Cole Swindell

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
She had a cross around her neck
And a flower in her hand
That I picked from the side of Thomas Drive
On our way to the sand
We found an old wooden chair
Still warm from the sun
Pushed it back, gave me a kiss with Bacardi on her lips
And I was done

[Chorus 1]
We spent that week wide open
Upside down beside the ocean
I didn't know where it was goin'
Just tryin' to keep my heart on the tracks
I should've known that kind of feelin'
Would last longer than that week did
Blown away and barely breathin'
Sunday came and it was over
Now she's got me twisted
Like an old beach roller coaster

[Verse 2]
And the rest of those days
Turned into long crazy nights
When the music got loud
We'd sneak away from the crowd
Under the boardwalk lights
And with all the things we said
What I just can't get past
Is the way we let it end
Now I'm wonderin' where she is
Knowin' I can't get that goodbye back
[Chorus 1]
We spent that week wide open
Upside down beside the ocean
I didn't know where it was goin'
Just tryin' to keep my heart on the tracks
I should've known that kind of feelin'
Would last longer than that week did
Blown away and barely breathin'
Sunday came and it was over
Now she's got me twisted
Like an old beach roller coaster

[Bridge]
She's like a song playin' over and over
In my mind, where I still hold her
I had the chance and I should've told her, yeah

[Chorus 2]
When we spent that week wide open
Upside down beside the ocean
I didn't know where it was goin'
Still tryin' to keep my heart on the tracks
I should've known that kind of feelin'
Would last longer than that week did
Blown away and barely breathin'
When Sunday came and it was over
Now she's got me twisted
Yeah, I'm still twisted
Like an old beach roller coaster
Like an old beach roller coasterEmbed

If you're looking for a country song that packs an emotional punch, look no further than "Roller Coaster" by Cole Swindell. Originally co-written by Swindell, this track went on to be recorded by Luke Bryan for his 2014 album, "Crash My Party." It's since been made famous by Swindell himself, appearing on his EP "Down Home Sessions IV."

About Roller Coaster

The song's title is not only catchy, it's also a metaphor for the ups and downs of a relationship. In the first verse, Swindell sings about a young couple enjoying a carefree summer fling, with the narrator perfectly content with "soaking up every moment of the ride." But by the chorus, things take a turn for the worse, with the girl breaking the news that she'll be leaving at the end of the season.

The song takes us through the highs and lows of the relationship, as Swindell sings about the couple's wild nights out on the town, the way he can't stop thinking about her, and the inevitable heartbreak that follows when it's time for her to go.

One standout line from the chorus is "She had a cross around her neck and a flower in her hand, that I picked from the side of Thomas Drive." This simple image of a flower picked from the side of the road holds a lot of meaning in the context of the song. It's a symbol of the fleeting nature of the couple's summer romance, as well as a reminder of the beauty that once existed between them.

Swindell's delivery of the lyrics is heartfelt and authentic, and it's clear that he's drawing from personal experience to create such an emotional track. The way he sings about the way the couple's love was "like a roller coaster," with its ups and downs and twists and turns, really brings the story to life.

What's interesting to note is that "Roller Coaster" almost didn't end up on "Down Home Sessions IV." According to Swindell, he had written the song with the intention of pitching it to a major country artist. But when that artist passed on the track, Swindell decided to record it himself, proving that sometimes the best person to perform a song is the one who wrote it.

"Roller Coaster" is a powerful country ballad that perfectly captures the bittersweet feeling of a summer romance that's doomed from the start. With its catchy chorus and emotional lyrics, it's easy to see why this song has become such a fan favorite.

• Release Date: November 13, 2015
• Artist: Cole Swindell