… Read Full Bio ↴Horace Faith (born Horace Smith, Jamaica) is a Jamaican reggae singer.
He is best known for his cover of the Checkmates, Ltd. song, "Black Pearl", which reached number 13 in the UK Singles Chart in 1970. Released by Trojan Records "Black Pearl" spent ten weeks in the UK Singles Chart in the latter half of 1970, peaking at number 13 in October that year. Coincidentally, the original version of the song by Checkmates, Ltd., peaked at number 13 in the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1969.
The track was written by Irwin Levine, Phil Spector and Toni Wine. The b-side of Faith's single was "Help Me Help Myself", which was written by Johnny Arthey and Phil Swern. The single was released in the United States by Bell Records
"Black Pearl" subsequently appeared on numerous compilation albums.
Faith's later recordings included the self penned, "I Can't Understand It", arranged by Richard Anthony Hewson and produced by Swern.
Spinning Wheel
Horace Faith Lyrics
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Spinning Wheel got to go 'round
Talkin' 'bout your troubles
It's a cryin' sin
Ride a painted pony
Let the Spinning Wheel spin
You got no money, you got no home
Spinning Wheel all alone
You never learn
Ride a painted pony
Let the Spinning Wheel turn
Did you find your directing sign
On the straight and narrow highway
Would you mind a reflecting sign?
Just let it shine within your mind
And show you the colors that are real
Someone is waiting just for you
Spinning Wheel spinning true
Drop all you troubles by the river side
The first verse of "Spinning Wheel" talks about the cyclical nature of life. What goes up must come down, and the spinning wheel must keep turning. The song suggests that instead of dwelling on troubles, it's better to ride a painted pony and let life take its course. The second verse asks if the listener has found their "directing sign," a signpost on the straight and narrow highway of life. The lyrics then suggest that if someone is waiting for you, the spinning wheel will spin true, and you can drop all your troubles by the riverside.
Overall, "Spinning Wheel" is a song that encourages listeners to keep moving forward and not dwell on their troubles. The imagery of the spinning wheel is used to represent the ups and downs of life, while the painted pony represents the idea of letting go and enjoying the ride. The lyrics suggest that if you keep going, you may find something or someone worth waiting for.
Line by Line Meaning
What goes up must come down
Everything that rises eventually falls
Spinning Wheel got to go 'round
Life goes on and time keeps moving forward
Talkin' 'bout your troubles
We tend to focus on our problems and difficulties
It's a cryin' sin
It is unfortunate and painful
Ride a painted pony
Enjoy the simple things in life
Let the Spinning Wheel spin
Allow life to unfold naturally
You got no money, you got no home
You have nothing material, no physical possessions
Spinning Wheel all alone
Life continues, even when we feel isolated and lonely
Talkin' 'bout your troubles and you
Focusing on your problems and personal challenges
You never learn
You don't seem to make progress or growth
Did you find your directing sign
Did you find your path or purpose in life
On the straight and narrow highway
On the right path, not deviating from it
Would you mind a reflecting sign?
Would you like a reminder or guidance for your path
Just let it shine within your mind
Allow the guidance to be internalized and influence your thoughts and actions
And show you the colors that are real
Show you the true nature of things and allow you to see the beauty and richness of life
Someone is waiting just for you
There may be someone who is eager to connect with you
Spinning Wheel spinning true
Life goes on, and it doesn't stop for anyone
Drop all you troubles by the river side
Let go of your worries and leave them behind
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: David Clayton-Thomas
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