Roller Coaster
Turning tides Lyrics


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The sun shines in our eyes
This love, it leaves us blind
I won't listen to your cries
There is no truth in lies
They will come out, they can't hide
This love, it feels so tried
Like a parasite to a host
You haunt me like a ghost
On these faint words I choke
(On these faint words I choke)
I never thought we'd get so close
It's you I love the most
To us let's make a toast
(To us let's make a toast)
I'm a bird that's meant to fly
Watch me as I touch the sky
I'll take you along for the ride
I'm an eagle, spread my wing
On my back you'll always cling
Listen to me, hear me sing
I always make your bed
I thought you were my friend
Let's leave these words unsaid
(Let's leave these words unsaid)
I can't help but feel regret
I'm strung out on Xanax
I just want to forget
(I just want to forget)
I'm a bird that's meant to fly
Watch me as I touch the sky
I'll take you along for the ride
I'm an eagle, spread my wing
On my back you'll always cling
Listen to me, hear me sing
I crashed my car, it won't start




It's cold, I can't go far
Forget til death do us part

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Turning tides' song "Roller Coaster" depict a tumultuous love affair filled with conflicting emotions and the desire to escape from the pain it brings. The opening lines suggest the blinding effect of love, where the sun shining in our eyes makes it difficult to see the truth. The singer refuses to listen to the pleas and manipulations of their partner, recognizing that lies cannot conceal the eventual reveal of the truth. The love feels exhausting, like a parasite that haunts and suffocates them, leading to a struggle with expressing their feelings.


Despite the turbulence, there is a realization of unexpected closeness. The singer admits their love for the other person, emphasizing their importance above all else. They propose a toast as a celebration of their connection. The metaphor of being a bird meant to fly represents the desire for freedom and independence. The singer promises to soar high and invites the other person to join them on this journey of life. They compare themselves to an eagle whose wings are always open for the other person to cling onto, showing a desire for a deep and lasting connection.


However, as the song progresses, regret and disillusionment start to overshadow the earlier hopeful sentiments. The singer feels trapped in their relationship, unable to escape the pain and seeking solace in substances like Xanax to numb their emotions. The desire to forget and move on becomes overwhelming. The mention of crashing a car and the inability to start it reflects the feeling of being stuck and unable to move forward. The final line, "Forget til death do us part," suggests a longing to be released from the burden of this troubled relationship, even if it means until the end of life.


Overall, "Roller Coaster" explores the complicated dynamics of a love affair, from the initial intoxication and hope to the eventual disillusionment and longing for escape.


Line by Line Meaning

The sun shines in our eyes
Our vision is clouded by the brightness of love


This love, it leaves us blind
Love obscures our ability to see clearly


I won't listen to your cries
I refuse to pay attention to your pleas


There is no truth in lies
Deception holds no truth within it


They will come out, they can't hide
The truth will eventually be revealed, unable to hide forever


This love, it feels so tried
Love feels exhausted and worn out


Like a parasite to a host
You cling to me like a parasite seeking sustenance from its host


You haunt me like a ghost
Your presence torments me like a haunting ghost


On these faint words I choke
I struggle to speak these feeble words


(On these faint words I choke)
(These weak words suffocate me)


I never thought we'd get so close
I never anticipated us becoming so intimately connected


It's you I love the most
It is you who I love above all others


To us let's make a toast
Let's celebrate our relationship together


(To us let's make a toast)
(Let's raise our glasses in honor of us)


I'm a bird that's meant to fly
I am a free-spirited being meant to soar in the sky


Watch me as I touch the sky
Witness my ascent towards the heavens


I'll take you along for the ride
I will bring you with me on this thrilling journey


I'm an eagle, spread my wing
I am a majestic eagle extending my wings


On my back you'll always cling
You will forever hold on tightly to me


Listen to me, hear me sing
Pay attention to my voice, listen to my song


I always make your bed
I consistently prepare your sleeping space


I thought you were my friend
I believed you were a true companion


Let's leave these words unsaid
Let's refrain from expressing these words


(Let's leave these words unsaid)
(It is best to keep these words unspoken)


I can't help but feel regret
I am unable to avoid the feeling of remorse


I'm strung out on Xanax
I am dependent on Xanax, feeling overwhelmed


I just want to forget
All I desire is to erase memories from my mind


(I just want to forget)
(I simply yearn to leave it all behind)


I crashed my car, it won't start
My car collided and now refuses to function


It's cold, I can't go far
The freezing temperature restricts my ability to travel a long distance


Forget til death do us part
Let's disregard everything until death separates us




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Kenny Cummings

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