Spinning
Bainbridge Merril Lyrics
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But I've got to tell you something
I want to be a satellite to your world
Spinning in the universe
When all the pleasures in heaven are yours
You can take what you want from me
You got me spinning around you
Look at me I'm a bony bit of skinny confidence
But that might be my photograph
From the top of the highest peak you can watch me Spinning in the universe
When all the pleasures in heaven are yours
You can take what you want from me
My sentiment still bores you senseless I know
But I've got to show you something I found
Here's a photo of an astronaut
And there's you and me spinning in the background
Ten million ways I've tried to get into heaven
But they always chase me out again
God says I'm wasting my time
And he know I haven't got a lot of time
The lyrics of Bainbridge Merrill's song "Spinning" are about being obsessed with someone and wanting to be a part of their world. The singer admits that their sentiment may be boring to the person they admire, but they still feel the need to express it. They want to be like a satellite, spinning around the person they desire, wishing to be a part of their universe.
The lyrics mention the pleasures in heaven being the other person's, and the singer offering themselves up to them. They describe themselves as a "bony bit of skinny confidence," suggesting they may lack self-esteem, but are still willing to put themselves out there. The imagery of an astronaut flying through space is used to convey the idea of spinning around the object of their affection.
The lyrics also touch upon the singer's desire to get into heaven, but feeling like they are wasting their time. This could be a metaphor for their attempts to win over the person they desire, but feeling like they are constantly being rejected.
Line by Line Meaning
My sentiment will bore you senseless I know
I understand that my emotional expression may not interest you
But I've got to tell you something
Regardless, there's something I need to express
I want to be a satellite to your world
I desire to revolve around your life as a loyal supporter
Spinning in the universe
Metaphor for being entranced by the person
When all the pleasures in heaven are yours
When life is going well for you
You can take what you want from me
I am willing to give you everything
Look at me I'm a bony bit of skinny confidence
I may appear self-assured, but I am insecure
But that might be my photograph
I might be deceiving myself and others with my self-image
From the top of the highest peak you can watch me
I am willing to put myself on display for you
My sentiment still bores you senseless I know
I recognise that my emotions may still not fascinate you
But I've got to show you something I found
Regardless, I must share something I discovered
Here's a photo of an astronaut
I am presenting a visual representation of the desire to reach for the stars
And there's you and me spinning in the background
Even amongst the grandeur of space, I still see us together
Ten million ways I've tried to get into heaven
I have made countless attempts to reach a place of contentment
But they always chase me out again
Despite my efforts, I am often met with dissatisfaction
God says I'm wasting my time
I feel like I am seeking the wrong things and not making progress
And he know I haven't got a lot of time
I am aware that my time is limited and I need to focus on what truly matters
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MERRIL BAINBRIDGE, OWEN CAMPBELL BOLWELL
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