The Windmills Of Your Mind
José Feliciano Lyrics
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Never ending or beginning on an ever spinning reel
Like a snowball down a mountain, or a carnival balloon
Like a carousel that's turning running rings around the moon
Like a clock whose hands are sweeping past the minutes of its face
And the world is like an apple whirling silently in space
Like the circles that you find in the windmills of your mind!
Down a hollow to a cavern where the sun has never shone
Like a door that keeps revolving in a half forgotten dream
Or the ripples from a pebble someone tosses in a stream
Like a clock whose hands are sweeping past the minutes of its face
And the world is like an apple whirling silently in space
Like the circles that you find in the windmills of your mind!
Keys that jingle in your pocket, words that jangle in your head
Why did summer go so quickly, was it something that you said?
Lovers walking along a shore and leave their footprints in the sand
Is the sound of distant drumming just the fingers of your hand?
Pictures hanging in a hallway and the fragment of a song
Half remembered names and faces, but to whom do they belong?
When you knew that it was over you were suddenly aware
That the autumn leaves were turning to the color of her hair!
Like a circle in a spiral, like a wheel within a wheel
Never ending or beginning on an ever spinning reel
As the images unwind, like the circles that you find
In the windmills of your mind!
"The Windmills Of Your Mind" by José Feliciano is a song that makes us think about the complexities of our mind and how thoughts and memories can create a never-ending series of circles and spirals that keep us trapped in our own thoughts. The opening lines of the song "Round like a circle in a spiral, like a wheel within a wheel, never ending or beginning on an ever spinning reel" creates a sense of confusion and chaos in our minds. The imagery of a snowball down a mountain and a carnival balloon is a metaphor for the chaotic and uncontrollable aspects of the mind.
The second verse of the song continues with the same imagery of a tunnel and a door that keeps revolving, creating a sense of disorientation and confusion. The third verse talks about keys jingling in your pocket and words jangling in your head, hinting at the idea of thoughts and memories playing on repeat. The line "that the autumn leaves were turning to the color of her hair" creates a melancholic feeling and suggests that memories of a lost love can be all-consuming, just like the ever-spinning reel of the mind.
Overall, the song is a thought-provoking and introspective piece that encourages listeners to reflect on the complexity of their minds and the impact that memories and thoughts can have on their present lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Round like a circle in a spiral, like a wheel within a wheel
This line means that life is complex and the events that occur are connected and always happening, like a spiral that goes round and round.
Never ending or beginning on an ever spinning reel
This line means that life can feel repetitive and go on and on, like a never-ending cycle.
Like a snowball down a mountain, or a carnival balloon
This line means that life can change quickly and unexpectedly, like a snowball rolling down a mountain or a balloon that pops.
Like a carousel that's turning running rings around the moon
This line means that life can be like a never-ending ride that goes round and round, without any real goal or purpose.
Like a clock whose hands are sweeping past the minutes of its face
This line means that time keeps moving forward, and we can never go back or stop it.
And the world is like an apple whirling silently in space
This line means that the world is constantly moving and changing, like an apple that is always spinning in space.
Like the circles that you find in the windmills of your mind!
This line means that the circles and patterns in our thoughts and memories can also be complex and never-ending, like the intricate movements of a windmill.
Like a tunnel that you follow to a tunnel of its own
This line means that sometimes, our thoughts and emotions can lead us down a path that seems aimless and confusing, like following a tunnel that leads to another tunnel.
Down a hollow to a cavern where the sun has never shone
This line means that sometimes, our thoughts and emotions can lead us to dark and lonely places where we feel isolated and disconnected from the world.
Like a door that keeps revolving in a half forgotten dream
This line means that sometimes, we can experience recurring dreams or memories that are hazy and incomplete, like a door that keeps opening and closing in our mind.
Or the ripples from a pebble someone tosses in a stream
This line means that sometimes, small events or actions can have a ripple effect and lead to bigger consequences or changes.
Keys that jingle in your pocket, words that jangle in your head
This line means that sometimes, we can be preoccupied with small things in our daily life that distract us from our thoughts and emotions, like the sound of keys jingling or words that keep repeating in our mind.
Why did summer go so quickly, was it something that you said?
This line means that sometimes, we reflect on the past and wonder if we could have done something differently, like if our actions or words caused time to go by too quickly.
Lovers walking along a shore and leave their footprints in the sand
This line means that sometimes, love can leave a lasting imprint on our lives and memories, even if the relationship is short-lived.
Is the sound of distant drumming just the fingers of your hand?
This line means that sometimes, we question the reality of our experiences and wonder if they are actually happening or just a figment of our imagination.
Pictures hanging in a hallway and the fragment of a song
This line means that sometimes, small things like photos or music can trigger memories that we thought were long forgotten.
Half remembered names and faces, but to whom do they belong?
This line means that sometimes, we can have vague memories of people or events but struggle to remember the details, making us question their significance.
When you knew that it was over you were suddenly aware
This line means that sometimes, we only realize the true nature of a situation or relationship after it has ended.
That the autumn leaves were turning to the color of her hair!
This line means that sometimes, we can find beauty and meaning in unexpected places, even in the changing colors of nature.
As the images unwind, like the circles that you find
This line means that as we reflect on our memories and experiences, we can see patterns and cycles that repeat themselves, much like the movements of a windmill.
In the windmills of your mind!
This line means that our thoughts and emotions can be complex and ever-changing, much like the intricate movements of a windmill.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Marilyn Bergman, Michel Legrand, Alan Bergman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Willy Boy
His voice sounds beautiful 🤩
He plays the windmills of your mind in the 70’s
He never gives up
He is blind but good
His first performance in 1962 for school he played in a trio
He wrote his first when he was 10 years old he was playing for school called I’m rocking and a rolling
He did some acting parts
Like he played Rico Martinez in McMillan and wife
And he played in Kung Fu
And scored for a movie called Aaron Loves Angela
We wrote the song for Chico And The Man themed song
And he wrote a Spanish song that was popular to him in his neighborhood
He said he would love to Spain and Segovia
He’s also been away from his guide dog Trudy because quarantine laws
His favorite guitar player John Willams
And he’s also entertained Australia like with Frank Sinatra and stuff
Other hits like light my fire, California dreaming ,ain’t no sunshine ,Feliz Navidad
Born in layers Puerto Rico 1945
Asya İzgi
… Round like a circle in a spiral, like a wheel within a wheel
Never ending or beginning on an ever spinning reel
Like a snowball down a mountain, or a carnival balloon
Like a carousel that's turning running rings around the moon
Like a clock whose hands are sweeping past the minutes of its face
And the world is like an apple whirling silently in space
Like the circles that you find in the windmills of your mind!
Like a tunnel that you follow to a tunnel of its own
Down a hollow to a cavern where the sun has never shone
Like a door that keeps revolving in a half forgotten dream
Like the ripples from a pebble someone tosses in a stream
Like a clock whose hands are sweeping past the minutes of its face
And the world is like an apple whirling silently in space
Like the circles that you find in the windmills of your mind!
Keys that jingle in your pocket, words that jangle in your head
Why did summer go so quickly, was it something that you said?
Lovers walking along a shore and leave their footprints in the sand
Is the sound of distant drumming just the fingers of your hand?
Pictures hanging in a hallway and the fragment of a song
Half remembered names and faces, but to whom do they belong?
When you knew that it was over you were suddenly aware
That the autumn leaves were turning to the color of her hair!
Round like a circle in a spiral, like a wheel within a wheel
Never ending or beginning on an ever spinning reel
As the images unwind, like the circles that you find
In the windmills of your mind!
In the windmills of your mind
In the windmills of your mind
David Skeet
He puts so much soul into this. So much better than the Noel Harrison version. Jose seems to put his own slant on every cover he does and makes it his own. Such a talented artist.
Steve K
Like California Dreaming and Light my Fire
Jennifer Kay
And I've never heard Nature Boy like Jose sings it, he plays his voice like a musical instrument. Magic!
Jeff Jeffery
His timing is incredible on this track and his voice and guitar playing, as usual, are just superb. I have been playing for over 38 years now and can't even approach his guitar playing. Wonderful, magical musicianship. Thank you for this video.
John Gibson
50 years ago ...
unclejuniorsoprano
Jose was certainly unique. He had an individual style & brought something new & different to the world of music. I've heard this song played & sung many ways & Jose does great justice to it. This man's truly phenomenal. His music is quite moving & his voice unforgettable.
rafkong
What do you mean was??? Dude’s still alive and kicking it.
Willy Boy
😊
Rev. Edward Martinez
A moving rendition of a sweet and mystical song. Jose is a superb talent.
Willy Boy
His voice sounds beautiful 🤩
He plays the windmills of your mind in the 70’s
He never gives up
He is blind but good
His first performance in 1962 for school he played in a trio
He wrote his first when he was 10 years old he was playing for school called I’m rocking and a rolling
He did some acting parts
Like he played Rico Martinez in McMillan and wife
And he played in Kung Fu
And scored for a movie called Aaron Loves Angela
We wrote the song for Chico And The Man themed song
And he wrote a Spanish song that was popular to him in his neighborhood
He said he would love to Spain and Segovia
He’s also been away from his guide dog Trudy because quarantine laws
His favorite guitar player John Willams
And he’s also entertained Australia like with Frank Sinatra and stuff
Other hits like light my fire, California dreaming ,ain’t no sunshine ,Feliz Navidad
Born in layers Puerto Rico 1945