Since Dire Straits disbanded in 1995, Knopfler has recorded and produced nine solo albums and, as with his previous band, produced many hit songs. He has composed and produced film scores for nine films, including Local Hero (1983), Cal (1984), The Princess Bride (1987), Wag the Dog (1997) and Altamira (2016).
In addition to his work with Dire Straits, Knopfler has, as a solo artist, recorded and performed with many prominent musicians, including B.B. King, Chet Atkins, Chris Botti, John Anderson, the Chieftains, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Elton John, Bryan Ferry, George Jones, Phil Lynott, Donal Lunny, Van Morrison, Steely Dan, Sting, Emmylou Harris , James Taylor and Sonny Landreth , sometimes working as a session musician. He has produced albums for Tina Turner, Bob Dylan, and Randy Newman.
Knopfler is a fingerstyle guitarist and was ranked 27th on Rolling Stone's list of 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. Knopfler and Dire Straits have sold in excess of 120 million records to date. A four-time Grammy Award winner, Knopfler is the recipient of the Edison Award, the Steiger Award and the Ivor Novello Award, as well as holding three honorary doctorate degrees in music from universities in the United Kingdom. Knopfler was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Dire Straits in 2018.
Rollin
Mark Knopfler Lyrics
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In these clothes
For a blue moon
And a red nose
The boys will put 'em up
And tear 'em down
We'll wash away
The dirt
Ain't gonna hurt
Pretty soon we'll move on
Out of town
We pass them by
Across the plains
We don't even try
To catch the names
It's supper-time and their kids
Are home from school
They draw the shades
On their shops
While we go a'checking
Through the props
And putting on the paint
To play the fool
Then we're rollin' on
Rollin' on
Feeling, better
Than we did last night
Rollin' on rollin' on
It's hard some times
Pretty much it's alright
I'll go soft shoe
When it rains
I'll go shuffle through
The aches and pains
Mr. young at heart
That's what I try to be
They all laugh
And cry
They get to feeling better
And that is why
If it was good for you
Truly it was good for me
Then we're rollin' on
Rollin' on
Feeling better
Than we did last night
Rollin' on rollin' on
It's hard sometimes
Pretty much it's alright
This song Rollin' on was written and sung by Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris in 2006. The song seems to be telling the story of a group of performers traveling from town to town, putting on a show and briefly interacting with the locals. They wash away the dirt of their performances with a glass of alcohol and move on to the next town. They don't even try to catch the names of the people they meet, but they interfere in their daily lives as they paint themselves and perform, making them happy before moving on.
The lyrics reveal a sense of detachment from the rest of society as the traveling performers lead a transient life. They rely on each other for company and support and end up feeling better by the end of each show. The song highlights the relief that comes with leaving it all on the stage and moving on to the next town with renewed hope and energy.
Line by Line Meaning
Been kickin' sawdust
In these clothes
For a blue moon
And a red nose
Been working in these clothes for a long time, so long that it feels like forever, and probably consuming alcohol that may have a cumulative effect on a person's nose
The boys will put 'em up
And tear 'em down
We'll wash away
The dirt
Just a glass a day
Ain't gonna hurt
Pretty soon we'll move on
Out of town
The guys will set it up and break it down, and then they'll shower and refresh themselves. They will have a good time and enjoy a glass of wine every day. They will leave town shortly.
We pass them by
Across the plains
We don't even try
To catch the names
It's supper-time and their kids
Are home from school
They draw the shades
On their shops
While we go a'checking
Through the props
And putting on the paint
To play the fool
They move past people on the plains every day without even attempting to get to know their identities. When they arrive in the town in the evening, businessmen close shop and return home to their families. Meanwhile, they investigate instruments and props and paint their faces in preparation for their show.
Then we're rollin' on
Rollin' on
Feeling, better
Than we did last night
Rollin' on rollin' on
It's hard some times
Pretty much it's alright
After the previous night's show, they are now on the move again. They are grateful for the progress they are making and would like to maintain the momentum. Life as a traveling performer can be tough, but it's okay most of the time.
I'll go soft shoe
When it rains
I'll go shuffle through
The aches and pains
Mr. young at heart
That's what I try to be
They all laugh
And cry
They get to feeling better
And that is why
If it was good for you
Truly it was good for me
He'll dance slowly in soft shoes when it's raining. Although he'll be in a lot of discomfort, he'll keep going to retain his youthful spirit. They relate to their audience, which makes them feel good about themselves. He concludes by emphasizing that if the show is making both the audience and the performers happy, then it is truly worthwhile.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARK KNOPFLER
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Lyrics:
Been kickin' sawdust
In these clothes
For a blue moon
And a red nose
The boys will put 'em up
And tear 'em down
We'll wash away
The dirt
Just a glass a day
Ain't gonna hurt
Pretty soon we'll move on
Out of town
We pass them by
Across the plains
We don't even try
To catch the names
It's supper-time and their kids
Are home from school
They draw the shades
On their shops
While we go a'checking
Through the props
And putting on the paint
To play the fool
Then we're rollin' on
Rollin' on
Feeling, better
Than we did last night
Rollin' on rollin' on
It's hard sometimes
Pretty much it's alright
I'll go soft shoe
When it rains
I'll go shuffle through
The aches and pains
Mr. young at heart
That's what I try to be
They all laugh
And cry
They get to feeling better
And that is why
If it was good for you
Truly it was good for me
Then we're rollin' on
Rollin' on
Feeling better
Than we did last night
Rollin' on rollin' on
It's hard sometimes
Pretty much it's alright
করাত লাথি করা হয়েছে
এসব পোশাকে
একটি নীল চাঁদের জন্য
এবং একটি লাল নাক
ছেলেরা তাদের বসিয়ে দেবে
এবং তাদের ছিঁড়ে ফেলুন
আমরা ধুয়ে ফেলব
ময়লা
দিনে মাত্র এক গ্লাস
আঘাত করা হবে না
খুব শীঘ্রই আমরা এগিয়ে যেতে হবে
শহরের বাইরে
আমরা তাদের দ্বারা পাস
সমতলভূমি জুড়ে
আমরা চেষ্টাও করি না
নামগুলো ধরতে
এটা রাতের খাবারের সময় এবং তাদের বাচ্চাদের
স্কুল থেকে বাড়ি এসেছে
তারা ছায়াগুলি আঁকা
তাদের দোকানে
যখন আমরা একটি 'চেকিং যান
প্রপস মাধ্যমে
এবং পেইন্ট উপর নির্বাণ
বোকা খেলার জন্য
তারপর আমরা রোলিং করছি
রোলিং অন
ভাল বোধ
আমরা গত রাতে চেয়ে
রোলিং অন রোলিং অন
এটা কিছু সময় কঠিন
মোটামুটি এটা ঠিক আছে
আমি নরম জুতা যাবো
যখন বৃষ্টি হয়
আমি মাধ্যমে এলোমেলো যেতে হবে
ব্যথা এবং যন্ত্রণা
মনের দিক থেকে তরুণ মি
সেটাই হওয়ার চেষ্টা করি
তারা সবাই হাসে
আর কাঁদো
তারা ভাল বোধ পেতে
এবং এটা কেন
যদি এটা আপনার জন্য ভাল ছিল
সত্যিই এটা আমার জন্য ভাল ছিল
তারপর আমরা রোলিং করছি
রোলিং অন
ভাল বোধ
আমরা গত রাতে চেয়ে
রোলিং অন রোলিং অন
এটা কখনও কখনও কঠিন
মোটামুটি এটা ঠিক আছে
@GreenElfMom
Ohhhh, I love that song! I would have thought that a Mark Knopfler & EmmyLou Harris musical collaboration couldn't possibly work, but they sound like heaven together!
@asadzaman3583
Such a beautiful song,,, everytime I get new emotion when I listen this beautiful song. I just Love Mark Knopfler. Wishing him a long and healthy life,,, ❤
@sugarbaby559
Another great underrated song is found
@rolandhauer7920
What a fantastic Song. Mark and Emmyloo are the best the world of Music has
@rosemarygranat4541
Fantastic
@henrihello7833
Bravo mes amis je suis breton pas français du tout du tout thanks i am véry happy with you
@vladcor19
This is magic,words can't describe the real beauty of this song.
Mark and Emmylou work so good and perfect together,golden voices.
@66windar
I love you and Emmylou ..Hey that rhymes...Your music has done so much for my soul......and im sure sooooo many others
I love you
@k.harter3286
Magical
@alessiodiegofilanti4285
Il livello compositivo su queste arie monotonali penso debba essere estremamente importante.. e qui siamo in presenza di eccellenze... Grazie...