Holy Roller Novocaine
Kings of Leon · Boxed [2011]
I've come to lay you down
Uncover your head and submit to me
We'll make a joyful sound
I don't care if you're by yourself
Or you're all alone when you need my help
Keep that smile on your pretty face
Cause you don't have much I can't take away
[Chorus:]
Don't you worry baby
You won't feel a thing
Close your eyes
Holy Roller Novocaine
Lord's gonna get us back (x4)
I know, I know
Lord's gonna get us back (x4)
You'll be hearin' me comin'
But I can't come inside
I'll be out back in my white Cadillac
Won't you join me for a ride
We'll go up, to the mountain top
There I'll show all the goods I got
Don't look back keep your eyes ahead
This could be the night that the moon goes red
Oh Lord
[Chorus]
Lord's gonna get us back (x4)
I know, I know
Lord's gonna get us back (x4)
All the world is mournin'
And baby so am I
I'm just givin' you warning
And I'm telling you why
Lord's gonna get us back (x4)
I know, I know
Lord's gonna get us back (x4)
I know
Lord's gonna get us back (x4)
I know, I know
Lord's gonna get us back (x4)
I know, I know
Holy Roller Novocaine
Holy Roller Novocaine stands as a standout track from Kings of Leon's 2011 album, Boxed. Emerging during a period where the band was refining their signature blend of Southern rock and alternative grit, the song captures the group's evolving sound with its driving rhythm and atmospheric production. The recording reflects the band's ability to balance introspective themes with their characteristic energetic delivery, showcasing a maturity that distinguished this era from their earlier breakthrough hits. As part of a cohesive body of work, the track demonstrates the band's continued exploration of spiritual and emotional landscapes through their distinctive guitar textures and vocal harmonies. It remains a notable song in their discography, illustrating their capacity to craft compelling narratives within the framework of modern rock.