A Mark On Your Mind
Laura Fygi Lyrics


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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
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!

Overall Meaning

The Windmills Of Your Mind by Laura Fygi is a song that explores the complexity and vulnerability of the human psyche, as the lyrics metaphorically represent the workings of the human mind. The first two stanzas of the song talks about the never-ending and beginning cycle of life, represented by the image of a wheel within a wheel or like a clock whose hands are sweeping past the minutes of its face. The idea of time passing by is also acknowledged, as the world is compared to an apple whirling silently in space. The windmill in the title refers to the circles, links, and tunnels that operate within our minds, things that seem to be moving constantly and have no clear beginnings or endings.


The third and final stanza of the song carries the theme further by questioning key events or issues in life that seem to pass us by quickly or bring us great joy or sadness, just like the fleeting footprints that lovers leave on the shore or the sound of distant drumming. The fragment of a song, half-remembered names, and faces all create a sense of mystery, as these things could belong to anyone or no one in particular. The last line of the third stanza reveals the emotional climax of the song, as the singer realizes that Autumn leaves are turning to the color of her hair, signifying the end of a relationship, which brings a poignant dimension to the song.


Line by Line Meaning

Round like a circle in a spiral, like a wheel within a wheel
Life is a cycle that goes around and around, with many layers and complexities


Never ending or beginning on an ever spinning reel
The cycle of life has no clear beginning or end, and just keeps going


Like a snowball down a mountain, or a carnival balloon
Life can be unpredictable and uncontrollable, like a snowball rolling downhill or a balloon drifting in the wind


Like a carousel that's turning running rings around the moon
Life can be whimsical and dreamlike, with surreal and unexpected experiences


Like a clock whose hands are sweeping past the minutes of its face
Time keeps moving forward, regardless of our desires or intentions


And the world is like an apple whirling silently in space
The world is vast and mysterious, with its own rhythms and patterns


Like the circles that you find in the windmills of your mind!
Our thoughts can be intricate and interconnected, with ideas and memories spinning around in our head


Like a tunnel that you follow to a tunnel of its own
Our thoughts can lead us down a labyrinth of ideas and tangents, with no clear endpoint


Down a hollow to a cavern where the sun has never shone
Our thoughts can sometimes take us to dark or unexplored places in our mind, where we may not want to go


Like a door that keeps revolving in a half forgotten dream
Our memories can be elusive and hazy, with past experiences and images recurring in our mind


Or the ripples from a pebble someone tosses in a stream
Small actions or events can have a ripple effect in our lives, leading to unexpected consequences


Keys that jingle in your pocket, words that jangle in your head
Everyday items and thoughts can become triggers for deeper memories and emotions


Why did summer go so quickly, was it something that you said?
Time can seem to pass quickly, and we may wonder what caused certain experiences or outcomes


Lovers walking along a shore and leave their footprints in the sand
Love is a memorable experience that can leave an impression on our lives, like footprints in the sand


Is the sound of distant drumming just the fingers of your hand?
We may question the nature of reality and wonder if what we perceive is really true


Pictures hanging in a hallway and the fragment of a song
Memories can be triggered by sensory experiences, like seeing a picture or hearing a song


Half remembered names and faces, but to whom do they belong?
Our memories can be incomplete or confusing, leaving us unsure of their origin or meaning


When you knew that it was over you were suddenly aware
Sometimes endings can bring clarity, making us realize things we may not have noticed before


That the autumn leaves were turning to the color of her hair!
Endings can also be sad and nostalgic, bringing back memories of people or experiences we have lost


As the images unwind, like the circles that you find
As we reflect on our past experiences and memories, they can unravel like a ball of yarn, revealing new insights and connections


In the windmills of your mind!
Our mind is like a complex machine that continually processes our thoughts, memories, and experiences




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Marilyn Bergman, Michel Legrand, Alan Bergman

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