Rollin
Big & Rich Lyrics

Brother and sisters
Addressing the audience, acknowledging them as a group.

We are here for one reason
Explaining their purpose for being there.

And one reason alone
Emphasizing the importance of their purpose.

To share our love of music
Clarifying what their purpose is.

I present to you
Announcing their presentation.

Country music without prejudice, hey
Explaining what their presentation will entail - country music that doesn't discriminate.

Country boys don't rock and roll
Quoting the record industry's bias against country music.

Yeah the record man told me so
Confirming that the record industry has this bias.

Yeah you'll never get it on the radio
Suggesting that radio won't play country music because of this bias.

Why they trying to complicate
Asking why the industry is making things difficult for them.

The simple music that we make
Emphasizing the simplicity of their music.

Oh 'Cause if it moves my soul
Stating that their music is powerful, despite its simplicity.

I'm gonna keep on rollin, rollin
Asserting their determination to continue making and performing their music.

Hey, just wanna hear everybody sing (rollin', rollin')
Asking the audience to participate and sing with them.

At the top of your lungs till the windows break (rollin', rollin')
Encouraging the audience to be loud and enthusiastic.

Say hey, hey, hey
Inviting the audience to join in with their exclamation.

I ain't gonna shut my mouth
Declaring that they won't be silenced or discouraged.

Don't mind if I stand out in a crowd
Embracing their individuality and willingness to be different.

Just wanna live outloud
Expressing their desire to express themselves openly and without inhibition.

Well I know there's got to be
Acknowledging that they're not alone in their beliefs.

A few hundred million more like me
Suggesting that there are many others who share their love of country music and their values.

Just trying to keep it free, yeah
Expressing their intention to continue making country music that is open and free to all.

Charlie Pride was the man in black
Giving an example of a country music pioneer.

Rock and roll use to be about Johnny Cash
Another example of a respected music artist.

Yeah whatcha think about that
Challenging the industry's biases by questioning the appeal of these artists.

Well I'm a crazy son-of -a-(bad word)
Self-identifying as bold and unconventional.

But I know I'm gonna make it big and rich
Asserting their aspirations to achieve success.

Yeah im gonna let it rip
Determined to do whatever it takes to succeed and perform their music.

Hey, cowboy Troy
Introducing another member of their group.

Dum-diggity-dum, diggity-diggity-dum dig this
Starting a verse that is centered around Cowboy Troy.

Slicker than the grease from a BBQ Briskit
Describing Cowboy Troy as smooth and cool.

Got more chunk than a fresh potato salad
Celebrating his physicality and strength.

You thought you had your answer
Directly addressing an imaginary audience.

But your answer was invalid
Rejecting the audience's possible answer.

Your looking at me crazy 'Cause you think I'm loco
Acknowledging how he may be perceived as unusual or different.

The big black cowboy, with the crazy vocal
Describing his image and unique vocal style.

Todas las personas gritando arriva
Switching to Spanish, expressing that everyone is singing along.

Now you heard it, now I know you a believer
Assuming the audience is now convinced and a supporter of their group.

Esta cancion es para toda la gente
Continuing in Spanish, saying this song is for everyone.

Es muy importante a usar su mente
Advising people to use their minds and think for themselves.

So let go of all your preconcieved notions
Encouraging people to be open-minded and not prejudiced.

Get up on your feet and put your body in motion
Encouraging people to dance and move to the music.

'Cause back home we love to dance
Explaining their culture's love of dance and how it influences their music.

We could be two-stepin, or ravin' to trance
Giving examples of different types of dancing to their music.

And when the party is crunk, the girls back it up
Describing another type of dancing and partying.

We got the systems in the cars and the 20's on the trucks
Explaining how their music is enjoyed and celebrated in their culture.

6 foot four with a cowboy hat
Describing Cowboy Troy's physical appearance.

I dont mess around, yo what's up with that
Asserting his strength and toughness.

I'm cowboy troy, a texas hick
Introducing him as a southern country boy.

And I'm rollin with the brothers
Saying he is part of the group along with Big and Rich.

Go cowboy go cowboy go
Encouraging Cowboy Troy to continue doing what he does.

Hey, just wanna hear everybody sing (rollin', rollin')
Asking the audience again to join in and sing along.

At the top of your lungs till the windows break (rollin', rollin')
Encouraging the audience to be even louder than before.

Say hey, hey, hey
Inviting the audience to join in with their exclamation one last time.

Hey, just wanna hear everybody sing (rollin', rollin')
Repeating their desire to hear everyone sing.

At the top of your lungs till the windows break (rollin', rollin')
Repeating their encouragement to sing at top volume.

Say hey, hey, hey
Repeating their invitation for everyone to join in with their exclamation.