On A Roll
joedotwhy Lyrics


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No I am not ya
A living imposter
The last on the roster
Cracking a fosters
I enter with caution
With bassline distortion
Smoking a portion
Of what I just brought in
I roll it, I stick it, I smoke it, I wrote it
And then we discuss all the usual bullshit
So pull up a chair you can tell me my fortune
I don't believe in all the fairytales
But I can believe in what my dealer sells
I'm on a roll with nothing else, high
I'm on a roll with nothing else right
I feel like a ghost
I feel like a shell
I am the wish that got left in the well
Tell me your secrets, hope that you're well
Ducking the fiends as I'm numbing my cells
My demons got ranks that they show on lapels
They dig in the shanks when I'm under the world
I'm over the world, man I'm overwhelmed
I get it's a process but know that I'm hurt
Too miserable
Know I'm too cynical
Cope
Not through clinical
Smoke
I get simple
Nah it feels too visceral
Man, I feel invisible





I'm losing myself
Erase the individual, no

Overall Meaning

In these lyrics from joedotwhy's song "On A Roll," the artist starts off by declaring their independence and individuality by stating "No I am not ya, a living imposter, the last on the roster." This sets the tone for a personal reflection on their own identity and place in the world. The mention of "Cracking a fosters" adds a casual and perhaps rebellious vibe to the lyrics, suggesting a carefree attitude.


The artist describes entering a situation cautiously, with a distorted bassline and smoking a portion of something they brought in. This may refer to entering a social setting or environment where they feel the need to tread carefully. The repetitive phrase "I roll it, I stick it, I smoke it, I wrote it" could hint at a creative process or personal ritual that the artist goes through before engaging with others.


As the lyrics progress, the artist delves into feelings of isolation and detachment, expressing that they feel like a ghost or a shell. The reference to being the "wish that got left in the well" conveys a sense of longing or unfulfilled desires. The artist invites others to share their secrets and well-being, while also acknowledging their own struggles with avoiding temptations and numbing their emotions.


The artist opens up about battling inner demons and feeling overwhelmed by the world around them. The mention of feeling too miserable, cynical, and invisible highlights a struggle with self-perception and mental health. The lyrics convey a sense of being lost and seeking some form of escape or coping mechanism, whether through smoking, self-reflection, or detachment from their individual identity. The final line, "Erase the individual, no," suggests a conflicted desire to both disappear and assert one's presence in a complex and challenging world.


Line by Line Meaning

No I am not ya
I am not who you think I am


A living imposter
Feeling like a fake in my own life


The last on the roster
Feeling forgotten and unimportant


Cracking a fosters
Trying to find a way to cope with my emotions


I enter with caution
Approaching situations carefully


With bassline distortion
My thoughts and feelings are distorted


Smoking a portion
Using substances to numb my pain


Of what I just brought in
Dealing with the consequences of my actions


I roll it, I stick it, I smoke it, I wrote it
Engaging in self-destructive behavior


And then we discuss all the usual bullshit
Talking about trivial things to avoid deeper issues


So pull up a chair you can tell me my fortune
Seeking guidance or insight from others


I don't believe in all the fairytales
Being skeptical of false hope


But I can believe in what my dealer sells
Finding comfort in temporary relief


I'm on a roll with nothing else, high
Escaping reality through substance use


I'm on a roll with nothing else right
Feeling lost and disconnected from reality


I feel like a ghost
Feeling invisible and unnoticed


I feel like a shell
Feeling empty and hollow


I am the wish that got left in the well
Feeling abandoned and forgotten


Tell me your secrets, hope that you're well
Seeking connection and validation from others


Ducking the fiends as I'm numbing my cells
Avoiding negative influences while self-medicating


My demons got ranks that they show on lapels
Facing internal struggles and conflicts


They dig in the shanks when I'm under the world
Feeling overwhelmed and consumed by darkness


I'm over the world, man I'm overwhelmed
Feeling disconnected from reality and lost


I get it's a process but know that I'm hurt
Understanding that healing takes time but still feeling pain


Too miserable
Feeling too unhappy and burdened


Know I'm too cynical
Recognizing my own negative outlook


Cope
Finding ways to manage my emotions


Not through clinical
Not seeking professional help


Smoke
Using substances to cope with my pain


I get simple
Seeking simplicity and relief


Nah it feels too visceral
Feeling overwhelmed by raw emotions


Man, I feel invisible
Feeling unseen and unnoticed


I'm losing myself
Losing my sense of identity


Erase the individual, no
Trying to escape from my own reality




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Joe Yeates

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