Merry-Go-Round
(SNSD) Lyrics
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(Merry-go-round) with this beautiful sound
Sing my song for you
어느 날 문득 바쁜 너를 졸라
저녁이 돼서야 갔던 공원
하얀색 목마를 타고 돌아보면
고집 센 날 보며 넌 웃었지 yeah
못된 내 모습도 아껴 주기
너무 욕심내진 않길 약속할게
너와 갔던 곳 나의 merry-go-round
기억 그대로 반짝이고 있어
이 모습처럼 언제나 나의 곁에
He's like merry-go-round
어디쯤이니 많이 기다렸어
노을이 예뻤던 그 골목길
멀리서 보이던 너의 두 어깨에
비친 햇살 너무 따듯했어
이런 마음이 사랑이라면
미안하단 말은 하지 않기
그저 나를 말없이 안아 주면 돼 (ah ah ah ah)
너와 갔던 곳 나의 merry-go-round
기억 그대로 반짝이고 있어
이 모습처럼 언제나 나의 곁에
He's like merry-go-round
얼마나 가야만 잡을 수 있을까
어릴 적 꿈을 따라가고 싶어
이젠 너를 안고
너와 갔던 곳 나의 merry-go-round
기억 그대로 반짝이고 있어
이 모습처럼 언제나 나의 곁에
He's like merry-go-round
너와 갔던 곳 나의 merry-go-round (merry-go-round)
기억 그대로 반짝이고 있어 (반짝이고 있어)
이 모습처럼 언제나 나의 곁에
He's like merry-go-round
The song "Merry-Go-Round" by Girls' Generation (SNSD) talks about a girl reminiscing about a moment in the past when she went to the amusement park with her loved one. The lyrics suggest that the girl cherishes the memories she shared with her loved one and wants to hold on to them forever. She compares her loved one to a "merry-go-round," indicating that he brings joy and happiness to her life.
Furthermore, the lyrics are also about the girl's perspective of love. Even if she isn't perfect, she wants her loved one to accept and cherish her for who she is. The line "이런 마음이 사랑이라면, 못된 내 모습도 아껴 주기" (If this feeling is love, then please cherish even my bad side) suggests that love is about accepting someone unconditionally.
Overall, "Merry-Go-Round" is a tender love ballad that captures the essence of nostalgia and unconditional love. The song’s beat is light-hearted, yet with a deep background that resonates with anyone who has fond memories of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Mary take me to the merry-go-round
The singer is asking Mary to take them to a place that brings joy and innocence, like a merry-go-round.
(Merry-go-round) with this beautiful sound
The singer is anticipating the joyful and melodic sounds of the merry-go-round.
Sing my song for you
The singer wants to perform their song for a specific person, possibly Mary.
One day, suddenly, I bother you
The artist recalls a moment when they came to the park after being busy and disruptive towards the person they're addressing in the song.
It was evening when we went there
The setting takes place at an evening in a park.
When I rode the white carousel and looked back
The singer rode a white carousel and turned back to see the person they disrupted smiling at them with stubbornness.
If this feeling is love
The singer questions if their feeling of fondness and care towards someone is actually love.
I promise not to be greedy and cherish even my bad habits
The artist promises to value and embrace their flaws for the one they care for, and not to ask for too much.
My merry-go-round, where I went with you
The artist refers to a place where they went with their love, which brings back happy memories.
Is sparking like the memory
The memory of the place is particularly important to the artist and is vividly relived in their mind.
Always by my side like this appearance
The person they went to the merry-go-round with is always by their side, much like the vivid memory they share.
He's like a merry-go-round
The person they are addressing is compared to a merry-go-round because they bring joy and reminds them of good memories.
Where are you, I waited longer
The singer has waited for the person they care for, but they haven't showed up yet, and they long for their presence.
The sun was shining on your shoulders, reflecting warmth far away
The person they care for's shoulders shine with the sun's light, projecting their warmth far out.
If this feeling is love
The singer questions if their feeling of fondness and care towards someone is actually love.
Just hold me silently (ah ah ah ah)
The artist just wants to be held by the person they care for silently, without needing them to apologize.
My merry-go-round, where I went with you
The artist refers to a place where they went with their love, which brings back happy memories.
Is sparking like the memory
The memory of the place is particularly important to the singer and is vividly relived in their mind.
Always by my side like this appearance
The person they went to the merry-go-round with is always by their side, much like the vivid memory they share.
He's like a merry-go-round
The person they are addressing is compared to a merry-go-round because they bring joy and reminds them of good memories.
How much should I go to catch it?
The artist wonders how far they should go to catch their dream or get back the person they care for.
I want to follow my childhood dream
The artist wants to follow their childhood dream and likely share it with the person they care for.
Now, I hold you
The singer holds the person they care for now.
My merry-go-round, where I went with you
The artist refers to a place where they went with their love, which brings back happy memories.
Is sparking like the memory
The memory of the place is particularly important to the singer and is vividly relived in their mind.
Always by my side like this appearance
The person they went to the merry-go-round with is always by their side, much like the vivid memory they share.
He's like a merry-go-round
The person they are addressing is compared to a merry-go-round because they bring joy and reminds them of good memories.
My merry-go-round, where I went with you (merry-go-round)
The artist refers to a place where they went with their love, which brings back happy memories.
Is sparking like the memory (sparking like the memory)
The memory of the place is particularly important to the artist and is vividly relived in their mind.
Always by my side like this appearance (always by my side)
The person they went to the merry-go-round with is always by their side, much like the vivid memory they share.
He's like a merry-go-round
The person they are addressing is compared to a merry-go-round because they bring joy and reminds them of good memories.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kenzie, Jeong Bae Kim
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@slxepygal
If you ain't got two kids by 21
you're probably gonna die alone
at least thats what tradition told you.
And it don't matter if you don't believe, come' Sunday morning you best' be there in the front row like you're supposed to.
Same hurt in every heart.
Same trailer, different park.
Mama's hooked on Mary K
brothers' hooked on Mary Jane
daddy's hooked on Mary two doors down.
Mary Mary quite contrary we get bored so we get married
Just like dust we settle in this town.
On this broken merry go round and round where it stops nobody knows.
It was ain't slowin' down this merry go round.
We think the first times good enough
So we hold on to high school love
say we won't end up like our parents.
Tiny little boxes in a row, ain't what you want it's what you know
Just happy in the shoes you're wearing.
Same checks we're always cashing to buy a little more distraction.
Cause mama's hooked on Mary K
brothers' hooked on Mary Jane
daddy's hooked on Mary two doors down.
Mary Mary quite contrary we get bored so we get married
Just like dust we settle in this town.
On this broken merry go round and round and round we go where it stops nobody knows.
It ain't slowin' down this merry go round.
Marry, Marry, quite contrary, we're so bored until we're buried.
Just like dust we settle in this town on this broken merry go round.
Jack and Jill ran up the hill.
Jack burned out on booze and pills.
Marry had a little lamb.
Marry just don't give a damn no' more.
just my guess on the lyrics :)
@user-qu9zc4xc8e
If you ain't got two kids by 21,
21までに子どもが二人いなかったら
You're probably gonna die alone
あなたはきっと孤独に死ぬでしょう
Least that's what tradition told you
少なくともそれが、昔から言われてきたこと
And it don't matter if you don't believe,
それに別にどうでもいい、あなたが信じなくても
Come Sunday morning, you best be there
日曜の朝が来て、どうせあなたは
In the front row, like you're supposed to
最前列に座るんだから、そう決められているかのように
Same hurt in every heart
同じ傷が、全ての心に
Same trailer, different park
同じトレイラーが、それぞれの駐車場に
Mama's hooked on Mary Kay
母さんはメリー・ケイに夢中
Brother's hooked on Mary Jane
兄さんはメリー・ジェーンに夢中
Daddy's hooked on Mary two doors down
父さんは二件先のメリーに夢中
Mary, Mary quite contrary
メリー、メリー、どれも全く違う
We get bored, so, we get married
私たちは退屈して、だから、結婚する
Just like dust, we settle in this town
まるで埃みたいに、この街に居座るだけ
On this broken merry go 'round and 'round and 'round we go
この壊れた、メリゴーランドの上で、ぐるぐるぐるぐる回って
Where it stops nobody knows
どこで止まるかなんて誰も知らない
And it ain't slowin' down
止まりそうもない
This merry go 'round
このメリーゴーランドは
We think the first time's good enough
私たちは一番初めのものに満足して
So, we hold on to high school love.
だから、学生時代の恋愛にしがみつく
Sayin' we won't end up like our parents
そして誓う、決して親のようになったりはしないと
Tiny little boxes in a row
小さな小さな箱が、一列に並ぶ
Ain't what you want, it's what you know
それは欲しいものじゃなくて、知っているもの
Just happy in the shoes you're wearin'
それで幸せ、自分が履いているその靴だけで
Same checks we're always cashin'
いつもの小切手を現金に換えて
To buy a little more distraction
何かちょっとしたものを買う、ただ気晴らしに
'Cause mama's hooked on Mary Kay
だって母さんはメリー・ケイに夢中
Brother's hooked on Mary Jane
兄さんはメリー・ジェーンに夢中
Daddy's hooked on Mary two doors down
父さんは二件先のメリーに夢中
Mary, Mary quite contrary
メリー、メリー、どれも全く違う
We get bored, so, we get married
私たちは退屈して、だから、結婚する
Just like dust, we settle in this town
まるで埃みたいに、この街に居座るだけ
On this broken merry go 'round and 'round and 'round we go
この壊れたメリゴーランドの上で、ぐるぐるぐるぐる回って
Where it stops nobody knows
どこで止まるかなんて誰も知らない
And it ain't slowin' down
止まりそうもない
This merry go 'round
このメリーゴーランドは
Mary, Mary quite contrary
メリー、メリー、どれも全く違う
We're so bored until we're buried
私たちはひたすら退屈、死ぬまでずっと
Just like dust, we settle in this town
まるで埃みたいに、この街に居座るだけ
On this broken merry go 'round
この壊れた、メリゴーランドの上で
Merry go 'round
メリーゴーランドの上で
Jack and Jill went up the hill
ジャックとジルは丘を登って
Jack burned out on booze and pills
ジャックは酒と薬を燃やした
And Mary had a little lamb
メリーは小さな赤ん坊を抱いて
Mary just don't give a damn no more
それ以上、不満を言わなくなった
@alphacause
The song has a great melody, but even more interesting is that it is very honest in its criticism of small town life. It seems to be in fashion, especially recently, for country stars to idealize rural life as somehow morally superior to an urban existence. It is a breathe of fresh air to see such candor about how the cultural expectations of "country folk" can be stifling and oppressive.
@JoshBroadhurst
***** you're right, no one should live anywhere! (joking)
@thriftyshadesofgreene5266
agreed
@debbiekeese3884
Hulk Hogan so if your from a rural area or like country music you white rash?
@oliviagriner1933
Ava Anderson Same here
@thecoolnerdplaysvr5674
Everyone thinks small towns habe this amazinf charm. Some do. Most (actual,small town of maybe a couple,hundred) are on meth, alcoholics. Just shitty life on trash. Hence trailer park trash.
And cows. Lots if cows.
@whizzardblizzard5696
I still don't understand how this wasnt a hit. This song deserves the same amount as Little Big Town's Girl Crush. The best song she's every written imo
@RPGonline2
It gained some traction on country radio, I remember hearing it shortly after it was released and that's how I found out about Kacey, fell in love with her after that first listen! And it did receive repeated airplay for a while. But it is a disappointment how it wasn't a smash hit or even a blip on the radar beyond country radio. Kacey deserves huge success. She is an amazing artist.
@geek_of_century4563
whizzard blizzard I never liked the song girl crush it's about being lesbian like seriously who gives a shit people should be listening to stuff like this it actually has a meaning that isn't hey I'm lesbian or gay that's all it seems to be about now a days
@Nogdog945
It's all about the cookie cutter bullshit in the any multi million dollar industry. Either you conform to what the people who sit in chairs say... or you can take your ass somewhere else... but we fans may like it doesn't mean they'll play it on the radio... the companies have a specific image they want