Can you hear yourself singing this old pop ditty? … This sweet little song about a young girl who gets a brand new pair of skates was written by the songwriter Melanie in 15 minutes and was intended it to be a lighthearted tune to perform in between her more intense material. However it proved to be her most successful song. And it also turns out to be about sex, of course. Here are the lyrics.

“I got a brand new pair of roller skates

You got a brand new key

I think that we should get together and try them out, you see

And don’t go too fast, but I go pretty far and for somebody who don’t drive I’ve been all around the world

And I’m okay alone, but you’ve got something I need.”

Ok… enough said about that. Keeping it family friendly.

Roller-skates made their first dubious appearance in 1760. A young Belgian musician (its always the Belgians!) rolled into a London party while playing the violin. It was not a successful entrance as the violinist crashed into a mirror causing nearly a thousand dollars worth of damage, but what a great story.

I did get a new pair of skates, and it’s not euphuism about sex. I really got the wheels. They look nothing like this picture, wish they did, that would be something and really sexy. And I would totally wear them.

However, I’m excited about rolling along the strand on my quad wheels. I’ve have roller blades, I know blades are probably cooler, but they never gave me the joy my skates gave me as a preteen and now I have a more fabulous place to roll (along the ocean) and I will not attempt to play the violin at the same time. Actually,  I’m more of a percussionist. Look back at what gave your joy in your childhood– its worth a re visit.

Laura