State of Shock's debut album "Guilty By Association" was released June 2004 and led to a 2005 Canadian Music Award nomination for Favourite New Group.
Currently touring for its second album, "Life, Love and Lies", the band has been buoyed by its lead single, Money Honey, which has led to radio exposure nationwide, a 2008 Juno nomination for Best New Group, three nominations for Canadian Radio Music Awards, and opening slots for Nickelback and Aerosmith.
The second single from "Life Love and Lies" is Hearts That Bleed, which is currently gaining popular support across Canada.
Rollin'
State Of Shock Lyrics
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So close to you
Your holding me back
From im meant to do
The more you grow apart
A piece of you knows
If you try to stop me,i'll break your heart (i'll break your heart)
Its time for me to move on
I've seen the places others have gone
Its time for me to move on
Chorus:
Lifes A Rough Road If You Want To Roll With Me
If You Want To Roll With Me
Lifes A Rough Road If You Want To Roll With Me
If You Want To Take A Ride
Feels so close, its not here everyday
And i never forgive you for taking that away
So im going to that place even if its a mistake
Dont you try and stop me i will break your heart
(i'll break your heart)
I've seen the places others have gone
Its time for me to move on
I've seen the places others have gone
Its time for me to move on
Chorus:
Lifes A Rough Road If You Want To Roll With Me
If You Want To Roll With Me
Lifes A Rough Road If You Want To Roll With Me
If You Want To Take A Ride
Some Gonna Stay When They Should've Gone West, Still Breathing My Dust
Lifes A Rough Road If You Want To Roll With Me
If You Want To Take A Ride
How do you tell someone
So close to you
Your holding me back
Chorus:
Lifes A Rough Road If You Want To Roll With Me
If You Want To Roll With Me
Lifes A Rough Road If You Want To Roll With Me
If You Want To Take A Ride
Some Gonna Stay When They Should've Gone West, Still Breathing My Dust
Lifes A Rough Road If You Want To Roll With Me
If You Want To Take A Ride
The lyrics in State of Shock's song "Rollin'" seem to be telling a story about a person who is feeling held back from pursuing their dreams and desires by someone close to them. The person knows that they need to move on and make their own path, but they fear the consequences of breaking the heart of the person who is holding them back. Despite this fear, they are determined to go to new places and experience new things, even if it means making mistakes along the way.
The chorus of the song seems to be a warning to anyone who wishes to join the person on their journey. Life is rough, and it is not an easy road to travel. However, the person is willing to take those risks and invite others to come along, as long as they understand the challenges that lie ahead.
Overall, the song seems to be about the struggle between our desires and the expectations that others have of us. It explores the tension between wanting to make our own way in the world while also not wanting to hurt those who care about us. It is a relatable theme that many people can connect with and understand.
Line by Line Meaning
How do you tell someone
Expressing the difficulty of conveying a message
So close to you
Referring to proximity and closeness of a personal relationship
Your holding me back
Feeling restrained or limited by the actions of someone else
From what I'm meant to do
Suggesting a sense of purpose or destiny that may conflict with others' expectations
The more you grow apart
Deterioration of a close relationship
A piece of you knows
Acknowledging a personal awareness of a difficult situation
If you try to stop me, I'll break your heart (I'll break your heart)
Stressing the importance of personal independence and willingness to take risks
I've seen the places others have gone
Referring to experiences of others and comparison with one's own life
Its time for me to move on
Describing a personal decision to pursue change and growth
Feels so close, its not here everyday
Suggesting a sense of opportunity that may be fleeting or rare
And I'll never forgive you for taking that away
Expressing bitterness towards someone who may have impeded personal progress
So I'm going to that place even if its a mistake
Demonstrating a willingness to take risks and pursue personal goals
Don't you try and stop me I will break your heart (I'll break your heart)
Reinforcing the importance of personal autonomy and determination
Life's a rough road if you want to roll with me
Describing the difficulty of pursuing personal growth and change
If you want to take a ride
Inviting others to join on a personal journey
Some gonna stay when they should've gone west, still breathing my dust
Suggesting that others may not be as willing to take risks and pursue growth
Contributed by Hudson T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.