1. A Canadian rock band formed in Van… Read Full Bio ↴Trooper is one of two artists:
1. A Canadian rock band formed in Vancouver, BC in 1975.
2. A Romanian heavy metal band formed in Targoviste, Romania in 1995.
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1) Canadian Band:
Trooper is a Canadian rock band formed by high school friends Ra McGuire and Brian Smith in 1975.
The band was signed by Randy Bachman to his "Legend" label and released their self-titled debut album on July 1st 1975. This album produced the hit singles Baby Woncha Please Come Home and General Hand Grenade which began the group on a very successful music career in Canada.
The band toured extensively in Canada and the United States after the release of their first album and continue to tour across Canada playing at festivals and various other events to this day.
Over the course of their career, the group has released a total of 10 albums producing singles such as Raise A Little Hell, The Boys in the Bright White Sports Car, and We're Here For A Good Time (Not a Long Time) which continue to get consistent playback on classic rock radio stations around Canada.
The single Raise A Little Hell from their album Thick As Thieves is the first and only one of Trooper's songs to make it onto US charts and peaked at 59 on the top 100.
Discography:
1975 - Trooper
1976 - Two for the Show
1977 - Knock 'Em Dead Kid
1978 - Thick as Thieves
1979 - Hot Shots
1979 - Flying Colors
1980 - Untitled
1982 - Money Talks
1989 - The Last of the Gypsies
1991 - Ten
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2) Romanian Band:
Trooper was formed on 25 October, 1995 in Târgoviște, Romania.
The current lineup of the group includes Ionuţ "Oscar" Rădulescu on bass, Ionuţ "John" Covalciuc on drums, Alin "Coiotu' " Dincă on vocals, and Laurenţiu Popa and Aurelian "Balaur" Dincă on guitar.
They have opened for many artists touring Romania including Iron Maiden, Nazareth, The Rasmus, Blind Guardian, Sepultura, and Manowar.
Discography:
1997 - Troopers demo
2001 - Trooper 2001
2002 - Trooper E.P.
2002 - Trooper I L.P.
2004 - Trooper E.P.
2005 - Desant L.P.
2006 - Gloria (Tribut pentru Iris)
2006 - Electric
2007 - Amintiri 12 Ani - box-set
2008 - Rock 'n' roll Pozitiv
2009 - Vlad Țepes - Poemele Valahiei
2010 - 15
2013 - Atmosfera
2016 - În Ziua A Opta
2018 - Ștefan Cel Mare - Poemele Moldovei
Roll With It
Trooper Lyrics
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When I'm only fooling myself
When the things that drive me crazy
Wouldn't bother no one else
But I know I've got to roll with it
Can't torture my soul with it
And maybe I can grow with it
And be a better man
When I'm down and I can't hide it
Couldn't smile if you paid me to
But I've learned not to fight it
'Cause there's nothing that I can do
I know I've got to roll with it
Can't torture my soul with it
And maybe I can grow with it
And be a better man
Roll with it
Go with it
Take the good with the bad
Take the happy with the sad
Sometimes winnin', sometimes losin'
Just like everybody else I know
I gotta roll with it
Can't torture my soul with it
Then maybe I can grow with it
And be a better man
Trooper's song "Roll With It" is about the struggle of living with anxiety and depression. The lyrics draw attention to the fact that the things that bother and consume us may not necessarily affect others in the same way, but it is essential to confront them and find ways to deal with them. The singer admits to the fact that he sometimes pretends to be unbothered by his emotions and thoughts, but he realizes that he can only fool himself.
The song encourages individuals to adopt a positive attitude towards life and to be open to growth and change. The lyrics convey the message that it is necessary to accept the ups and downs of life, take the good with the bad, and move forward without torturing oneself over the things that cannot be controlled.
Overall, "Roll With It" is a song that aims to inspire people to confront their inner demons and find ways to cope with them. It emphasizes the point that hiding behind a fake smile and pretending everything is okay is not a long-term solution.
Line by Line Meaning
I know who I'm fooling
I am aware that I am deceiving myself
When I'm only fooling myself
I am not fooling anyone else with my behavior
When the things that drive me crazy, wouldn't bother no one else
What upsets me may not bother others
But I know I've got to roll with it
I have to accept and adapt to the situation
Can't torture my soul with it
I cannot let the situation bother me too much
And maybe I can grow with it
This experience can help me develop and mature
And be a better man
It can make me into a better person in the long run
When I'm down and I can't hide it
I can't pretend that I'm okay when I'm not
Couldn't smile if you paid me to
The situation is so bad that I can't even fake a smile
But I've learned not to fight it
I have learned to accept the situation and not resist it
'Cause there's nothing that I can do
I am powerless to change the situation
Take the good with the bad
Accept both positive and negative experiences
Take the happy with the sad
Take joy and sorrow with equal acceptance
Sometimes winnin', sometimes losin'
Experiencing both success and failure is a normal part of life
Just like everybody else I know
Everyone experiences both good and bad times
Roll with it
Accept and adapt to the situation
Go with it
Flow with the situation and don't resist it
I gotta roll with it
I must accept and adapt to the situation
Then maybe I can grow with it
This experience can help me mature and improve
And be a better man
It can make me into a better person in the long run
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: EDWARD JR. HOLLAND, LAMONT DOZIER, BRIAN HOLLAND, WILL JENNINGS, STEVE WINWOOD
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on The Boys in the Bright White Sports Car
Here they come
The boys in the bright white sports car
Waving their arms in the air
Who do they think they are?
And where did they get that car?
There they go
The boys in the bright white sports car
Honking at all the girls
It's jack-of-all-trades Stan
And Jerry the garbageman
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There they go
The boys are really rollin'
Some old lady called the cops
Said the car is probably stolen, stolen
There they go
The boys are really rollin'
Some old lady called the cops
Said the car is probably stolen, stolen
Here they come
The boys in the bright white sports car
Waving their arms in the air
Who do they think they are?
And where did they get that car?
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Ladadada
Da
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