Rolling
Gloomer Lyrics

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Traded up again
I love it when you drive
We do what we can
Dies like fireflies
I hate it when my best friend shines on mine

Tell me time is best spent open bright
Show I'm the best thing open tonight

I wanna send my love
I know you're rolling
Hold it when you shine but it's so boring

I reply
I reply

Break it off the same
I hold you every time
We lose every cent
Burn through every frame
Only when you clench your teeth you're mine

Tell me time is best spent open bright
Show I'm the best thing open tonight
I wanna send my love
I know you're rolling
Hold it when you shine but its so boring

I reply
I reply

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Gloomer's song "Rolling" seem to depict a complex and somewhat intense relationship dynamic. The opening lines "Traded up again, I love it when you drive, we do what we can, dies like fireflies" suggest a pattern of trading up or moving on to new things or experiences. It could be interpreted as the singer enjoying the excitement and unpredictability that comes with change, particularly when the person they are with takes charge. However, the comparison to fireflies, which are short-lived and transient, adds a sense of impermanence to this enjoyment.

The next line "I hate it when my best friend shines on mine" introduces a conflicting emotion. It could be implying that the singer dislikes it when someone else (possibly their best friend) gets attention or success, overshadowing their own. This possibly highlights feelings of jealousy or insecurity in the relationship.

The chorus "Tell me time is best spent open bright, show I'm the best thing open tonight, I wanna send my love, I know you're rolling, hold it when you shine but it's so boring" seems to express a desire for the relationship to be vibrant and exciting. The singer wants to feel valued and appreciated, but at the same time, they find the other person's shine or success to be mundane or uninteresting. There may be a longing for deeper connection and engagement.

The lyrics continue with lines like "Break it off the same, I hold you every time, we lose every cent, burn through every frame, only when you clench your teeth you're mine." This suggests a repetitive pattern of breaking up and getting back together. Despite the conflicts or losses that occur, the singer continues to hold onto the relationship. The mention of clenching teeth could imply a passion or intensity, perhaps indicating that it's in moments of struggle or tension that the connection feels most real to the singer.

Overall, the lyrics of "Rolling" convey a mix of excitement, insecurity, longing, and intensity within a relationship. It depicts a desire for a deeper connection and recognition, while also expressing conflict and a struggle to find stability.

Line by Line Meaning

Traded up again
Experiencing another change or upgrade in a situation or relationship

I love it when you drive
I enjoy the feeling of being led or guided by you

We do what we can
We make an effort to accomplish what is within our capability

Dies like fireflies
Fades away quickly and effortlessly, just like the fleeting glow of fireflies

I hate it when my best friend shines on mine
I dislike it when my closest companion outshines or surpasses me

Tell me time is best spent open bright
Convey the idea that time is best utilized when embracing openness and brightness

Show I'm the best thing open tonight
Demonstrate that I am the most outstanding presence or option available at the moment

I wanna send my love
I desire to express and convey my affection

I know you're rolling
I am aware that you are making progress or moving forward energetically

Hold it when you shine but it's so boring
Maintain enthusiasm or interest when you excel or stand out, although it may be unexciting

I reply
I respond or react