Windmills of Your Mind
London Philharmonic Orchestra 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 lyrics to London Philharmonic Orchestra's song "Windmills of Your Mind" describe the feeling of being trapped in one's own thoughts and memories, endlessly swirling around like a wheel within a wheel. The imagery used paints a picture of a disorienting and unpredictable world, where even the most mundane objects like a clock or a door can take on an otherworldly quality. The references to summer ending quickly and lovers leaving their footprints in the sand add a bittersweet quality to the song, as the singer reflects on the passage of time and the inevitability of loss.


The chorus of the song serves as a reminder of the circular nature of our thoughts and experiences, with the windmills serving as a metaphor for the never-ending cycle of life. The lyrics suggest that we are all caught up in this endless cycle, unable to escape our own minds and the memories that haunt us. Overall, the song conveys a sense of nostalgia and longing for the past, as well as an awareness of the transience of life and the fleeting nature of human connections.


Line by Line Meaning

Round like a circle in a spiral, like a wheel within a wheel
The endless cycle of life and the universe, everything is interconnected and part of a bigger picture.


Never ending or beginning on an ever spinning reel
There's no true beginning or end, everything is in constant motion.


Like a snowball down a mountain, or a carnival balloon
The rapid pace of life mimics a snowball gathering speed, or a carnival balloon rising and falling with the wind.


Like a carousel that's turning running rings around the moon
Life is like a carousel, revolving and repeating patterns, just like the moon revolving around the Earth.


Like a clock whose hands are sweeping past the minutes of its face
Time passes by quickly just like the hands of a clock that sweep past the minutes of its face.


And the world is like an apple whirling silently in space
The world is always spinning and orbiting around the sun just like an apple is constantly rotating when it is tossed through the air.


Like the circles that you find in the windmills of your mind!
Life is full of connected events and experiences that create circular patterns, like the windmills that turn in a circular motion.


Like a tunnel that you follow to a tunnel of its own
Life is the journey of traversing from one tunnel to another, each with its unique experiences leading to another.


Down a hollow to a cavern where the sun has never shone
The journey into self-discovery may lead to uncharted territory where no outside influences can penetrate; it's like descending into a cavern where sunlight never touches.


Like a door that keeps revolving in a half forgotten dream
The journey through life involves going through doors, both new and old, to open up new experiences and perspectives, but sometimes, these memories are half-forgotten and can seem like a dream.


Or the ripples from a pebble someone tosses in a stream
The things that people say or do can start a ripple effect that can be far-reaching, much like a tiny pebble thrown into a stream that creates ripples that expand far beyond the original spot.


Keys that jingle in your pocket, words that jangle in your head
The sounds that we hear can evoke strong emotions and memories, like the clinking sounds of keys or the words that rattle around in our head.


Why did summer go so quickly, was it something that you said?
Time flies by so quickly, and sometimes we wonder if we've missed something essential, or if short summers have something to do with our choices.


Lovers walking along a shore and leave their footprints in the sand
Love is a beautiful journey that leaves lasting imprints in our hearts and memories, much like the footprints left on a sandy beach by couples walking hand-in-hand.


Is the sound of distant drumming just the fingers of your hand?
Sometimes we wonder if the sounds that we hear are real or just a product of our imagination and perception.


Pictures hanging in a hallway and the fragment of a song
Visual and audio memories often bring us back to a particular moment of our lives that remains etched in our memory forever.


Half remembered names and faces, but to whom do they belong?
Memories can fade over time, leaving us grasping at half-remembered details, unsure of who or what they belong to.


When you knew that it was over you were suddenly aware
Realizing that something is over can bring about an awareness of the finality of what was once a central part of life.


That the autumn leaves were turning to the color of her hair!
Nature often mirrors the emotions that we feel, which is why sometimes the vibrant colors of autumn leaves remind us of someone we loved and lost.


Like a circle in a spiral, like a wheel within a wheel
Everything we experience is part of a cycle or pattern, signifying the cyclical nature of both life and the universe.


Never ending or beginning on an ever spinning reel
The cycle of life is infinite and eternal, much like an ever-spinning reel.


As the images unwind, like the circles that you find
As memories and experiences are recalled, they can create circular patterns, much like the windmills in your mind.


In the windmills of your mind!
Our minds are filled with memories, experiences, and patterns that create a unique tapestry that makes us who we are, much like the circular motion of windmills.




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

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Randall Sundeen

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моя счастливая молодость полная любви и страсти и в голове ветряные мельницы

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Pictures hanging in a hallway, half forgotten names and faces, but to whom do they belong……

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