Wheel of Fortune
LaVern Baker Lyrics


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The wheel of fortune
Goes spinning around
Will the arrow point my way?
Will this be my day?

Oh, wheel of fortune
Please don't pass me by
Let me know the magic of
A kiss and a sigh

While the wheel is spining, spinning, spinning
I'll not dream of winning fortune or fame
While the wheel is turning, turning, turning
I'll be yearning, yearning
For love's precious flame

Oh, wheel of fortune
I'm hoping somehow
If you ever smile on me
Please let it be now

While the wheel is spining, spinning, spinning
I'll not dream of winning fortune or fame
While the wheel is turning, turning, turning
I'll be yearning, yearning
For love's precious flame

Oh, wheel of fortune
I'm hoping somehow




If you ever smile on me
Please let it be now

Overall Meaning

LaVern Baker's "Wheel of Fortune" is a song that is all about hope and aspiration. The singer of the song is asking for a chance, and she knows that the wheel of fortune can make or break her destiny. The roulette of fate is a metaphor for the opportunities and the chances that life offers, and she is waiting for the wheel to turn in her favor.


The singer is longing for love, and she is hoping that the wheel of fortune will award her the chance to find her soulmate. She admits that she is not dreaming of wealth or glory; she is only yearning for love's precious flame. The lyrics reflect the anxieties that many of us experience while waiting for something to change in our lives. However, despite the uncertainty of her fate, the singer remains positive and determined.


Ultimately, "Wheel of Fortune" is an allegory of the journey of life. We all take risks and make choices that influence our destiny. Sometimes, we get lucky, and the wheel of fortune smiles on us. Other times, we are not so fortunate, and we have to learn to pick ourselves up and try again.


Line by Line Meaning

The wheel of fortune
Life can feel like a game of chance and luck


Goes spinning around
Life is always in motion and constantly changing


Will the arrow point my way?
Will fate or destiny bring me good fortune?


Will this be my day?
Will I finally be lucky?


Oh, wheel of fortune
Oh, the unpredictability of life!


Please don't pass me by
I hope that life doesn't overlook me


Let me know the magic of a kiss and a sigh
Let me experience the wonder and enchantment of falling in love


While the wheel is spinning, spinning, spinning
While life keeps moving and changing


I'll not dream of winning fortune or fame
I won't focus on material wealth or status


While the wheel is turning, turning, turning
While life is turning and changing


I'll be yearning, yearning for love's precious flame
I'll be longing for the warmth and passion of a romantic connection


Oh, wheel of fortune
Oh, the unpredictability of life!


I'm hoping somehow
I'm wishing and praying


If you ever smile on me
If life ever blesses me with good fortune


Please let it be now
I hope it happens soon




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George David Weiss, Bennie Benjamin

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