When Portugal's radio listeners first encountered the genre-blending, Corne… Read Full Bio ↴When Portugal's radio listeners first encountered the genre-blending, Cornelius-like sounds of Gomo, they were entranced. It was 2001 and Gomo's demo was put into regular rotation, but the DJs were of no help when listeners phoned in, asking, "Where can I get this lovely and strange music?" Paulo Gouveia, the man who is Gomo, had sent the demo to radio stations with no contact information -- just a note saying: "Thanks for all the inspiration. Hope you like this." The multi-instrumentalist was working on new songs and a multimedia live show while all this was going on, and he had no idea Gomo was becoming an overnight favorite. Reviews in the national press and the invitations to play most of the major summer festivals in Portugal clued him in to the phenomenon and soon he was working with Mário Barreiros, the producer who was partly responsible for Silence 4's rise to the top of Portugal's pop charts. It was an odd title for a debut but Best of Gomo was the result, and the quirky, precious, and playful album became a radio and music press favorite when it appeared in early 2004. During October of the same year Gomo won the Best New Artist award given by Portugal's SIC TV, and he was also nominated as Best Portuguese Act at the MTV European Music Awards 2004.

spinning around
Gomo Lyrics

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I saw you coming my way,
Brushing the tops of the trees.
You make the world spin around,
Stir up the waves on the sea.
You whisper in my ear,
I feel your breath on my face.
You give me shivers sometimes,
But it's all part of your grace.

You spin me around,
I float on your breeze.
I see all you see,
And know the secrets you keep.
We can't go wrong,
When you blow so strong.
Will you stay by my side?
I can't stand being alone.

I saw you coming my way,
I watched you falling apart.
I felt the love in the air,
But I had to stay in the dark.
I watched you dress and undress,
I knew you couldn't decide.
With a body like that,
How could I stay in the dark?

You spin me around,
I float on your breeze.
I see all you see,
And know the secrets you keep.
We can't go wrong,
When love's so strong.
Will you stay by my side?
I can't stand being alone.

If I could only grow wings,
Then I could see all you see.
I would float on your breeze,
And know the secrets you keep.
You know we can't go wrong,
When you blow so strong.
Will you stay by my side?
I can't stand being alone.

You spin me around,
I float on your breeze.

I see all you see,
And know the secrets you keep.

Overall Meaning

The song "Spinning Around" by Gomo is a love song that speaks of the powerful emotions and feelings that love can evoke in a person. The lyrics describe a sense of being swept away by the force of love, which is depicted metaphorically as a strong wind that spins the singer around and lifts them up into the air. This wind is portrayed as a powerful and at times unpredictable force that can be both exhilarating and frightening, yet ultimately brings a sense of joy and wonder to the singer's life.

The opening verse describes the singer's experience of seeing their lover approaching them, with the wind brushing the tops of the trees as a symbol of the intense connection between them. The wind represents the strong emotions and physical sensations that love can bring, as the two lovers come together and are swept up in the passionate whirlwind of their feelings. The second verse speaks of the singer's feelings of being torn between their desire to be with their lover and their fear of being alone, as they watch their lover struggle to make a decision about their relationship.

Throughout the song, the metaphor of the wind is used to convey the idea of love as a powerful, elemental force that can lift us up and carry us away, but can also be unpredictable and difficult to control. The chorus expresses the singer's sense of being carried along by this force, as they float on the breeze and experience the world through their lover's eyes. The song ends on a hopeful note, as the singer expresses their desire for their lover to stay by their side and their willingness to take risks in order to keep the love alive.

Line by Line Meaning

I saw you coming my way,
I noticed your approach towards me

Brushing the tops of the trees.
You had a powerful and dominating presence, possibly through strong wind or some sort of magical element

You make the world spin around,
You have the ability to turn the world upside down or change someone's perspective entirely

Stir up the waves on the sea.
You have control over the natural elements, including the sea and winds

You whisper in my ear,
You share intimate thoughts and secrets with me

I feel your breath on my face.
Your closeness is palpable and intimate

You give me shivers sometimes,
You evoke strong emotions within me, including fear or excitement

But it's all part of your grace.
Despite the intensity of your presence, I am still in awe of you

You spin me around,
You have a dizzying effect on me

I float on your breeze.
I am carried by your power

I see all you see,
I have a deeper perception of the world through your lens

And know the secrets you keep.
I have knowledge of hidden things that only you can reveal

We can't go wrong,
Everything will be alright as long as you are with me

When love's so strong.
Our relationship is unbreakable because of our mutual love

Will you stay by my side?
I hope that you will never leave me

I can't stand being alone.
Without you, I am lost and helpless

I watched you falling apart.
I saw you struggling and losing control

I felt the love in the air,
I sensed a strong emotional connection between us

But I had to stay in the dark.
I was unable to act on my feelings or fully embrace them

I watched you dress and undress,
I was intimately aware of your every move

I knew you couldn't decide.
I understood that you were struggling with a decision

With a body like that,
Your physical appearance was captivating

How could I stay in the dark?
I couldn't resist you any longer

If I could only grow wings,
I wish I had the ability to fly or be like you

Then I could see all you see.
I aspire to have your perspective on the world

Will you stay by my side?
I hope that you will never leave me

I can't stand being alone.
Without you, I am lost and helpless

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Comments from YouTube:

Rui Araújo

16y↑3

Esta musica é espectular. Se tivesse sido lançada nos EUA de certeza que estava nos tops ten..... é o faz termos empresários e editoras preferirem musica pimba que musica em condições :(

Ivo Nascimento

16y↑2

Fdx...que ganda som...já ouvi umas 1000 vezes e nao me canso... E mais: made in PT Parabéns Gomo pelo melhor som de 2008 (pelo menos para mim é) obrigado ruisoueu por orientares esta melodia maravilhosa