Green was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and took an interest in singing, playing the piano, and songwriting at a very young age. At the age of thirteen, she became a member of a female quintet called Younique. Green received her big break at the age of nineteen when she became a backing singer for Jill Scott, who took her on an international tour. She was signed to Columbia Records in November 2001. Green released her first album, featuring the hit "Emotional Rollercoaster", in November 2002 in the U.S. and February 2003 in the United Kingdom. Her second album, featuring the first single "Gotta Go, Gotta Leave (Tired)", was released almost three years later, in June 2005. Green was engaged to Erik Tribbet, a drummer from nearby Camden, New Jersey, with whom she has a son named Jordan.
Emotional Rollercoaster
Vivian Green Lyrics
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Woke up with dry eyes
My mind was racing, feet were pacing
Lord, help me please, tell me what I have gotten into
Ran my three miles to clear my mind
It always helps me out
It's my therapy when I'm losin' it
I'm on an emotional rollercoaster
Lovin' you ain't nothin' healthy
Lovin' you was never good for me (For me)
But I can't get off
This emotional rollercoaster
Lovin' you ain't nothin' healthy
Lovin' you was never good for me (For me, oh)
But I can't get off
Yesterday I told myself
I was gonna be okay
Gonna start a new day, truly happy
I was gonna take control of me
But eventually reality hit me
Mentally, physically, emotionally
And I opened my eyes and realized
That I was still bein' taken for a constant ride on
your
I'm on an emotional rollercoaster (Ooh, baby)
Lovin' you ain't nothin' healthy (For real, it's never
healthy for me)
Lovin' you was never good for me (Oh, but I can't get)
But I can't get off (Ooh...ooh...baby...)
Emotional rollercoaster (You got me goin' up and down)
Lovin' you ain't nothin' healthy (Oh)
Lovin' you was never good for me (Never good for me,
ah)
But I can't get off
So tired of you makin' love to me
Then disappearing so suddenly
Up and down it goes
And I'm so tired of you pacifyin' me
With promises you know that you'll never keep
Round and round it goes, I am on a
I'm on an emotional rollercoaster (Oh)
Lovin' you ain't nothin' healthy (Ooh, ain't nothin'
healthy ?bout it, baby)
Lovin' you was never good for me (Nothin' healthy
?bout it, baby)
But I can't get off (Oh, oh)
Emotional rollercoaster
Lovin' you ain't nothin' healthy
Lovin' you was never good for me
But I can't get off
In Vivian Green's "Emotional Rollercoaster," the singer sings about being in a tumultuous relationship that's like a rollercoaster ride full of ups and downs. She wakes up with a racing mind and paces her feet, seeking divine intervention to help her understand what she's gotten herself into. Running is her therapy when she feels like she's losing her mind. The chorus of the song defines the emotional roller coaster that she's on, where loving the significant other isn't healthy for her, but she can't get off it.
Green goes on to explain that even though she tells herself that she'll be okay, reality hits her hard. She's still taken on this ride where her significant other makes love to her, promises to keep but disappears suddenly. She's tired of being pacified by the other's promises that never come true, and the ride goes round and round. However, in the end, she can't seem to get off this ride.
Line by Line Meaning
Last night I cried, tossed and turned
I couldn't sleep and cried all night long.
Woke up with dry eyes
I cried so much that my eyes were dry when I woke up.
My mind was racing, feet were pacing
I was anxious and restless, couldn't keep still.
Lord, help me please, tell me what I have gotten into
I am so confused and lost, I need divine intervention to understand my situation.
Ran my three miles to clear my mind
I went for a long run to try and distract myself from my problems.
It always helps me out
Working out is my go-to coping mechanism.
It's my therapy when I'm losin' it
Exercising is my way of dealing with emotional turmoil.
Which is usually, hey
My emotions are all over the place most of the time.
I'm on an emotional rollercoaster
My feelings for you are intense and unpredictable, like a rollercoaster ride.
Lovin' you ain't nothin' healthy
My love for you is not good for me, not good for my mental health.
Lovin' you was never good for me (For me)
I know that being with you is not good for me, but I can't help myself.
But I can't get off
I am stuck in this unhealthy love affair.
Yesterday I told myself
I made a promise to myself.
I was gonna be okay
I was going to take control of my life and be happy without you.
Gonna start a new day, truly happy
I wanted to start fresh and be genuinely happy with myself.
But eventually reality hit me
I was hit with the harsh reality that I am still in love with you and can't move on.
Mentally, physically, emotionally
My entire being is affected by our tumultuous relationship.
And I opened my eyes and realized
I finally came to the realization that I am stuck in a cycle with you.
That I was still bein' taken for a constant ride on your
You are still playing with my emotions and taking me for granted.
So tired of you makin' love to me
I am tired of the physical aspect of our relationship when it is not accompanied by an emotional connection.
Then disappearing so suddenly
You always disappear without explanation or warning.
Up and down it goes
Our relationship is constantly fluctuating.
And I'm so tired of you pacifyin' me
I am tired of you trying to placate me with empty promises and apologies.
With promises you know that you'll never keep
I am tired of false hopes and broken promises.
Round and round it goes, I am on a
I can't break out of this cycle, it feels like I'm on a never-ending carousel.
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Written by: ERIC ROBERSON, VIVIAN GREEN
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Last night I cried, tossed and turned
Woke up with dry eyes
My mind was racing, feet were pacing
Lord, help me, please tell me what I have gotten into
Ran my three miles to clear my mind
It always helps me out, it's my therapy
When I'm losing it which is usually
I'm on an emotional rollercoaster
Loving you ain't nothing healthy
Loving you was never good for me, for me
But I can't get off
This emotional rollercoaster
Loving you ain't nothing healthy
Loving you was never good for me, for me
Oh, I can't get off
Yesterday, I told myself I was gonna be okay
Gonna start a new day, be truly happy
I was gonna take control of me
But eventually reality hit me mentally, physically, emotionally
And I opened my eyes and realized
That I was still being taken for a constant ride on your
Emotional rollercoaster
Loving you ain't nothing healthy
Loving you was never good for me
I can't get off
Emotional rollercoaster
Loving you ain't nothing healthy
Loving you was never good for me
I can't get off
So tired of you making love to me
Then disappearing so suddenly
Up and down it goes
And I'm so tired of you pacifying me
With promises you know that you'll never keep
Round and round it goes
Emotional rollercoaster
Loving you ain't nothing healthy
Loving you was never good for me
But I can't get off
Emotional rollercoaster
Loving you ain't nothing healthy
Loving you was never good for me
But I can't get off
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You ainโt ๐คฅ lying !!!
Nita W
It's 2023 and this song is still everything! I so understand even more clearly why I love this songโค๏ธ๐. That emotional rollercoaster is something.
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I WISH WE CAN HAVE VIVIAN GREEN BACK
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On this good day 5/07/2023