Roller Coaster
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She had a cross around her neck
And a flower in her hand
That I picked from the side of Thomas Drive
On our way to the sand
We found an old wooden chair
Still warm from the sun
Pushed it back, gave me a kiss with Bacardi on her lips
And I was done

And we spent that week wide open
Upside down beside the ocean
I didn't know where it was goin'
Just tryin' to keep my heart on the tracks
I should've known that kind of feelin'
Would last longer than that week did
Blown away and barely breathin'
Sunday came and it was over
Now she's got me twisted
Like an old beach roller coaster

The rest of those days
Turned into long crazy nights
When the music got loud
We'd sneak away from the crowd under the boardwalk lights
And with all the things we said
What I just can't get past
Is the way we let it end
Now I'm wonderin' where she is
Knowin' I can't get that goodbye back

And we spent that week wide open
Upside down beside the ocean
I didn't know where it was goin'
Just tryin' to keep my heart on the tracks
I should've known that kind of feelin'
Would last longer than that week did
Blown away and barely breathin'
Sunday came and it was over
Now she's got me twisted
Like an old beach roller coaster

She's like a song playin' over and over
In my mind, where I still hold her
I had the chance and I should've told her

When we spent that last week wide open
Upside down beside the ocean
I should've known where it was goin'
Still tryin' to keep my heart on the tracks
And I should've known that kind of feelin'
Would last longer than that week did
Blown away and barely breathin'
When Sunday came and it was over
Now she's got me twisted, yeah, I'm still twisted
Like that old beach roller coaster





Like that old beach roller coaster

Overall Meaning

In Bryan's song "Roller Coaster", the lyrics paint a picture of a beach vacation romance that has unexpectedly and abruptly ended. The song is a reflection on the brief, but intense connection between two people who spent their time "wide open" and "upside down beside the ocean". The singer is left remembering a week filled with excitement, but also with regrets and "twisted" emotions.


The first verse describes the beginning of their relationship as they walk to the beach with a cross and a flower. The mention of Bacardi serves to emphasize the carefree nature of the relationship, but also hints at the fleeting nature of their time together. The gentle and warm notes of the acoustic guitar blend seamlessly with the vivid and picturesque lyrics making the listeners feel as if they were at the beach.


In the second verse, the singer reflects on the intense nights they spent together under the boardwalk lights, where the music was loud and they could escape from the crowd. Despite all the promises they made to each other, the relationship came to an abrupt end leaving the singer regretting the missed opportunity to tell her what he felt.


Overall, the song Roller Coaster is about the twists and turns of a short-lived romance that is over all too soon. It's a gentle reminder for people to make the most of every moment in life because time passes quickly and you never know when a fun fling will end.


Line by Line Meaning

She had a cross around her neck
The girl he met had a cross around her neck.


And a flower in her hand
In addition to wearing the cross, she had a flower in her hand.


That I picked from the side of Thomas Drive
The singer of the story picked the flower the girl was holding from the side of Thomas Drive.


On our way to the sand
They were on their way to the beach.


We found an old wooden chair
While on the beach, they discovered an old wooden chair.


Still warm from the sun
The chair was still warm from the sun.


Pushed it back, gave me a kiss with Bacardi on her lips
The girl pushed the chair back, kissed the singer, and tasted of Bacardi.


And I was done
The artist was smitten and knew he was hooked.


And we spent that week wide open
The two of them spent the week loving each other wholeheartedly.


Upside down beside the ocean
They spent their time in love under the bright sun near the ocean.


I didn't know where it was goin'
Despite his feelings, the singer had no idea where the relationship was headed.


Just tryin' to keep my heart on the tracks
The artist was trying to keep his heart in check and keep things moving in the right direction.


I should've known that kind of feelin'
The singer admits he should have recognized the strong emotions he and the girl shared.


Would last longer than that week did
He underestimated how long the feelings between them would prevail beyond that one week.


Blown away and barely breathin'
He was so enamored and overwhelmed by the girl and the experiences they shared together, he was almost unable to function properly.


Sunday came and it was over
Their romantic week together was short-lived.


Now she's got me twisted
The artist is now struggling with his emotions and thoughts about the girl and what they shared.


Like an old beach roller coaster
His emotions are like those experienced while riding an old beach roller coaster.


The rest of those days
The days after the week of romance passed by.


Turned into long crazy nights
Those days turned into long and chaotic nights.


When the music got loud
They would find moments to escape the chaos and get lost in the music.


We'd sneak away from the crowd
Together, they would sneak away from the noise and distractions of the crowd.


Under the boardwalk lights
They would seek refuge in the light of the boardwalk.


And with all the things we said
The artist thinks about all of the things that were said between them during their time together.


What I just can't get past
Despite everything, the singer just cannot accept how things ended between them.


Is the way we let it end
They allowed their love story to come to an end, and the singer is unable to accept that fact.


Now I'm wonderin' where she is
The singer is now left questioning where the girl he fell for is.


Knowin' I can't get that goodbye back
He understands that he can never get the opportunity to say goodbye back.


She's like a song playin' over and over
The girls' memory now haunts him, like the refrain of a song that he cannot shake.


In my mind, where I still hold her
He still holds onto her memory in his mind.


I had the chance and I should've told her
He acknowledges that he should have told the girl how he felt when he had the chance.


When we spent that last week wide open
The last week the pair spent together in love.


And I should've known where it was goin'
He should have realized where things were heading between them.


Still tryin' to keep my heart on the tracks
He was still doing his best to prevent his heart from becoming too invested in the relationship.


Yeah, I'm still twisted
The singer is still grappling with his feelings for the girl and their time spent together.


Like that old beach roller coaster
Like an old beach roller coaster, he is up and down, swerving through emotions and uncertainty.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: COLE SWINDELL, MICHAEL RAY CARTER

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Comments from YouTube:

Shawn Murphy

I’m not a big fan of modern country music but this song is a gem 💎❤️

Mr. Bruh

how can you even be a fan of country music

magpie

I listen to all music as i do to a new friend I find a connection with my life what we have in common its the lyrics I like if they reach my soul and give me good memories then it get added to on of 5 youtube mixed playlists I have that I watch on a loop as I have currently over 4000 songs between all 5 it tales a month to listen to them all as I only have them on while I sleep , doing homework or just need to calm down or change my mood before an event if im sad I need somthing to cheer me up so I don't just stay home and not go for an interview I need songs that give me confidence to calm my nerves if i'm angry I need songs that cam calm me down and when I'm happy or just think its too quiet I play them all it depends on my mood or the days events 🥰🥰

Laura Poulsen

Same here

Suzanne Swanson

Thanks for writing, Shawn. I'm a great admirer of yours. We've met in Memphis @ BMA's. Agree with what you have posted here. Be well ~

Philip Watson

@Mr. Bruh Each to their own but if you don't like country music why are you watching it?

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Maury Rauberty

Muito boa música! Tempos q não voltam mais 😊😊😊

Jeanie Clemmens

All time favorite Luke Bryan song. Just gets you there.

Luke Bryan

Thanks for all the love and support. blown away by the love from all of you.thank you❤️❤️❤️

Jerry Park

Hello Jeanie , I see happiness all around you, can I please share from it?

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