"Roll with It" received a great deal of attention when Food Records, the label of Britpop rivals Blur, moved the original release date of single "Country House" to clash with it, sparking what came to be known as "The Battle of Britpop". The British media had already reported an intense rivalry between the two bands and this clash of releases was seen as a battle for the number one spot. The media sensation was spurred on by verbal attacks from the respective camps (in particular Noel and Liam Gallagher, Damon Albarn and Alex James), that extended beyond the music industry to the point where the two bands were regularly mentioned on the evening news. In particular, public imagination was sparked by the contrast between the gritty, working class Oasis and the artsy, middle class Blur. In the end, Blur's "Country House" single sold 274,000 copies to Oasis' 216,000 copies of "Roll with It". The singles charted at number 1 and number 2 respectively.
In the week of its release, Damon Albarn was asked what he thought of the song. He dubbed the band as "Quoasis" and sang "Down, down, deeper and down" in reference of the song's likeness to Status Quo's 1975 hit Down Down . Oasis have often been criticised for 'borrowing' samples from 60s and 70s bands; this was one such song containing 'borrowed' music.
The song is like several other songs, such as "Supersonic", in that it preaches the importance of being yourself.
Recently the song has made it back into Oasis' live set-list, being played on their 2009 stadium tour.
The melody for this song also appears in part in The Lemonheads' song Purple Parallelogram, which was co-written between Gallagher and Evan Dando.
When Oasis played "Roll with It" on British chart show Top of the Pops, the Gallagher brothers switched roles with Liam pretending to play guitar and Noel pretending to sing (equipped with Liam's tambourine). It mocked the public's inability to tell them apart and also the institution of miming and lip synching on programmes such as Top of the Pops (it is widely believed that the brothers' dislike of miming led them to do it). The set ended with the band erupting in laughter at the Gallaghers' impressions of each other. A video of the performance can be seen at YouTube.
The photograph used on this release was taken on the beach at Weston Super Mare. In the background is the Grand Pier which burnt down in July 2008. This has made the original vinyl artwork (particularly the 12" single) highly collectible.
Oasis had been following in the footsteps of The Beatles, who were photographed on the beach wearing Victorian bathing costumes in 1963.
Roll With It
Oasis Lyrics
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You gotta take your time
You gotta say what you say
Don't let anybody get in your way
'Cause it's all too much for me to take
Don't ever stand aside
Don't ever be denied
You wanna be who you'd be
If you're coming with me
I think I've got a feeling I've lost inside
I think I'm gonna take me away and hide
I'm thinking of things that I just can't abide
I know the road down which your life will drive (life will drive)
I find the key that lets you slip inside (slip inside)
Kiss the girl, she's not behind the door (behind the door)
You know I think I recognize your face
But I've never seen you before
You've gotta roll with it
You've gotta take your time
You gotta say what you say
Don't let anybody get in your way
'Cause it's all too much for me to take
I know the road down which your life will drive (life will drive)
I find the key that lets you slip inside (slip inside)
Kiss the girl, she's not behind the door (behind the door)
You know I think I recognize your face
But I've never seen you before
You've gotta roll with it
You've gotta take your time
You gotta say what you say
Don't let anybody get in your way
'Cause it's all too much for me to take
Don't ever stand aside
Don't ever be denied
You wanna be who you'd be
If you're coming with me
I think I've got a feeling I've lost inside (take me away)
I think I've got a feeling I've lost inside (take me away)
I think I've got a feeling I've lost inside (take me away)
I think I've got a feeling I've lost inside (take me away)
I think I've got a feeling I've lost inside (take me away)
I think I've got a feeling I've lost inside (take me away)
I think I've got a feeling I've lost inside (take me away)
I think I've got a feeling I've lost inside (take me away)
In Oasis's song Roll With It, the lyrics are an ode to personal perseverance and the importance of staying true to oneself. The chorus advises that we must continue rolling with the punches, taking our time, and remaining assertive in fulfilling our goals regardless of external obstacles. As the verses progress, the song also touches on themes of self-discovery and recognition, with the line "You know I think I recognize your face, but I've never seen you before" adding a layer of mystery and intrigue to the overall message.
The bridge of the song serves as a culmination of sorts, with the vocals building up to a powerful plea for taking control of one's life and escaping from the parts of ourselves that we find intolerable. It's a call to action for the listener to dig deep and to find the courage to push forward in their journey.
Overall, Roll With It is a powerful anthem for anyone feeling stuck or bogged down by the challenges of their life. It's a reminder to stay true to oneself and to keep fighting for what one believes in.
Line by Line Meaning
You've gotta roll with it
You need to adapt to changes and keep moving forward
You gotta take your time
You need to be patient and not rush things
You gotta say what you say
You need to speak your mind and be honest
Don't let anybody get in your way
You need to stay focused on your goals and not let others discourage you
'Cause it's all too much for me to take
The pressure is getting to me and it's overwhelming
Don't ever stand aside
Don't be a bystander, actively participate and make things happen
Don't ever be denied
Don't let anyone or anything stop you from achieving your dreams
You wanna be who you'd be
You want to be true to yourself and not compromise on your identity
If you're coming with me
If you share my vision and beliefs
I think I've got a feeling I've lost inside
I have a sense of emptiness or confusion about what I want or need
I know the road down which your life will drive (life will drive)
I understand the path that your life will take
I find the key that lets you slip inside (slip inside)
I can help you unlock your true potential
Kiss the girl, she's not behind the door (behind the door)
Don't miss out on opportunities that might not come around again
You know I think I recognize your face
I have a sense of familiarity about you
But I've never seen you before
But we've never met or interacted with each other
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Noel Gallagher
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You gotta roll with it
You gotta take your time
You gotta say what you say
Don't let anybody get in your way
'Cause it's all too much for me to take
Don't ever stand aside
Don't ever be denied
You wanna be who you'd be
If you're coming with me
I think I've got a feeling I've lost inside
I think I'm gonna take me away and hide
I'm thinking of things that I just can't abide
I know the roads down which your life will drive
I find the key that lets you slip inside
Kiss the girl, she's not behind the door
But you know I think I recognize your face
But I've never seen you before
You gotta roll with it
You gotta take your time
You gotta say what you say
Don't let any fucker get in your way
'Cause it's all too much for me to take
I know the roads down which your life will drive
I find the key that lets you slip inside
Kiss the girl, she's not behind the door
But you know I think I recognize your face
But I've never seen you before
You gotta roll with it
You gotta take your time
You gotta say what you say
Don't let anybody get in your way
'Cause it's all too much for me to take
Don't ever stand aside
Don't ever be denied
You wanna be who you'd be
If you're coming with me
I think I've got a feeling I've lost inside
I think I've got a feeling I've lost inside
I think I've got a feeling I've lost inside
I think I've got a feeling I've lost inside
I think I've got a feeling I've lost inside
I think I've got a feeling I've lost inside
I think I've got a feeling I've lost inside
I think I've got a feeling I've lost inside
@RoguePatience
Don’t ever trust anyone that doesn’t like Oasis.
@sean3691
👊😉❤
@loftusroad5326
Good call👍
@roblanger5546
Yes! 👍
@jackquiroz9034
Agreed
@jellisoda_
factos 👀👀
@jackvadnais4302
Oasis' first two albums are flawless.
@jgiffen2137
Hey now?
@blacklegged
i think their best one is, second and third…
@20ksubscriberswithoutvideo96
Sanji Prasetyo The third one (Be Here Now) is one of their worst albums.