The Worst Song Ever: I’ve Got a Brand New Pair of Roller Skates
February 26, 2008 — BryanOkay, I believe that I have stumbled upon the worst song ever recorded. It’s called “I’ve Got a Brand New Pair of Roller Skates (You’ve Got a Brand New Key)” by Melanie Safka.
Listen at your own risk–this song will keep you awake with it running through your head over and over.
Once you recover from listening to it, please check out the lyrics and tell me what the song is about. Is there some sort of hidden meaning?
I rode my bicycle past your window last night
I roller skated to your door at daylight
It almost seems like you’re avoiding me
I’m OK alone but you’ve got something I need, wellI’ve got a brand new pair of roller skates
You’ve got a brand new key
I think that we should get together and
Try them on to see
I been lookin’ around awhile
You got something for me
Oh, I got a brand new pair of roller skates
You got a brand new key
I ride my bike, I roller skate, don’t drive no car
Don’t go too fast, but I go pretty far
For somebody who don’t drive, I been all around the world
Some people say I done all right for a girlI asked your mother if you were at home
She said yes, but you weren’t alone
Oh, sometimes I think that you’re avoiding me
I’m OK alone but you got something I need, well
February 26, 2008 at 11:23 pm
No, not the worst! I loved this song when it came out. I was in 3rd or 4th grade, had no idea what she was singing about other than actual roller skates and keys, but it was a fun song … and encouraging that someone who couldn’t sing could sing and even get to make a record!
February 27, 2008 at 2:44 pm
hahaha the sad part is I remember this song playing on Sesame Street.
February 28, 2008 at 1:13 pm
I remember this song from high school, which tells you how old I am! (I didn’t like it all that much then, either.)
March 3, 2008 at 5:32 pm
M Driver sang a spoff of this song at the Oscars for Pan’s Lav. It was funny as shiat. Can you find a copy on the web? I’ve looked everywhere. Thanks
March 3, 2008 at 5:40 pm
Thanks for dropping by. Sorry, I’m only a search engine to my daughter, not strangers. :)http://dadintheheadlights.wordpress.com/2008/02/20/dad-now-the-preferred-search-engine/
May 1, 2008 at 8:36 am
She tells you what it’s about here: http://youtube.com/watch?v=zhRjDLptg5E&feature=related
July 20, 2008 at 6:46 pm
This song is a classic for those of us that grew up in the 70’s. It was one of those silly nonsense songs that made you feel good. You couldn’t help, but sing along and smile.
July 21, 2008 at 5:04 pm
Sorry, I didn’t mean to throw the 70s under the bus. Maybe I need to trash an 80s song also. How about “Don’t Worry, Be Happy”?