ROLLERCOASTER – English Lyrics

• By: MARINA
• Album: PRINCESS OF POWER

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a linguistic journey with MARINA's "ROLLERCOASTER"! This catchy alt-pop anthem not only offers a vibrant soundscape but also provides a fantastic opportunity to explore English vocabulary related to emotions, personal growth, and desires. Its clever use of the 'rollercoaster' metaphor to describe life's journey and self-discovery makes the lyrics both engaging and memorable, perfect for expanding your English comprehension in a fun and meaningful way. Dive into the song's honest expressions of happiness and freedom to connect with the language on a deeper level.

[English]

I WANNA GO ON A ROLLERCOASTER

I WANNA DO THINGS I’M NOT SUPPOSED TO

I WANNA GO WHERE THE FREE ONES LIVE NOW

NEVER GOING BACK TO THE PLACE I LIVED, NO

I WANNA SWIM

TOPLESS IN THE OCEAN

HAVE SEX ON THE SAND

ON THE GRASS, IN THE GARDEN

SPREAD ME LIKE A PICNIC

ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOREST

CAUSE I DON’T WANNA LIVE

IF I CAN’T BE HONEST

BABY I’VE BEEN DOWN

I’VE BEEN DOWN SO LOW

BUT THE MORE I LOVE MYSELF

THE HIGHER UP I WANNA GO

GO, GO, GO, GO

I’M ON A ROLLERCOASTER RIDE

I’VE BEEN LOW BUT I KNOW

THAT I WANNA GET HIGH

I’VE NEVER BEEN SO HAPPY

SMILING SO WIDE

I NEVER THOUGHT I’D FIND

THE LOVE OF MY LIFE

I WANNA KISS YOU UNTIL I SEE STARS

I WANNA SEE INSIDE OF YOUR HEART

I WANNA SWIM

TOPLESS IN THE OCEAN

HAVE SEX ON THE SAND

ON THE GRASS, IN THE GARDEN

SPREAD ME LIKE A PICNIC

ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOREST

CAUSE I DON’T WANNA LIVE

IF I CAN’T BE HONEST

BABY I’VE BEEN DOWN

I’VE BEEN DOWN SO LOW

BUT THE MORE I LOVE MYSELF

THE HIGHER UP I WANNA GO

I’M ON A ROLLERCOASTER RIDE

I’VE BEEN LOW BUT I KNOW

THAT I WANNA GET HIGH

I’VE NEVER BEEN SO HAPPY

SMILING SO WIDE

I NEVER THOUGHT I’D FIND

THE LOVE OF MY LIFE

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
rollercoaster /ˈroʊlərˌkoʊstər/ B2	noun - a type of amusement park ride that consists of a track with steep slopes and sharp curves
swim /swɪm/ A1	verb - to move through water by using the arms and legs
honest /ˈɒnɪst/ B1	adjective - truthful and sincere
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a strong feeling of affection verb - to have a deep affection for someone
happy /ˈhæpi/ A1	adjective - feeling or showing pleasure or contentment
kiss /kɪs/ A2	verb - to touch with the lips as a sign of love or greeting
stars /stɑrz/ A2	noun - large celestial bodies that are visible in the night sky
place /pleɪs/ A1	noun - a particular position or point in space
ocean /ˈoʊʃən/ A2	noun - a large body of salt water that covers most of the Earth's surface
down /daʊn/ A1	adverb - toward a lower place or position
high /haɪ/ A1	adjective - of great vertical extent
garden /ˈɡɑrdən/ A2	noun - a piece of ground, often near a house, where flowers, shrubs, vegetables, etc., are grown
floor /flɔr/ A1	noun - the lower surface of a room
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter

Key Grammar Structures

• I WANNA GO ON A ROLLERCOASTER

  ➔ Informal contraction of 'want to' as 'wanna'.

  ➔ The phrase "I WANNA" expresses a desire or wish.

• I WANNA DO THINGS I’M NOT SUPPOSED TO

  ➔ Use of present continuous tense 'I’m not supposed to'.

  ➔ The phrase indicates an ongoing situation or action.

• I WANNA SWIM TOPLESS IN THE OCEAN

  ➔ Use of infinitive 'to swim' after 'wanna'.

  ➔ The infinitive form is used to express an action.

• CAUSE I DON’T WANNA LIVE IF I CAN’T BE HONEST

  ➔ Use of conditional 'if' to express a condition.

  ➔ The phrase indicates that honesty is a prerequisite for living.

• BUT THE MORE I LOVE MYSELF, THE HIGHER UP I WANNA GO

  ➔ Use of comparative structure 'the more... the more...'.

  ➔ This structure shows a direct relationship between two increasing actions.

• I’VE NEVER BEEN SO HAPPY SMILING SO WIDE

  ➔ Use of present perfect tense 'I’ve never been'.

  ➔ This tense indicates an experience up to the present.

• I WANNA KISS YOU UNTIL I SEE STARS

  ➔ Use of future intention 'until I see'.

  ➔ This phrase indicates a desire to continue an action until a certain point.