rollin and tumblin'
dr. feelgood/Dr Feelgood Lyrics
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Yes I roll and I tumble, I cried the whole night long
I got up this morning, feeling that something going on wrong
Well now want you to love me baby, or please let me be
Yes love me baby, or please let me be
If you don't like my peaches please don't shake my tree
Well I want you to love me baby, and come on and say you'll be mine
I want you to love me baby, come and say you'll be mineIf you don't like my potatoes, please don't dig up my vine
The lyrics of Dr. Feelgood's song Rollin and Tumblin' are about a man who is distressed and feeling lost, as he rolls and tumbles while crying the whole night long. He wakes up the next morning feeling like something is going wrong. The man is desperate for love, urging his partner to either love him or leave him be. He is possessive of his own fruits and vegetables, telling his partner not to shake his tree if they don't like his peaches or dig up his vine if they don't like his potatoes. Essentially, the man is asking for love and respect from his partner, warning them not to mess with the things that he holds dear.
The song's lyrics are metaphorical and use the man's love for fruits and vegetables as a way of expressing his desire for love and his need to protect what is his. The phrase 'rollin and tumblin' could mean that the man is dealing with internal turmoil and confusion. The song has a bluesy rhythm and soulful vocals that complement the melancholic lyrics, making it a classic blues track that is still popular after all these years.
Line by Line Meaning
I roll and I tumble, cried the whole night long
I've been rolling and tumbling all night, crying over my troubles
Yes I roll and I tumble, I cried the whole night long
I've been tossing and turning in bed, unable to sleep because of my worries
I got up this morning, feeling that something going on wrong
I woke up feeling that everything is not right, something is off
Well now want you to love me baby, or please let me be
I need your love, but if you can't give it to me, then please leave me alone
Yes love me baby, or please let me be
Either give me your love or let me go, don't keep me hanging in between
If you don't like my peaches please don't shake my tree
If you don't want to be with me, don't lead me on or cause me any unnecessary pain
Well I want you to love me baby, and come on and say you'll be mine
I want you to love me and commit to me, to say that you'll be with me
I want you to love me baby, come and say you'll be mine
I need you to show me that you love me and that you want to be with me
If you don't like my potatoes, please don't dig up my vine
If you have no intention of being with me, please don't toy with my feelings by flirting around or leading me on
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Mckinley Morganfield
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