I'm on a Roll Songtext

von Over the Rhine

Black flamenco shoes
Dahlias in my hair
Garters on my stockings
The sidewalk bends to stare

I? m on a roll, oh
I? m on a roll, oh, oh, oh

Ambition may be blind
And diamonds come from coal
You provide the rhythm, babe
And I? ll provide the soul

I? m on a roll, oh
I? m on a roll, oh, oh, oh

This oyster is my world
My oyster? s got a pearl
This ain? t no dress rehearsal
I? m a very lucky girl

I? m on a roll, oh
I? m on a roll, oh, oh, oh

Tastes sweet on my lips
Tender on my tongue
All the road? s ahead of me
And oh, the night is young

I? m on a roll, oh
I? m on a roll, oh, oh, oh

I? m on a roll, just like I oughta
I? m on a roll, I can? t be bothered
I? m on a roll, I want the whole enchilada
I? m on a roll

Our baby? s got his bullhorn
Confetti? s in the air
We? re shakin? up show ponies
? Cause we haven? t got a care

I? m on a roll, oh
I? m on a roll, oh, oh, oh

I? m on a roll, just like I oughta
I? m on a roll, I can? t be bothered
I? m on a roll, I want the whole enchilada
I? m on a roll, Cincinnati to Ensenada

I? m on a roll from the thrift store to Prada
I? m on a roll, la, de, da, da, de, da, da, I? m on a roll
Ah, la, la, da, de, da, da, I? m on a roll