Up On the Roof
MC6 A Cappella Lyrics
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And people are just too much for me to face (up on the roof)
I climb way up to the top of the stairs
And all my cares just drift right into space (up on the roof)
On the roof, it's peaceful as can be
And there the world below can't bother me
Let me tell you now
I go up where the air is fresh and sweet (up on the roof)
I get away from the hustling crowd
And all that rat-race noise down in the street (up on the roof)
On the roof, the only place I know
Where you just got to wish to make it so
Let's meet up on the roof (up on the roof)
Well, at night the stars, they put on a show for free
And, darling, you can share it all with me
Let me tell you now
That right smack dab in the middle of town
I've found a paradise that's trouble proof (up on the roof)
And if this world starts getting you down
There's room enough for two
Up on the roof (up on the roof)
Up on the roo-oo-oof (up on the roof)
On the roof (up on the roof)
The song "Up On the Roof" by MC6 A Cappella tells a story of a person who finds peace and solace by going to the rooftop whenever the world gets too overwhelming. When the person is feeling down, tired, and there's too much noise around, they climb up to the stairs and let all their worries fade away as they enjoy the peace that comes with being high up. The rooftop represents a place where the person can escape the chaos of everyday life and find tranquility.
The lyrics also talk about how the view from the rooftop is something remarkable. The stars at night put on a show that can be shared with another person, and the world below can't bother the person while they're up there. The rooftop is depicted as a paradise, a trouble-proof place where one can let their guard down and unwind. It's a place where wishes can come true. Furthermore, the song is a plea for someone to join the singer on the rooftop because there's enough room for two. This is a beautiful song that emphasizes the importance of taking a break from the world and finding joy in the simple things.
Line by Line Meaning
When this old world starts getting me down
When life becomes overwhelming and stressful
And people are just too much for me to face (up on the roof)
And dealing with others becomes too difficult to handle, I escape to the roof
I climb way up to the top of the stairs
I go up to the rooftop
And all my cares just drift right into space (up on the roof)
And my worries disappear in the open sky
On the roof, it's peaceful as can be
On the roof, it is a serene and quiet atmosphere
And there the world below can't bother me
And the chaos of life below cannot disturb my peace
Let me tell you now
I want to enthusiastically share my experience
When I come home feelin' tired and beat
When I am exhausted from the day
I go up where the air is fresh and sweet (up on the roof)
I head to the roof to breathe in the fresh and clean air
I get away from the hustling crowd
I escape from the noisy and busy people around me
And all that rat-race noise down in the street (up on the roof)
And the noise of the city life fades away in the distant streets
On the roof, the only place I know
On the roof, it is the only place where
Where you just got to wish to make it so
All you need to do is imagine and it becomes reality
Let's meet up on the roof (up on the roof)
Let's catch up on the roof
Well, at night the stars, they put on a show for free
At night, the stars illuminate the sky beautifully
And, darling, you can share it all with me
My loved one can enjoy the experience with me
That right smack dab in the middle of town
Right in the heart of the city
I've found a paradise that's trouble proof (up on the roof)
I have found a peaceful place, free of stress and worries, on the roof
And if this world starts getting you down
And if life gets hard to deal with
There's room enough for two
There is space for you and me to escape together
Up on the roof (up on the roof)
On the roof
Up on the roo-oo-oof (up on the roof)
On the rooftop
On the roof (up on the roof)
On the roof
Contributed by Landon R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.