Merry-go-round
Drew and the Medicinal Pen Lyrics
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You know he's gotta get away
To the merry-go-round and round
Count the times that he laid awake at night thinkin'
Am I goin' down now
Am I goin' down
Am I goin' down now, oh!
It's not easy puttin' on a smile
You're alone, lost and found
She waits at home just to love him through the night thinkin'
He's been gone so long now
Is he comin' home?
He's been gone so long now, oh!
(Chorus)
Merry-go-round and round (repeat)
(1)
[Chorus: Repeat 2X]
She waits alone
Just to love him through the night
I'm coming home babe
The lyrics to Drew and the Medicinal Pen's "Merry-Go-Round" paint a picture of a man who is struggling with the weight of life's challenges. He seeks solace in the "merry-go-round and round," likely a metaphor for his own mind, as he reflects on his fears and anxieties. The repetition of "Am I goin' down now" suggests that the man feels like he is on the verge of losing control, and needs something to anchor him.
The second verse introduces the man's romantic partner, who waits patiently for him to return home. She too is struggling, as evidenced by the line "It's not easy puttin' on a smile." Despite her own challenges, she remains committed to her partner and supports him through his difficult times. The chorus reiterates the man's need for the "merry-go-round," which provides a sense of familiarity and comfort in a world that is constantly changing and unpredictable.
Overall, the lyrics to "Merry-Go-Round" are a poignant exploration of the human psyche and how we cope with challenging situations. The chorus's repetition of the phrase "Merry-go-round and round" highlights the cyclical nature of life, and how we often find ourselves facing the same struggles over and over again.
Line by Line Meaning
You know he's gotta get away
He needs to escape from something
To the merry-go-round and round
He goes round in circles, not making any progress
Count the times that he laid awake at night thinkin'
He spends nights worrying and overthinking
Am I goin' down now
He is afraid of failing
Am I goin' down
He is still worried about failure
Am I goin' down now, oh!
His fear of failure is consuming him
It's not easy puttin' on a smile
He puts on a façade regardless of how hard it is
You're alone, lost and found
He feels lost and doesn't know what to do
She waits at home just to love him through the night thinkin'
Someone is hoping for his safe return
He's been gone so long now
He's been missing for a while
Is he comin' home?
The person wonders if he will ever return
He's been gone so long now, oh!
The person is worried and anxious about his absence
Merry-go-round and round (repeat)
He's stuck in a never-ending cycle of a situation
She waits alone
The person is still waiting for him
Just to love him through the night
This person cares deeply for him and wants to provide comfort
I'm coming home babe
The person is returning home
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Written by: NIKKI SIXX
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