Briston Maroney largely grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee. In August 2013, at age 15, Maroney tried out for the 13th season of American Idol at one of its audition bus stops in Knoxville. He was then selected to audition in front of the American Idol judges in Salt Lake City. There, he sang a version of The Rolling Stones' "You Can't Always Get What You Want" on an episode that aired in January 2014. The judges voted to advance him to Hollywood, where he became one of 30 semi-finalists. Maroney did not advance beyond that point.
Rollercoaster
Briston Maroney Lyrics
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There's a party at your older brother's
Let's go and sneak out late
Drink from bottles, different shapes and colors
See how much we change
Let's see where this goes
But it won't and I know
That we do, but we don't
And I know we're never gonna change
Oh, baby, I'm a roller coaster
Stuck at the top
Every step that I'm takin', close your eyes
I start to drop
There's a reason for my sickness, baby
It's just somebody's sick point of view
Everything that I thought I needed was
Someone, somebody's truth
Let's see where this goes
'Cause you swore that you would
And it won't and I know
And I know that it won't
And we don't and I'll never gonna change
Oh, baby, I'm a roller coaster
Stuck at the top
Every step that I'm takin', close your eyes
I start to drop
And everything that I want to be, oh, baby
I am not
I wish you could remember my love
'Cause you know I forgot
Ooh-ooh, ooh
Ooh-ooh, ooh
Ooh-ooh, ooh
Ooh-ooh, ooh
In Briston Maroney's song "Rollercoaster," the lyrics capture the tumultuous and unpredictable nature of a relationship. The song begins with the mention of a party at someone's older brother's place, indicating a sense of rebellion and excitement. The singer suggests sneaking out late and indulging in various experiences, symbolized by the different shapes and colors of the bottles they will drink from. This can be seen as a metaphor for exploring different aspects of life and testing boundaries.
The phrase "See how much we change" hints at the transformative nature of these experiences and relationships. The singer acknowledges that they are aware that things won't work out in the long run, but they still want to see where it leads. They have hope that the other person will keep their promises, yet they understand that things are unlikely to change. The repeated line "we do, but we don't" emphasizes the contradictory nature of their relationship.
The metaphor of the roller coaster is introduced in the chorus. The singer compares their emotional state to being stuck at the top of a roller coaster, indicating a feeling of anticipation, fear, and vulnerability. Every step they take in the relationship feels like a free fall. They mention a reason for their emotional turmoil, attributing it to someone else's skewed perception. This suggests that their own perception of what they need in a relationship has been influenced by the outside world.
The line "everything that I want to be, oh, baby, I am not" expresses the singer's dissatisfaction with themselves. They desire to be someone else or to live up to certain expectations, but they feel they fall short. The final plea for the other person to "remember their love" reflects a longing for validation and a desire to be recognized for who they truly are.
Overall, "Rollercoaster" explores the complexities of relationships, the fear of letting go, and the struggle to find oneself amidst the chaos.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a party at your older brother's
There's an event happening at the place where your older sibling resides
Let's go and sneak out late
We should depart discreetly during nighttime
Drink from bottles, different shapes and colors
Consume liquid from containers of various sizes and appearances
See how much we change
Observe the extent of our transformation
Let's see where this goes
Let's determine the outcome of this situation
'Cause you swore that you would
Because you made a heartfelt promise
But it won't and I know
However, it will not come to pass and I am aware of this
That we do, but we don't
We may engage in certain actions, but we actually don't
And I know we're never gonna change
And I am aware that we will never undergo a transformation
Oh, baby, I'm a roller coaster
Oh, darling, I am akin to a thrilling amusement ride
Stuck at the top
Currently immobile at the highest point
Every step that I'm takin', close your eyes
With each movement I make, shut your eyes
I start to drop
I initiate a descent
There's a reason for my sickness, baby
There exists a justification for my unpleasant condition, my dear
It's just somebody's sick point of view
It is simply another individual's distorted perspective
Everything that I thought I needed was
All the things I believed were essential were actually
Someone, somebody's truth
Just the subjective truth of someone else
And it won't and I know
And it will not happen, and I am aware of this
And I know that it won't
And I am certain that it will not occur
And we don't and I'll never gonna change
And we do not engage in those actions, and I will never undergo a transformation
And everything that I want to be, oh, baby
And all the things that I aspire to become, oh, darling
I am not
I am currently not those things
I wish you could remember my love
I desire for you to recollect my affection
'Cause you know I forgot
Because you are aware that I have forgotten
Ooh-ooh, ooh
Vocalization indicating melody
Ooh-ooh, ooh
Vocalization indicating melody
Ooh-ooh, ooh
Vocalization indicating melody
Ooh-ooh, ooh
Vocalization indicating melody
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Briston Maroney
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Ace Aclaro
Whoever thought of the visuals for this video is killing it!
Styles Dangerfield
Ya man. Looks cool.
Joemarie Gatuteo
🔥🔥🔥
Zachary Hambright
He did lol Briston is a genuine man….hey if I had his money I’d burn mine. Feels like he is living the life I’ve always wished for but can’t achieve……
FYBSLYGOD
Totally underrated I swear.This guy has consistently dropped great songs for years now.
Julia E
why is he so underrated
exo's fangirl
this video is so aestheticly pleasing 😩❤👏🏻
Avalon Valley
Let's not use the "A" word
Shayla McDaniel
Love the trippy visuals & this song!!
amanda amorim
EU AMEIII MUITO