Rolling Stone
Lainey Wilson Lyrics
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I feel like a queen in your king size bed
The suns lighting up your face in the dark
And I see the wheels turning in your head
Think your the one that's gonna turn me around
Give me a ring and settle me down
Gotta little hold on me don't get me wrong
But baby my hearts runs wild and free
Like a feather in the wind I could be gone
You don't give a rock to a rolling stone
A home to you is a handed down farm
Little house on the back of your grandpas land
Home to me is this old guitar
Yeah, a country song and a beat up van
Think your the one that's gonna turn me around
Give me a ring and settle me down
Gotta little hold on me don't get me wrong
But baby my hearts runs wild and free
You gotta know before you fall for me
Like a feather in the wind I could be gone
You don't give a rock to a rolling stone
And got a thing to do with love
I was born to roam like a tumble weed does
And I belong to a long highway
And there it goes
Calling my name
Calling my name
Calling my name
Think your the one that's gonna turn me around
Give me a ring and settle me down
Gotta little hold on me don't get me wrong
But baby my hearts runs wild and free
You gotta know before you fall for me
Like a feather in the wind I could be gone
You don't give a rock to a rolling stone
No, you don't give a rock to a rolling stone
In Lainey Wilson's song Rolling Stone, the singer reflects on her current relationship and how it conflicts with her desire to continue living a wild and free lifestyle. She wakes up feeling like a queen, but also aware that her partner may want to settle down and create a home with her. However, she compares herself to a rolling stone, someone who cannot be tamed or tied down. She explains that her idea of home is different from his - she finds solace in her music and a beat-up van, while he sees home as a handed-down farm with a little house on it. Ultimately, she warns him that he cannot change her, as she is born to roam and belongs to the open road.
The lyrics reflect the classic dichotomy between freedom and domesticity, and the difficulties that arise when two people with different desires for their lives try to make a relationship work. The image of a rolling stone is a powerful one, evoking the idea of someone constantly on the move and unable to settle down. At the same time, the song acknowledges the hold that her partner has on her, and the potential for her to fall for him even as she continues to feel the pull of the open road. The repeated chorus emphasizes the message that a rolling stone cannot be constrained, even by love.
Line by Line Meaning
Waking up here in your arms
Starting the day as your partner in this bed feels like royalty.
I feel like a queen in your king size bed
Being in bed with you like royalty is comfortable and makes me feel special.
The suns lighting up your face in the dark
As morning arrives, I see your face illuminated by sunlight in this darkness.
And I see the wheels turning in your head
I can tell that you are thinking hard about something.
Think your the one that's gonna turn me around
You believe that you can change me and make me conform to your ways.
Give me a ring and settle me down
You want us to get engaged and for me to settle down with you.
Gotta little hold on me don't get me wrong
You have some influence over me, but my heart is still free.
But baby my hearts runs wild and free
I value my freedom and independence above all else.
You gotta know before you fall for me
You need to be aware of who I am before investing too much into this relationship.
Like a feather in the wind I could be gone
My free spirit means that I could leave this relationship at any moment, like a feather in the wind.
You don't give a rock to a rolling stone
You can't make someone who is always on the move settle down, because they will never truly be content with staying still.
A home to you is a handed down farm
You cherish the idea of continuing the family legacy through inheriting a farm.
Little house on the back of your grandpas land
Your idea of a home is a small house on a plot of land owned by your grandfather.
Home to me is this old guitar
As a musician, my home is anywhere I can play my guitar and write songs.
Yeah, a country song and a beat up van
My life and career is defined by my love for country music and my humble mode of transportation, a beat-up van.
And got a thing to do with love
My desire for freedom and independence has nothing to do with my love for you.
I was born to roam like a tumble weed does
My natural inclination to roam and travel is ingrained in me from birth, like the wandering tumbleweed.
And I belong to a long highway
The open road is where I feel most at home and belong.
And there it goes
The road is always there, calling to me and offering a sense of adventure.
Calling my name
The road beckons and calls out to me, pulling me towards it like a siren's song.
No, you don't give a rock to a rolling stone
As someone who is always on the move, you can't make me settle down or change who I am.
Writer(s): Tammi Kidd, Brent Anderson, Lainey Wilson
Contributed by Henry J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@robynnb98
Waking up here in your arms
I feel like a queen in your king size bed
The sun's lightin' up your face in the dark
And I see the wheels turnin' in your head
Think you're the one that's gonna turn me around
Give me a ring and settle me down
Got a little hold on me, don't get me wrong
But, baby, my heart runs wild and free
You gotta know 'fore you fall for me
Like a feather in the wind, I could be gone
You don't give a rock to a rolling stone
A home to you is a handed down farm
Little house on the back of your grandpa's land
Home to me is this old guitar
Yeah, a country song and a beat up van
Think you're the one that's gonna turn me around
Give me a ring and settle me down
Got a little hold on me, don't get me wrong
But, baby, my heart runs wild and free
You gotta know 'fore you fall for me
Like a feather in the wind, I could be gone
You don't give a rock to a rolling stone
Ain't got a thing to do with love
I was born to roll like a tumbleweed does
And I belong to a long highway
And there it goes, callin' my name
Callin' my name
Callin' my name
Think you're the one that's gonna turn me around
Give me a ring and settle me down
Got a little hold on me, don't get me wrong
But, baby, my heart runs wild and free
You gotta know 'fore you fall for me
Like a feather in the wind, I could be gone
You don't give a rock to a rolling stone
No, you don't give a rock to a rolling stone
@slickwillie3186
You make me believe in country music again. In a world of dance music and techno-babble, it's nice to have a voice that feels like our roots and a song that feels so genuine. You believe what you write, and I felt it. Thank you Lainey. Always knew you had that spark in you. Now you're a whole damn Sun. Shine bright and show em how country is really done mam.
@user-ue2pq5mi9h
You got it. She's amazing. Linda rondstat vibes too.
@cindyward2803
What the said you bring tears to my eyes in every song I absolutely love it when all the songs are perfect.i quit country When George "retired" well all but him & Alan.As long as ur there I will be too!! Atta girl u show em how its supposed to be Done!!!!
@cindyward2803
What they said ⬆️
@forliberty1805
I love your 70's style. Reminds me of my childhood.
@patrickscheer7736
I can't remember being this amazed at hearing, and seeing, anybody nail down country in the HEART the way Lainey just did. Roll Lainey Roll!!!
@reginasoules2837
amen
a second that
@robynnb98
Waking up here in your arms
I feel like a queen in your king size bed
The sun's lightin' up your face in the dark
And I see the wheels turnin' in your head
Think you're the one that's gonna turn me around
Give me a ring and settle me down
Got a little hold on me, don't get me wrong
But, baby, my heart runs wild and free
You gotta know 'fore you fall for me
Like a feather in the wind, I could be gone
You don't give a rock to a rolling stone
A home to you is a handed down farm
Little house on the back of your grandpa's land
Home to me is this old guitar
Yeah, a country song and a beat up van
Think you're the one that's gonna turn me around
Give me a ring and settle me down
Got a little hold on me, don't get me wrong
But, baby, my heart runs wild and free
You gotta know 'fore you fall for me
Like a feather in the wind, I could be gone
You don't give a rock to a rolling stone
Ain't got a thing to do with love
I was born to roll like a tumbleweed does
And I belong to a long highway
And there it goes, callin' my name
Callin' my name
Callin' my name
Think you're the one that's gonna turn me around
Give me a ring and settle me down
Got a little hold on me, don't get me wrong
But, baby, my heart runs wild and free
You gotta know 'fore you fall for me
Like a feather in the wind, I could be gone
You don't give a rock to a rolling stone
No, you don't give a rock to a rolling stone
@jasonj.4971
one of the best new country songs ive heard released in YEARS. This is country music right here no doubt.
@shawncann7170
Just discovered your music today. Love the song and country sound! Thanks!