Rollin' Over
May Brian Lyrics
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I'll be long time gone by the break of day
Tell everyone that I'm gonna find it
There ain't nothin' gonna stop me
Rollin' over, rollin' over
Save all your lovin' till I get home
Tell everyone that I'm gonna find it
There ain't nothin' gonna stop me
Rollin' over, rollin' over
Rollin' over, yeah-yeah-yeah
In Brian May's song "Rollin' Over", the singer is bidding goodbye to someone or something (perhaps a place or a relationship) and setting off on a journey to find something else. The lyrics have a note of determination and optimism as the singer declares that nothing can stop him. He urges his loved ones to save their affection until he returns, and he speaks about the "sweetest lovin' sunshine" he has ever known, which could be a metaphor for a person or a place that brings him happiness.
The chorus of "Rollin' Over" repeats the phrase "rollin' over" several times, which could be a reference to the act of turning over a new leaf or starting anew. The repetition of the phrase also gives the song a catchy and memorable quality, which is typical of May's musical style.
Overall, "Rollin' Over" is a song about hope and resilience, as the singer sets out to find something better and refuses to let anything stand in his way. The lyrics are open-ended enough to allow listeners to interpret them in their own way, which is part of the song's appeal.
Line by Line Meaning
Goodbye sunshine I'm on my way
I am leaving and starting a new journey
I'll be long time gone by the break of day
I will be gone for a while before the day breaks
Tell everyone that I'm gonna find it
Spread the word that I am determined to find what I am looking for
There ain't nothin' gonna stop me
No obstacles can prevent me from reaching my goal
Rollin' over, rollin' over
I am moving forward with determination and enthusiasm
Save all your lovin' till I get home
Keep your love for me until I return
To the sweetest lovin' sunshine that I've ever known
Addressing his lover as the source of his happiness
Rollin' over, rollin' over
The repetition of the phrase emphasizes his determination to keep moving forward
Tell everyone that I'm gonna find it
Repeating this phrase shows his unwavering conviction in his quest
There ain't nothin' gonna stop me
He is confident in his ability to overcome any obstacle
Rollin' over, rollin' over
The repetition at the end serves as an encore of his enthusiasm for his journey
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