Merry-go-round
Eric Mantel Lyrics
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Just look around you it?s true.
One minute you?re happy one minute you?re sad.
But most of the time you stay confused.
And all I know is one day we?ve all got togo.
Merry-Go-Round spinning round and a round.
Ferris wheel of life always always up or down.
They say this life is like an illusionary dream.
Just look around it?s true.
A universe of karma and ocean of air.
Heaven is waiting we?ll soon be there.
And all I know is one day we?ve all got to go.
Merry-Go-Round spinning round and a round
Ferris wheel of life always always up or down
The lyrics of Eric Mantel’s song “Merry-go-round” depict the transitory nature of life. The opening line, “They say this life is like a valley of tears”, suggests that life is an emotional rollercoaster ride. Despite the happy and sad moments, confusion seems to accompany the entire journey. The line “And all I know is one day we’ve all got to go” emphasizes that death is inevitable and the song seemingly urges the listener to make the most of their lives.
The chorus, “Merry-Go-Round spinning round and a round, Ferris wheel of life always always up or down”, highlights the cyclical nature of life. The metaphor of the merry-go-round suggests that life repeats itself, with its patterned and predictable cycle of happy and sad moments. The Ferris wheel signifies that life is full of ups and downs, further emphasizing the unpredictable nature of life. The second verse “They say this life is like an illusionary dream, a universe of karma and ocean of air, Heaven is waiting we’ll soon be there” suggests that life is fleeting and that death is the ultimate destination, a belief that is prevalent in many cultures.
Line by Line Meaning
They say this life is like a valley of tears.
The common perception is that life is difficult and full of sadness.
Just look around you it?s true.
Observing the world validates this belief.
One minute you?re happy one minute you?re sad.
Life is a constant fluctuation between joy and sorrow.
But most of the time you stay confused.
Uncertainty and confusion characterizes life.
And all I know is one day we?ve all got togo.
Death is the only certainty in life.
Merry-Go-Round spinning round and a round.
The circular nature of life is like a merry-go-round.
Ferris wheel of life always always up or down.
Life can take us to great heights or crush us to unimaginable lows, much like a Ferris wheel.
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