Round And Round
Ì©ÎÄ.¿²±´¶û(Tevin Campbell) Lyrics

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Oh yeah
Round and round and round
Round, round
Yeah, yeah, yeah, ooh yeah

Can you tell me where we're going 2?
Can you tell me what it is we really want 2 find?
Is the truth really there? Or is it right under our hair?

4 all we know it's been there all the time.

I say, nothing comes from dreamers but dreams
I say, sitting idle in our boat while everyone else is down the stream
Nothing comes from talkers but sound
We can talk all we want 2, but the world still goes around and round.
Round and round. We go round and round and round.
And what we're looking 4 still isn't found

Can you tell me when we gonna get 2 it.
I'm tired of fooling around I said I wanna do it. (go 4 it, get 2 it)
I learned my lesson young, I said if want to have fun (go 4 it)
And when you win say, "I knew it" (go 4 it, get 2 it)

Nothing comes from dreamers but dreams
I say, sitting idle in our boat while everyone else is down the stream
Nothing comes from talkers but sound
We can talk all we want 2, but the world still goes around and round.
Round, round, round, round, round, round
Round and round (get get get get 2 it, go 4 it, get 2 it)
We go round and round and round.
And what we're looking 4 still isn't found

1 day I'll make it in the big city
And I'll be looking 4 a girl who's pretty
1 day I'll make a play and she will say ok
'cause I plan 2 be a cool kitty

Round and Round.
I say, nothing comes from dreamers but dreams
I say, sitting idle in our boat while everyone else is down the stream
Nothing comes from talkers but sound
We can talk all we want 2, but the world still goes around and round.
Round and round. We go round and round and round.
And what we're looking 4 still isn't found
Round and round we go. Round and round we go.
Round and round and round and round and round and round we go.
Round and round, round and round,

Round and round we go, round and round we go
Round and round.

Overall Meaning

The song "Round and Round" speaks of the search for truth and success, with a message that nothing is achieved by just dreaming or talking about it, but by taking action to reach our goals. The repeated chorus of "Round and Round" emphasizes that despite our efforts, we can still find ourselves going in circles, searching for something that may have been right in front of us all along.

The opening lines pose important questions about the direction and goals of life. It questions whether we know where we are headed, what we truly want, and whether the truth we seek is elusive or just hiding in plain sight. The lines, "Is the truth really there? Or is it right under our hair? For all we know, it's been there all the time," suggest that we may need to look inward and pay closer attention to what is around us to find the answers we seek.

The song also speaks to the idea of taking risks and making things happen. The lyrics, "Can you tell me when we gonna get to it? I'm tired of fooling around, I said I wanna do it" suggests that waiting for success to happen without taking action will lead nowhere. It highlights the importance of seizing opportunities, making plans, and taking a chance to make things happen.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh yeah
Expression of excitement and anticipation.

Round and round and round
Repetition of circular motion symbolizing the cyclical nature of life and the pursuit of happiness.

Round, round
Continuation of circular motion.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, ooh yeah
Reinforcement of excitement and anticipation.

Can you tell me where we're going 2?
Questioning the destination and purpose of life.

Can you tell me what it is we really want 2 find?
Questioning the true desires and goals of life.

Is the truth really there? Or is it right under our hair?
Questioning the existence and accessibility of truth in life.

4 all we know it's been there all the time.
Speculating that the truth and happiness may have been present all along but overlooked.

I say, nothing comes from dreamers but dreams
Emphasizing the need for action and implementation of dreams to achieve success.

I say, sitting idle in our boat while everyone else is down the stream
Highlighting the importance of perseverance and forward motion in life.

Nothing comes from talkers but sound
Stressing that words without action are meaningless.

We can talk all we want 2, but the world still goes around and round.
Acknowledging that talk alone cannot bring about change or success in life.

And what we're looking 4 still isn't found
Reflecting on the ongoing search for purpose and fulfillment in life.

Can you tell me when we gonna get 2 it.
Expressing impatience and desire for progress and action.

I'm tired of fooling around I said I wanna do it. (go 4 it, get 2 it)
Stating the need for a change in approach and active pursuit of goals.

Nothing comes from dreamers but dreams
Reiteration of the importance of action over idle dreaming.

We can talk all we want 2, but the world still goes around and round.
Continuation of the idea that talk alone is not enough to bring about success or change in life.

1 day I'll make it in the big city
Expressing hope and ambition for success and fulfillment in life.

And I'll be looking 4 a girl who's pretty
Desiring companionship and connection with someone special.

I plan 2 be a cool kitty
Expressing the desire to be confident and composed in all situations.

Round and Round.
Reiteration of the cyclical nature of life and the pursuit of happiness.

Round and round we go. Round and round we go.
Repetition of circular motion symbolizing the ongoing search for purpose and fulfillment in life.

Round and round and round and round and round and round we go.
Emphasis on the repetitive nature of life and the need for perseverance in achieving success.

Round and round, round and round.
Reiteration of circular motion and repetition of the search for happiness and fulfillment.

Round and round we go, round and round we go
Continuation of the ongoing pursuit of purpose and success.

Round and round.
Final reiteration of the cyclical nature of life and the continuous search for happiness and fulfillment.

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