Merry-go-round
Fleetwood Mac;Peter Green Lyrics
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(Take two)
(Two)
(Yeah)
When I first met you baby, I didn't even know your name
Yes, when I first met you baby, I didn't even know your name
Bad luck and evil women was to blame
I never realized just how sweet and kind one woman can be
Yes, I never realized, people, just how sweet and kind one woman can be
Yes, but when I looked into your eyes
Yeah, I knew true love had come to me
(Yeah)
(Oh yeah)
(Yeah)
Take my hand, baby, and now, you hold it tight and don't let go
Take my hand, now, hold it tight and don't let go
Yes, 'cause our love is like a merry go round
And 'round forever it's gonna go
Peter Green's "Merry Go Round" is a classic blues tune about the metamorphosis of a melancholy man's life after he meets an amazing woman. The song, like many blues songs, tells a conventional story of a man down on his luck till he falls for a girl who alters his life. The singer of the song initially indulges in sadness and sulks as he blames his woes on bad luck and wicked women. However, when he finally meets the woman of his dreams, everything changes. He realizes that he never knew how sweet, kind, and loving a woman could be. Finally, he expresses his love for this woman and claims that their love will last, likening it to a merry-go-round ride that cycles forever.
The lyrics of the song, "Take my hand, baby, now, you hold it tight and don't let go. Yes, 'cause our love is like a merry go round. And 'round forever it's gonna go," reveal the song's underlying theme of unending love, as the ride of love continues in the twists and turns of life. Peter Green employs vivid and figurative language to describe his emotions as he comes out of his despair, finally finding solace in his lover's arms.
Overall, "Merry Go Round" captures how love can transform a person's life, offering them a new perspective and hope for a better life. The catchy melody and soulful lyrics make this song a timeless classic that continues to resonate with fans worldwide.
Line by Line Meaning
When I first met you baby, I didn't even know your name
At the beginning of our relationship, I had no idea who you were.
I was feeling so low on the ground
At the time, I was quite unhappy and down.
Bad luck and evil women was to blame
My situation was caused by a string of unfortunate circumstances and unsavory women.
I never realized just how sweet and kind one woman can be
You have shown me the true kindness of a woman, which I was unaware of before.
Yes, but when I looked in your eyes
It was at that moment when I gazed into your eyes.
Yeah, I knew true love had come to me
I understood that genuine love had finally found me.
Take my hand, baby, now, you hold it tight and don't let go
Please grasp my hand firmly and hold on tightly.
Yes, 'cause our love is like a merry go round
Our love is reminiscent of a merry-go-round.
And 'round forever it's gonna go
Our love will continue to go around and around, seemingly unending.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Peter Green
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