You Spin Me Right Round
"You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" is a song by British band Dead or Alive… Read Full Bio ↴"You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" is a song by British band Dead or Alive on their 1985 album Youthquake. The song was the first UK number-one hit by the Stock Aitken Waterman production trio. Released in November 1984, the record reached number one in March 1985, taking seventeen weeks to get there. In the US, it peaked at #11 in September of that year.

The strings were based on Richard Wagner's classical piece Ride of the Valkyries. The song is in 4/4 time and in the key of F# minor.

You Spin Me Right Round
Dead or Alive Lyrics


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If I, I get to know your name
Well if I, could trace your private number, baby

All I know is that to me
You look like you're lots of fun
Open up your lovin' arms
I want some, want some
I set my sights on you (and no one else will do)
And I, I've got to have my way now, baby

All I know is that to me
You look like you're having fun
Open up your lovin' arms
Watch out, here I come

You spin me right 'round, baby
Right 'round, like a record, baby
Right 'round, 'round, 'round
You spin me right 'round, baby
Right 'round, like a record, baby
Right 'round, 'round, 'round

I (I, I, I)
I got to be your friend now, baby
And I (I, I, I)
Would like to move in just a little bit closer

All I know is that to me
You look like you're lots of fun
Open up your lovin' arms
Watch out, here I come

You spin me right 'round, baby
Right 'round, like a record, baby
Right 'round, 'round, 'round
You spin me right 'round, baby
Right 'round, like a record, baby
Right 'round, 'round, 'round

I want your love
I want your love

All I know is that to me
You look like you're lots of fun
Open up your lovin' arms
Watch out, here I come

You spin me right 'round, baby
Right 'round, like a record, baby
Right 'round, 'round, 'round
You spin me right 'round, baby
Right 'round, like a record, baby
Right 'round, 'round, 'round

You spin me right 'round, baby
Right 'round, like a record, baby
Right 'round, 'round, 'round
You spin me right 'round, baby
Right 'round, like a record, baby
Right 'round, 'round, 'round

You spin me right 'round, baby
Right 'round, like a record, baby
Right 'round, 'round, 'round
You spin me right 'round, baby




Right 'round, like a record, baby
Right 'round, 'round, 'round

Overall Meaning

"Spin Me Round" by Dead or Alive is a dance-pop song that exalts the pleasures of physical attraction and the joys of infatuation. The lyricist confesses to being swept off his feet by a person whom he's just met, and he longs for this person's love and affection. The opening lines of the song, "If I, I get to know your name / Well then I, could trace your private number, baby," reveal his fascination with this mysterious individual. He's clearly head-over-heels for this person, introducing himself and making sure that he's the only one who catches their attention.


In the chorus, the vocalist sings, "You spin me right round, baby / Right round like a record, baby / Right round, round, round." The metaphor of spinning acknowledges the feeling of being swept away or dizzy, which can happen when someone is infatuated. The chorus is catchy, easy-to-sing, and perfect for dancing to, which is fitting since the song became a hit on dance floors around the world.


The bridge serves as a shift from the chorus and the opening lyrics by introducing the need for a deeper connection. "I got to be your friend now, baby / And I would like to move in just a little bit closer" conveys a need and desire for more than just a fleeting attraction. Despite all this, the song is still largely celebratory of the workings of physical attraction and flirtation.


Line by Line Meaning

If I, I get to know your name Well then I, could trace your private number, baby
If I can obtain your name, I could track down your phone number, my dear.


All I know is that to me You look like you're lots of fun Open up your lovin' arms I want some, want some
From what I can see, you seem like an enjoyable and exciting person. Please welcome me into your arms as I desire them.


I set my sights on you (and no one else will do) And I, I've got to have my way now, baby
I have put my full attention on you, and nobody else will do. I must have you now, dear.


You spin me right round, baby Right round like a record, baby Right round, round, round You spin me right round, baby Right round like a record, baby Right round, round, round
You have me dizzy, baby, spinning me round and round like a record.


I (I, I, I), I got to be your friend now, baby And I (I, I, I), would like to move in just a little bit closer
I must become your friend now, darling. And I would love to move a bit closer to you.


I want your love I want your love
I desire your affection, I crave your love.


All I know is that to me You look like you're lots of fun Open up your lovin' arms Watch out, here I come
You look like you're so much fun to be with, please welcome me into your arms because I'm coming in hot.


You spin me right round, baby Right round like a record, baby Right round, round, round You spin me right round, baby Right round like a record, baby Right round, round, round
You spin me around so much, baby, like a record, round and round again.


You spin me right round, baby Right round like a record, baby Right round, round, round You spin me right round, baby Right round like a record, baby Right round, round, round
You spin me around so much, baby, like a record, round and round again.


You spin me right round, baby Right round like a record, baby Right round, round, round You spin me right round, baby Right round like a record, baby Right round, round, round
You spin me around so much, baby, like a record, round and round again.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Timothy John Lever, Michael David Percy, Stephen Coy, Peter Jozzepi Burns

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@shivakumaran7981

This is the most 80's thing I’ve ever seen and I'm not complaining

@juandarthes9242

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@emilyvera8538

Fun fact this guy was a HUGE in Japan (made Michael Jackson change his tour dates bc his concerts were so packed an extra night was added) he also inspired the wardrobe of many rock japanese bands.

@therealkat1342

Holy shit that’s dope! And you know it’s dope because I haven’t said that word in 6 years!

@s1lver03

I realized their clothing style looked super similar, I thought it was a general inspiration of the 80s style but not exactly from him 😅

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