Let It Roll
Daniels Charlie Band Lyrics

When I was a boy on my daddys knee
The singer recounts a time when they were sitting on their father's lap as a young child.

thats when he said these words to me,
The father imparted some words of wisdom to the singer during this moment.

said listen to what I'm gonna tell you son,
The father attempts to pass on some important information to his son.

and you can help the world go round.
The father suggests that the artist has the ability to make a positive impact on the world if he follows his advice.

dont climb no mountain cause you might slip,
The father warns the artist to avoid taking unnecessary risks in life, as they could lead to danger or failure.

and i know you'll drown if saving ships,
The father advises the singer to avoid situations where trying to help others could put him in danger himself.

heres a gutair all shiny and red,
The father presents the singer with a beautiful new guitar.

and it makes a magic sound.
The father describes the guitar's sound as something special, almost otherworldly.

roll, roll, let it roll,
The artist encourages listeners to be swept up in the power of music and let themselves go with the flow.

let it flood down to your soul,
The artist suggests that music has the ability to move a person deeply, to touch them to their core.

let it talk, let it swing,
The singer describes music as something that can communicate ideas and emotions, as well as make people dance and move their bodies.

play that music, let it ring.
The artist implores musicians to keep playing and creating music, letting their art resonate and reverberate around the world.

now you can pick buddy holly,
The singer notes that there are many different styles and influences that can inspire a musician.

chuck berry to, and you can do anything that you wanna do,
The singer asserts that anyone has the power to become a musician and follow their musical dreams.

wont cause no harm, and never started no wars,
The singer emphasizes that music is a peaceful and unifying force in the world, that can bring people together without causing conflict.

and it sounds like father rain.
The artist depicts music as something natural and elemental, like the sound of a gentle rainstorm.

they can call it county, they can call it rock,
The artist notes that music can be classified and divided into different genres, but ultimately it is still just music.

but I'll play this supper till the day I drop,
The singer vows to continue playing and creating music for as long as they live.

if you got any troubles just tune on in
The singer suggests that music can be a source of comfort or solace during difficult times in life.

cause it'll ease away your pain.
The artist asserts that music has the ability to heal and soothe a person's emotional hurts and wounds.

some folks get them college degrees,
The artist notes that society places a lot of value on traditional education and degrees.

and then they open up an office
The artist implies that many people with degrees use them to enter the professional world.

and they charge big fees,
The singer suggests that these professionals make a lot of money through their work.

I never was good for much at all,
The artist admits that they do not possess any particular skills or talents.

except for playin kinda loud.
The singer reveals that their one skill is their ability to play music confidently and boldly.

I could feel it in my feet, hear it in my head,
The singer describes how they experience music on a physical and emotional level.

I even played that music when I'm laying in bed,
The singer suggests that they are so passionate about music that they often play or think about it even when not actively performing.

it never did get me anywhere at all, but it makes me kinda proud.
The artist recognizes that their passion for music has not brought them fame or fortune, but they still take pride in their art and the ability to create something of value in the world.

come on and roll, roll, let it roll,
The artist repeats their earlier insistence that listeners let themselves become swept up in the power of music.

let it flood down to your soul,
The singer once again implores listeners to allow music to touch them deeply and personally.

let it talk, let it swing,
The singer further describes music as something that can communicate ideas and emotions in a vivid and dynamic way.

play that music, let it ring.
The artist concludes the song with a final exhortation to keep playing and creating music for as long as possible.