Roll Around
U.S. Bombs Lyrics
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He dropped a package on the steps
My ticket out is in that box
Been waitin' for a month
I tore it up and ripped it out
And slid on linoleum
Unattached but I'm attached
I roll around
Its hot outside its dead inside
I'm out id rather melt
X-head is killing cats
Smoked potatoes on the couch
No ones left I got in common
Time to check out
Unattached but I'm attached
I roll around
(unattached but I'm attached I roll around)
No place to go and I don't know
I roll [Repeat x2]
Ya I fuckin' roll because
My life's to fuckin' short
Those marathon good byes
One day will be for good
Break out and leave this life behinds
My favorite fuckin' song
Unattached but I'm attached I roll around
The song Roll Around by punk-rock band U.S. Bombs depicts an individual who is clearly suffering from a sense of ennui or disengagement with their current situation, who yearns for an escape in the form of a ticket that has finally arrived which could take them out of their current situation. The writer of the lyrics clearly expresses frustration with their current situation, describing the surroundings as unpleasant or dead inside due to the heat or the smoking habits of a fellow resident. The writer expresses a sense of disconnection with others in the area, suggesting they no longer have anything in common with anyone else. The writer, however, seems to find a sense of solace in rolling around, through skateboarding or perhaps some form of metaphorical rolling. The writer seems to find temporary relief in this activity, which is a theme throughout the song.
The lyrics explore the frustrations one faces in life, the struggles of feeling out of place, and the need to break out of that mold to make a change. The writer recognizes that one day they will leave this life behind, no longer bound by the mundane existence they are currently stuck in. Overall, these lyrics paint a picture of someone who is utterly disillusioned by their present surroundings, but who still finds temporary solace in rolling around.
Line by Line Meaning
The UPS man just pulled up
A delivery man arrives at the singer's house.
He dropped a package on the steps
The delivery man left a package on the front porch of the singer's house.
My ticket out is in that box
The singer is expecting something important in the package, which they believe will provide an escape from their current situation.
Been waitin' for a month
The artist has been anticipating the arrival of the package for several weeks.
I tore it up and ripped it out
The artist is excitedly opening the package to reveal its contents.
And slid on linoleum
The singer is so excited that they are sliding on the smooth surface of the floor.
Unattached but I'm attached
The singer feels disconnected from their current life, but is still emotionally invested in it.
I roll around
Despite these conflicting emotions, the artist is moving around energetically and enthusiastically.
Its hot outside its dead inside
The weather is unpleasant and the artist feels emotionally drained.
I'm out id rather melt
The artist would rather physically dissolve than continue to endure their current situation.
X-head is killing cats
A drug user is causing harm to animals, possibly through neglect or abuse.
Smoked potatoes on the couch
The drug user is so disengaged from reality that they are neglecting basic tasks like cooking and cleaning.
No ones left I got in common
The singer feels disconnected from the people around them and does not share their interests or values.
Time to check out
The singer feels like it is time for them to move on from their current situation.
No place to go and I don't know
The singer does not have a clear destination in mind for their departure.
I roll [Repeat x2]
Despite the uncertainty of their future, the artist is still moving and exploring energetically.
Ya I fuckin' roll because
The artist is reflecting on their enthusiastic, active movement despite their current emotional state.
My life's to fuckin' short
The singer feels like they need to take bold actions now, because life is too short to wait for opportunities.
Those marathon good byes
The singer is reflecting on the many drawn-out goodbyes they have endured in the past, and how they don't want to repeat that.
One day will be for good
The artist is anticipating a time when they will say goodbye for good, rather than just temporarily.
Break out and leave this life behind
The artist is determined to break free from their current situation and move on to something better.
My favorite fuckin' song
The artist is listening to music that they really enjoy, and which inspires them to keep moving forward.
Unattached but I'm attached I roll around
The singer is still feeling conflicted, but is determined to keep moving energetically and exploring new opportunities.
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