Roll It Over
Oasis Lyrics
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To build a barricade
I blame it on the changing of the seasons
The thoughts that I've conveyed
Does it make it all right?
It doesn't make it all right
Roll it over my soul and leave me here
Look around at all the plastic people
Who live without a care
Try to sit with me around my table
But never bring a chair
Does it make it all right?
It doesn't make it all right
To roll it over my soul and leave me here
Roll it over my soul and leave me here
To roll it over my soul and leave me here
Roll it over my soul and leave me here
To roll it over my soul and leave me here
Roll it over my soul and leave me here
The lyrics of Oasis’ “Roll it Over” express feelings of frustration and disillusionment, with the singer feeling like an outsider amongst the “plastic people” who “live without a care”. The opening lines suggest that the singer could offer many reasons for building a barricade, to protect himself from the disappointment and letdowns he has experienced, but ultimately these reasons don’t justify his emotional turmoil. The singer seems to be questioning whether any of this is “all right”, suggesting a desire for change but a lack of certainty about how to achieve it.
The chorus repeats the phrase “Roll it over my soul and leave me here”, which could be interpreted in different ways. It could be a cry for help, asking for someone or something to take over the burden that the singer feels. Alternatively, it could be a statement of resignation, indicating that the singer is ready to let go of trying to control his emotions and allow them to roll over him.
The second verse introduces a note of self-doubt, with the singer wondering whether what he is feeling is “what [he’s] not supposed to feel”. The lines “You take what you want / But you won't get it for free” suggest that the singer is aware that he cannot keep taking without giving something in return. The final lines of the song circle back to the idea that things may never work out the way we want them to, but that we can still find a kind of solace in accepting this fact and continuing on.
Overall, “Roll it Over” is a song that deals with the complexities of emotions and relationships with others. It suggests that sometimes we may feel like there is nothing we can do to change our circumstances, but that we must continue to try anyway.
Line by Line Meaning
I can give a hundred million reasons
I have numerous justifications for my opinions and actions
To build a barricade
To protect myself from vulnerability and harm
I blame it on the changing of the seasons
The shift in my beliefs and attitudes is due to changing circumstances
The thoughts that I've conveyed
The ideas and feelings I've expressed to others
Does it make it all right?
Does that justify my behavior?
It doesn't make it all right
It doesn't justify my behavior
To roll it over my soul and leave me here
To ignore my feelings and leave me alone with my thoughts
Look around at all the plastic people
Observe the fake and shallow individuals
Who live without a care
Who live without any concern or empathy for others
Try to sit with me around my table
Attempt to connect with me on a personal level
But never bring a chair
But never contribute anything to the relationship or conversation
And in your head do you feel
Do you experience emotions that are socially unacceptable or frowned upon?
What you're not supposed to feel
Feelings that are deemed inappropriate or shameful by society
You take what you want
You pursue your desires without regard for others
But you won't get it for free
There will be consequences to your actions
You need more time
You require additional opportunities to learn and grow
'cause your thoughts and words won't last forever more
Because your beliefs and expressions may not be enduring or significant
But I'm not sure if it ever works out right
But I'm uncertain if things will ultimately be positive or successful
But it's ok. It's all right
But I'm accepting of the current state of affairs
And in your head do you feel
Do you experience emotions that are socially unacceptable or frowned upon?
What you're not supposed to feel
Feelings that are deemed inappropriate or shameful by society
When you take what you want
When you pursue your desires without consideration for others
You don't get hope for free
You won't automatically receive positive outcomes
And I'm not sure if it'll ever, ever, ever work out right
And I'm uncertain if things will ultimately be positive or successful
Will it ever, ever, ever work out right?
Will things ever end positively or successfully?
'cause it never, never, never works out right
Because things tend to not end positively or successfully
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Noel Gallagher
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