Round And Round
Gretta Ziller Lyrics
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Sincerely with each bruise & split lip
Sweetly with words smooth as sheets
I forgive as fast as you heal
We′d married it's the thing to do
You wanted it so badly so I did it for you
Now man and wife joined as one
Round & round the Mulberry Tree
Round & round go you & me
I will never be free of you
So, round & round we go
There′s a rage in me I cannot deny
A fire that feeds on your every cry
And theres a want in you dark & cold
To fuel the flame with black hard coal
Round & round the Mulberry Tree
Round & round go you & me
I will never be let you be
So round & round we go
I've never been one to believe in destiny
But now I see you were meant for me
Don't you ever leave
Round & round the Mulberry Tree
Round & round go you & me
I could never let you go
So, round & round
Round & round, round & round we go
The lyrics of Gretta Ziller's "Round and Round" comprise the complex journey of a toxic relationship with all its ebbs and flows. The song is a tale of two people stuck in a cycle of abuse, anger and manipulation. The opening lyrics, "I love you with my passionate fist, Sincerely with each bruise & split lip, Sweetly with words smooth as sheets" paint a vivid picture of a partner who is abusive but also possessive and controlling. The abusive relationship is further explored in the next line where the singer says, "I forgive as fast as you heal," potentially suggesting that the cycle of abuse is so deeply rooted in them that they can't break free.
The lyrics suggest that the couple got married because one partner was so desperate to be joined as one, while the other may not have felt completely ready. The chorus "Round and Round the Mulberry Tree" refers to the symbolic loop that the two are stuck in, unable to break free, despite one character admitting they will never be free from the other. The lyrics also highlight the intense and unhealthy nature of the relationship with the line "There's a rage in me I cannot deny, A fire that feeds on your every cry."
Moreover, the last lines of the song "I've never been one to believe in destiny, But now I see you were meant for me, Don't ever leave" suggest the singer has become so caught up in the relationship, that it's as if they're addicted to their partner. They see them as a necessary figure instead of recognizing the cycle needs to break. Ultimately, "Round and Round" is an emotional portrayal of an unhealthy relationship that feels both raw and honest.
Line by Line Meaning
I love you with my passionate fist
My love for you is fierce and intense, expressed through my strong physical grip.
Sincerely with each bruise & split lip
My love for you is true and authentic even in the midst of physical altercations.
Sweetly with words smooth as sheets
My love for you is tenderly expressed through words that are as soft and comforting as fresh sheets.
I forgive as fast as you heal
My love for you compels me to forgive you as quickly as you recover from any harm I may have caused you.
We′d married it's the thing to do
We got married because it was expected of us and deemed socially acceptable.
You wanted it so badly so I did it for you
I got married to you to satisfy your desire for it.
Now man and wife joined as one
We are married and our lives are intertwined.
Your heart soul & body are mine
I have complete ownership of your emotional, spiritual, and physical being now that we are married.
Round & round the Mulberry Tree
We are caught in a cycle of repetitive behavior and emotions.
Round & round go you & me
Our relationship is characterized by circular patterns of conflict, resolution, and re-engagement.
I will never be free of you
I am bound to you and unable to escape the grip of our relationship.
So, round & round we go
We continue on this endless path without any clear direction or resolution.
There′s a rage in me I cannot deny
I am consumed by anger that I cannot suppress or disregard.
A fire that feeds on your every cry
My anger is fueled by your pain and suffering.
And theres a want in you dark & cold
You also have a deep and harmful desire within you that is driven by a sense of emptiness and despair.
To fuel the flame with black hard coal
This desire within you only adds to the intensity of our destructive relationship.
I've never been one to believe in destiny
I have never thought that life is predetermined or guided by fate.
But now I see you were meant for me
However, now I feel that our relationship was meant to be and it is part of a larger plan.
Don't you ever leave
I cannot imagine a life without you and therefore need you to stay with me forever.
I could never let you go
I am unable to let go of our relationship and it has become an inextricable part of my life.
So, round & round
Despite the pain, anger, and negative emotions that characterize our relationship, we continue to go around in circles together.
Round & round, round & round we go
Our relationship is going nowhere, stuck in a vicious cycle that we are unable to break out of.
Writer(s): Gretta Kathleen Ziller
Contributed by Grace W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.