Roadblock
Big Brother & The Holding Company;Janis Joplin Lyrics
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Oh, ain't no problem
Carry no heavy load
Why can't I love you, baby?
You try to block my road.
I wish ya wouldn't do it.
Everything I own, ha ha ha ha!
Strange to see you waiting for me,
You try to block my road
All the time.
Yeah, try to block my road
Please be mine!
Hey, hey, hey, hey.
Road block
Hit me with a roadblock
Come on a road block
Road block
Road block
Road block
Road block
Road block
Ah! Road block
My, my, my, my, my, my, road block
Up ahead I see a roadblock
Up ahead I see a roadblock
Whoa, road block
Whoa, road block
Road block
Road block
Road block
Road block
Road block
Road block
Road block
Road block
Road block
Oh, ain't no problem
Carry no heavy load
No, no!
Hey! why can't I love you, baby?
You try to block my road.
Why are you doin' it?
Yeah, try to block my road.
Try to block my
Road!
Lord! Road block!
The song "Roadblock" by Big Brother & The Holding Company is a classic rock song that is passionate, energetic, and emotive. The song appears to be about a tumultuous relationship where the singer wishes to love their partner but feels that they are always standing in their way. The singer pleads with their partner to stop blocking their road, insinuating that they are the only obstacle in their way of being together. They even state that they would be better off giving their partner everything they own than to continue to try to get past the roadblock in the relationship. Throughout the song, the singer repeats the phrase "roadblock" and the song ends with a refrain of "roadblock" repeatedly.
The lyrics of "Roadblock" express the emotions and frustrations of a relationship that is headed towards an inevitable end. The singer feels as if their partner is standing in their way, hindering their progress towards building a life together. The repetition of the word "roadblock" emphasizes this point, as it becomes a mantra that reinforces the idea that the singer is stuck in place. The song serves as a raw and honest portrayal of the difficulties that arise in relationships, and the pain and frustration that can come with them.
Overall, "Roadblock" is a powerful and emotional song that captures the essence of a rocky relationship. The repetitive nature of the song and the insistent lyrics create a sense of urgency and desperation that make it especially memorable.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey! All right, all right, all right, all right!
The singer is excited and ready to express their feelings.
Oh, ain't no problem
There's nothing wrong.
Carry no heavy load
No burdens or problems to carry.
Why can't I love you, baby?
The singer is questioning why they can't love someone.
You try to block my road.
The singer is being obstructed or held back by the person they love.
I wish ya wouldn't do it.
The singer doesn't want to be blocked anymore.
Oh, better off to hand you
It's better for the singer to surrender to the one they love.
Everything I own, ha ha ha ha!
The singer is willing to give up everything for the person they love.
Strange to see you waiting for me,
The singer is surprised to see the person they love waiting for them.
You try to block my road
Once again, the person the singer loves is holding them back.
All the time.
This is happening constantly.
Yeah, try to block my road
Reiterating that the person they love is a roadblock.
Please be mine!
The singer is pleading for the one they love to be with them.
Road block
The phrase 'road block' is being repeated to emphasize the situation.
Hit me with a roadblock
The roadblock is stopping the singer's progress or happiness.
Come on a road block
The roadblock is perceived as a deliberate act by the person the singer loves.
Up ahead I see a roadblock
The singer sees the roadblock coming up ahead.
Whoa, road block
Expressing frustration at the roadblock.
Oh, ain't no problem
Repetition of an earlier line to emphasize that there's still no problem.
No, no!
Further emphasizing that there's no problem.
Why are you doin' it?
The singer is asking why the person they love is blocking them.
Yeah, try to block my road.
Repeating an earlier line to show that the situation hasn't changed.
Try to block my road.
Yet another repetition of the same line, showing frustration and lack of progress.
Lord! Road block!
A final cry of frustration at the situation.
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