1. Italo disco act fro… Read Full Bio ↴There are several performers recording as Roy
1. Italo disco act from mid-80s by Ubaldo Zambelli
2. Reaching all the way back to Bob Dylan and the Band's pioneering blend of mythic Americana and shaggy rock & roll, alongside more recent points of comparison like Built to Spill, Modest Mouse, and My Morning Jacket, Roy (a band, not a dude) blend spiky post-Pavement indie rock with folk and country influences for a sound that's connected to the musical past but not beholden to it. For over a decade, singer and guitarist Brian Cook and drummer Dave Verellen were the mainstays of Botch, a Seattle post-hardcore act specializing in heavy riffs and showy time-signature shifts. Roy began as a side project in 2002, bringing Cook and Verellen together with singer and guitarist Ben Verellen and bassist Mike Cooper. Naming themselves after the small rural town near Tacoma, Roy debuted with 2003's Tacomatose EP, followed by 2004's Big City Sin and Small Town Redemption. Though Roy toured extensively behind their two records, the band went on a temporary hiatus while Cook and Ben Verellen turned their focus to another side project, the more Botch-like heavy math rockers These Arms Are Snakes. Roy reconvened in 2005 to write and record their second full-length album, Killed John Train, which was released by Lujo Records in the spring of 2006.
3. A Vocaloid metal producer who uses Gackpoid
You're On My Mind
Roy Lyrics
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I would rather be alone
Spin my vinyl records home
Than lay with some pretty girl
Who doesn't dig my Robert Johnson tunes
Tuesday break coffee black
Wear my fawn fedora hat
That I find blows my mind
Nothing can compare to this
Can never miss my favorite bliss
Oh no no, no no no
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah
You're my ace, winning hand
Lucky starlight wonderland
Shinning bright diamonds, baby
Just a little more
You're my ace, jammin' band
Guitar rhythm on the sand
Every little thing's gonna be alright
We move in water, shore to shore
Without a boat or any oar
We always find compass point
Nassau feels very good to me
You look like Candice Swanepoel
Secret romantic fool
On cloudy days, one hundred ways
That I find blows my mind
Nothing can compare to this
Can never miss my favorite bliss
Oh I know, I know, I know, no no
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah
You're my ace, winning hand
Lucky starlight wonderland
Shinning bright diamonds, baby
Just a little more
You're my ace, jammin' band
Guitar rhythm on the sand
Every little thing's gonna be alright
You and I, we belong together
We make life better
(Oh jammin', oh jammin', na na)
You and I, we can sail together
Across any weather
Oh I know, I know, I know, no no
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah
(Alright)
You're my ace, winning hand
Lucky starlight wonderland
Shinning bright diamonds, baby
Just a little more
You're my ace, jammin' band
Guitar rhythm on the sand
Every little thing's gonna be alright
(Oh, and every little thing's gonna be alright)
You're my ace, winning hand (oh you're my ace)
Lucky starlight wonderland
Shinning bright diamonds, baby
Just a little more now
You're my ace, jammin' band (oh jammin')
Guitar rhythm on the sand (oh jammin', na na)
Every little thing's gonna be alright
(Oh, and every little thing's gonna be alright)
With every little bit
Every little hit's going faster
With every little bit
Every little hit's going better
The song "You're On My Mind" by Roy is a fun and upbeat love song that describes the singer's feelings about his significant other. The first verse starts with the singer expressing his preference of being alone rather than being with someone who doesn't like the same things as him, such as listening to Robert Johnson tunes. The singer then describes his daily routine of wearing his fedora hat and enjoying the little things in life like coffee and sunny days. He can't help but think of his significant other and how they surpass any joy that he can find in his daily rituals. The chorus is an ode to his partner, calling them his "ace," his lucky starlight wonderland, and jammin' band. No matter what, everything is going to be alright as long as they are together.
The second verse talks about the adventures the couple has together, whether it's across the water or in Nassau. He compares his partner's beauty to that of Candice Swanepoel and reveals that he's a secret romantic fool in the midst of cloudy days. The chorus repeats itself, but emphasizes that the two are better together and can conquer anything as a team. The bridge brings in a new element, where the lyrics express that the longer they're together, the better their love gets. With each hit, it gets faster and better, solidifying the idea that their love will only continue to grow.
The overall message of the song is that no matter how mundane daily life can be, love makes everything better. One can have all the little things they enjoy, but it's nothing compared to the joy their partner brings them. The chorus of "You're On My Mind" is a reminder to appreciate the person you love and to enjoy each day as it comes.
Line by Line Meaning
I would rather be alone
I don't need anyone else to feel complete. Being alone with my music is enough for me.
Spin my vinyl records home
I like to listen to my music on vinyl records, and I do it at home.
Than lay with some pretty girl
I prefer my music over being with someone just because they are attractive.
Who doesn't dig my Robert Johnson tunes
I want to be with someone who appreciates the same music as me. If they don't like Robert Johnson, it's not going to work out.
Tuesday break coffee black
On Tuesdays, I drink my coffee black, with no cream or sugar.
Wear my fawn fedora hat
I wear a specific type of hat, a fawn fedora.
Sunny days, fifty ways
When the weather is nice, I find so many ways to enjoy my time.
That I find blows my mind
The things I do during nice weather astound me sometimes.
Nothing can compare to this
I believe that nothing else can compare to the joy I get from my music and simple pleasures.
Can never miss my favorite bliss
I will always love my music and the things that make me happy.
You're my ace, winning hand
You are my perfect match, my lucky charm.
Lucky starlight wonderland
Being with you feels like I'm in a lucky, dreamlike paradise.
Shinning bright diamonds, baby
You are as strong and valuable as diamonds to me.
Just a little more
I can never get enough of you.
You're my ace, jammin' band
You are my perfect musical match, like being in a good band.
Guitar rhythm on the sand
I imagine a happy, relaxed moment with us playing guitar on the beach together.
Every little thing's gonna be alright
I believe that despite life's hardships, everything will be alright with you by my side.
We move in water, shore to shore
We don't need the biggest or fanciest transportation; we can travel through water without a boat or oar.
Without a boat or any oar
Our bond is strong enough that even without any tools, we can still travel.
We always find compass point
Even without a map or guide, we always know our way because of the strong bond we share.
Nassau feels very good to me
The tropical paradise of Nassau is the perfect location for us to explore and relax.
You look like Candice Swanepoel
You are beautiful and look like the supermodel Candice Swanepoel.
Secret romantic fool
Despite being private about my feelings, I am a hopeless romantic at heart.
On cloudy days, one hundred ways
Even when the weather is gloomy, I still find so many ways to enjoy life with you.
Oh I know, I know, I know, no no
I am sure of my feelings for you and nothing can change that.
You and I, we belong together
Our love is meant to be.
We make life better
Together, we can face anything that life throws our way.
You and I, we can sail together
We can go on adventures together, through rough and smooth waters.
Across any weather
Our bond is strong enough to weather any storm.
With every little bit
Step by step, with each moment we spend together.
Every little hit's going faster
Our love is getting stronger and faster with each passing moment.
Every little bit
Each moment in our love story.
Every little hit's going better
My love for you only gets better with each passing moment.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Corey Hart
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jason Daniels
Great song and the bridge is outstanding.
Mido Brico
Lovely