I see you thinking twice
Wish I could read your mind
Move up or out of line
Too late for praying
I know we might lose our breath
We might be scared to death
This chance is like a step
Just got to take it
Whoa oh oh oh oh oh oh
Countdown to here we go oh oh oh oh oh oh
Hold on tight, slide a little closer
Up so high stars are on our shoulders
Time flies by, don’t close your eyes
Kiss by kiss love is like a thrill ride
What goes up might take us upside down
Life ain’t a merry go round
It’s a roller coaster
It’s a roller coaster
Can’t lie and won’t pretend
I know what’s round the bend
Too late to start again
Won’t take it slower
Let’s slip right off these tracks
We’ll fly or we might crash
Don’t look down, don’t look back
Cause it ain’t over
Hold on tight, slide a little closer
Up so high stars are on our shoulders
Time flies by, don’t close your eyes
Kiss by kiss love is like a thrill ride
What goes up might take us upside down
Life ain’t a merry go round
It’s a roller coaster
It’s a roller coaster
Whoa oh oh oh oh oh oh
Countdown to here we go oh oh oh oh oh oh
So hold on tight, slide a little closer
Up so high stars are on our shoulders
It’s a roller coaster
Kiss by kiss love is like a thrill ride
What goes up might take us upside down
Life ain’t a merry go round
It’s a roller coaster
It’s a roller coaster
Roller coaster
It’s a roller coaster
The Ups and Downs of Love: A Lyrical Journey
In “Roller Coaster,” Bon Jovi captures the exhilarating, unpredictable nature of love and relationships. The song uses the metaphor of a roller coaster to paint a vivid picture of emotional highs and lows, urging listeners to embrace the adventure rather than shy away from it. Lines like “Hold on tight, slide a little closer” and “Life ain’t a merry go round” remind us that real love is filled with thrilling moments and unexpected turns, not safe repetition. The repeated encouragement to hold on and enjoy the ride serves as an anthem for those willing to take risks in pursuit of genuine connection. Bon Jovi’s signature anthemic sound and heartfelt lyrics make “Roller Coaster” both relatable and uplifting, resonating with anyone who’s ever dared to love fearlessly.
Song Credits
- Artist: Bon Jovi
- Songwriters: Jon Bon Jovi, Billy Falcon, John Shanks
- Release Year: 2020
- Label: Island Records