Merry Go Round
Inhabited Lyrics
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You made your mind up anyway
You've been hypnotized, mesmerized
You've fallen for their lies
Believing the shadows are sunshine
You left the truth behind
What if tomorrow
What if tomorrow
Your plastic world it fades away to blue
Hey, hey it's time to wake up
Hey, hey it's time to see
It's time to get off this merry go round
You buy a smile a day to put upon your shelf
Look in the mirror, you're somebody else
You've been taken by their disguise
And all you satisfy
Believing your eyes for so long
Oh, you're so blind
What if tomorrow
Your plastic world it fades away for sure
What if tomorrow
Your plastic world it fades away to blue
Hey, hey it's time to wake up
Hey, hey it's time to see
It's time to get off this merry go round
Hey, hey it's time to wake up
Hey, hey it's time to see
It's time to get off this merry go round
We're spinning around and around and around
Around and around and
Around and around and
Around and around and around
In "Merry Go Round" by Inhabited, the lyrics reflect on the negative effects of succumbing to the societal pressures and expectations that can leave one feeling lost and disconnected. The song paints a picture of a person who has bought into the false image of perfection that society tends to promote. They have been hypnotized and mesmerized by the lies that they have been told, and in turn, have left behind their true selves and the truth that they used to believe. This person is blinded by their surroundings, unable to see through the facade that has been put before them.
However, the chorus introduces the idea that there is hope for change. It is time to wake up and see the world for what it really is. The illusion of perfection can quickly fade away, leaving one with a sense of despair and emptiness. It is time to get off this merry go round, to break free from the cycle of unfulfilling routines and unrealistic expectations. The repetition of the phrase "around and around" in the final lines implies that this cycle can be endless and draining, but it is up to the individual to break free and live life on their own terms.
Line by Line Meaning
You say you don't care what I have to say
You are disregarding my opinion or input in this situation
You made your mind up anyway
You have already decided what you want to do, regardless of what I say
You've been hypnotized, mesmerized
You have been enchanted or brainwashed by something or someone
You've fallen for their lies
You have believed and accepted untruthful statements made to you by someone else
Believing the shadows are sunshine
You are seeing or regarding something as positive and helpful, despite it being actually harmful or negative
You left the truth behind
You neglected the reality of a situation or scenario and opted for something that is not true
You buy a smile a day to put upon your shelf
You are buying or adopting something just to pretend that everything is okay, even when it is not
Look in the mirror, you're somebody else
You have changed as a person and are not true to who you really are
You've been taken by their disguise
You have been fooled by a deceptive facade or appearance
And all you satisfy
All you are satisfied with is the artificial and fake
Believing your eyes for so long
You have trusted or relied on something without questioning its authenticity for a long time
Oh, you're so blind
You are unaware of the true nature of something, even when it's obvious to others
What if tomorrow
Imagine a hypothetical scenario in which
Your plastic world it fades away for sure
The fake, superficial world you live in disappears, leaving only the truth behind
Your plastic world it fades away to blue
The fake, superficial world you live in disappears, leaving behind a sad or somber reality
Hey, hey it's time to wake up
It's time to become aware and conscious of the truth
Hey, hey it's time to see
It's time to start perceiving things as they really are
It's time to get off this merry go round
It's time to stop living a life of lies and excess
We're spinning around and around and around
We are going around in circles without making any progress or facing reality
Around and around and
Repetition of the phrase 'around and around'
Around and around and
Repetition of the phrase 'around and around'
Around and around and around
Repetition of the phrase 'around and around'
Contributed by Sophie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Prof Léo Paim
Awesome Song!!!