Since the band's establishment during college, Barefoot Truth has been developing this signature sound that has virally spread through a grassroots following. With their lead singer on drums, and an array of unlikely roots-based instrumentation, the band translates their originality to their ever-evolving live show. The quintet features Will Evans on lead vocals and drums, John Waynelovich on piano, Jay Driscoll on Weissenborn slide guitar, Andy Wrba on upright bass, and Garrett Duffy on harmonica. It is not unlikely for members of the band to switch instruments mid-show, or even begin playing a didjeridoo, adding to the dynamic of the band's sound.
Mixing a strong environmental message with the lofty theme of humankind's interconnectedness on their 2010 studio album 'Threads', Barefoot Truth reached #21 on the iTunes Rock Charts, momentarily stepping ahead of bands such as Dave Matthews Band and The Fray. The new disc was noted as "The best independently released album of 2010" by ThisIsModern. Barefoot Truth happily credits Pandora Radio for their crucial role in growing the band’s silent army of listeners, as Driscoll recently stated in a USA Today article, "Pandora has basically created an avenue for us to have a career in music".
Since taking the band 'full-time' in 2007, after finishing college, Barefoot Truth has earned spotlight attention on many levels, including an invitation to play at President Obama's pre-debate rally in New York, where they performed between Bruce Hornsby and Crosby and Nash. They were asked to lend several songs from their new album 'Threads' to the internationally acclaimed film 'Nature Propelled', in addition to scoring original music for the film. Barefoot Truth also lent their song 'Threads' to the video game 'Rock Band' (MTV Games). The band has also made appearances at major festivals such as Summerfest, 10,000 Lakes Festival, and FloydFest, in addition to tallying over 100 college and prepschool performances in the Northeast. Fans of Barefoot Truth can be confident that the quiet success of this small band will grow increasingly louder, one listener at a time...
Roll if ya Fall
Barefoot Truth Lyrics
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So come on and take me by the hand,
Lead me through the trouble waters of the sea
So maybe you got a halo over your head all the time
As for me, all I need is this rhythm for movin'
Cause you know, I keep kickin' it live, yea
Can I get a witness?
No I won't get caught up
In the corporate rat race
Well all I got's this committment
And behind it I'll stand tall
If flat shadows get me down
I'ma roll if I fall
So step back for a moment
To analyze all that you've achieved
And tell me was it what you wanted?
(Was it what you wanted?)
Did it make you happy?
(Did it make you happy?)
Or had you been decieved?
And if you have still yet to understand this theme
Well plain and simple
Don't live somebody else's dream
Don't you know the sea will surely come again
And the stars will fill the sky
Well it's a simple inspiration
But it always blows my mind, yea
Well can i get a witness?
To present my plea
And no I won't fall victim
To this animosity
All they can teach you
Is the writin' on the wall
I'm gonna cut my strings free
And I'ma roll if I fall
You know I'll roll if I fall..
Cause it's a simple inspiration
It always gets me high
It's a familiar disposition
I can see it in your eyes
It's the beauty of a new sunrise
You can never see one the same
And when we add the score at the end of this life,
Wanna say I won the game
It's the simple inspiration
It always gets me by
It's a familiar disposition
I swear I see it in your eyes
It's the beauty of a new sunrise
You can never see one the same
And when we add the score at the end of this life,
Wanna say I won the game
It's the simple inspiration
It always gets me high
It's a familiar disposition
I swear I see it in your eyes
It's the beauty of a new sunrise
You can never see one the same
And when we add the score at the end of this life,
I Wanna say I won the game (x4)
Yea bring it back, yea
The lyrics of the song “Roll if ya Fall” by Barefoot Truth revolve around the theme of living life on one's terms rather than following someone else's path. The singer seems to be going through a rough patch and seeks help from someone who always has a halo over their head. However, instead of asking for guidance, the singer only needs the rhythm of the music to keep moving forward. The singer is determined not to get caught up in the corporate rat race and wants to live life by his rules. The lyrics suggest that the singer does not want to live someone else's dream but wants to explore his possibilities. The singer wants to cut his strings free and roll if he falls.
The second verse of the song changes the tone and asks the listener to take a step back and analyze their life's achievements. The singer asks if the achievements made the listener happy or if they were deceived. The singer advises the audience not to live someone else's dream and to live life on their own terms. The sea will come again, and the stars will fill the sky, suggesting that life provides new opportunities for growth.
The chorus is a call to arms, urging the listener to roll if they fall, emphasizing that it's essential to keep moving forward, even if you stumble. The song concludes by stating that life is like a new sunrise- beautiful and unique, and when it's all said and done, the singer wants to say that they won the game.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately the sun is castin' shadow over me
I'm feeling down lately
So come on and take me by the hand,
Help me out
Lead me through the trouble waters of the sea
Guide me through difficult times
So maybe you got a halo over your head all the time
You may have a perfect life
As for me, all I need is this rhythm for movin'
Music is all I need to get through
Cause you know, I keep kickin' it live, yea
I keep going strong
Can I get a witness?
Can someone testify?
To defend my case
To support me
No I won't get caught up
I won't get trapped
In the corporate rat race
In the competitive world of business
Well all I got's this committment
I only have this dedication
And behind it I'll stand tall
And I'll stand by it
If flat shadows get me down
If I feel defeated
I'ma roll if I fall
I'll keep moving forward
So step back for a moment
Take a break
To analyze all that you've achieved
Think about what you've accomplished
And tell me was it what you wanted?
Are you satisfied?
(Was it what you wanted?)
Did it make you happy?
Did it bring you joy?
(Did it make you happy?)
Or had you been decieved?
Were you misled?
And if you have still yet to understand this theme
If you don't get the message
Well plain and simple
It's simple
Don't live somebody else's dream
Don't follow someone else's goals
Don't you know the sea will surely come again
Difficult times will come again
And the stars will fill the sky
Things will get better
Well it's a simple inspiration
The message is simple
But it always blows my mind, yea
But it always amazes me
And no I won't fall victim
I won't let myself be defeated
To this animosity
To this hostility
All they can teach you
They can only show you
Is the writin' on the wall
Is the obvious
I'm gonna cut my strings free
I'll break free
And I'ma roll if I fall
I'll keep pushing forward
It's a familiar disposition
It's a familiar feeling
It's the beauty of a new sunrise
The beauty of a new day
You can never see one the same
Every day is unique
Wanna say I won the game
I want to feel like I succeeded
Contributed by Kylie D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.