Early rehearsals in Justin's parents house were followed by a move to secret rehearsal space behind some storage cartons in the basement of Glasgow Art Centre (now defunct). Later on the band secured official rehearsal space at the Art Centre in a proper room with a cupboard to keep their gear in. Postcard Record signing and future megastars Aztec Camera rehearsed in the room next door. At this time Paul Tyagi (drums) joined the band as its first drummer. The first recorded Del Amitri track "What she Calls it" was the B side of a flexi-disc given away free with Stand and Deliver fanzine - the A side was given to another future Glasgow megaband The Bluebells. Unable to read music, early Del tracks were arranged and remembered according to 'bits' named after musical influences that included from Genesis, Captain Beefheart and Orange Juice.
Guitarists Bentley and Scobbie left in 1982 for university and the band faced a brief uncertain future until Justin Currie placed an advert in the window of a music store asking for people who could play to contact him, and the new line-up was formed with Currie (bass and vocals), Iain Harvie (lead guitar), Bryan Tolland (guitar) and Paul Tyagi (drums). The first non-flexi 45 single was 'Crows in the Wheatfield' with cover design by artist Laura Michael. Tyagi left after the release of the first album three years later becoming a successful photographer. Currie and Harvie were the only members of the band to remain present throughout its history – they were also the main songwriters of the group.
Jon McLoughlin (recorded and toured with the band during 'Some Other Suckers Parade') passed away in March 2005 from complications of Diabetes. He was 42.
Roll To Me
Del Amitri Lyrics
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Is it everything you hoped it'd be
The wrong guy, the wrong situation
The right time to roll to me
Roll to me
Look into your heart pretty baby
Is it aching with some nameless need?
Is there something wrong
And you can't put your finger on it?
Right, then roll to me
And I don't think I have ever seen
A soul so in despair
So if you want to talk the night through
Guess who will be there?
So don't try to deny it pretty baby
You've been down so long you can hardly see
When the engine's stalled and it won't stop raining
It's the right time to roll to me
Roll to me
Roll to me
And I don't think I have ever seen
A soul so in despair
So if you want to talk the night through
Guess who will be there?
So,
Look around your world pretty baby
Is it everything you hoped it'd be
The wrong guy, the wrong situation
The right time to roll to me
The right time to roll to me
The right time to roll to me...oooh
"Roll To Me" is a heartfelt song with lyrics that express a deep understanding of the human experience. The song begins by asking the listeners to look around their world and evaluate whether it is everything they had hoped it would be. This suggests that the singer recognizes the disappointments and struggles that people face in their daily lives.
The lyrics then suggest that the wrong guy, wrong situation, or a difficult time can lead to a sense of distress or despair in the heart. When there's something wrong, and you can't put your finger on it, it's the right time to roll to him. The singer portrays himself as a friend who is willing to be there for someone who is struggling. The message is that no matter how tough things get or how alone you may feel, you can always count on someone to be there for you.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Roll to me," which is both an invitation and a plea. The singer insists that it’s right to turn to someone who will be there to talk through the problems and help find a solution.
Overall, the song is an offer of support and a message of hope. It encourages listeners to seek help when they need it and reinforces the idea that no one has to face their struggles alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Look around your world pretty baby
Take a good look at your surroundings and your life
Is it everything you hoped it'd be
Are you satisfied with everything in your life so far?
The wrong guy, the wrong situation
Perhaps you're in a bad situation with the wrong person
The right time to roll to me
In that case, it's the perfect time to come to me
Look into your heart pretty baby
Take an introspective look at your innermost feelings
Is it aching with some nameless need?
Is there an unexplainable longing inside you?
Is there something wrong
Do you feel like something is off or not right?
And you can't put your finger on it?
But you can't quite pinpoint what the problem is
Right, then roll to me
In that case, come to me and talk about it
And I don't think I have ever seen
I've never seen anyone so down before
A soul so in despair
Someone who is experiencing such deep sorrow and hopelessness
So if you want to talk the night through
If you need someone to listen and talk to all night long
Guess who will be there?
I will be there for you
So don't try to deny it pretty baby
Don't try to hide your pain or suffering
You've been down so long you can hardly see
You're so used to being in this low point in your life that you can't see a way out
When the engine's stalled and it won't stop raining
When everything seems to be going wrong and nothing is working out
It's the right time to roll to me
That's when you should come to me for comfort and support
The right time to roll to me
It's the best time to come to me for help and understanding
The right time to roll to me...oooh
Yes, it's definitely the right time to come to me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JUSTIN CURRIE
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