Rorschach Test formed in Denver, Colorado, and later relocated to Seattle where they were signed to the now defunct label Slip Disc Records out of Chicago, Illinois. They endured a successful career during Seattle's lively music scene in the 90's. They toured North America playing shows with the likes of Korn, Type O Negative, Genitorturers, Queensrÿche.
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Rollercoaster
Rorschach Test Lyrics
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then can we back the fuck up?
The old becomes new becomes old becomes new again
Somebody throw the switch and make this rollercoaster stop and back the fuck up!
As time goes by we move from east to west from worst to best we climb to new extremes while seeking temporary joy good to bad rich to poor love to hate peace to war like a rollercoaster doesn't it all leave you wanting more?
In Rorschach Test's song Rollercoaster, the lyrics speak to the transient and cyclical nature of life experiences. The song begins with a somber tone, with the realization that things that used to thrill or excite us eventually lose their luster over time, leading to a constant search for the next new thrill. The idea of "making magic in me" suggests an attempt to create excitement or meaning through these experiences, but with the underlying recognition that it is temporary and will fade away.
The lyrics then shift to a more optimistic tone, as the singer recognizes the ever-changing nature of life as something exciting and thrilling, like a rollercoaster. Moving from "east to west, from worst to best," our experiences constantly shift and change, from good to bad, rich to poor, love to hate, and peace to war. Despite the potential for hardship and turmoil, the singer seems to embrace this unpredictability and the constant desire for more.
Overall, Rollercoaster speaks to the human desire for excitement and thrills, but also acknowledges the inevitable transience of such experiences. It suggests an acceptance of life's cyclical nature, and the rollercoaster of emotions and experiences that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
As time goes by, I find the things that used to thrill me will now leave me in a state of boredom
Over time, the things that once excited me now fail to bring me any joy and instead leave me feeling disengaged and uninterested.
life rolls on and I'll run to something new and will stay there till it's through
As life continues, I constantly seek out new experiences and dive into them fully, not stopping until they come to a natural end.
making magic in me wait until the thrill is gone once more
I'll continue to create moments of excitement and happiness in my life, but eventually, they'll lose their luster and I'll need to find something new to capture my attention.
then can we back the fuck up?
In the face of constant change and excitement, I sometimes wish I could go back to a time when things were simpler and less chaotic.
The old becomes new becomes old becomes new again
As time passes, trends and experiences come and go, often repeating themselves in cycles.
Somebody throw the switch and make this rollercoaster stop and back the fuck up!
Sometimes, the constant ups and downs of life can feel overwhelming, and I wish for a way to slow down or stop the ride altogether and regain my footing.
As time goes by we move from east to west from worst to best we climb to new extremes while seeking temporary joy
As we move through life, we strive to achieve more and go farther, often chasing fleeting moments of happiness along the way.
good to bad rich to poor love to hate peace to war like a rollercoaster doesn't it all leave you wanting more?
We experience a full range of emotions and circumstances in life, and the constant cycle of change can leave us feeling unsatisfied and wanting more.
Contributed by Kaelyn C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.