Rolling Down The Hills
Glass Candy Lyrics


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Rolling down the hills
In yellow and white
I see my figure out in front me
The body shapes itself accordingly
I'm for all when I am geometry

Rolling down the hills
In blue and green
I close my eyes and spiral away from all I've done and seen
Pulled away quietly
To the farthest reaches of night

Rolling back to white
Dust and dark clouds make me glad
If the day seems bleak




Why should I feel deprived?
Rolling back I'm alive

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Glass Candy's song "Rolling Down The Hills" present an abstract, dream-like representation of the self and the environment. The idea of "rolling down the hills" creates a sense of movement and freedom, while the descriptions of colours such as yellow, white, blue and green provide a visual display of the surroundings. The line "I see my figure out in front of me" implies a disconnection from the self, as if the singer is observing their own actions from afar. However, the following line "the body shapes itself accordingly" suggests a harmonization between the self and the environment. The singer then states "I'm for all when I am geometry", which could be interpreted as a reflection of the mathematical and universal nature of the self.


In the second verse, the singer describes spiraling away from their past experiences and perceptions. The colours blue and green create an image of nature and calmness, while the act of closing the eyes implies a withdrawal from the immediate world. The line "pulled away quietly" reinforces this feeling of separation and detachment. The last line "to the farthest reaches of night" adds a surreal and mystical quality to the verse. The final verse returns to the present moment, with the singer rolling back to white. The contrast between "dust and dark clouds" and feeling "glad" creates a sense of acceptance and even joy in the midst of difficult circumstances. The singer's declaration of being "alive" suggests a renewal of energy and connection with the self.


Line by Line Meaning

Rolling down the hills
Letting go and allowing life to carry me forward without resistance


In yellow and white
Surrounded by the purity of light and newfound freedom


I see my figure out in front me
Observing myself as an observer, separate from my physical form


The body shapes itself accordingly
The physical form mirrors the internal state of being


I'm for all when I am geometry
My true self is not bound by societal constructs, but rather exists as a shapeless, limitless entity


In blue and green
Surrounded by the calming hues of nature


I close my eyes and spiral away from all I've done and seen
Letting go of attachment to past experiences and allowing myself to be carried by the present moment


Pulled away quietly
Guided by an unseen force, effortless in my surrender


To the farthest reaches of night
Entering a state of darkness and uncertainty, with the potential of new beginnings


Rolling back to white
Returning to a state of light and purity


Dust and dark clouds make me glad
Finding joy in the midst of chaos and adversity, knowing that it is necessary for growth


If the day seems bleak
Acknowledging the reality of difficult and challenging situations


Why should I feel deprived?
Questioning the mindset of victimhood, and choosing to see the opportunity for growth in adversity


Rolling back I'm alive
Finding newfound energy and vibrancy, as a result of overcoming challenges and embracing the present moment




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