The song "A Rolling Stone" by Grace Jones is about longing for love and feeling unsatisfied in a relationship. The lyrics convey a sense of frustration and a desire for something more meaningful. The opening lines, "I've been [?] my life just a rolling stone, / When I needed your love, baby, you're always gone," suggest that the protagonist feels like they have been wandering aimlessly and unable to find stable love from their partner. The repetition of the line, "In my life I know that something is missing," emphasizes the emptiness and dissatisfaction they feel. The metaphor of "grains of sand" represents the small and insignificant gestures or efforts given by their partner, which do not fulfill their need for love. The chorus, "I need more loving baby, I need more (kissing[?]), / Now I want [?] that you got," expresses the protagonist's desire for more affection, attention, and intimacy. They are no longer satisfied with the superficial aspects of the relationship and yearn for a deeper connection. The line, "They say a rolling stone never gathers no moss, / One day we will slow down and find that love is lost," suggests that constant movement and detachment from emotional vulnerability in the relationship may eventually lead to the loss of love. The repeated line, "Now I want [?] that you got," emphasizes that the protagonist wants the full extent of their partner's love and attention, rather than settling for less. Overall, the song portrays a sense of longing, dissatisfaction, and the desire for a more fulfilling and committed relationship.
