Hailing from Rochester, NY the duo of Alyssa Coco and Matt Merritt came tog… Read Full Bio ↴Hailing from Rochester, NY the duo of Alyssa Coco and Matt Merritt came together with the goal of making intimate connections with a wide audience through music. The self-titled EP debuted at #1 on iTunes singer/songwriter chart, with much praise from industry tastemakers including USA Today, American Songwriter, MTV, and Kings of A&R. They have supported artists like The Head and the Heart, Sheryl Crow, Wynonna Judd and Ingrid Michaelson. Many of the songs have also appeared on networks like Showtime, MTV, E!, and VH1. The EP combines elements of pop, folk, and cinematic themes to create contrasting, endearing songs.

Big Bad Wolf
Roses & Revolutions Lyrics

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Living like kings comes with a price
Don′t it?
You're rolling in riches
Than you rolling the dice
Ain′t it?

Funny how it all works out in the end
You're playing with fire

Living in sin
Nothing's ever free
No, nothing′s ever free
Is it?
Is it?

When the big bad wolf comes running around
You better get yourself right outta of town
Royal hearts are meant to break
′Cause everybody's got a big debt to pay

Some lost souls never get found
Stuck in the head
Falling deeper down
Down, down

Funny how it all works out in the end
You dance with the devil
And you lose your head
Nothing′s ever free
No, nothing's ever free
Is it?
Is it?

When the big bad wolf comes running around
You better get yourself right outta of town
Royal hearts are meant to break
′Cause everybody's got a big debt to pay

Bang, bang, bang
Gonna shoot you down
Wasted youth lies in the ground
Royal hearts are meant to break
′Cause everybody's got a big debt to pay

Save me
Oh, come save me
With the dice in my hand
I'll put the devil away
Save me
Oh, come save me
With the dice in my hand
I′ll put the devil away

Save me
Oh, come save me
With the dice in my hand
I′ll put the devil away
Save me
Oh, come save me
With the dice in my hand
I'll put the devil away

When the big bad wolf comes running around
You better get yourself right outta of town
Royal hearts are meant to break
′Cause everybody's got a big debt to pay

Bang, bang, bang
Gonna shoot you down
Wasted youth lies in the ground
Pack your things and run away
′Cause everybody's got a big debt to pay

Save me
Oh, come save me
Save me
Oh, come save me
Save me
Oh, come save me

′Cause everybody's got a big debt to pay

Overall Meaning

The song "Big Bad Wolf" by Roses & Revolutions talks about the price of living like kings and the cost of rolling the dice. The lyrics suggest that even the rich and privileged are not immune to struggles and difficult circumstances. This is reflected through lines like "Funny how it all works out in the end, you're playing with fire, living in sin, nothing's ever free, no, nothing's ever free, is it?" and "Some lost souls never get found, stuck in the head, falling deeper down, down, down." The song also mentions the big bad wolf, which is a symbol of danger or trouble that could come knocking anytime. Therefore, the singer advises that it is better to get oneself out of town when the big bad wolf comes around.

The chorus repeats the phrase "Royal hearts are meant to break, 'cause everybody's got a big debt to pay", suggesting that even those who seem to have it all are not exempt from pain and suffering. The song also talks about youth wasted and the need for redemption. The singer pleads for someone to save her and put the devil away, adding that everybody's got a big debt to pay, implying that nobody is perfect, and we all have to face the consequences of our actions one day, no matter how big or small.

Line by Line Meaning

Living like kings comes with a price Don′t it?
Living like royalty is not a cheap way of life, is it?

You're rolling in riches Than you rolling the dice Ain′t it?
You are swimming in wealth but you don't know what's going to happen next, isn't it?

Funny how it all works out in the end You're playing with fire Living in sin Nothing's ever free No, nothing′s ever free Is it? Is it?
It's ironic how things turn out in the end when you're living dangerously; the consequence of our actions can never be escaped, can it?

When the big bad wolf comes running around You better get yourself right outta of town Royal hearts are meant to break ′Cause everybody's got a big debt to pay
When the troubles come knocking, be prepared to escape; royalty is not exempt from pain and suffering, everyone has something they must pay for.

Some lost souls never get found Stuck in the head Falling deeper down Down, down
Some people get lost in their thoughts and emotions never to be found, they dig themselves further into trouble.

You dance with the devil And you lose your head Nothing′s ever free No, nothing's ever free Is it? Is it?
When you associate with the wrong people, you may end up in more trouble and lose your mind; everything comes with a price, doesn't it?

Bang, bang, bang Gonna shoot you down Wasted youth lies in the ground Royal hearts are meant to break ′Cause everybody's got a big debt to pay
Your youth can be wasted away and lying in the ground; kings and queens go through heartbreak because everyone has a bill to pay.

Save me Oh, come save me With the dice in my hand I'll put the devil away Save me Oh, come save me With the dice in my hand I′ll put the devil away Save me Oh, come save me With the dice in my hand I′ll put the devil away Save me Oh, come save me With the dice in my hand I'll put the devil away
Please, someone rescue me from my troubles; I will take control of my life and steer in the right direction.

Pack your things and run away ′Cause everybody's got a big debt to pay Save me Oh, come save me Save me Oh, come save me Save me Oh, come save me
Sometimes, the only solution to problems is to run away because everyone owes something in their life; please help me.

Writer(s): Alyssa Rose Coco

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