Story Behind The Song
just a quick little, byrds-inspired song with a heartfelt homage to the grateful dead during the instrumental break
Song Description
as jim testa (harp magazine) said in his liner notes -
the gently lilting optimism of ?Rollercoaster,? shines through this track like the first hint of sun after a week of dark and stormy days.
| Song Length |
2:21 |
Genre |
Country - Alternative, Folk - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Content, In High Spirits |
Subject |
Joy, Searching for Love |
| Similar Artists |
The Byrds, The Grateful Dead |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Rollercoaster
the parking brake is in the middle
the rollercoaster leads the way
will it make you scream a little
'til you realize everything's ok
you've paid your money, got your ticket
now its time to wait in line
feels like a month of sundays
soon enough its gonna be your time
the ride begins now hang on tight
holding on with all your might
as you climb way up above the trees
feeling like a cool fall breeze
you pause up top and look around
in no time you'll come crashing down
ain't it funny how this silly ride's a lot like you and me
the parking brake is in the middle
the rollercoaster leads the way
will it make you scream a little
until you realize everything's ok