Though born in Dayton, Ohio, Barlow was raised in Jackson, Michigan and then Westfield, Massachusetts. He is widely considered to be among the most prolific and ground-breaking indie musicians of the 1990's. He's best known for his work with Sebadoh, The Folk Implosion and Dinosaur Jr.'s original and current lineup. Many labels have been applied to his unique brand of acoustic rock, including lo-fi, folk-pop and folkcore. Barlow's latest album, his second official solo effort under his own name, is titled Goodnight unknown.
Round-n-Round
Lou Barlow Lyrics
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You make the night, I always cross the line
Tightened our belts, abused ourselves
Get in our way, we'll put you on your shelf
Another day, some other way
We're gonna go, but then we'll see you again
I've had enough, we've had enough
I knew right from the beginning
That you would end up winnin'
I knew right from the start
You'd put an arrow through my heart
Round and round
With love we'll find a way just give it time
Round and round
What comes around goes around
I'll tell you why, dig
Lookin' at you, lookin' at me
The way you move, you know it's easy to see
The neon light's on me tonight
I've got a way, we're gonna prove it tonight
Like Romeo to Juliet, time and time
I'm gonna make you mine
I've had enough, we've had enough
It's all the same, she said
I knew right from the beginning
That you would end up winnin'
I knew right from the start
You'd put an arrow through my heart
Round and round
With love we'll find a way just give it time
Round and round
What comes around, goes around
I'll tell you why, yeah
Out on the streets that's where we'll meet
You make the night I always cross the line
Tightened our belts abuse ourselves
Get in our way, we'll put you on your shelf
Round and round
With love we'll find a way, just give it time
Round and round
What comes around, goes around
I'll tell you why
Round and round
With love we'll find a way, just give it time, yeah
Round and round
What comes around goes around
I'll tell you why, round and round
The song "Round-n-Round" by Lou Barlow is about a romance that is going around in circles. The lyrics convey the idea that even though the couple keeps breaking up and getting back together, they still believe that their love will find a way in the end. The singer is confident that they will make it work, even though the woman in the song seems to have doubts about their future together.
The first verse establishes the characters and their motivations. They are both street-smart and resilient, willing to do what it takes to get what they want. While the man is confident in their love, the woman is cold and distant, suggesting that she may not be as invested in the relationship as he is. The chorus repeats the phrase "round and round," emphasizing the cyclical nature of their romance. The man says that they will find a way to make it work, while the woman seems more skeptical.
In the second verse, the man compares their love to the story of Romeo and Juliet, suggesting that they are meant to be together. He promises to make her his, despite any obstacles that come their way. The chorus repeats, once again emphasizing the idea that what goes around comes around. The song concludes with a final repetition of the chorus, with the man expressing his confidence that their love will stand the test of time.
Line by Line Meaning
Out on the streets, that's where we'll meet
We'll encounter each other in some place in the city
You make the night, I always cross the line
You bring life to the evening, while I take risks that I shouldn't
Tightened our belts, abused ourselves
We've been through tough times and inflicted self-harm
Get in our way, we'll put you on your shelf
If someone obstructs us, we'll take them down
Another day, some other way
On another day, we'll find another approach
We're gonna go, but then we'll see you again
We'll leave this place, but we'll cross paths in the future
I've had enough, we've had enough
I and we both had our fill
Cold in vain, she said
Without effect or purpose, she spoke
I knew right from the beginning
I had a feeling from the start
That you would end up winnin'
That you would eventually prevail
You'd put an arrow through my heart
You'd cause me emotional pain
Round and round
We are caught in a cycle
With love we'll find a way just give it time
By persisting with love, we'll conquer
What comes around goes around
The universe evens things out
I'll tell you why, dig
I'll explain, you understand?
Lookin' at you, lookin' at me
We're gazing at each other
The way you move, you know it's easy to see
It's evident how you dance
The neon light's on me tonight
I'm in the spotlight under the neon light
I've got a way, we're gonna prove it tonight
I have a method, and we'll demonstrate it tonight
Like Romeo to Juliet, time and time
Repeatedly like the famous romantic couple
I'm gonna make you mine
I'll make you mine
Round and round
We are caught in a cycle
With love we'll find a way just give it time
By persisting with love, we'll conquer
What comes around, goes around
The universe evens things out
I'll tell you why, yeah
I'll explain, yes
Round and round
We are caught in a cycle
With love we'll find a way, just give it time, yeah
By persisting with love, we'll conquer, yes
What comes around goes around
The universe evens things out
I'll tell you why, round and round
I'll explain, we are caught in a cycle
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Stephen Pearcy, Warren De Martini, Robbin Crosby
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