Scorpions – “We Built This House”: Hard Rock Daddy Review

The number of bands that stay together for several decades is fairly small.  Out of those bands, the number of them that have continuously remained relevant is even smaller, almost infinitesimal.  There is no doubt that the Scorpions have managed to defy all odds with their career (which now spans 50 years), and claim their place in this elite group.  “We Built This House” is the latest example of the Scorpions’ ability to continue to write outstanding, timeless music.

Taken at face value, the lyrics to “We Built This House” may lead you to believe that this is a love song about perseverance.  While it can certainly be interpreted that way, there is clearly an underlying metaphor for the rock solid foundation that the Scorpions have built their career upon.

In an article featured on Ultimate Classic Rock today, it was announced that the Scorpions will be doing an 11-city North American tour to commemorate the band’s 50^th anniversary.  The article also shared Klaus Meine’s insight about “We Built This House”…

“In the end, it tells our story.  We’ve built this house called Scorpions brick-by-brick, and often, quite arduously.  From the first days in Hannover and the first concerts abroad, until this very day, we’ve weathered severe storms, but the house withstood everything.  It turned out to be weatherproof and stable.  However, building this house was never just cumbersome, but joyful as well.  The joy of music, the joy of having experienced and still experiencing it all, the joy of – and the thankfulness for – the fans’ affection.”

While Meine is thankful for the affection that the band has received throughout their illustrious career, it is we, the fans, who should be truly thankful for everything that the Scorpions have given to us (and continue to give) long after most bands would have called it a day.

Someday, the Scorpions will record their final song, and play their final concert.  For the sake of the fans, we can only hope that it doesn’t happen anytime soon.  They are still an incredible live band, who have the rare ability to write new material that fans look forward to hearing in concert (along with their countless hits).  If you are a Scorpions fan, you will love “We Built This House,” the first single off of their latest album, Return To Forever.

The official video is not available in every country yet, but you can hear the song below…