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Spinning Around
The Main Ingredient Lyrics


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I see your face cloud over like a little girl′s
And your eyes have lost their shine
You whisper something softly, I'm not meant to hear
Baby, tell me what′s on your mind

I don't' care what people say
About the two of us from different worlds
I love you so much that it hurts inside
Are you listening Please listen to me, girl

Can′t we try just a little bit harder
Can′t we give just a little bit more
Can't we try to understand
That it′s love we're fighting for

Can′t we try just a little more passion
Can't we try just a little less pride
I love you so much, baby
That it tears me up inside

I hear you on the telephone with God knows who
Spilling out your heart for free
Everyone needs someone they can talk to
Girl, that someone should be me

So many times I′ve tried to tell you
You just turn away
How did I know

My life is changing so fast now
Leaves me lonely and afraid
Don't be afraid, no

Can't we try just a little bit harder
Can′t we give just a little bit more
Can′t we try to understand
That it's love we′re fighting for

Oh, can't we try just a little more passion
Can′t we try just a little less pride
I love you so much, baby
That it tears me up inside

Don't let our love fade away
Don′t let our love fade away
No matter what people say
No matter, no matter what they say

I need you more and more each day, oh
(Don't let our love fade away)
No matter what people say
No matter, no matter what they say

Oh, can't we try just a little bit harder
Can′t we give just a little bit more
Can′t we try just a little bit harder
Can't we give just a little bit more

Can′t we try just a little more passion
Can't we try just a little less pride
Love you so much, baby
It tears me up inside, oh

Can′t we give a little bit, a little bit
Just a little bit harder
Can't we give, oh, oh, oh

Can′t we try, can't we give a little bit more
Can't we try, baby, can′t we give, oh, oh
Can′t we try just a little bit harder
Can't we give just a little bit more

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Main Ingredient's song "Spinning Around" delve into the themes of struggling love, communication gaps, and the need for effort in relationships. The song is largely about the singer's efforts to salvage a relationship that is on the brink of falling apart. The first verse speaks of the singer's lover appearing distant, with her "face cloud over like a little girl's and her eyes have lost their shine." The next two verses are pleas from the singer to his lover, asking her to try a little bit harder and give just a little bit more to understand that their relationship is worth the fight, even in the face of societal criticisms and misunderstandings. The lyrics are heartfelt and showcase the desperation of the singer in trying to save the relationship from fading away.


The chorus of the song is especially poignant, with the phrase "Can't we try just a little bit harder, can't we give just a little bit more" repeated twice in succession. This echoes the singer's desire to put in more effort into the relationship, and his plea for his lover to do the same as well. The lines "can't we try just a little bit more passion, can't we try just a little less pride" also underline the need for partners to open up emotionally and make themselves vulnerable to each other for the sake of the relationship.


Overall, "Spinning Around" is a soulful and emotional ballad that delves into the complexities of love and relationships, and serves as a call for partners to put in more effort to save what they have. The song's lyrics, combined with the strong vocals and music backing, create a heart-wrenching piece that speaks to anyone who has been in a struggling romantic relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

I see your face cloud over like a little girl's
I see that you are upset, and you are trying to hide it


And your eyes have lost their shine
Your eyes used to sparkle with joy, but now they look dull


You whisper something softly, I'm not meant to hear
You're trying to keep your thoughts and feelings to yourself


Baby, tell me what's on your mind
Please open up to me and let me help you through your troubles


I don't' care what people say
Other people's opinions do not matter to me


About the two of us from different worlds
Despite our differences, I still love you


I love you so much that it hurts inside
My love for you is so strong that it causes me emotional pain


Are you listening Please listen to me, girl
I need you to hear me and understand how much I care about you


Can't we try just a little bit harder
Let's not give up on our relationship so easily


Can't we give just a little bit more
We need to put more effort and dedication into our relationship


Can't we try to understand
We need to be more empathetic and considerate of each other's feelings


That it's love we're fighting for
Our love is worth fighting for and we should not let it fade away


Can't we try just a little more passion
We need to bring back the fire and excitement in our love life


Can't we try just a little less pride
We need to let go of our egos and be more humble towards each other


I hear you on the telephone with God knows who
I hear you talking on the phone to someone I do not know


Spilling out your heart for free
You're telling someone else your deepest thoughts and feelings for nothing in return


Everyone needs someone they can talk to
Having someone to confide in is important for everyone's well-being


Girl, that someone should be me
I want to be the one you can always turn to when you need to talk


So many times I've tried to tell you
I have tried to express my love for you many times before


You just turn away
But you have been reluctant to listen to me


My life is changing so fast now
Everything in my life is moving quickly and it's starting to overwhelm me


Leaves me lonely and afraid
These changes are causing me to feel isolated and fearful


Don't be afraid, no
I want to reassure you that everything will be alright


Don't let our love fade away
We cannot let our love disappear and dissolve


No matter what people say
Regardless of what others may think or tell us


I need you more and more each day, oh
My love for you continues to grow stronger each day


Can't we give a little bit, a little bit
Let's put in a little more effort and care towards our relationship


Can't we try, baby, can't we give, oh, oh
We need to work together to make our love flourish




Writer(s): Mcpherson, Tony Silvester, Luther Simmons

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