Rollercoaster
The Jesus a Mary Chain Lyrics
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Cause I left it far behind
Out of sight and out of mind
Down the gutter in the drain
Back to wherever they came
Don't put me down
I don't think that I don't know
Sometimes I feel nothing's good it's all gone wrong
You got respect for my mind
For I've connections too sublime
Look for something hard to find
Easy streets are not for me
When I drown I drown in sea
Don't put me down
I don't think that I don't want
Sometimes I feel nothing's good it's all gone wrong
Can you see her now?
Have you seen her now?
She goes down
She goes down
I can't see
What I can't see
Have you seen her now?
Have you seen her?
In The Jesus and Mary Chain's song Rollercoaster, the band seems to be expressing a sense of discomfort with their past actions and the ramifications of their choices. The lyrics start with the line, "Why keep in touch with my crimes," which seems to suggest that the singer has done things they are not proud of and is trying to distance themselves from their past. They acknowledge that they have left their transgressions "far behind" and that they are "out of sight and out of mind," but it's clear that they still carry some guilt about their actions.
As the song progresses, the singer seems to be in a bit of a crisis, feeling as though everything is going wrong and that nothing is good. Despite this, the singer expresses a certain amount of pride in their intellect and "connections too sublime." They seem to feel as though they are above "easy streets" and prefer to face the challenges of life head-on, even if it means drowning in the sea.
The song closes with the repeated questions, "Can you see her now? Have you seen her now?" It's unclear who this "her" is, but it's possible that she represents the singer's conscience or a past love interest. The refrain of "She goes down, she goes down" could suggest that the singer feels as though they are sinking or falling, perhaps as a result of their past actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Why, keep in touch with my crimes
Why should I continue to dwell on my past mistakes?
Cause I left it far behind
I have moved on from my past and left it behind me.
Out of sight and out of mind
Since I no longer focus on my past mistakes, they no longer occupy space in my mind.
Down the gutter in the drain
My past mistakes have been discarded, never to resurface again.
Back to wherever they came
My past mistakes have been relegated to their rightful place, never to be revisited again.
Don't put me down
Please don't undermine my ability to grow beyond my past mistakes.
I don't think that I don't know
I am aware of my past mistakes, but I don't dwell on them.
sometimes I feel nothing's good it's all gone wrong
At times, I feel overwhelmed with the negativity that surrounds me.
You got respect for my mind
I appreciate that you value my intellect.
For I've connections too sublime
My connections are of high quality and truly remarkable.
Look for something hard to find
I am not interested in the easy, obvious choices; I prefer a more challenging path.
Easy streets are not for me
I don't believe in taking shortcuts, as they don't lead to true success.
When I drown I drown in sea
When I experience setbacks, I see them as an opportunity to grow and improve.
I don't think that I don't want
I am self-assured and know what I want.
Can you see her now?
Are you able to visualize the person I am describing?
Have you seen her now?
Are you familiar with the person I am referring to at present?
She goes down
She experiences hardship and struggle.
I can't see
I am unable to visualize something in my mind's eye.
What I can't see
Something that is not clear to me or that I am unaware of.
Have you seen her now?
Have you had a chance to encounter the person I am referencing?
Have you seen her?
Have you ever come across the person I am alluding to?
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, Ultra Tunes, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANDRE FORREST, DAMIAN MARLEY, CHRISTOPHER ELLIS, SEAN DIEDRICK, OWEN REID, CRAIG TAYLOR
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Amanda Laggan
The soundtrack to a time and place long lost but the beat lives on forever.
strictlynorton
Massively underated act.... Unbelievably influential to this day my friends !!!! Rock and Roll at its swaggering best, Love it.
friautz
A song only JAMC can do, this special combination of energy, noise, and melody takes you into a very special mood. Oh and they look so cool in this video!
rattusrattusrattus
Sometimes there’s a musical itch that only the Reid Bros can scratch!
tastethecake webb
So influential, still love seeing them live today! So rock n roll!
noisysoul
These guys are brilliant!
Mário Luna
This is so wicked mate! Great song indeed!
Osker Bear
They are brilliant. Timeless...
kiwimull
One of my fav' 12" vinyls even today.
stuey Last
One seriously talented and super cool band