Rollercoaster
M. Ward & Jim James Lyrics
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You got heavy metal wings
You could make a dead man scream
You're like a roller coaster
Roller coaster, we was the best of times
Roller coaster, we was the worst of times too
Because you lift me up so high high high
You're like a roller coaster
You give me heavy metal dreams
You can make a dead man scream
You're like a roller coaster
Roller coaster, can't find my friends on the ground
Just lift me up and send me spiraling down
Because you lift me up so high high high
It's the most unbelievable ride
You're like a roller coaster
Heavy metal wings
Make a dead man scream
Roller coaster
Roller coaster
Roller coaster
The lyrics to M. Ward and Jim James's song Rollercoaster speak about the excitement and unpredictability of being with someone who is like a roller coaster. The imagery of heavy metal wings and the ability to make a dead man scream creates a feeling of danger and adventure. The repetition of the line "You're like a roller coaster" emphasizes the impact this person has on the singer's life.
The chorus of the song contrasts the highs and lows of being with this person. Roller coasters are known for providing an adrenaline rush, but can also leave people feeling motion sick or disoriented. The line "we was the best of times, we was the worst of times too" acknowledges the duality of the relationship. However, the overall feeling is one of excitement and enjoyment, as the singer emphasizes that being lifted up so high is the most unbelievable ride.
Overall, the lyrics to Rollercoaster paint a picture of a thrilling, but sometimes tumultuous, relationship. The use of roller coaster imagery emphasizes the danger and excitement that comes with being with someone unpredictable, yet exhilarating.
Line by Line Meaning
You're like a roller coaster
You are unpredictable and exciting, just like a thrilling amusement park ride.
You got heavy metal wings
You possess a powerful and impressive strength, like that of an eagle with metallic wings.
You could make a dead man scream
Your intensity could evoke a reaction even in someone unresponsive, like a corpse screaming in terror.
Roller coaster, we was the best of times
Our relationship was thrilling and exciting, just like the best moments on a roller coaster ride.
Roller coaster, we was the worst of times too
Our relationship had its downsides and difficulties, like the low points of a turbulent roller coaster ride.
Because you lift me up, so high high high
Your presence empowers me to great heights, both physically and emotionally.
It's the most unbelievable ride
Our relationship is the most incredible journey, full of unexpected twists and turns.
You give me heavy metal dreams
You inspire me to hope for big things, like achieving the power and glory of heavy metal music.
You can make a dead man scream
Your impact on me is so intense that it could shake even the most lifeless person to scream or react.
Roller coaster, can't find my friends on the ground
When I'm with you, I feel like I'm in another world, disconnected from my usual social connections.
Just lift me up and send me spiraling down
You have the power to lift me up and also let me down, leading me on a thrilling and dizzying adventure.
Roller coaster, Roller coaster, Roller coaster
Our exciting and unpredictable relationship is like a thrilling, endless roller coaster ride.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN RICHARD LARGE, PAUL WARD, THOMAS JOHN LIVEMORE, TIM MIDDLETON
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