Sheryl wrote “Roller Skate” about how nowadays we’re missing out on so many fun things in life because we are so attached to our cell phones.
[Verse 1]
I like the sunshine
Bouncin' off your mirror shades
Well, I love that you love loving me
Can't you see I need a little more of your embrace?
[Pre-Chorus 1]
But you start to panic, you can't stand still
You getting a message, talk about a buzz kill
[Chorus]
I, I, I, I want some attention
I wanna put you centre stage
I, I, I, don't want competition
So put your phone away
Let's roller skate
[Verse 2]
I've got your picture
Swimmin' 'round inside my head
While all the kids snapping pics
They can click on what they missed
I kinda like real life instead
[Pre-Chorus 2]
Well, how about a little of that human touch?
Old school contact, would it be asking too much?
[Chorus]
I, I, I, I want some attention
I wanna put you centre stage
I, I, I, don't want competition
I want a little face to face
I, I, I, I, I ain't in no hurry
But baby, I don't like to wait
I, I, I, wanna be your distraction
Put your phone away
Let's roller skate
[Bridge]
Roller skaters
Let's go
[Chorus]
I, I, I, I want some attention
I wanna put you centre stage
I, I, I, don't want competition
I want a little face to face
I, I, I, I, I ain't in no hurry
But baby, I don't like to wait
I, I, I, want your distraction
Put your phone away
Let's roller skate
Roller Skate was written by Jeff Trott & Sheryl Crow.
Roller Skate was produced by Jeff Trott & Sheryl Crow.
Sheryl Crow released Roller Skate on Fri Apr 21 2017.