Roller Skates
Nick Hakim Lyrics


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I heard about it every day now
Taking you for granted, it's going to change now
I can't believe I left you up waiting

Will you forgive me although I've forsaken
All of you?
All of you?
All of you?

Dear let's do what you want to
Look at what I'm saying, let's go
For a ride

Look into the mirror
A couple days later it's now or for better
All of you




All of you
All of you

Overall Meaning

In Nick Hakim's Roller Skates, the song starts with a solemn tone, with the admission that the singer has taken someone for granted. The lyrics indicate a realization that a change is needed in their relationship, as the singer feels like they have forsaken the one they love. The chorus follows, posing a question if the loved one will forgive the singer despite their mistakes. The singer repeats “All of you?” as they acknowledge that they have hurt, disappointed and overlooked the special person in their life.


The second verse of the song details the singer’s desire to make things right. They suggest that they want to do what the loved one wants to do, and invites them to come along for the ride. The lyrics take a turn when the singer asks the loved one to “look into the mirror” indicating self-reflection and accountability. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus but this time with the affirmation of the singer’s love and hopes for forgiveness.


Overall, Roller Skates is a reflection on self-reflection, action and redemption, asking for forgiveness, and the beauty of love that motivates change.


Line by Line Meaning

I heard about it every day now
I've been made aware of my wrongdoings and the impact it's had on you on a daily basis.


Taking you for granted, it's going to change now
I now realize that I've been undervaluing you and promise to make an effort to treat you better.


I can't believe I left you up waiting
I'm shocked at myself for making you wait and leave you hanging.


Will you forgive me although I've forsaken
Despite me turning my back on you, do you have the heart to forgive me?


All of you?
Have you given up on me completely and want nothing to do with me?


All of you?
Have you given up on me completely and want nothing to do with me?


All of you?
Have you given up on me completely and want nothing to do with me?


Dear let's do what you want to
I understand that I've been selfish and want to put your desires and interests first.


Look at what I'm saying, let's go
I'm expressing my willingness to take action and make things right by suggesting we do something together.


For a ride
Join me on this adventure where we can start anew and leave the past behind us.


Look into the mirror
Reflect on yourself and your own actions in this situation.


A couple days later it's now or for better
After taking time to reflect on everything, I've realized that now is the time to make things better and move forward.


All of you
I want to have a complete and honest conversation with you involving all aspects of our relationship.


All of you
I want to have a complete and honest conversation with you involving all aspects of our relationship.


All of you
I want to have a complete and honest conversation with you involving all aspects of our relationship.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: NICOLAS HAKIM

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@shak4632

lyrics from google:
I've thought about it every day now
And taking you for granted is going to change now
I can't believe I left you up waiting
Will you forgive me although I've forsaken

[Chorus]
All of you
All of you
All of you

[Verse 2]
Here's to you dear let's do what you want to
Put my mind downstairs, let's go for a ride
Look into the mirror while I drink your nectar
A couple days later it's never felt better

[Chorus]
With all of you
All of you
All of you
All of you



@FG-sj8su

Lyrics:
I heard about it every day now

Taking you for granted, it's going to change now

I can't believe I left you up waiting

Will you forgive me although I've forsaken

All of you?

All of you?

All of you?

[?] dear let's do what you want to

Look at what I'm saying, let's go

For a ride

Look into the mirror [?]

A couple days later it's now or for better

All of you

All of you

Read more: Nick Hakim - Roller Skates Lyrics | MetroLyrics



All comments from YouTube:

@sixsense6161

Why does this not have millions of views???

@bluelettarangreentoonzy6468

ikr?!

@mmmoonism

Sounds so much like unknown mortal orchestra i love itttt

@thembelihlekhumalo5525

One of the best and most underrated sings by Nick Hakim. LOVE IT!

@aprilbarrett6296

Yesssss

@RandomlyFunnygirl

I'd like to thank the artist for capturing Nick as he truly is. A rollerskating virtuoso God with a fondness of good beanies. 
I've seen him live kids, I can vouch for this fully.

@gil-evens

profile picture twin

@ShonTolliverMusic

for the new fans coming from Adult Swim and want more of Nick's music. Start with my personal favorite "the Light" and "Papas Fritas", and "cold." I'll see y'all at the live shows this summer and fall.

@MrCatfail

This animator seems much more confident in quick looping animations, those fractal/LSD visual-esque patterns at the end and beginning are incredible.

@ilopablot263

In love with this beat , i caught myself dancing alone

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