The Verve – The Rolling People

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I got one more life
Can you see it wasting away?
But I got a plan
Do you understand?

The drugstore wife
I was dealing soul and other white
I won't shake your hands
'Cause death has no plans

But here we are the rolling people
Can't stay for long
We gotta go

So come alive with the rolling poeple
Don't ask why
We just know

I'm on a big jet plane
With my briefcase and crime in my veins
I'll be the first to toast
To my rowdy soul

But here we are the rolling people
Don't ask why
We don't know

So come alive with the rolling people
Don't ask why
We just go now
Yeah

Don't even know which way I'm going to
The lights are on and I am feeling blue
I hope you know which way I'm going to fly
Thank you for my life
I said good night, good-bye

You see me going

But here we are the rolling people
Can't stay for long
We gotta go

So come alive with the rolling people
Don't ask why
We don't know now
Yeah

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Lyrics submitted by kevin

Track duration: 07:02

"The Rolling People" as written by Richard Ashcroft, Simon Jones, Nick Mccabe, Peter Salisbury

Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing

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    General Comment:I agree with the "rolling a joint" reference, but i also think that this song is hypnotic!! It is to me anyway, and i suppose that also reflects the fact that the band were high on drugs most of the time around when A Northen Soul was made although this was actually put on Urban Hymns.

    One of my faveourite Verve songs. They are the most amazing band live.

    It has to be between The Verve and Coldplay which are the best British Rock Band and I honestly can't decide which is better!
    Flag lugsy90on February 02, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:well "rolling" means buzzing off ecstacy, i always just presumed thats what the song was about. maybe its not but what with the bands love affair with the drug during the 90's it probably is.
    Flag t00117598on August 03, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:Given the Verve have an extensive history of drug-related lyrics, I'm guessing "rolling" is referring to rolling a joint. It's about being reckless, adventurous and active - and probably being high.
    Flag Arkyopterixon September 14, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:youtube.com/…

    just great...
    Flag abreiteron February 18, 2007   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:the rolling people always reminds me of people rolling on e
    Flag katyisgoneon January 27, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:people coming alive together and having it
    Flag kempeon September 01, 2006   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:Pure Rock and guitars!
    Great sound
    this song is just emotions
    Flag v2.7on April 19, 2006   Link
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    General Comment:The powerful guitar is McCabe's best.
    Flag Painbeareron March 29, 2006   Link
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    General Comment:I'd say it's about a certain kind of people, who know where they're going and live their lives to the full.
    Flag sbtoon September 15, 2005   Link
  • +1
    General Comment:i'm not sure, but it sounds like he's poking a bit of fun at working professionals.

    this is one of my favorite driving songs
    Flag cadillac4lifeon April 15, 2004   Link

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