ROLLIN'
Kara카라 Lyrics
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Rolling, rolling, uno, dos, tres, cuatro
[Jiyoung] One, two, matchwo rideume never be alone, (singing, dancing again)
Amuna daeshin halsu eobtji jigeum start
[Gyuri] I do it chwegoro deultteun gaseume
Nora bollae nora bollae achim haega tteudorok
July hin nuni oneun ibameun
[Nicole] Lovely bap, bap, bap, be, so really bap, bap, bap
You need me that, that, that, that
Geudaedo narang gatdamyeon call me
[All] Rolling, rolling, rolling, rolling & roll
Mujigae gateun ibameneun rolling & roll
Rolling love, rolling cake
Rolling kiss, rolling dance
Mujigae gateun ibame neun rolling & roll
[All] Rock & Roll I'm Rock Star
Yeong wonhi geudaewa hamkke rolling & roll
Rolling love, rolling cake
Rolling kiss, rolling dance
Chumeul chuneun naema eumen rolling & roll, rolling
[Nicole] Rollin' Rollin'
Rollin' Rollin'
[Hara] Start, you know it, shinnallae nuga mworaedo
Shikkeureowo shikkeureowo amu sanggwan an hallaeyo
[Seungyeon] October shiwol buteo December
July gaseumi neomu santteuthae
[Hara] My honey [Nicole] bap, bap, bap, be, so really bap, bap, bap
You need me that, that, that, that
Meomchuji malgo dallyeo your great man
[All] Rolling, rolling, rolling, rolling & roll
Mujigae gateun ibameneun rolling & roll
Rolling love, rolling cake
Rolling kiss, rolling dance
Mujigae gateun ibame neun rolling & roll
[All] Rock & Roll I'm Rock Star
Yeong wonhi geudaewa hamkke rolling & roll
Rolling love, rolling cake
Rolling kiss, rolling dance
Chumeul chuneun naema eumen rolling & roll, rolling
[Seungyeon] Nae gibeuni hwak jjarithae
Bulkkot gateun oneulbam nae meoriyen sanso gadeuk
[Gyuri] Nae soneul jabeullae, cham joha seoro bajjak
[Nicole] Come to now, ah yeah
[All] Kkwak makhyeotdeon nae gaseumi
Ipung seoneul tago ollaga
[Nicole] Clap, clap, everybody clap, clap
Anybody clap, clap
Ajigeun meochugo shipjin anha
Ah, yeah
[All] Rolling, rolling, rolling, rolling & roll
Mujigae gateun ibameneun rolling & roll
Rolling love, rolling cake
Rolling kiss, rolling dance
Mujigae gateun ibame neun rolling & roll
[All] Rock & Roll I'm Rock Star
Yeong wonhi geudaewa hamkke rolling & roll
Rolling love, rolling cake
Rolling kiss, rolling dance
Chumeul chuneun naema eumen rolling & roll, rolling
[Nicole] Rolling, rolling, [Hara] rolling, rolling
The lyrics of Kara's song Rollin' describe the excitement and joy of dancing and having a good time. The repeated phrase "rolling, rolling" is used to convey the idea of rolling on with the music and enjoying oneself. The lyrics also suggest that the music is a way to escape loneliness (“matchwo rideume never be alone”), and that dancing brings people together, as evidenced by the line “Geudaedo narang gatdamyeon call me.” The lyrics mention the passage of time, specifically moving from October to December and from July morning to night, emphasizing that the good times should be enjoyed to the fullest.
The chorus of the song focuses on the phrase "rolling & roll," which is repeated several times. The phrase "rock & roll" is introduced later, suggesting that the song is a tribute to the classic style of rock and roll music. The lyrics use metaphors such as the rainbow ("mujigae") and cake, describing the cheerful and colorful atmosphere of the song. The lyrics also mention a sense of confidence and power, describing the main singer as a "Rock Star" who is great enough to attract the attention of others ("You need me that, that, that, that").
Overall, the lyrics of Rollin' convey a message of having fun, enjoying life, and finding unity through dancing and music.
Line by Line Meaning
Rolling, rolling, dance
Let's dance, get the energy flowing
Rolling, rolling, uno, dos, tres, cuatro
Let's count down and start the dance
One, two, matchwo rideume never be alone, (singing, dancing again)
Step one, step two, let's move together and never feel alone while we sing and dance
Amuna daeshin halsu eobtji jigeum start
We don't need to worry about anything because we are starting something new
I do it chwegoro deultteun gaseume
My heart is pounding with excitement as I do this
Nora bollae nora bollae achim haega tteudorok
Dance along, the night is still young
October shiwol buteo December
From October to December
July hin nuni oneun ibameun
The nights with the eyes of July
Lovely bap, bap, bap, be, so really bap, bap, bap
Such lovely beats, it's almost surreal
You need me that, that, that, that
You need me, don't you?
Geudaedo narang gatdamyeon call me
If you feel the same, call me
Rolling, rolling, rolling, rolling & roll
Let's keep rolling and dancing
Mujigae gateun ibameneun rolling & roll
The nights are colorful like a rainbow, let's keep rolling
Rolling love, rolling cake
Let's spread love and happiness, like rolling cake
Rolling kiss, rolling dance
Let's keep kissin' and dancin'
Mujigae gateun ibame neun rolling & roll
Let's keep going with the colorful nights, rolling and dancing
Rock & Roll I'm Rock Star
I feel like a rock star when I'm dancing
Yeong wonhi geudaewa hamkke rolling & roll
Forever, let's roll together
Chumeul chuneun naema eumen rolling & roll, rolling
The music makes my body move, I just want to keep rolling and dancing
Start, you know it, shinnallae nuga mworaedo
We're starting it, and even if we don't know who is watching, we're gonna rock it
Shikkeureowo shikkeureowo amu sanggwan an hallaeyo
It's so exciting, there's nothing else that matters
My honey bap, bap, bap, be, so really bap, bap, bap
My love, my heartbeat, it's really something special
Meomchuji malgo dallyeo your great man
Don't give up, keep going, you'll become a great man
Nae gibeuni hwak jjarithae
My heart is beating fast
Bulkkot gateun oneulbam nae meoriyen sanso gadeuk
This night is as hot as a burning flame, my mind is full of dreams
Nae soneul jabeullae, cham joha seoro bajjak
Hold my hand, let's be each other's support
Come to now, ah yeah
Come to me now, ah yeah
Kkwak makhyeotdeon nae gaseumi
My heart that was covered in dust
Ipung seoneul tago ollaga
It's breathing again, full of life and inspiration
Clap, clap, everybody clap, clap
Let's clap our hands, everyone
Anybody clap, clap
Anybody can, just clap
Ajigeun meochugo shipjin anha
I don't want to stop yet
Rolling, rolling, rolling, rolling & roll
Let's keep rolling and dancing
Mujigae gateun ibameneun rolling & roll
The nights are colorful like a rainbow, let's keep rolling
Rolling love, rolling cake
Let's spread love and happiness, like rolling cake
Rolling kiss, rolling dance
Let's keep kissin' and dancin'
Chumeul chuneun naema eumen rolling & roll, rolling
The music makes my body move, I just want to keep rolling and dancing
Rolling, rolling, rolling, rolling
Let's keep rolling and dancing
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