Rollin'
311 · Unity
I'm holdin' and foldin' see no cold in the streets
Dirty looks - huh - we think it's funny
Workin' class rares scrounge up all the money
But we're coolin' in the middle June
I'm gettin' girls gettin' lit and I'm making up tunes
Believe that boy I'll bet I'll bet I'm trollen
Just lookin' for some trouble and we be rollin'
Now I'm a tell a tale to you straight
Gonna tell you a story
It's not a fairy tale and it gets a little glory
It happened one night when Tequila was full
We were walkin' to my car unaware unknowin'
I stepped up crossed the the street in no hurry
And what happens next - it gets a little blurry
This chump nearly hits me in a green pintow so I threw my bottle BANG!
It broke his window
He screeched to a halt jumped out of his car
I stepped straight to him gonna make him see stars yes
The situation was going to explode
Thought I should give him a warning said ya better hit the road
I knew it would be easy if i dagged him first
So I cracked him in the face all of the sudden with a burst
I hit im with a right then a left didn't land
But he turned his head and I broke my hand
Whatcha gonna do?
Do whatcha gonna
I got a cast on my hand and the girls think I'm a jerk
I can't play my bass and I can't go to work
This is a true story it all did happen
Better yet I regret that I'm rollin' up strappin'
Been two years now since this all took place
I learn from being stupid I learn from my mistakes
And now I'm livin' peace edifyin' and trollen
Can't say it wasn't fun in those days of rollin'
Rollin'
Rollin'
About Rollin'
"Rollin'" by 311 serves as a dynamic track on the band's 2001 album *Unity*, exemplifying their signature blend of hip-hop and rock. Released during a period where the group solidified their identity as a pioneering force in alternative rap, the song features the characteristic vocal interplay between vocalist Mike Shinoda and guitarist Chris Conley. The recording captures the high-energy, rhythmic intensity that defined the band's discography in the early 2000s, showcasing their ability to merge complex instrumentation with lyrical flow. As part of *Unity*, the track contributes to the album's cohesive narrative, reflecting themes of resilience and movement that permeate the group's broader body of work. It remains a staple of 311's catalog, representing their evolution from the nu-metal era into a more refined, genre-defining act.

