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2) Birth Control are also a newer band from Philadelphia, featuring Sean McGuiness of Pissed Jeans. They play a strange form of punk that embodies anything that defies normality and embraces the unknown. Their music, if capable of being compared to anything/anyone at all, is similar to having your questions constantly going unanswered. Further information and mp3s can be found at: http://www.freelegalhighs.org/ and www.birth-control.de
3) Birth Control was a new wave/minimal synth band from Sweden. They released a cassette entitled Lobotomi on the Swedish label Neuköln (NK-008) in 1986.
Rockin' Rollin' Roller
Birth Control Lyrics
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Forgot the shape of my family tree, yeah
Saw all my friends quickly getting old men
As I kept on rollin' and rockin' my life and my world
Night after night I'm feeling finer
Ladies and girls try to find my heart
Some give me love, some give me money
You may ask the women of my life
They will friendly smile at you
"Finding words for funny feelings is hard"
Will be all you got to hear
So fine, I'll be mine, so glad, I'm ready for more
So fine, I'll be mine, I'm ready for more
You can tell me I'm a gangster
You can tell me I'm a monk
If I could I would be honest
But I don't think that I want
I'm a rockin' rollin' roller
I'm a boy and I'm a priest
I'm a sweet and longhaired nothing
But me too can be a beast
I'm just a rockin' rollin' roller
I'm a boy and I'm a priest
I'm a sweet and longhaired nothing
But I too can be a beast
You can tell me I'm just a gangster of love
You can tell me I'm only a punk
But, if I could I, I would be honest or get to be honest
And I don't think, don't think that I want to
The lyrics of Birth Control's song Rockin' Rollin' Roller are about a man who lives a life of constant change and adventure. He has forgotten his roots and does not feel the need to settle down with anyone. He enjoys the attention of women but can't commit to any of them. The song tells of his restlessness and the different aspects of his personality that make up who he is.
The first verse talks about how the man is constantly changing, and has forgotten his family tree. He is described as "rollin' and rockin' my life and my world," suggesting that he's not content with staying in one place for too long. The second verse talks about his relationships with women, with some giving him love while others give him money. However, he is not willing to be tied down by any of them. The bridge of the song suggests that the man is aware of his reputation and the different stereotypes he is associated with, but ultimately, he doesn't care what people think of him.
The chorus of the song repeats the same phrase three times, "I'm a rockin' rollin' roller, I'm a boy and I'm a priest, I'm a sweet and long-haired nothing, but I too can be a beast." This phrase seems to be describing the different facets of the man's personality, each contradicting the other. He can be wild and carefree, but also has the ability to be serious and contemplative. He's a man who refuses to be defined by any single label or stereotype.
Overall, the song is an ode to the restless spirit of a man who refuses to be tied down to anything or anyone.
Line by Line Meaning
Day after day I change my colour
I am constantly evolving, adapting to my surroundings and changing who I am
Forgot the shape of my family tree, yeah
I've become so consumed with my own life and pursuits that I've lost touch with my family and heritage
Saw all my friends quickly getting old men
I've watched my friends settle down and conform to traditional expectations of adulthood, while I continue to live life on my own terms
As I kept on rollin' and rockin' my life and my world
Despite societal pressure to conform, I remain true to myself and continue to live a wild and adventurous life
Night after night I'm feeling finer
I continue to feel great and lead a thrilling lifestyle despite any negative consequences
Ladies and girls try to find my heart
Women are attracted to my carefree and adventurous spirit
Some give me love, some give me money
Women offer me affection and financial support, but nothing can tie me down
But nobody ever can hold me and make me her own
No woman can control me or convince me to settle down
You may ask the women of my life
If you want to know about my love life, you can ask the women I've been with
They will friendly smile at you
The women I've been with will likely give you a polite and courteous response
"Finding words for funny feelings is hard"
They'll likely struggle to describe our relationship, as it's been largely physical and devoid of emotional depth
Will be all you got to hear
That's all the information you'll be able to glean from them
So fine, I'll be mine, so glad, I'm ready for more
I'm content with my adventurous lifestyle and eager for new experiences
You can tell me I'm a gangster
Society may judge me for my way of life
You can tell me I'm a monk
Others might think I'm a spiritual or religious person, but I don't conform to any one label
If I could I would be honest
If I could describe myself with one word, it would be "honest"
But I don't think that I want
But I don't feel a need to conform to society's labels and expectations
I'm a rockin' rollin' roller
I'm a free spirit who loves adventure and thrives on the excitement of life
I'm a boy and I'm a priest
I'm a complex and multifaceted person, with both youthful and spiritual qualities
I'm a sweet and longhaired nothing
I'm a carefree young man who doesn't conform to societal standards of masculinity or success
But me too can be a beast
Despite my gentle and carefree demeanor, I'm also capable of wild and savage behavior
Contributed by Eliana C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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getupkid76
Bernd Noske had a great powerful voice.. Love this song! (when the guitars and singing starts) Gotta say thou that the syntheseizer destroyed the soul in alot of great bands!