Let's Roll Just Like We Used To
Kasabian Lyrics
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We jumped over cemetery gates
There on the wasteland, we saw the horizon
I noticed your pupils dilate
They're at it again, let's roll just like we used to
In fields when we were young our hearts got lost in the circles
We had it all, a rise and fall
Came from the booze and the fags generation
And prayed for the mayhem to start
You said you were foolish but I saw the genius
In pulling the stitches apart
They're at it again, let's roll just like we used to
In fields when we were young our hearts got lost in the circles
We had it all, a rise and fall
So raise your glass to the ones who have passed
And the ones that got away, oh
They're at it again, let's roll just like we used to
In fields when we were young our hearts got lost in the circles
We had it all, a rise and fall
I saw her face, way out in space
The lyrics of Kasabian's song Let's Roll Just Like We Used To conjures an image of reminiscing the reckless days of youth with a companion. The opening line, "out of my garden, past the battle cruiser, we jumped over cemetery gates" describes a playful, rebellious mood. The imagery of jumping over the cemetery gates creates an impression of breaking free from societal conventions and indulging in a youthful delinquent spirit. The singer and his companion are then standing on the wasteland, where they "saw the horizon" and "noticed the pupils dilate", capturing the moments of excitement and liberation.
The chorus, "They're at it again, let's roll just like we used to in fields when we were young, our hearts got lost in circles", shows a longing to go back to their youthful days of recklessness, when they were carefree and didn't understand the dangers of the world. The repeated lyrics highlight the desperation to relive the past, even as they realize that it's impossible to regain those moments. They look back on their past, "a rise and fall, came from the booze and the fags generation," and acknowledge their foolishness, but also recognize the genius in pulling their stitches apart. This could be a metaphor for tearing down society's conservative rules and living freely.
The song concludes with an acknowledgment of those that have passed and those that got away. The final line, "I saw her face way out in space," could be an indication that the memory of their past may be forever unattainable, merely a faint vision that can be seen, but never touched.
Line by Line Meaning
Out of my garden, passed the battle cruiser
We left my house and walked past a warship
We jumped over cemetery gates
We hopped over the gates of a graveyard
There on the wasteland, we saw the horizon
On the empty land, we saw the far-off edge
I noticed your pupils dilate
I saw your eyes widen
They're at it again, let's roll just like we used to
Our friends are doing something exciting again, let's join in like we used to
In fields when we were young our hearts got lost in the circles
When we were younger, we played in fields and got caught up in our adventures
We had it all, a rise and fall
We experienced both success and failure
Came from the booze and the fags generation
We were part of the drinking and smoking culture
And prayed for the mayhem to start
We wanted chaos and excitement to happen
You said you were foolish but I saw the genius
You thought you were being silly, but I thought you were being clever
In pulling the stitches apart
By tearing something apart
So raise your glass to the ones who have passed
Let's honor those who have died
And the ones that got away, oh
And those who escaped something
I saw her face, way out in space
I imagined seeing her face far away in outer space
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SERGIO PIZZORNO
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LewisX
Lyrics
Out of my garden, passed the battle cruiser
We jumped over cemetery gates
There on the wasteland, we saw the horizon
I noticed your pupils dilate
…
They're at it again
Let's roll just like we used to
In fields when we were young
Our hearts got lost in the circles
We had it all, a rise and fall
You Came from the booze and the fags generation
And prayed for the mayhem to start
You said you were foolish but I saw the genius
In pulling the stitches apart
They're at it again
Let's roll just like we used to
In fields when we were young our hearts got lost in the circles
We had it all, a rise and fall
… So raise your glass to the ones who have passed
And the ones that got away, ohh
They're at it again, let's roll just like we used to
In fields when we were young our hearts got lost in the circles
We had it all, a rise and fall
I saw her face, way out in space
Georgie Rose
i was 15 when i went to see them last year, my dad took me, i was the youngest girl at the very front and got crushed but oh my god they were just wow. my dad even caught serge's tambourine and gave it to me, one of the best nights ever!
LewisX
Lyrics
Out of my garden, passed the battle cruiser
We jumped over cemetery gates
There on the wasteland, we saw the horizon
I noticed your pupils dilate
…
They're at it again
Let's roll just like we used to
In fields when we were young
Our hearts got lost in the circles
We had it all, a rise and fall
You Came from the booze and the fags generation
And prayed for the mayhem to start
You said you were foolish but I saw the genius
In pulling the stitches apart
They're at it again
Let's roll just like we used to
In fields when we were young our hearts got lost in the circles
We had it all, a rise and fall
… So raise your glass to the ones who have passed
And the ones that got away, ohh
They're at it again, let's roll just like we used to
In fields when we were young our hearts got lost in the circles
We had it all, a rise and fall
I saw her face, way out in space
Modette69er Northern Soul
Kasabian always lift me to a different level of consciousness with their songs.....
parra dox
one of the best tracks on the album!! kasabian best band in the world and have been since the west ryder!!!
Anıl F.
what a song! amazing tunes incredible lyrics. simple and beautiful..
Federico Bacci
Heard this song live yesterday in Lucca.. it was AMAZING, they're one of the best band in these days.
Mina Bluebirds
How awesome can this band be???? So, SO beautiful song!!!!!!
Kevin M
best band ever! ❤
CocoBjork
"In fields, when we were young Our hearts got lost in the circles" Along with the La Fee Varte - the best track on Velociraptor. Love it XD BTW. Czekamy na lipcowy koncert w Warszawie? Bo ja tak. :P
Keston Shakesby
this should of been a single too, wicked tune...