Life Is a Rollercoaster

Ronan Keating

About Life Is a Rollercoaster

"Life Is a Rollercoaster" is a song by Irish singer-songwriter Ronan Keating from his debut solo album, Ronan. The song was written and produced by New Radicals frontman Gregg Alexander, and Rick Nowels, having originally been intended for the second New Radicals album which never came to fruition due to Alexander's decision to break up the band. The opening refrain of the song is similar to that of a leaked Gregg Alexander song, "A Love Like That", suggesting that parts of the song were incorporated in Keating's song. "Life Is a Rollercoaster" was released on 10 July 2000 in the United Kingdom. The song debuted at number one in the UK and Ireland, becoming Keating's second number-one single in both countries. In the UK it became the twenty-second biggest-selling single of the year, and it has been certified Gold by the British Phonographic Industry for sales exceeding 400,000 copies. Outside the British Isles, "Life Is a Rollercoaster" topped the music charts of Denmark, Iceland and Poland, reached number two in New Zealand, Norway and Sweden and peaked within the top 10 in an additional five countries. 


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Na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na

(Hey, baby)
You've really got my tail in a spin
(Hey, baby)
I don't even know where to begin
But, baby, I got
One thing I want you to know
Wherever you go tell me 'cause I'm gonna go

We found love, oh
So don't fight it
Life is a rollercoaster
Just gotta ride it
I need you, ooh
So stop hiding
Our love is a mystery
Girl, let's get inside it

(Hey, baby)
You've really got me flying tonight (flying tonight)
(Hey, sugar, ooh, ooh)
You almost got us punched in a fight
(That's all right)
But, baby you know
The one thing I gotta know (know, know)
Wherever you go tell me 'cause I'm gonna show

We found love
So don't fight it
Life is a rollercoaster
Just gotta ride it
I need you, ooh
So stop hiding
Our love is a mystery
Girl, let's get inside it

Listen
Can't you feel my heart (feel my heart)
Can't you feel my heart (feel my heart)
Can't you take my heart

We found love
So don't fight it
Life is a rollercoaster
Just gotta ride it
I need you, ooh
So stop hiding
Our love is a mystery
Girl, let's get inside it

Don't fight it, fight it, fight it
(Na, na, na, na, na)
Don't fight it, fight it, fight it
(Na, na, na, na, na)
Don't fight it, fight it, fight it
(Na, na, na, na, na)
Don't fight it, fight it, fight it
(Na, na, na, na, na)
Don't fight it, fight it, fight it
(Na, na, na, na, na)
(Na, na, na, na, na)

Love is a mystery girl
Let's get inside it

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Ronan Keating

Ronan Patrick John Keating (born 3 March 1977) is an Irish recording artist, singer-songwriter, musician, and philanthropist. Keating debuted on the professional music scene alongside Keith Duffy, Mikey Graham, Shane Lynch and Stephen Gately, in 1994 as the lead singer of Irish group Boyzone. His solo career started in 1999, and resulted in 9 albums. Keating gained worldwide attention when his single "When You Say Nothing at All" was featured in the film Notting Hill and peaked at number one in several countries. As a solo artist, Keating has sold over 25 million records worldwide alongside the 30 million records with Boyzone, and in Australia he is best known as a judge on The X Factor. more »

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Written by: Gregg Alexander, Richard Nowels

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
Ronan Keating, the singer of "Life Is a Rollercoaster," is a prominent Irish singer-songwriter and musician. Before the start of his solo career, he was part of Boyzone, one of the most successful "boy bands" in the United Kingdom.
Album
"Life Is a Rollercoaster" is a track from Keating's debut solo album titled "Ronan." The album was released in July 2000 by Polydor Records.
Chart Performance
The song was a massive commercial success for Keating. It peaked at number one on the UK Singles Chart. In addition, it managed to reach the top ten in nine other European countries.
Songwriters
The catchy pop-rock song was written by New Radicals frontman Gregg Alexander and Rick Nowels, two high-profile figures in the music industry.
Music Video
The song's music video was directed by James Brown and featured the Love Actually actress, Martine McCutcheon.
Certification
"Life Is a Rollercoaster" received a Gold certification from the British Phonographic Industry for sales surpassing 400,000 copies.
Song Meaning
At its core, the song is meant to illustrate life's ups and downs through the metaphor of a rollercoaster ride.
Live Performances
The song has been a regular in Keating's live show lineup. He has performed it at various concerts, television shows, and award events since its release.
Global Reach
Although its major success was in Europe, the song also managed to chart in Australia, reaching number seven on the ARIA Charts.
Pop Culture Connection
"Life is a Rollercoaster" has been featured in several films and television shows including Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004) and Intimate & Live (Tour 2006).

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