In January of 2008, the group released their debut album We Brave Bee Stings and All. In 2010, they released their second album Know Better Learn Faster. and In 2013, they released their third album We The Common
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Holy Roller
Thao & The Get Down Stay Down Lyrics
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I′ve been looking for the end of want
I don't want it but I need it
Well come on baby why don′t you give me some
It's too hard for habits
My patience is done with me
I want to live in times like touch
Holy roller, roll over me
I'm looking for something else to see
Lasts so long
Hurts so bad
But I want love in the aftermath
I want love in the aftermath
I′ve got mouths to feed and thoughts to think through
I′ve got words to keep and lies to make true
I've got mouths to feed and thoughts to think through
I′ve got words to keep and lies to make true
Holy roller roll over me
I'm looking for something else to see
Lasts so long
Hurts so bad
But I want love in the aftermath
I want love in the aftermath
Holy roller roll over me
I′m looking for something else to see
Lasts so long
Hurts so bad
But I want love in the aftermath
I want love in the aftermath
The lyrics of Thao & The Get Down Stay Down's song "Holy Roller" are about a woman who is seeking love but it seems to constantly elude her. The singer reveals that she has been searching for an end to her wants, but she needs the love she seeks. She longs to live in times that feel real and make her feel alive, where her emotions can run free.
The chorus "Holy roller, roll over me / I'm looking for something else to see / Lasts so long / Hurts so bad / But I want love in the aftermath" reveals her desperation for love. She's willing to experience pain for the sake of finding love. The aftermath in the chorus could refer to a past relationship or the outcome of seeking love. Either way, she remains determined.
The lyrics "I’ve got mouths to feed and thoughts to think through / I’ve got words to keep and lies to make true" reveal her responsibilities and the pressure she's under. She has a lot on her plate, but she still wants to find love. In the end, the singer acknowledges the pain that love brings but desires it despite the potential fallout.
Overall, the song is about the human desire for love and the lengths we are willing to go to experience it, no matter how difficult it may be.
Line by Line Meaning
I am a woman of leisure
I am someone who does not work and has the freedom to do what I please.
I've been looking for the end of want
I have been searching for a time when I no longer feel like I need anything else.
I don't want it but I need it
I may not desire it, but I feel like I require it.
Well come on baby why don't you give me some
I am asking for someone to give me what I feel like I require, even if I don't necessarily want it.
It's too hard for habits
I struggle to form or maintain habits.
My patience is done with me
I have lost my ability to be patient with myself.
I want to live in times like touch
I desire to live in moments that are tangible and real, rather than in my own thoughts and dreams.
I want to stay where my temper beats
I want to remain in the place where I feel most alive and passionate.
Holy roller, roll over me
I am asking for divine intervention in my life.
I'm looking for something else to see
I am searching for something new and different to experience.
Lasts so long
The pain and difficulty of my current situation feel like they will never end.
Hurts so bad
The pain and difficulty of my current situation are overwhelming and unbearable.
But I want love in the aftermath
Despite the pain, I still desire to find love and fulfillment in the future.
I've got mouths to feed and thoughts to think through
I have responsibilities that I must attend to and my mind is always occupied with thoughts.
I've got words to keep and lies to make true
I have said things that I must now follow through on, even if they are not entirely truthful.
Writer(s): Thao Nguyen
Contributed by Taylor B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@matmarvin9997
I'm lowkey happy more people know this band because it used to take so long to type the whole thing in...
But I still did.
Every time.
@thelousygamer5406
i found her 10 mins ago and i think i found my favorite artist
@yasminx16
It's artists like Thao & The Get Down Stay Down that restore my faith in new music. Bravo!
@alimonyslim
She is beautiful and talented. Her songwriting is inspired, the band is great. Her videos are so much fun to watch! LOVE THAO!! I'm going to see her for the first of what I hope will be many times!
@duck5336
ironically im a black dude age of 16.. vevo brought me here.... and ive been repeating this video/song for the last 30 minutes.... love this more than fried chicken... and that's a lot.
@francisconanan6470
Will never get tired of this song. Will never get tired of Thao.
@chocolate7326
Such a nice song, I keep coming back to this video
@Sexyfine3000
Real music 🎶
@Femme..Fatale
i fully believe this is one of the best songs ever
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