Roll Me Away
Bob Seger · Ultimate Hits. Rock And Roll Never Forgets [2011]
right away I made my choice
Headed out to my big two-wheeler,
I was tired of my own voice
Took a bead on the northern plains
and just rolled that power on
Twelve hours out of Mackinaw City
stopped in a bar to have a brew
Met a girl and we had a few drinks
and I told her what I'd decided to do
She looked out the window a long long moment
then she looked into my eyes
She didn't have to say a thing,
I knew what she was thinkin'
Roll, roll me away,
won't you roll me away tonight
I too am lost, I feel double-crossed
and I'm sick of what's wrong and what's right
We never even said a word,
we just walked out and got on that bike
And we rolled
And we rolled clean out of sight
We rolled across the high plains
Deep into the mountains
Felt so good to me
Finally feelin' free
Somewhere along a high road
The air began to turn cold
She said she missed her home
I headed on alone
Stood alone on a mountain top,
starin' out at the Great Divide
I could go east, I could go west,
it was all up to me to decide
Just then I saw a young hawk flyin'
and my soul began to rise
And pretty soon
My heart was singin'
Roll, roll me away,
I'm gonna roll me away tonight
Gotta keep rollin, gotta keep ridin',
keep searchin' till I find what's right
And as the sunset faded
I spoke to the faintest first starlight
And I said next time
Next time
We'll get it right
Roll Me Away
Bob Seger's "Roll Me Away" stands as a quintessential example of his mid-1970s rock and roll revival, capturing the raw energy and gritty storytelling that defined his career. Recorded for the 1976 album "Night Moves," the track showcases Seger's signature blend of bluesy guitar riffs and anthemic vocals, delivering a message of restless freedom that resonated deeply with audiences of the era. As a staple of his discography, the song exemplifies the working-class heroism and emotional honesty that made Seger a defining voice of American rock. Its inclusion on later compilation albums highlights its enduring status as a classic track within his catalog, cementing its place in the history of hard rock and country-rock fusion.

