Hold on to that feelin'

Hold on. Add a zero. Add three.

How about you? You singing?

How are you?

How bad is it?

How can I resist?

How I love the way you move

How much to make my pain go away?

How'd it feel?

Huh! Hey hey!

Huh! Hey!

Huh! Hey! Huh!

Huh?

Huh.

I ain't wasting no more time

I ain't wasting no more time

I ain't wasting no more time

I am on stage, Paul.

I am searching for the perfect song...

I beg your pardon.

I can still feel so much pain

I can wait tables. I'm good.

I can.

I can't believe that just happened.

I can't fight this feeling any longer

I can't get enough

I cannot believe that I'm working at The Bourbon.

I decided if I couldn't see Stacee Jaxx...

I didn't destroy anything, Paul. I took a stand.

I didn't know you had a twin.

I don't know

I don't know

I don't know where I’m going

I don't need a singer.

I don't need to be the king of the world

I don't need you.

I don't understand why we can't sing.

I don't want to do it, man.

I don't.

I gave up a long time ago trying make men respectable.

I got something for you. One of a kind. Ha ha.

I got the night on my side

I gotta go grab something for Stacee.

I have $17 to my name and I'm probably gonna be starving in the next 48 hours.

I have an adequately sized, uncircumcised penis.

I have had it up to here with your negativity, Joshy Z.

I just dance.

I just feel like I’ve let everyone down.

I just got mugged.

I just have to make it with someone I choose

I just wanna stare at your.... Shh

I know I could have saved our love That night

I know me better than anyone...

I know you can show me

I leave that to you. You're a musician, so it's important that you suffer.

I love her, man! Come on!

I love rock 'n' roll

I love rock 'n' roll

I love rock 'n' roll

I mean, it seems to be really intense.

I mean, of course, you're not really gonna burn the place down to the ground, right?

I mean, seriously...

I mean, that'd be crazy, right?

I need a chance just to get away

I need a job.

I need The Bourbon tonight. I will pack the place.

I need to go get ready. I have a big date tonight with Sherrie. Wish me luck.

I need to know if you feel it too

I need you to manage your expectations...

I never seem to find what I'm looking for

I never should've come to L.A.

I never thought I'd go

I only know it's a matter of time

I only wish I had the strength To let it show

I play for keeps

I said there is no reason for my fear

I said time. You can go now.

I said, "You can't hide On the inside

I said:

I saw Stacee Jaxx. Oh, my God. I'm so embarrassed. Oh, my Go

I saw you.

I say no Oh, no, no, no, no, no

I say no Oh, no, no, no, no, no

I shouldn't have thought so. That's all cleared up nicely, thank you very much.

I still drive

I swear I’ll never, ever wait again

I tell myself that I can't hold out forever

I think I got that part down.

I think this whole "Cleaning up the Strip" thing...

I told you 10,000 times. Girls drink free, dudes pay full freight.

I try to be.

I wanna ask you this:

I wanna feel it too

I wanna feel what love is

I wanna know what love is

I wanna know what love is

I wanna rock

I wanna rock

I wanna rock

I wanna rock!

I want my money back!

I want to rock

I want to rock

I want to rock

I want you to look funky fresh. But you have to not suck the next take.

I want you to show me

I was a douche. I get it. But listen close. I'm gonna make it up to you.

I was in love with you.

I was raised by my grandma.

I will get the whole town to come out for it.

I wish that the true part were falser.

I would never do that.

I would've killed to be at that concert. That record really changed my life.

I wouldn't do that if I were you.

I....

I'd say men are pigs but that'd be totally unfair to pigs, so....

I'll get right back on my feet again

I'll talk to you Friday, babe, okay?

I'm a cowboy

I'm a cowboy

I'm a jukebox hero

I'm afraid it is, yes.

I'm always workin' Slavin' every day

I'm Drew.

I'm fine, I'm just a little...

I'm gonna call the press.

I'm gonna harden my heart

I'm gonna harden my heart

I'm gonna swallow my tears

I'm gonna swallow my tears

I'm gonna take a little time

I'm gonna turn and leave you

I'm gonna turn and leave you here

I'm gonna turn and leave you here

I'm great. Quitting The Bourbon was the best thing that could've happened.

I'm hot, sticky sweet

I'm in a boy band.

I'm just another heart in need of rescue

I'm keeping you in sight

I'm listening.

I'm not mad.

I'm so happy.

I'm sorry about the article.

I'm Stacee Jaxx's manager.

I'm Stacee.

I'm talentless, so suffering's wasted on me.

I'm telling you, it's Stacee Jaxx.

I'm telling you, this pop band shit is where everything is headed.

I'm telling you.

I'm tough.

I'm walking here! Whoo!

I'm wanted

I'm wanted

I'm wanted

I'm wanted

I'm your charity case So buy me something to eat

I'm your undercover love

I've been everywhere

I've been looking too hard I've been waiting too long

I've been waitin' for a girl like you

I've been waitin' for someone new

I've been waiting for a feeling That never, ever came

I've got nowhere left to hide

I've got to leave, it's time for the show

I’ve seen a million faces

If I can face it again

If I can face it again

If I could just draw your attention to the inside sleeve.

If I'd known what to say

If wantin' the good life is such a crime

If we cut off the head, the Strip will die.

If you could hear me think This is what I'd say

If you could hear me think This is what I'd say

In a heavy downpour

In a secondhand store

In case I need it when I'm older

In my case, that's Little Lonny.

In my life

In the name of love

In walks her daddy, Standin' six foot four

In your case, it might be something different.

Into our guitars?

Is all you'd have to do

Is it someone that is trying to really freak me out? Because it's working.

Is not the words I want to hear from you

Is that Drew?

Is that true?

It feels so close

It feels so right So warm and true

It goes on and on and on and on

It goes on and on and on and on

It just goes to show that sin doesn't sell anymore.

It seems history is no doubt about to be made again at The Bourbon Room tonight!

It was actually a bus...

It would be to show me how you feel

It would be. Yeah.

It's a pleasure to finally meet you.

It's all the same

It's Arsenal 1977 Live at The Bourbon. Great album, incidentally.

It's better this way. Less chance to screw up, right?

It's done all the time. Pretty soon everyone will do it.

It's early morning, the sun comes out

It's eternal.

It's great to see your face bone again.

It's love.

It's more more true...

It's more than a touch A word we say

It's not fame and fortune you came looking for, Sherrie.

It's not love.

It's not love.

It's not not true.

It's not right for everyone, honey.

It's not that I want you

It's okay. I’m sure girls faint around him all the time.

It's priceless.

It's so beautiful. I can't believe you wrote that.

It's time to bring this ship into the shore

It's time to go home.

It's time we wiped the filth off the streets of this great city.

It's true

It's what separates us from the beasts.

It's your lucky day. He's going solo.

Jenny Anderson. Your first love.

Jesus.

Just a small town girl

Just a small town girl

Just go up there and kill it. You're gonna be amazing. Go!

Just imagine yourself completely alone with something that you love.

Just like every cowboy Sings his sad, sad song

Just like every cowboy Sings his sad, sad song

Just like every night has its dawn

Just one more time

Just remember the moves, right? Remember the attitude.

Just trust me. You're working with top, classy talent here.

Just wait right here.

Just whatever you do, don't tell him you're a singer.

Knock me down It's all in vain

Know

L.A. really isn't working out for me.

Ladies and gentlemen, are you ready to rock?

Ladies and gentlemen, Mayor Mike Whitmore.

Ladies and gentlemen...

Ladies and gentlemen...

Last night was shaking and pretty loud

Let her go.

Let me ask you something:

Let me tell you something.

Let's talk about love

Let's turn that frown the right way around.

Like a blue suburban sky

Like a drifter, I was born to walk alone

Like a drifter, I was born to walk alone

Like a knife that cuts you The wound heals

Like a trip through the past

Like I said:

Like I said:

Livin' in a lonely world

Livin' in a lonely world

Livin' in paradise

Livin' like a lover with a radar phone

Look, I'm sorry this happened. It sucks.

Look, so what if some...

Look, we have to find an opener in the next two hours.

Lookin' like a tramp Like a video vamp

Looks so good, bring a tear to your eye Sweet cherry pie

Love is like a bomb

Love is like a bomb, baby Come and get it on

Love that you feel inside

Man, back then, her husband, Mayor Whitmore...

Man, I adore her.

Mark. And play back.

Married to a woman who looks like she's been hibernating...

Maybe I'm wrong

Maybe you should help me practice.

Me and the ladies are going after all the church groups...

Me too.

Me, Joey Z.

Mitch, this is breaking news. I have in my hand an album.

Mm hm.

Mm, mm, ah, ah Oh

Mm.

Mm.

Mmm, lonely world

More days to come, new places to go

More like "had"?

More like "had"?

More than words

More than words

Mr. Whitmore. Call me.

My body is burning, It starts to shout

My cat is purring and scratches my skin

My grandfather's father built this city!

My rock.

My son ate the head of my neighbor's horse because of Stacee Jaxx.

My soul mate.

Names that end in Z are very popular with the 14 to 21 year olds.

No

No more bullshit. No more bullshit.

No, I don't think so. She's a singer.

No, I'm serious, you've gotta breathe. Like, takes away the nerves.

No, no, no.

No, no, no. No.

No, no, no. Not her.

No, no, no. Thank you.

No, no. I put him on the map.

No, she just came in from out of town.

No, wait.

No, we ain't gonna take it

No, you are not the Z Guyz either. You are the Z Guyeezz.

No!

No! I love you! I love you!

No.

No.

No.

No. When I’m done, we literally need to burn this place to the ground.

No...

Nobody puts Donkey in the corner!

Not a dime, I can't pay my rent

Not a whole lot really.

Not Drool. Drew.

Not everyone.

Not Joshy Z, nor the Z Guyz.

Not only the best mayor this city has ever had...

Not them.

Not to say, but if you only knew

Not you too, Hey Man.

Nothing. You're over thinking it.

Now go.

Now I know it's right

Now, hold on just a second.

Now, Patricia, this is the third night in a row that you've been here.

Now, you want love? Go after her.

Of breaking little hearts Like the one in me

Of breaking little hearts Like the one in me

Of course we are. Arsenal's last show.

Of course we will, sweetheart.

Of what you and all your readers want me to be.

Off the record?

Oh, and I ride

Oh, God!

Oh, God. Okay.

Oh, here I go

Oh, Hey Man.

Oh, I was just calling to check in and see if we're still on for Friday.

Oh, I’m gonna harden my heart

Oh, like a candle

Oh, like, now. Okay.

Oh, Lord, I pray You give me strength to carry on

Oh, my God, I just threw up.

Oh, my God!

Oh, my God!

Oh, my God! Oh, my God! I love you, Stacee Jaxx!

Oh, my God.

Oh, my God.

Oh, my God.

Oh, my God. Arsenal Live at The Bourbon.

Oh, my God. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

Oh, my God. The Bourbon Room. I have, like, 10 albums that were recorded there.

Oh, oh

Oh, oh Yeah

Oh, oh, oh

Oh, oh, oh

Oh, oh, oh, oh

Oh, okay, now, if I may.

Oh, rock is over, pal.

Oh, she said, "Any way you want it That's the way you need it

Oh, that? Don't sweat him. That's just my ex, Donny.

Oh, trust me...

Oh, uh.... This is kind of my new look...

Oh, yeah

Oh, yeah

Oh, yeah, of course.

Oh, yeah.

Oh! Nice of you to show.

Oh. Oh, my God. Oh, my God. I’m so sorry.

Oh. Thank you.

Oh. Uh....

Okay

Okay, deal.

Okay, fine. You're hired.

Okay, great interview. I hope you got everything.

Okay, okay, okay.

Okay, uh....

Okay, well, I should probably check into my motel and grab my stuff, so....

Okay, well, you know, that could also mean that I’m real slick.

Okay, yes, I’ll be clearer about that.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay. Stacee Jaxx, back at The Bourbon

Okay. Total optimist.

Okay. Well, can you at least look at me?

Okay. You start tomorrow.

On a cold, dark winter's night

On a steel horse I ride

On a steel horse I ride

On the phone?

One hundred and fifty years old.

One lump or two

One night she was partying innocently at The Bourbon Room...

One of these days, my name's gonna be up there.

Only one way to go

Only the names will change

Ooh In the name of love

Ooh, ahh, ahh

Open your mouth.

Or they run a club, live the rock 'n' roll dream...

Otherwise the fire phoenix gets trapped.

Ow!

Oye, Dennis told me to tell you to come in early tomorrow.

Paradise

Patty.

Paul, I am Wolfgang Von Colt.

Paul, you got a lot of nerve calling me.

Paul, you told me this was a freebie.

Paul! Ha ha.

Paul?

Payin' anything to roll the dice

Penis. Penis.

People! We must obey petty bureaucracy.

Play nice!

Please stop.

Please welcome my wife:

Please welcome to the stage the very poorly titled...

Please.

Please...

Pour some sugar on me

Pour some sugar on me

Pour some sugar on me

Pour some sugar on me

Pour some sugar on me

Pour your sugar on me

Pour your sugar on me

Pow!

Pray you'll be saved!

Pretend like nobody's watching you.

Priceless.

Priceless.

Psst. Drew.

Put her on.

Put something on, man.

Put up your dukes Let's get down to it

Quieten down, please, you hot fecund soup of estrogen and testosterone.

Really love someone

Really sick.

Really?

Really? For what?

Remember her?

Right away.

Right on, brother. Rock 'n' roll.

Right.

Right.

Right. Now it's ready.

Rock

Rock 'n' roll forever! Waah!

Rock 'n' roll is a disease. But it is a disease with a cure.

Rock 'n' roll is the only freedom we have.

Rock 'n' roll, baby.

Rock 'n' roll!

Rock is dead!

Rock lives on!

Rolling Stone. Also, we're closed.

Same old Stacee. Right? Okay, I gotta dash.

Saturday night I'd like to meet my girl

Sayin' "I love you"

Sayin' "I love you"

Scotch me, little buddy.

See you tomorrow, Mrs. Whitmore.

See you tonight.

Senior year, you had the third lead in your high school musical.

Sex.

Sex.

Shake it up

Shake it up

She blew my world up.

She does everything

She looks familiar to me, this woman. She looks eerily familiar.

She loves the lovin' things

She loves to laugh She loves to sing

She said, "Any way you want it That's the way you need it

She said, "Any way you want it That's the way you need it

She stuck her tongue in my ear.

She thought it was stupid.

She took the midnight train goin' Anywhere

She took the midnight train Goin' anywhere

She took the midnight train Going anywhere

She wanted to know.

She was right.

She's a reporter.

She's a reporter.

She's here to do the big story about you going solo, brother.

She's my cherry pie

Sherrie, can we please just start over?

Sherrie, I'm so sorry.

SHERRIE, JUSTICE & DREW: Just like every night has its dawn

Sherrie?

Sherrie? What's wrong, honey?

Sherrie.

Sherrie.

Sherrie.

Sherrie.

Sherrie. What are you doing here?

Shh.

Shit.

Shit.

Shush. I’m rolling here.

Shut it!

Since she was born

Sister Christian Oh, the time has come

Sniff the mike. Whoo!

So come and take your time And dance with me

So come and take your time And dance with me

So come and take your time And dance with me

So give her inches and feed her well

So hold tight

So let's get moving.

So long

So may I introduce to you...

So put another dime in the jukebox, baby

So tomorrow, as part of my "Clean Up The Strip" initiative...

So what is wrong with another sin?

So you can go there and weird her out.

So you see anything you like?

So, baby, take my hand It'll be all right

So, what did your mom think about the big move to L.A.?

Some people say you've sold out since then.

Some will lose

Some will win

Someday I’m gonna make it to the top And sing

Sometime, anytime, sugar me sweet

Sorry, guys.

Sorry.

Sorry. I didn't realize you owned the place.

Sorry. I didn't realize you owned the place.

Squeeze, touch

Stace?

Stacee Jaxx and Arsenal!

Stacee Jaxx and Arsenal!

Stacee Jaxx can wreck his own life.

Stacee Jaxx does not take a dump for free. He took a huge pay cut on this.

Stacee Jaxx, the most unreliable man in the music industry?

Stacee Jaxx.

Stacee Jaxx.

Stacee Jaxx. It’s been too long.

Stacee, excited about the show?

Stacee! Stacee! Stacee!

Stacee! Stacee! Stacee!

Stacee?

Stacee.

Stacee's Rolling Stone cover. It hit the newsstands an hour ago.

Stars in our eyes

Still standing tall

Stones.

Stop! You cut that!

Streetlights, people

Streetlights, people

Streetlights, people

Such a beacon of courage.

Sugar me

Superstar, right? Okay, you know what?

Suppose they get corrupted and seduced by the Man...

Sure.

Sure.

Surrender all your dreams to me tonight

Swallow your tears, girl

Sweet baby Jesus.

Sweet cherry pie

Sweet to taste Saccharine

Swingin' so hard, Forgot to lock the door

Take a bottle

Take a hard...

Take Destiny.

Take five, everyone!

Take me down to the paradise city

Take me down to the paradise city Where the grass is green

Take me home

Taxes. They're so un rock 'n' roll.

Tell Dennis I quit.

Ten thousand.

Testing. Testing.

Thank you so much.

Thank you, Stacee Jaxx.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you. Couldn't have done it without you, Doug.

Thank you. Thanks.

Thanks.

That means that Stacee's take works out to about....

That one guitar

That song I was writing.

That stage is a pedestal.

That you're constantly late, you're reclusive, sometimes even nonsensical.

That...

That....

That's okay Let's see how you do it

That's okay See if I care

That's right. Give it to me rough.

That's the short answer?

The beautiful Patricia Whitmore!

The beer guy is here.

The bitch is hungry, she needs to tell

The Bourbon could be a Benetton by the end of the month.

The breathing really helps.

The coast is clear

The crowd was totally on their feet. They loved it.

The mayor's wife appears to be an ex groupie of none other than Stacee Jaxx!

The mike's not prepped yet.

The one about us.

The people of Los Angeles are not gonna take it anymore.

The problem is, I think I'll only ever be good on a jukebox.

The smell of wine and cheap perfume

The smell of wine And cheap perfume

The spotlight doesn't just light them up.

The spotlight.

The Z Guyeezz.

The Z Guyeezz.

The Z Guyeezz.

Then it looks like Los Angeles will be able to reclaim the real estate.

Then rinse them off.

Then what is it?

Then yes.

Then you wouldn't have to say

There you go!

There's a color deep inside them

There's a cut glass bottle of Scotch in the limo.

There's been heartache and pain

There's been heartache and pain

There's nowhere on earth That I'd rather be

There's one motto here.

There's only one thing I can say to you

They were all looking at me.

They would like to interview him on the premises, okay?

They'll come true in the end

They're gonna be fainting around you too in no time.

Thirty one thousand, two hundred and nine. Correct?

Thirty one thousand, two hundred and three dollars.

This feels all wrong, Paul.

This goddess...

This heart of mine has been hurt before

This is a dream come true.

This is a little song called "Paradise City."

This is a very special song, written by a very special person.

This is Cognac.

This is Constance Sack. Rolling Stone.

This is just a rest stop.

This is something I kind of started working on after we met last night.

This is something Wayne, Ziff and I recorded last week.

This man, this man is responsible for so much filth.

This must be just like livin' in paradise

This must be just like livin' in paradise

This must be just like livin' in paradise

This photograph here of a nymph...

This place is turning into a war zone. It's Arsenal's last show.

This reporter learned that Stacee Jaxx and Paul Gill...

This time I wanna be sure

This was a mistake.

Though I tried not to hurt you

Though it's been a while now

Thought I passed my own shadow

Three songs. No covers. I need you guys to be amazing tonight so start drinking...

Time.

To change this lonely life

To come into my life

To come into my life

To hear that tears me up inside

To make it real

To make me feel alive

To rock 'n' roll.

To that day in the rain

To understand

To walk along the lonely street of dreams

Today, the city of Los Angeles gets a twofer!

Turn it down, you say

Two minutes.

Ugh. Well, his filthy little hateful music...

Uh At The Bourbon, where it all started.

Uh At The Bourbon, where it all started.

Uh....

Uh....

Um....

Wait, wait, wait. "Stacee's take"?

Wait, wait. Where are you going?

Wait! Oh, stop! Please! Somebody!

Wait.

Wait.

Wait. I want you to be here when I go on.

Wait. We're not singing?

Waitin' on love's sweet charity

Wanted

Wanted

Wanted

Was a one way ticket

Was it something I said Or something I did?

Watch this. Brat.

We both lie silently still In the dead of the night

We both made our separate ways

We built this city

We built this city

We built this city on rock 'n' roll

We built this city on rock 'n' roll

We built this city on rock 'n' roll

We built this city on rock 'n' roll

We built this city on rock 'n' roll.

We did a whole focus group on this. Numbers don't lie.

We did a whole focus group on this. Numbers don't lie.

We don't really want this.

We feel miles apart inside

We got 90 percent of the house, 20 percent of the bar...

We need to clean up this city."

We should review all their paperwork for violations.

We want Arsenal!

We'll do the next one together, all right?

We're calling on anyone with children to join forces with us...

We're even talking to the Health Department.

We're kicking off Stacee's solo press tour there.

We're not gonna take it

We're not gonna take it anymore

We're running with the shadows Of the night

We're sole survivors.

Welcome to the famous Bourbon Room on the Sunset Strip:

Well, good night.

Well, I'm a cowboy

Well, I'm talking about your band.

Well, it's just that Doug Flintlock.

Well, kiss him goodbye.

Well, thank you.

Well, then here's your chance.

Well, you're a real tough cookie With a long history

Well, you're a real tough cookie With a long history

Well....

What about Drew?

What about your folks? What did they think of the big move?

What are you doing?

What are you doing?

What are you thanking me for? I ruined your life. You start training tomorrow.

What are you wearing?

What do Keith Richards, Jimmy Page...

What do you mean?

What do you mean?

What do you mean?

What do you say, sad clown?

What does Z even stand for?

What happens to people?

What happens when you realize you can't get rid of Stacee Jaxx?

What if I told you The Bourbon Room hadn't paid taxes in over a year?

What is it, Chico?

What part of "Rock 'n' roll is forever" don't you understand?

What part of "We're screwed" don't you understand?

What sounds better is you singing it.

What started out as friendship Has grown stronger

What?

What's it like to be the Stacee Jaxx?

What's wrong?

What's your name, Joshy Z? I'm trying to make you look cool.

What's your price for flight?

When I was a naive undergrad at UCLA, I had a roommate.

When my hamster died...

When we make love It's understood

When you keep it all to yourself"

When you love someone

When you love someone, yeah

When you were 17, you hitchhiked to L.A. with your high school sweetheart.

Where is Stacee?

Where is the police when you need them?

Where the faces are so cold

Where the grass is green And the girls are pretty

Where you going? What you looking for?

Where?

Where's Mick?

Whew.

Whitty.

Who are breakin' our backs every day

Who cares? This is the greatest night of my life!

Who rides the wrecking ball

Who's playing?

Whoa! Whoa!

Whoa.

Whoa.

Whoa.

Whoo! Drew, baby, that was unbelievable! You were amazing, they totally loved you.

Why are you mad at me?

Why are you so uptight?

Why don't you hit me With your best shot?

Why don't you hit me With your best shot?

Why is everybody quitting today?

Why not?

Why should I?

Why would the devil close vaginas? No one's qualified to do that.

Why?

Wolfgang Von Colt.

Wolfgang Von Colt.

Won't you tell me If I’m coming on too strong?

Workin' hard to get my fill

Wow. It’s like a giant velvet blanket covered in diamonds.

Wow. Now look at him.

Yeah

Yeah

Yeah, and yet, creatively, you've come to a standstill.

Yeah, heaven isn't too far away

Yeah, hold on to that feelin'

Yeah, it's a little different than Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Yeah, it's beautiful, isn't it?

Yeah, okay.

Yeah, she said to me: "Honey, there ain't nothing for you here...

Yeah, she, by the way, was all for me getting out of Oklahoma.

Yeah, waitin' for a girl like you

Yeah, whatever that means. Okay, bye.

Yeah, with me Singin'

Yeah, yeah

Yeah, yeah, yeah

Yeah!

Yeah.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Yeah. A woman.

Yeah. Hey, man.

Yeah. Is Stacee okay?

Yeah. Sure.

Yep.

Yes, I’m on that. Don't worry about it.

Yes, I’m talking to Dennis. Oh ho. He just flipped me off.

Yes, it does

Yes, you're on the air.

Yes.

Yo, Lonny, how come you never take out the trash?

You ain't ruined, baby. But you will be if you stay here.

You also have to be tough too. And you don't look too tough to me.

You and me.

You and me.

You are cutting my throat here!

You are gonna sing whether you like it or not.

You beautiful bastard.

You better make sure You put me in my place

You better ransom your heart And, baby, don't look back

You can't go home.

You can't trap a fire phoenix.

You didn't?

You don't fight fair

You don't know her.

You gave me your word

You give my life direction

You got to take that stage over there.

You gotta be true to the muse. Hey Man.

You have to go back to work.

You in there, man? Ha ha ha.

You just cannot hide

You just destroyed your one shot.

You know those boys Don't want to play no more

You know what, man? Let's start all over again.

You know what? I’m calling your editor. Close friend of mine, by the way.

You know, Doug Flintlock here...

You know, I think you get this sense of entitlement...

You know, some people have said that you've become quite difficult to work with.

You know, you're not so weird.

You know? Connect with something powerful and emotive deep down.

You like me singing?

You lot need to feel the wind of change. Blow the cobwebs out of your gussets.

You make everything so clear

You Me

You might even find it. Heh, heh.

You need to go on stage, man.

You never had a clue

You said, "Oh, girl It's a cold world

You saw it here live.

You see, I raise a toast to all of us

You stay away from me.

You think I slept with Stacee Jaxx?

You used to be great. But whatever made you that way, it's gone.

You used to write great songs. Where are they now?

You were walking out of his dressing room, he was zipping up his pants.

You win.

You.

You'll be all right tonight

You're a candle in the window

You're a nice guy, aren't you?

You're another rocker asleep at the wheel...

You're bringin' on the heartache Can't you see

You're early.

You're fired, Paul.

You're just another lonely man with many regrets.

You're motoring

You're one lucky son of a gun.

You're so good

You've been in and out of the studio for the past, what? Two years?

You've gotta be kidding me.

You've gotta breathe.

You've probably popped something on your ass that resembles her.

Your first album Stick Meat gave birth to some of rock's greatest anthems.

Your first concert was Aerosmith.

Your new band sucks.

Your rock brother, Stacee."

150 year old Scotch.

...had walked into my club. More like Michael Jackson.

...hateful music... Yes.

...we have to fight! Well, they

A love that will survive A love that will survive

a sweet surprise Tastes so good, make a grown man cry

Ahem. Speak. Hello, Paul? It's Dennis Dupree.

And Beth just quit. Beth just quit?

And I can't fight this feeling anymore And I can't fight this feeling anymore

And I’m getting closer And I’m getting closer

And if I have to crawl upon the floor And if I have to crawl upon the floor

And leave you here Leave you here

And you know, Donny Z and Kevy Z and Joey.

And you're sticking with that, are you? Yeah.

Any way you want it That's the way you need it

Are you kidding me? Sherrie!

Baby, I can't fight this feelin' anymore Baby, I can't fight this feelin' anymore

Born Steven Jackson in Detroit, Michigan. Are we out?

Bourbon. Oh, Dennis. Paul Gill.

Break the bubble Break it up

But I guess that's why they say But I guess that's why they say

Calm down! Oh, God.

Closer to it every day Closer to it every day

Come on! No, no, no.

Concrete Ballz are very heavy. And he'll do it for free.

Dead or alive Dead or alive

Dennis. Thank you. You're welcome.

Did he take your money? He took my records.

Doesn't he look pale to you? He does a bit.

Don't need nothin' but a good time Oh, yeah, yeah

Donny Z. Kevy Z.

Drew, stop! Shh. I should have trusted you.

Drew! Come on, give me a kiss! Hey!

Eight minutes. You just said four.

Every cent. Every last penny...

Every rose has its thorn Every rose has its thorn

Five minutes. Fi ?

For someone new For someone new

Get him out! Come on.

Go back to church! Get off the Strip already!

Good. The Rolling Stones?

Gotta keep on rockin' Rockin'

Gotta stop! Yes.

Hands down, favorite record ever. Me too.

Harden your heart, girl I'm gonna swallow my tears

He runs the show He runs the show

He's better than Concrete Ballz. Good point.

He's Satan. She is an extraordinary woman.

Heaven isn't too far away Heaven isn't too far away

Here I am, rock you like a hurricane Here I am, rock you like a hurricane

Here I am, rock you like a hurricane Here I am, rock you like a hurricane

Here I am, rock you like a hurricane Here I am, rock you like a hurricane

Here I am, rock you like a hurricane Here I am, rock you like a hurricane

Here I am! Here I am!

Hey, I'm gonna take my break. Okay.

Hey, I'm gonna take my break. Okay.

Hey! Give me it!

Hey. Don't join them!

Hidin' somewhere in the night Hidin' somewhere in the night

Hidin' somewhere in the night Hidin' somewhere in the night

Hold tight Baby, hold tight

I didn't mean to do that. It's okay.

I know we're gonna find a way More than words

I know you can show me I know you can show me

I think we should take five, you know? First good idea I’ve had all day.

I wanna feel what love is I wanna feel what love is

I wanna know what love is I wanna know what love is

I wanna rock Rock

I wanna rock Rock

I wanna rock Rock!

I want to rock Rock

I want you to show me And I know, and I know

I want you to show me I want you to show me

I'm gonna turn Turn

I'm just a jukebox hero Ah, ah, ah

I'm your undercover love Paul!

I've been waitin' I've been waitin'

I've been waitin' for a girl like you I've been waitin' for a boy like you

I've been waitin' for a girl like you I've been waitin' for a boy like you

I've forgotten what I started fighting for I've forgotten what I started fighting for

I've had enough of this! Tell Dennis I quit! Beth! Come on!

It was actually my Aunt Doris. Uh huh.

Jesus, that band's got a lot of balls. Betty Ford has a group rate.

Joey Z, they're not too thrilled either. Think about them, huh?

Jukebox hero Stars, stars

Jukebox hero Stars, stars

Just a one guitar Jukebox hero

Let go! Come on! Let me have it! No! No!

Let's go, Donny, Hey, you okay?

Let's just call her Vivian. Oh.

Line crossed. Let's go, sweetheart. Don't touch me.

Livin' just to find emotion Livin' just to find emotion

Livin' just to find emotion Livin' just to find emotion

Look, Paul, I Hey, hey.

Louise, call the PR department. Paul, I need

Mike? Mm.

No offense. None taken.

No, we ain't gonna take it We built this city

Now let's burn this place to the ground. Yes.

Now, breathe! Hey.

Of this little girl Ooh, ooh, ooh, yeah

off our streets and knock the sucker back....

Oh, no, I don't mix my drinks. No, no, no.

Oh, no. Oh, no, no, I can't. Ha, ha.

Okay, well, bye. Oh. Bye.

Okay. Four minutes.

On the hunt tonight for love at first sting On the hunt tonight for love at first sting

Ooh! This is our Watergate!

Patty cakes? Mm hm.

Paul, I Okay.

Paul? Oh, crap. Yeah, sorry, man.

Powerful words from Patricia Whitmore. You! Mrs. Mayor!

Pretend nothing I'm a stripper at the Venus Club.

Read. Okay.

Really? Mm.

Right? Yeah, we did!

Rock, rock Rock, rock

Rock, rock Rock, rock

Rolling Stone magazine. Jann Wenner's office.

Sex... Oh!

She's getting you a brandy. Here you go, Justice.

Sherrie.... What?

Shit! Page 68, second paragraph.

Shit. Our opener just dropped out. Concrete Ballz?

So I started rockin' Rockin'

So turn it off. The radio in his head!

So we're lip synching? Just relax.

Some were born to sing the blues Some were born to sing the blues

Sound of Music. And then somebody...

Stop it! Leave her alone!

Strangers waitin' Strangers waitin'

Strangers waitin' Strangers waitin'

Streetlights, people Streetlights, people

Sure? Oh, my God.

Take a bottle Take a bottle

Thank you. Now you drink up and dry off.

Thanks. Give me that!

That game's too bloody surreal anyway. Ugh!

The night is calling, I have to go The night is calling, I have to go

The short answer? Mm hm.

Their shadows searching in the night Their shadows searching in the night

Their shadows searching in the night Their shadows searching in the night

Then you wouldn't have to say Then you wouldn't have to say

Think they'll do therapy in pairs? Knock it off.

To come into my To come into my

To come into my life To come into my life

To make me feel alive To make me feel alive

Ugh.... No. No. No.

Uhn. Sherrie!

Up and down the boulevard Up and down the boulevard

Von Colt! It's not an improvement.

Wait, you think he and I ? I don't think.

We'll go after the head of the snake. Ooh.

We're gonna blow you away. You're gonna blow me, all right.

We're not gonna take it We built this city

Well, hello, Paul. Well, hello, Dennis. Lonny.

Well, you can guess what happened next. Oh.

What about you? Yeah, right.

What did he say? He told me to turn off the radio.

What did you see? The night I played.

What do you mean? After your big fling.

What happened? You passed out.

What problem? Well, you owe me six bucks.

What? For the first time...

What? You're gonna sing me a song.

When was the last time you suffered? Six o'clock this evening...

Where were you? I just met Stacee again.

Where you from? Oklahoma.

Who is this? The Z Guyeezz.

Why do you ask? Because it's true.

Why not? Not gonna happen.

Why so passionate? Well, Mitch, this has to end.

Won't you come into my life? Won't you come into my life?

Yeah Aah!

Yeah, I’ve heard of them. No.

Yeah, waitin' for a girl like you Yeah, waitin' for a boy like you

you make sure that you wanna take in blah blah blah. Ha ha.

You okay? Ow.

You sang in the church choir every Sunday. Lutheran.

You were fantastic tonight, man. Thank you, man. Thank you.

You work at The Bourbon Room? Yeah. I'm a barback.

You're in a band? I'm a singer.

You're not a cowboy. Why don't you tell me what I am?

...100 percent of the merch.

...a woman.

...all flustered and worked up, so we must be doing something right, eh?

...and a lot more fun, man.

...and doping you up with girls and booze and million dollar record deals...

...and get old and bitter that way. Here's to rock 'n' roll.

...and getting the one thing that could save me.

...and his sick satanic legacy gone for good.

...and I knew there was only one man on the ticket...

...and lured her into his suite at the Park Hyatt.

...and my very special friends...

...and please welcome to the stage for their debut here at The Bourbon Rooms...

...and show up here every night...

...and Stacee Jaxx all have in common?

...and the last thing that I want you to do is wind up stuck here like me."

...and when you think of blah blah blah and blah blah blah.

...and...

...apparently about to gargle Stacee Jaxx's body porridge...

...are you guys ready to rock?

...because I live in here.

...brother, of which there will be millions!

...but also me.

...but I think train sounds better.

...but lately he seems more like a...

...but somehow worthwhile...

...can be on the record.

...can't be brought down by a few plastic bureaucrats in bowler hats.

...ditched town and moved to Hollywood to have a crack at fame and fortune.

...Exxon might want to reconsider buying stock in him."

...for his first solo show!

...for the band I’m in.

...get old and bitter and run for mayor.

...good, long...

...hack journalist took some potshots at you?

...hard...

...he's gonna keep you asleep and drive your career off a cliff.

...his manager Paul Gill, a man so oily...

...I can see you're nervous.

...I think....

...I was gonna be Stacee Jaxx.

...I, for one, am not scared for our city's children.

...I'm dancing.

...if we find so much as a hair in a cocktail olive...

...in Los Angeles, and she's covering Stacee Jaxx's first solo gig.

...in Margaret Thatcher's bumhole.

...is gonna be great for the city and for us.

...is Hey Man.

...is none other than Patricia Whitmore, the mayor's wife!

...listen to it.

...look.

...making their debut here on The Bourbon stage, the....

...my rock 'n' roll brother.

...not Cinderella, which I guess they sound similar.

...now.

...on every drive time radio station this afternoon.

...one final time for...

...please resurrect your enthusiasm...

...ruined.

...sex ride is over.

...sex!

...she felt like a woman.

...she put a mirror up to Stacee Jaxx.

...so please don't dump that on my head.

...than I would perhaps prefer.

...that I would see him...

...that you had no other option but to go solo?

...that you've shut out or alienated so many people...

...the brilliant

...the change in cultural trends...

...the ears of our children with this poison...

...the guys you've known for all these days:

...the perfect sound that will make you wanna live forever.

...to attend a satanic ritual to sew up Debbie Harry's vagina?

...to make this happen.

...until the doors of these places are closed for good.

...used to be one of my best customers.

...Von Colt!

...walked away with virtually all of the night's proceeds."

...we start to make this city safe again for our young people.

...we will have the less important...

...we're shutting them down.

...well, he just leaned into my ear and he said:

...when I got up for work.

...when that two headed monster spotted her...

...Wolfgang Van Colt!

...Wolfgang Von Colt!

...you foul and pestilent congregation of vapors...

...your adorable Aunt Betty, told you you had real talent.

...your music really helped me through.

'Cause I know what it means

'Cause I might not make it back

'Cause I'd already

'Cause we got nobody else

"Even the legendary Bourbon Room isn't sacred.

"I owe you this.

"Mike, I have kids. Teenagers.

"Sometimes things that are lost can be found again.

"Stacee Jaxx will tell you he's a cowboy...

"The Bourbon Room"?

"You're gonna fail anyway, so why not fail closer to home?"