Spinning Wheel
Blood Sweat And Tears Lyrics
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Spinnin' wheel got to go 'round
Talkin' 'bout your troubles it's a cryin' sin
Ride a painted pony let the spinnin' wheel spin
You got no money and you got no home
Spinnin' wheel all alone
Talkin' 'bout your troubles and you, you never learn
Did you find the directing sign on the
Straight and narrow highway
Would you mind a reflecting sign
Just let it shine within your mind
And show you the colors that are real
Someone is waiting just for you
Spinnin' wheel, spinnin' true
Drop all your troubles by the riverside
Catch a painted pony on the spinning wheel ride
Someone is waiting just for you
Spinnin' wheel, spinnin' true
Drop all your troubles by the riverside
Ride a painted pony let the spinnin' wheel fly
"Spinning Wheel" is a song that describes the ups and downs of life, using the metaphor of a spinning wheel that must keep turning, just like life. The first verse talks about the inevitability of life; what goes up must come down and how one must keep moving forward. The chorus offers an escape from one's troubles with a painted pony spinning on a wheel - an escape from one's problems, but not from the spinning of the wheel of life.
The second verse goes deeper into the struggles of life; being alone and penniless. It also touches on the theme of not learning from one's past mistakes as one is still talking about the troubles that haunt them. The third stanza offers a hopeful message, asking if one is able to find a direction or reflecting sign in life. The image of reflecting sign that shines within one's mind is powerful as it represents a person's own inner knowledge of what is right for them.
The last verse brings the listener back to the present moment and offers a hopeful and optimistic message that suggests that someone is waiting for them. The painted pony could represent the opportunities that life has to offer, as well as the unpredictability of the future.
Overall, "Spinning Wheel" portrays the experience of not being in control of one's life, but the need to keep moving and to keep up with the twists and turns of life. It is a reminder that in the end, someone is waiting for us and we need to be ready to catch those opportunities.
Line by Line Meaning
What goes up must come down
Everything in life has its ups and downs, and nothing is constant.
Spinnin' wheel got to go 'round
Life keeps moving forward, and you can't stop the momentum of time.
Talkin' 'bout your troubles it's a cryin' sin
Constantly complaining about your problems won't solve anything, and it's only going to make you feel worse.
Ride a painted pony let the spinnin' wheel spin
Take a chance and let life happen, don't try to control everything and just enjoy the ride.
You got no money and you got no home
Life can be tough and you might feel like you've lost everything, but there's always a chance for things to turn around.
Spinnin' wheel all alone
You might feel like you're all alone in your struggles, but everyone goes through tough times.
Talkin' 'bout your troubles and you, you never learn
If you keep making the same mistakes and not learning from them, you'll continue to face the same problems.
Ride a painted pony let the spinnin' wheel turn
Take a chance and let life take its course, don't try to control everything and just let things happen as they will.
Did you find the directing sign on the
Have you found your true purpose in life?
Straight and narrow highway
The path towards your true purpose might not always be easy, but it's worth it in the end.
Would you mind a reflecting sign
Do you want a sign that will help you reflect on your life and find your true purpose?
Just let it shine within your mind
Allow yourself to be open to new possibilities and ideas that will help you find your true purpose.
And show you the colors that are real
When you find your true purpose, you'll see the world in a different light and experience things in a whole new way.
Someone is waiting just for you
There's always someone out there who wants to help you and support you in your journey.
Spinnin' wheel, spinnin' true
Life keeps moving forward, and you need to keep moving forward with it.
Drop all your troubles by the riverside
Let go of your troubles and embrace the beauty of the world around you.
Catch a painted pony on the spinning wheel ride
Take a chance and let life happen, don't try to control everything and just enjoy the ride.
Ride a painted pony let the spinnin' wheel fly
Take a risk and embrace the unknown, let life take its course and see where it takes you.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: David Clayton-Thomas
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What goes up must come down
Spinnin' wheel, got to go round
Talkin' 'bout your troubles, it's a cryin' sin
Ride a painted pony, let the spinnin' wheel spin
You got no money, you got no home
Spinnin' wheel, all alone
Talkin' 'bout your troubles and you, you never learn
Ride a painted pony, let the spinnin' wheel turn
Did you find the directing sign
On the straight and narrow highway
Would you mind a reflecting sign
Just let it shine within your mind
And show you the colors that are real
Someone's waitin' just for you
Spinnin' wheel, spinnin' true
Drop all your troubles by the riverside
Catch a painted pony on the spinnin' wheel ride
Someone's waitin' just for you
Spinnin' wheel, spinnin' true
Drop all your troubles by the riverside
Ride a painted pony, let the spinnin' wheel fly
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@dorothyjohnson8051
69 year old black woman! Loving it. That brass section is on point. I used to listen to Blood Sweat and Tears back inthe day love them. And still do. So much meaning for right now. These days we are living in be encourage. Love Peace And Soul. Out!!!!!
@rippi37
Hello Dorothy......63 year old here ..loving it too. Peace love health and happiness to you and yours !! xxx
@ddziegler44
77 year old white guy. We are now continuing what we started in the 60’s and we will get there. Dan
@rippi37
@@ddziegler44 Absolutely !!!! xxx
@dorothyjohnson8051
Hi nice to meet you! Have a amazing day. Peace
@mastic5519
Still sounds great.
@robertdegrandis5180
I was 11 years old when this song came out. I'm 63 now, I survived colon cancer and Covid 19. When I will be gone, this song will still be carrying on and on and on. Great song, God knows how I miss the 60s and the 70s.
@tallenpelegrin7026
I was 10 when I got introduced to B,S&T, and I've never abandoned them since then.
@Youffy23
I know best the 80's and the 90's (born 1976) but clearly = I am with you about the 70's... 99% of my DVD's are 70's movies, and goes the same on music.... A good evening is one evening I can feel the 70's !
@ZeroGravity60
Congrats on beating colon cancer. I've been stage 4 cancer for just over 3-years but am feeling good for the most part. [I might beat it.] What would we do without YouTube, every hit from the past is at our fingertips. Peace brother.