The name comes from the bouffant wigs that are part of the band's distinctive look, worn by singers Cindy Wilson and Kate Pierson. Along with Wilson and Pierson, fellow vocalist Fred Schneider, drummer (and later guitarist) Keith Strickland, and guitarist Ricky Wilson (Cindy's older brother) formed the band after a drunken night at a Chinese restaurant. They shared a passion for mixing and matching older styles with a partying, good-time public image, which set them apart from many staid 70s contemporaries.
Their sound is particularly marked by the vocals of Wilson and Pierson, with Kate singing in a slightly deeper voice, along with the generally monotone or spoken-word vocals of Schneider. Aside from their vocals, the band also had a unique New Wave sound that was a combination of 50s and 60s dance music and surf rock, and the unusual guitar-string tunings utilized by Ricky Wilson. Although a clear part of said movement, their music was more experimental than most new wave groups, indulging in all manner of odd vocal and synthesizer effects. The B-52's created a quirky dance vibe that became very popular and their tours have been successful for decades.
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Roam
The B-52's Lyrics
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Whistling air
Whispering
In my ear
Boy Mercury shooting through every degree
Oh girl dancing down those dirty and dusty trails
Take it hip to hip, rocket through the wilderness
Roam if you want to
Roam around the world
Roam if you want to
Without wings, without wheels
Roam if you want to
Roam around the world
Roam if you want to
Without anything but the love we feel
Skip the airstrip to the sunset, yeah
Ride the arrow to the target, one
Take it hip to hip, rock it through the wilderness
Around the world the trip begins with a kiss
Roam if you want to
Roam around the world
Roam if you want to
Without wings, without wheels
Roam if you want to
Roam around the world
Roam if you want to
Without anything but the love we feel
Fly the great big sky
See the great big sea
Kick through continents
Busting boundaries
Take it hip to hip, rocket through the wilderness
Around the world the trip begins with a kiss
Roam if you want to
Roam around the world
Roam if you want to
Without wings, without wheels
Roam if you want to
Roam around the world
Roam if you want to
Without anything but the love we feel
Take it hip to hip
Rocket through the wilderness
Take it hip to hip
Rocket through the wilderness
Take it hip to hip
Rocket through the wilderness
Take it hip to hip
Rocket through the wilderness
Take it hip to hip
Rocket through the wilderness
Take it hip to hip
Rocket through the wilderness
Take it hip to hip
Rocket through the wilderness
Take it hip to hip
Rocket through the wilderness
The B-52's song "Roam" explores the theme of wanderlust and the desire to travel and explore the world. The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the lyrics as the singer hears the wind whispering in their ear, beckoning them to embark on an adventure. The lyrics are filled with references to traveling through various lands, seeing the sky and sea and breaking boundaries.
The chorus of the song encourages listeners to "roam" around the world without the need for wings or wheels, only the love they feel. This suggests that the true spirit of travel is not about the mode of transportation or the destination, but rather the experience of adventure and connection that comes from meeting new people and seeing new places. The catchy chorus encourages the listener to join in and roam with the singer, creating a feeling of unity and shared excitement.
Line by Line Meaning
I hear a wind
I am listening to the sound created by the wind blowing
Whistling air
The wind is creating a whistling sound
Whispering
In a soft voice, the wind is conveying a message
In my ear
The wind is blowing next to my ear, making it easier to hear the sound it is creating
Boy Mercury shooting through every degree
The planet Mercury is moving swiftly through its orbit
Oh girl dancing down those dirty and dusty trails
A young woman is gracefully moving along unclean roads
Take it hip to hip, rocket through the wilderness
Move in a cool and connected way while traveling rapidly across uninhabited land
Around the world the trip begins with a kiss
Starting a journey with an expression of love sets the tone for adventure and happiness
Roam if you want to
Travel freely and without constraint
Roam around the world
Move from place to place around the globe
Without wings, without wheels
Travel without conventional means of transportation
Without anything but the love we feel
Explore the world powered only by emotion and affection
Skip the airstrip to the sunset, yeah
Ignore established airfields and fly into a scenic sunset
Ride the arrow to the target, one
Jump on a missile aimed towards a specific destination
Fly the great big sky
Travel up high through the enormous airspace
See the great big sea
Observe the vast and mighty ocean
Kick through continents
Move quickly and confidently across immense countries
Busting boundaries
Push past established limits and restrictions
Take it hip to hip, rocket through the wilderness
Trek through uninhabited land in a cool and connected way while traveling rapidly
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Catherine Pierson, Cynthia Wilson, Frederick Schneider, Julian Strickland, Robert Waldrop
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@myont8256
Who's still listening in 2024?!
@neilhargreaves5271
Enjoy 😍 one of my favorite songs
@christernordstrom4527
I still enjoy them, they're just great. Så är det bara....❤
@robovike
Loopin' it.
@amedina.mobile
100% - The entire album! 😃
@randy5655
Still roaming!
@joeguajardo5092
Cindy and Kate's voices together is magic
@rosep5672
I know! They're so crazy similar and complimentary
@davidplatten9872
Their harmony is wonderful 🤗
@rodneyschannel69
True, Joe.