Rolling
Jesse & The Wolf Lyrics
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Don't turn around
Block out the sound
And face the ground before you
Not today
But by and by
Don't wonder why
Be like the waves upon the sea
That never cease
Rolling rolling rolling
If you were wrong to ever stare
Into the glare
Then leave it there forever
Or like the waves against the beach
You'll always be
Breaking breaking breaking
Rolling rolling rolling rolling by
Rolling rolling rolling rolling by
Or like the waves against the beach
You'll always be
Breaking breaking breaking
Rolling rolling rolling rolling by
Rolling rolling rolling rolling by
Rolling rolling rolling rolling by
Rolling rolling rolling rolling by
These lyrics convey a message of resilience and moving forward. The singer is encouraging someone to walk away from a situation, not to dwell on it, and to face the ground before them. The phrase "walk away" could refer to leaving a relationship or any kind of negative situation.
The lyrics emphasize the importance of not getting caught up in the past. The line "Not today, but by and by" implies that time will heal wounds and create distance from the situation, but it also suggests that the person shouldn't dwell or wonder why they said goodbye to something that was ultimately of no value.
The chorus compares the individual's journey to the rolling waves of the sea, which never stop moving. The waves represent resilience and the ability to keep going, despite the challenges faced. The repetition of "rolling rolling rolling" reinforces this idea of continuous movement and momentum.
The second verse introduces the concept of staring into the glare, possibly referring to the allure or temptation of something that should be left in the past. The lyrics suggest that if one was wrong to have been captivated by it, they should leave it there forever and not let it hold them back.
The repetition of "breaking breaking breaking" in the bridge further emphasizes the idea of moving on. It suggests that by breaking away from the past, just like the waves breaking against the beach, the person will be able to find their own strength and not be hindered by past experiences.
In summary, these lyrics encourage resilience, leaving the past behind, and continuously moving forward. They illustrate the power of letting go and not allowing negative experiences to define one's future. The imagery of rolling waves serves as a reminder to keep pushing forward, regardless of the obstacles faced.
Line by Line Meaning
Walk away
Choose to distance yourself
Don't turn around
Avoid looking back
Block out the sound
Ignore the distractions
And face the ground before you
Direct your attention towards what's ahead
Not today
Not in the present moment
But by and by
Eventually
Don't wonder why
Don't question the reasons
You said goodbye to nothing
You let go of something insignificant
Be like the waves upon the sea
Emulate the constant movement of waves in the ocean
That never cease
That never stop
Rolling rolling rolling
Continuously moving
If you were wrong to ever stare
If it was a mistake to look intensely
Into the glare
Into the blinding brightness
Then leave it there forever
Then abandon it permanently
Or like the waves against the beach
Similar to waves crashing onto the shore
You'll always be
You will consistently be
Breaking breaking breaking
Continuously breaking
Rolling rolling rolling rolling by
Continuing to move swiftly
Rolling rolling rolling rolling by
Continuing to move swiftly
Rolling rolling rolling rolling by
Continuing to move swiftly
Rolling rolling rolling rolling by
Continuing to move swiftly
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JESSE HARRIS
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Stipica Grgic
Nice track. Reminds me of good ol Moby days