Rollercoaster
Charli XCX Bleachers Lyrics
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Looked like a teenage runaway
Oh god I never thought we'd take it that far
Some killer queen you are
Now I'm running and I can't stop anywhere I go
I think about it everyday and night I can't let go
Man, I'm never the same
So come a little closer
There was something I can tell ya
It was such a rollercoaster
And a killer queen you are
Rollercoaster, I don't say no
Rollercoaster, when you don't say no
And it's such a rollercoaster
Some killer queen you are
We took the bones out from the road
Those endless nights that we traveled we stole
You let your clothes fall to the floor
And lit a fire while I waited for more
Now I'm running and I won't stop I don't wanna go
I think about it everyday and night I can't let go
And hey, I'm never the same
It's a hundred miles an hour on a dirt road running away
So come a little closer
There was something I can tell ya
It was such a rollercoaster
And a killer queen you are
Rollercoaster, I don't say no
Rollercoaster, when you don't say no
And it's such a rollercoaster
Some killer queen you are
Come a little closer
Why don't you come a little closer?
Why don't you come a little closer?
There was something I can tell ya
It was such a rollercoaster
And a killer queen you are
Rollercoaster, I don't say no
Rollercoaster, when you don't say no
And it's such a rollercoaster
Some killer queen you are
Rollercoaster, I don't say no
Rollercoaster, when you don't say no
And it's such a rollercoaster
Some killer queen you are
The lyrics of "Rollercoaster" by Charli XCX are about a summer fling that turned into something more passionate and wild than either person was expecting. The singer recounts seeing this person's face for the first time and being drawn to the rocky, unpredictable nature of their relationship. The singer is running away from something but can't let go of the intense and exhilarating rush that this person gave her. She likens this person to a "killer queen," suggesting they have an air of danger and power about them.
The repeated phrase "rollercoaster" serves as a metaphor for the relationship itself, which is chaotic, unpredictable, and sometimes painful, but still thrilling and addictive. The chorus suggests that both parties are willing participants in this emotional rollercoaster, fully aware of the risks but unable to resist the allure. The second verse talks about how they drove through the night, stealing the beauty of the endless road before stripping off in front of each other and making a fire, heightening the feeling of wild freedom.
Overall, the lyrics of "Rollercoaster" capture the intoxicating and destructive nature of a relationship that is all-consuming and overwhelming but ultimately unsustainable. The passion and intensity of the relationship are addicting, but both parties know that it will end in heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
It was summer when I saw your face
I first saw you during a warm and sun-drenched season
Looked like a teenage runaway
You had an air of youth and rebellion about you
Oh god I never thought we'd take it that far
I never expected our relationship to escalate to such heights
Some killer queen you are
You are an impressive and powerful individual
Now I'm running and I can't stop anywhere I go
I feel like I'm constantly running and unable to find a comforting place to settle
I think about it everyday and night I can't let go
I find myself obsessing over our experiences and unable to move on
Man, I'm never the same
I've been significantly impacted and changed by our time together
We were shot gun lovers, I'm a shot gun running away
We were passionate and reckless in our love, but now I'm trying to escape it
So come a little closer
I want you to move nearer to me
There was something I can tell ya
I have something important to share with you
It was such a rollercoaster
Our experience together was an intense ride with constant ups and downs
Rollercoaster, I don't say no
I can't resist this wild and unpredictable ride
Rollercoaster, when you don't say no
You also seem to be enjoying this unpredictable journey
We took the bones out from the road
We cleared the way for ourselves to travel on this path without hindrance
Those endless nights that we traveled we stole
We took advantage of and savored the long, uninterrupted nights we shared
You let your clothes fall to the floor
You were unafraid and uninhibited in our intimate moments
And lit a fire while I waited for more
You aroused a desire in me and I eagerly waited for more
Now I'm running and I won't stop I don't wanna go
I've fully embraced this wild ride and don't want it to end
It's a hundred miles an hour on a dirt road running away
Our journey together is exhilarating and takes us down a rough and thrilling path
Why don't you come a little closer?
I want you to be even closer to me
And it's such a rollercoaster
Our journey together is still full of constant surprises and intensity
Some killer queen you are
You continue to impress me and exude power and strength
Rollercoaster, I don't say no
I still can't resist this heart-pumping ride with you
Rollercoaster, when you don't say no
You seem to enjoy this wild journey with me just as much
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Written by: Jack Antonoff, John Hill
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