Rollercoaster
M Ward 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 song “Rollercoaster” by M Ward is a beautiful metaphorical interpretation of love. M Ward himself has described the song saying that "it’s about love but it’s also about the feeling that records can give you – especially vinyl records. Putting on a favorite vinyl record can transport you to another time and place." The first verse sets the stage for the comparison to a rollercoaster, as the listener is told that the person in question has “heavy metal wings” and that he/she could “make a dead man scream”. These lines imply that this person is powerful, exciting and intriguing. The second verse continues and enhances the metaphor while further elaborating on the highs and lows of relationships. The verse says “because you lift me up so high high high, it’s the most unbelievable ride” showing how love can give you extreme highs and lows at the same given time.
Line by Line Meaning
You're like a roller coaster
You are unpredictable and intense, just like a roller coaster ride
You got heavy metal wings
You have a strong and powerful presence, like heavy metal music
You could make a dead man scream
Your intensity is enough to scare even the bravest of souls
Roller coaster, we was the best of times
Our relationship was exciting and fun, just like a roller coaster ride at its peak
Roller coaster, we was the worst of times too
Our relationship had its downs, just like the drops on a roller coaster ride
Because you lift me up so high high high
You make me feel like I'm on top of the world
It's the most unbelievable ride
Our relationship is full of ups and downs, just like a roller coaster ride
You give me heavy metal dreams
Thinking about you is intense and powerful, just like heavy metal music
You can make a dead man scream
Your intensity is enough to scare even the bravest of souls
Roller coaster, can't find my friends on the ground
Our relationship is so intense that it feels like I'm in another world
Just lift me up and send me spiraling down
You take me on an intense emotional journey, just like a roller coaster ride
Roller coaster
Our relationship is like a roller coaster ride, full of twists and turns
Roller coaster
Our relationship is like a roller coaster ride, full of excitement and danger
Roller coaster
Our relationship is like a roller coaster ride, full of ups and downs
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN RICHARD LARGE, PAUL WARD, THOMAS JOHN LIVEMORE, TIM MIDDLETON
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