Spinning Wheel
Joe Reisman and His Orchestra 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 opening lines of Joe Reisman and His Orchestra's song, Spinning Wheel, convey a life truth about the cyclical nature of fate - what goes up must come down. The Spinning Wheel here represents the realization that one's life is constantly in motion, always in flux, and that troubles and struggles are just a part of the cycle. The song urges people to acknowledge their troubles and not to suppress them but also to accept that they will eventually pass. The lines, "Talkin' 'bout your troubles, it's a crying sin / Ride a painted pony, let the Spinning Wheel spin" suggest that it's okay to share one's difficulties, as it can be therapeutic. The refrain, "Let the Spinning Wheel spin," is a call to let go and trust in the inevitable turn of events.
The second half of the track tells us that life is a journey on the straight and narrow highway. However, it's essential to keep one's eyes open and seek out the "directing sign," as it can bring hope and direction. The "reflecting sign" alludes to the idea of self-reflection, a moment of introspection, where one can examine internal truths and confront personal biases. The lyrics suggest that the Spinning Wheel is waiting for someone to embrace it, to take the opportunities life has to offer, and to drop all their troubles by the riverside.
Line by Line Meaning
What goes up must come down
The natural order of things is that what goes up must eventually come back down
Spinning Wheel got to go 'round
Life is like a spinning wheel that never stops turning
Talkin' 'bout your troubles
When you vocalize your problems, you give significance to them
It's a cryin' sin
To constantly lament about your troubles is a waste of energy and emotion
Ride a painted pony
Take a journey through life and experience what it has to offer
Let the Spinning Wheel spin
Allow life to take its course and don't resist the changes that come with it
You got no money, you got no home
If you don't have material possessions, it doesn't mean that you don't have the intangible things that matter
Spinning Wheel all alone
Life can be lonely when you are spinning through it without companionship
Talkin' 'bout your troubles and you
When you focus too much on yourself and your problems, you miss out on the bigger picture
You never learn
When you don't learn from your experiences, you are bound to repeat them
Ride a painted pony
Embrace the journey of life and make the most out of every opportunity
Let the Spinning Wheel turn
Don't try to control what happens in life, but rather ride it out and see where it takes you
Did you find your directing sign
Have you found your personal guiding force that helps you navigate through life?
On the straight and narrow highway
Have you chosen the path in life that aligns with your values and beliefs?
Would you mind a reflecting sign?
Would you be open to receiving feedback or guidance from others?
Just let it shine within your mind
Be open to new ideas and perspectives that can enrich your life
And show you the colors that are real
Experience life as it truly is, without any illusions or distortions
Someone is waiting just for you
There is always someone in this world who will appreciate and support you, even if you haven't met them yet
Spinning Wheel spinning true
Life continues to move forward, regardless of our actions or efforts to control it
Drop all you troubles by the river side
Let go of your worries and enjoy the beauty of life around you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: David Clayton-Thomas
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Josh
on Heart And Soul
Learned of this stuff from an 8-track. Good relaxing music