Dalley's first musical performance was at a talent show at her high school.… Read Full Bio ↴Dalley's first musical performance was at a talent show at her high school. She continued to perform around her hometown of Kingsport, Tennessee. After briefly attending East Tennessee State University, she went on to perform at the Dollywood amusement park. In 1994, she moved to Nashville, Tennessee and formed a band called the Gypsy Hillbillies, which toured nationally. She was later signed to a publishing deal at Hamstein Music, writing cuts for Martina McBride and other artists. One of her songs, "Dream Too Small", was featured in an episode of Dawson's Creek.

Dalley's first single, "Love's Got an Attitude (It Is What It Is)", was released in 2003. Despite releasing seven singles (including five which charted), she did not release an album for Curb. In addition to her own songs, Amy co-wrote Reba McEntire's 2005 single "My Sister". Dalley exited Curb Records' roster in 2007.

Round and Round
Amy Dalley Lyrics

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Love can be an ugly business
Keep you hoping keep you guessing
I know that we've been burned
But a circle's made of curves

Here we go round and round and round
So hold on tight
Gotta take a chance

Spin the wheel
Land on the sweetest high
And go round and round and round
Like we always do
It's not always how we want it
But we keep pushing through
It's a sure thing me and you
Baby we can't lose

We could hold our hearts for ransom
Or just give in and take our chances
How can we resist
When all the pieces fit

Here we go round and round and round
So hold on tight
Gotta take a chance
Spin the wheel
Land on the sweetest high
And go round and round and round
Like we always do
It's not always how we want it
But we keep pushing through
It's a sure thing me and you
Baby we can't lose

We're bound to win it
There's no limit
I'm all in with you yeah

Here we go round and round and round
So hold on tight
Gotta take a chance
Spin the wheel
Land on the sweetest high
And go round and round and round
Like we always do
It's not always how we want it
But we keep pushing through
It's a sure thing me and you
Baby we can't lose

It's a sure thing me and you

Baby we can't lose
Baby we can't lose

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Round And Round" by Amy Dalley tell the story of a relationship that has been through some tough times but is determined to keep going. Love can be difficult and uncertain, but the singer knows that a circle is made of curves and that they need to hold on tight and take their chances. They could hold their hearts for ransom, but instead, they choose to give in and take a chance. They are resisting the urge to give up and instead are embracing the fact that all the pieces fit.

The chorus encourages the listener to "spin the wheel" and "land on the sweetest high" as the couple goes "round and round and round" like they always do. The journey may not always be how they want it, but they keep pushing through because they have a sure thing in each other. The bridge reinforces the idea that the couple is bound to win, there's no limit to what they can achieve when they're all in together.

Overall, the song is about taking chances in love despite the uncertainty that comes with it. The singer has been burned before, but they are choosing to keep pushing through and taking chances to land on the sweetest high with their partner.

Line by Line Meaning

Love can be an ugly business
Love can be a difficult and unpleasant experience.

Keep you hoping keep you guessing
Love can make you uncertain and constantly wondering about what the future holds.

I know that we've been burned
I am aware that we have been hurt by love in the past.

But a circle's made of curves
Even though we have experienced difficulties, the path of love is never a straight line and is made up of ups and downs.

Here we go round and round and round
Love is a cycle that continues on and on.

So hold on tight
Hold onto the person you love tightly despite the difficulties you may face.

Gotta take a chance
Taking risks is necessary in love to experience the sweetest high.

Spin the wheel
Just like in a game of chance, love involves luck and taking chances.

Land on the sweetest high
When we take that chance, we may experience the greatest joy and pleasure in love.

And go round and round and round
The cycle of love continues, with its ups and downs.

Like we always do
This cycle of love is something we always go through.

It's not always how we want it
Love does not always turn out the way we expect.

But we keep pushing through
Despite the hardships, we keep going and persevere in love.

It's a sure thing me and you
I am certain that we are meant to be together in love.

Baby we can't lose
We will come out on top in love because we are meant to be together.

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