Let It Roll
All Time Low Lyrics
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I'm wide awake and thinking
With my pillow on the floor
Then maybe I'm just wasting my time
Dreaming in a harsh reality
I don't wanna wake up just to find out
It's the same
Let it roll, our time is fleeting so we take control
From California to my home sweet home
Our days repeating like it's all we know
It's all we know
Out here the hills roll on for miles
The sun is like my own sense of direction
I'm always drawn to each horizon
When it's rising, when it sets
But all I can think about is sex
And playing one more game of six cup
In the backyard at the wedge
I know I'll never die alone because of all of you
Let it roll, our time is fleeting so we take control
From California to my home sweet home
Our day's repeating like it's all we know
It's all we know
Take, take a breath
We've got all the time in the world
To get a grip on the fact that we don't last
But right now I wanna watch the tide roll in
With my best friends
Let it roll, our time is fleeting so we take control
From California
Let it roll, our time is fleeting so we take control
From California to my home sweet home
Let it roll, it's all we know
It's all we know
The lyrics of All Time Low's "Let It Roll" are a contemplation of the fleeting nature of time and the importance of living in the moment. The verses describe the singer laying awake in bed, unable to sleep, and reflecting on the harsh reality of life. However, despite this reality, he chooses to embrace the present and let life "roll" along. The chorus reinforces this sentiment, urging the listener to take control of their time because it is fleeting.
The song has a distinctive Southern California vibe, with references to playing games of six-cup in the backyard and watching the ocean tide roll in. The hills that "roll on for miles" further enhance this laid-back, surf-inspired ambiance. The final verse is a reminder to take a breath and enjoy the company of loved ones, because ultimately, our time on Earth is limited.
Overall, "Let It Roll" is a feel-good anthem that serves as a reminder to celebrate the simple moments in life.
Line by Line Meaning
The time on the clock reads half past four
It's 4:30 in the morning, and the singer is wide awake.
I'm wide awake and thinking
The singer is unable to sleep and is lost in thought.
With my pillow on the floor
The singer couldn't sleep so threw their pillow on the floor.
Then maybe I'm just wasting my time
The singer is questioning if their thoughts are productive or wasting time.
Dreaming in a harsh reality
Even in harsh times, one can dream about a brighter future.
I don't wanna wake up just to find out
The singer doesn't want to face reality if it will be depressing.
It's the same
The singer doesn't want to find out that their life hasn't changed.
Let it roll, our time is fleeting so we take control
Time passes quickly, so the singer wants to take control of their life.
From California to my home sweet home
The song tells a story of traveling from California to their sweet home.
Our days repeating like it's all we know
Days keep repeating, and sometimes it feels like they know nothing else.
Out here the hills roll on for miles
The landscape outside is vast and hilly, stretching for miles.
The sun is like my own sense of direction
The sun guides the singer's path much like a compass would.
I'm always drawn to each horizon
The singer is drawn towards the endless possibilities each horizon holds.
But all I can think about is sex
The singer is preoccupied with sexual thoughts.
And playing one more game of six cup
The singer wants to play one more game of beer pong.
In the backyard at the wedge
The singer wants to play beer pong in the backyard at the wedge home location.
I know I'll never die alone because of all of you
The singer is grateful to their friends and confident they will never be alone.
Take, take a breath
The singer urges listeners to take a deep breath and relax.
We've got all the time in the world
The singer reminds everyone that there is plenty of time to do what they want.
To get a grip on the fact that we don't last
The singer wants people to come to terms with the fact that they will not live forever.
But right now I wanna watch the tide roll in
The singer wants to appreciate the present moment, watching the tide roll in.
With my best friends
The singer wants to enjoy the present moment with their closest companions.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEXANDER WILLIAM GASKARTH, JACK BASSAM BARAKAT, ROBERT RYAN DAWSON, ZACHARY STEVEN MERRICK
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Ivan Kostadinov
The time on the clock reads half past four
I'm wide awake and thinking
With my pillow on the floor
Then maybe I'm just wasting my time
Dreaming in a harsh reality
I don't wanna wake up just to find out
I've been deceived
… Let it roll, our time is fleeting so we take control
From California to my home sweet home
Our days repeating like it's all we know
It's all we know
… Out here the hills roll on for miles
The sun is like my own sense of direction
I'm always drawn to each horizon
… When it's rising, when it sets
But all I can think about is sex
And playing one more game of six cup
In the backyard at the wedge
I know I'll never die alone because of all of you
… Let it roll, our time is fleeting so we take control
From California to my home sweet home
Our day's repeating like it's all we know
It's all we know
… Take, take a breath
We've got all the time in the world
To get a grip on the fact that we don't last
But right now I wanna watch the tide roll in
With my best friends
… Let it roll, our time is fleeting so we take control
From California
… Let it roll, our time is fleeting so we take control
From California to my home sweet home
Let it roll, it's all we know
It's all we know.
Chief_Nasty
Damn. My brother had this cd when I was in 7th grade. I remember putting it on my xbox and always listened to all kinds of music. This shit hits deep lol
BigBadWolf
from 2007 to 2016
I'm still loving this song
mochi
Thank you guys so much for always being there to remind me who I am and where I came from. I said it 8 years ago, I'll still say it today, I wouldn't be here if it weren't for your music. <3
Ivan Kostadinov
The time on the clock reads half past four
I'm wide awake and thinking
With my pillow on the floor
Then maybe I'm just wasting my time
Dreaming in a harsh reality
I don't wanna wake up just to find out
I've been deceived
… Let it roll, our time is fleeting so we take control
From California to my home sweet home
Our days repeating like it's all we know
It's all we know
… Out here the hills roll on for miles
The sun is like my own sense of direction
I'm always drawn to each horizon
… When it's rising, when it sets
But all I can think about is sex
And playing one more game of six cup
In the backyard at the wedge
I know I'll never die alone because of all of you
… Let it roll, our time is fleeting so we take control
From California to my home sweet home
Our day's repeating like it's all we know
It's all we know
… Take, take a breath
We've got all the time in the world
To get a grip on the fact that we don't last
But right now I wanna watch the tide roll in
With my best friends
… Let it roll, our time is fleeting so we take control
From California
… Let it roll, our time is fleeting so we take control
From California to my home sweet home
Let it roll, it's all we know
It's all we know.
Claire Heath
This is my song with my best friend<3 I'm a senior and she's a junior. I have big dreams of being a music producer. She's always there for me and encouraging me to do what I want. This song just really describes us. Plus this is our favorite band<3
ForgetTheWorld
Did you become a music producer
Framewraith
This song is just pure awesome!
XxG-MoneyxX
This has always been one of my favorite ATL songs. I never got tired of listening to this one.
Kyle Wit
I'm visiting California right now and I have to say the beauty depicted in the song is real. I had to listen to this classic thinking back to the days in middle school I used to wish I lived here
_Coda _
Throwback to being 14. Blasting late 2000s pop punk and editing my Myspace page lmao