Spinning
Anne Heaton Lyrics
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Your prize for explaining is a dried-up sponge
I collected the drain hair from my tub
When I let out the water did I let out love?
I'm just spinning again, spinning trying to put my finger on it
I know what your problem is/ You always see both sides
This leads to indecision/ Gives you paradox pride
Integration is the cross of your Gemini soul
She's just spinning again, spinning trying to put her finger on it
Two eyes, not the same shape/Twins play while I wait
Two eyes, not the same shape/ Twins play while I nervously await some symmetry
The man on the trapeze will stand and arrive
But it's the curve of the swing that gets the audience quiet
I may know this and still put on my fashion show of lust
The cleverness of my newest lines shows my ignorance
The lyrics of Anne Heaton's song Spinning express a sense of perplexity and confusion about relationships and the inner workings of the self. The first stanza paints a picture of mundane domestic tasks, such as wringing out a washcloth and collecting hair from a bathtub drain, while questioning whether love can be drained away in the same way. This leads into the chorus, where the singer admits to feeling lost and uncertain, constantly spinning trying to grasp a hold of something, though it remains elusive.
The second stanza seems to shift the focus towards the singer's partner, with the lines "You always see both sides/ This leads to indecision/ Gives you paradox pride". This suggests that perhaps her partner is also struggling with finding a sense of direction or purpose. The lines "An oval never fit inside a round hole/ Integration is the cross of your Gemini soul" could be interpreted as a reference to the astrological sign of Gemini, which is often associated with duality and the struggle to reconcile opposing forces.
The final stanza uses imagery of twins playing and a trapeze artist performing to further explore the themes of symmetry and balance. The line "The cleverness of my newest lines shows my ignorance" could be seen as a critique of the singer's own attempts to understand these complex issues. Throughout the song, there is a sense of searching for answers but never quite finding them, leading to a feeling of being stuck in a perpetual state of spinning.
Line by Line Meaning
You wrung out the washcloth/ The water is gone
You've exhausted all of your resources and there's nothing left to give.
Your prize for explaining is a dried-up sponge
The reward for all of your efforts is something that's been used up and has lost its value.
I collected the drain hair from my tub
I've been holding onto things that are no longer useful or meaningful.
When I let out the water did I let out love?
I'm questioning whether I've lost something valuable in the process of letting go.
I'm just spinning again, spinning trying to put my finger on it
I'm feeling lost and uncertain, searching for answers that may not exist.
I know what your problem is/ You always see both sides
Your inability to take a firm stance on anything leaves you feeling conflicted and unsure.
This leads to indecision/ Gives you paradox pride
You take pride in your ability to see multiple perspectives, but it often results in inaction and uncertainty.
An oval never fit inside a round hole
You can't force something to fit where it doesn't belong, no matter how hard you try.
Integration is the cross of your Gemini soul
You struggle to find a balance between different aspects of your personality, which can be overwhelming at times.
She's just spinning again, spinning trying to put her finger on it
She's feeling lost and uncertain, searching for answers that may not exist.
Two eyes, not the same shape/Twins play while I wait
Things aren't always symmetrical and predictable, and she's waiting for something to happen that may not be in her control.
The man on the trapeze will stand and arrive
Success requires hard work and dedication, and it may take time to reach your goals.
But it's the curve of the swing that gets the audience quiet
It's not just about achieving success, but also the journey that gets you there.
I may know this and still put on my fashion show of lust
She's aware of the importance of the journey, but sometimes gets caught up in the superficial aspects of life.
The cleverness of my newest lines shows my ignorance
She realizes that sometimes trying to be clever and witty can actually reveal a lack of knowledge or understanding.
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