Main Page | See live article | Alphabetical index Holy Roller is a term used to mock members of fundamentalist Christian sects, notably Pentecostal, who will fall to the floor and roll around while under the "Spirit of the Lord". In 1975, the Scottish Rock and Roll band, Nazareth, recorded a popular song with the title "Holy Roller" whose lyrics are a reference to these Christian fundamentalists. Lyrics: Holy roller, lookin' down Where you think you know All the answers Arrogance and pride....are sin Better look to your own chances CHORUS: Holy roller can you save your own soul Can you save your own soul Holy roller Standin' up for Jesus That's your thing But you're standin' on peoples hearts Charity is a virtue To be praised Better get back on... Jesus' track CHORUS: Holy roller, practice what you preach Heaven, it's still within your reach Holy roller, don't you judge What you think is goin' wrong CHORUS: (2x) This article is from Wikipedia. All text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License.