1) a blue-eyed soul Motown diva still beloved to Motown and Northern Soul fans. Among several singles her biggest and best-remembered is "Love's Gone Bad" written by the powerhouse hit-maker trio Holland-Dozier-Holland; it peaked on Billboard's R&B charts in 1966.
2) an English electronic/IDM artist signed to Warp Records. With the 2006 release of Throttle Furniture, he changed his artist name to Clark.
Spinning Wheel
Chris Clark Lyrics
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Spinning Wheel got to go 'round
Talkin' 'bout your troubles
It's a cryin' sin
Ride a painted pony
Let the Spinning Wheel spin
You got no money, you got no home
Spinning Wheel all alone
You never learn
Ride a painted pony
Let the Spinning Wheel turn
Did you find your 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
Spinning Wheel spinning true
Drop all you troubles by the river side
The lyrics of Chris Clark's song "Spinning Wheel" are rich with meaning and symbolism. The first stanza talks about the cycle of life where what goes up must come down, and the spinning wheel always has to go around. It reflects the idea of life's journeys and how one must traverse through the ups and downs. The lyricist advises the listener to not hold on to their troubles for too long and instead take a ride on a painted pony and let the spinning wheel spin, signifying surrendering to the will of the universe.
The second stanza encourages introspection and reflection, asking if the listener has found their direction in life, and if they have, to let the world see it through their actions. The lyricist speaks of the "colors that are real," indicating the importance of being authentic and true to oneself in a world full of facades. The stanza ends with the hope of finding companionship, assuring that someone is waiting for the listener.
Overall, the song talks about the inevitability of life's highs and lows and the importance of surrendering to it while being authentic to oneself and spreading positivity.
Line by Line Meaning
What goes up must come down
Everything that rises to the top eventually will come down to the bottom.
Spinning Wheel got to go 'round
Life is like a spinning wheel that keeps turning no matter what happens.
Talkin' 'bout your troubles
Discussing your problems can be a sad thing to do.
It's a cryin' sin
It is sad and shameful to always be in trouble.
Ride a painted pony
Take a journey, even if it is just in your imagination.
Let the Spinning Wheel spin
Let life continue on its course and don't try to control everything.
You got no money, you got no home
If you have no money or home, life can be difficult.
Spinning Wheel all alone
Sometimes you may feel alone in your troubles, but life goes on.
Talkin' 'bout your troubles and you
When you discuss your problems, you are also discussing how they affect you personally.
You never learn
You may not learn from your mistakes even after discussing them.
Did you find your directing sign
Have you found your purpose in life?
On the straight and narrow highway
Are you on the right path in life?
Would you mind a reflecting sign?
Would you be open to a sign that could help guide you in the right direction?
Just let it shine within your mind
Sometimes the guidance we need can come from within.
And show you the colors that are real
Guide you towards the truth and reality of your situation.
Someone is waiting just for you
There may be someone out there who is meant to help you or who needs your help.
Spinning Wheel spinning true
Life's journey keeps moving forward, whether we are ready for it or not.
Drop all you troubles by the river side
Let go of your troubles and all that has been weighing you down.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID CLAYTON-THOMAS
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