Roller Skate King
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Who glides on his feet to that new disco beat (Roller Skate!)
I don't have to tell you twice, he's one really (Cool guy!)
That's right! Now line right up, on your skates and everyone follow
The Roller Skate King! He's got those fancy roller shoes
Roller Skate King! He'll show us just what to do now
RollahRollah, RollahRollahRollah, Rollah Roller Skate King
RollahRollah, RollahRollahRollah, Rollah Roller Skate King
Started to skate around before he could walk, before he could talk.
Now I'm just telling the story as it's meant to be told
It's all true and was chiseled down in gold.
Roller Skate King! He's got those fancy roller shoes
Roller Skate King! He'll show us just what to do now
RollahRollah, RollahRollahRollah, Rollah Roller Skate King
RollahRollah, RollahRollahRollah, Rollah Roller Skate King
Cut to a pair of two handmade blue roller shoes
Crafted in his hands while he skated 'cross the land
He brought the good times wherever his skates could spin
and he brought enough skates for everyone to join in
Roller Skate King! He's got those fancy roller shoes
Roller Skate King! He'll show us just what to do now
RollahRollah, RollahRollahRollah, Rollah Roller Skate King
RollahRollah, RollahRollahRollah, Rollah Roller Skate King
Cosmic rainbows trailed from his skates (Just keep on rolling)
Stardust disco beats shot into space (Just keep on rolling)
Roller Skate King, knight me if you can (Just keep on rolling)
'Cause I wanna roll with you across the land
Keep on rolling, keep on rolling around
I'll keep on rolling, yes keep on rolling
I'll keep on rolling, keep on rolling around
I'll keep on rolling, keep on rolling around
Roller Skate King! He's got those fancy roller shoes
Roller Skate King! He'll show us just what to do now
RollahRollah, RollahRollahRollah, Rollah Roller Skate King
RollahRollah, RollahRollahRollah, Rollah Roller Skate King
Roller Skate...
King! (RollahRollah, RollahRollahRollah, Rollah Roller Skate King)
Roller Skate King (RollahRollah, RollahRollahRollah, Rollah
Roller Skate King)
RollahRollah, RollahRollahRollah, Rollah Roller Skate King
RollahRollah, RollahRollahRollah, Rollah Roller Skate King
Roller Skate King! He's got those fancy roller shoes
The song Roller Skate King by Steam-Powered Giraffe is an upbeat and groovy tune that celebrates a charismatic and skilled roller skater who glides effortlessly to the beat of disco music. The song begins by admiring the Roller Skate King, who moves across the floor in two seconds and glides on his feet like he owns the place. The singer asks everyone to follow the Roller Skate King and line up on their skates, as he shows them what to do. The Roller Skate King is portrayed as a cool, confident and fun-loving guy who has probably been skating his entire life.
While the song celebrates the Roller Skate King’s incredible skating abilities, it also tells us about his origins. He was born to a pair of roller gurus who introduced him to the skating world from a very young age. He started skating even before he could walk or talk, which suggests that skating is a part of his very existence. The Roller Skate King’s love for his craft is also evident from the handmade blue roller shoes that he crafted while skating around the land. Finally, the song ends by inviting us to keep on rolling, moving to the rhythm of the disco beats that follow the Roller Skate King wherever he goes. The Roller Skate King is not just a skilled skater, but he’s also a cosmic being who leaves behind trails of rainbows and stardust as he skates, inviting us to join in the fun.
Line by Line Meaning
Who moves 'cross the floor in two seconds galore (Roller Skate!)
The Roller Skate King is so fast that he crosses the floor in two seconds while roller skating.
Who glides on his feet to that new disco beat (Roller Skate!)
The Roller Skate King is skilled at gliding on his feet while roller skating, especially to the new disco music beat.
I don't have to tell you twice, he's one really (Cool guy!)
The Roller Skate King is so cool that everyone knows it without being told twice.
That's right! Now line right up, on your skates and everyone follow
Everyone should line up and follow the Roller Skate King on their skates.
Born to a pair of two outta this world roller gurus
The Roller Skate King was born to two very skilled roller skaters who are like gurus in that world.
Started to skate around before he could walk, before he could talk.
The Roller Skate King started roller skating before he could even walk or talk.
Now I'm just telling the story as it's meant to be told
The story being told about the Roller Skate King is the way it ought to be told.
It's all true and was chiseled down in gold.
The story of the Roller Skate King and his skills is true and preserved like gold.
Cut to a pair of two handmade blue roller shoes
Now the story cuts to a pair of handmade blue roller shoes made by the Roller Skate King.
Crafted in his hands while he skated 'cross the land
The Roller Skate King crafted these roller shoes while skating across the land.
He brought the good times wherever his skates could spin
The Roller Skate King always brought joy wherever he went while roller skating.
and he brought enough skates for everyone to join in
The Roller Skate King made sure everyone had roller skates to join in and have fun with him.
Cosmic rainbows trailed from his skates (Just keep on rolling)
The Roller Skate King's skates left behind long, colorful, cosmic rainbow trails as he rolled.
Stardust disco beats shot into space (Just keep on rolling)
The Roller Skate King's disco beats were so good that they reached space and beyond as he kept on rolling.
Roller Skate King, knight me if you can (Just keep on rolling)
The Roller Skate King is so skilled and powerful that only someone equally skilled can challenge him and be knighted as the new king.
'Cause I wanna roll with you across the land
The person speaking wants to roll with the Roller Skate King across the land and join in the fun.
Keep on rolling, keep on rolling around
Everyone should keep on rolling and enjoying the roller skating experience.
Roller Skate King! He's got those fancy roller shoes
The Roller Skate King has really fancy and cool roller shoes.
Roller Skate King! He'll show us just what to do now
The Roller Skate King will teach and show everyone how to roller skate like a pro.
RollahRollah, RollahRollahRollah, Rollah Roller Skate King
This is a chorus chant mentioning the Roller Skate King while using roller skating sound effects.
Roller Skate...
The words end here, implying the continuation of the roller skating experience and fun.
King! (RollahRollah, RollahRollahRollah, Rollah Roller Skate King)
The last word in the song is 'King' followed by the chorus chant once more, signifying the importance and supremacy of the Roller Skate King.
Contributed by Bella G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Biba's Trash can
The roller skate King has fancy roller shoes, but does he have fancy shoes?
Ultimus31
I bet Roller Skate King could totally out-dance both Rex Marksley and Captain Albert Alexander.
Void Priestess
@heck life excuse me, I personally believe that Rex has some moves that he made up to look cooler while shooting and Albert might have done some dancing with his crew on the ship to get through some lonely nights at sea so it makes sense that those three could have a dancing contest-
used shoe lace
I need to see this happen.
LEGO.BY.PS.
But not Rabbit singing about Alexander.
heck life
@Ultimus31
Fair enough.
Ultimus31
My point still stands tho
Silver Gemini
I honestly didn't like this song the first time I heard it. Now I love it, it's been stuck in my head all day.
jose ignacio Farias
i honestly didnt like the 90% of their songs the first time u hearded them, but the second time i fall in love
Gemtail
This song reminds me of the time my dad used to skate at the roller rink in Minot base but I'm pretty sure they turned it into something else. However, I remember watching him roll around really fast, even do a spin. He was pretty good. I wish I was old enough to skate with him at the time. I even remember him roller blading up and down the streets of the air base at San Antonio. This song takes me back.