Spinning Wheel
Marcus Wade Lyrics
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Spinning Wheel got to go 'round
Talkin' 'bout your troubles
It's a cryin' sin
Ride a painted pony
Let the Spinning Wheel spin
You got no money, you got no home
Spinning Wheel all alone
You never learn
Ride a painted pony
Let the Spinning Wheel turn
Did you find your directing sign
On the straight and narrow highway
Would you mind a reflecting sign?
Just let it shine within your mind
And show you the colors that are real
Someone is waiting just for you
Spinning Wheel spinning true
Drop all you troubles by the river side
The song Spinning Wheel by Marcus Wade contains lyrics that explore the cyclical nature of life and the importance of letting go of one's troubles. The opening line "What goes up must come down" is a popular proverb that describes the inevitability of change and the fact that all trends or cycles eventually reach their peak and then begin to decline. The refrain "Spinning Wheel got to go 'round" further emphasizes this idea of cyclical motion, as does the reference to a painted pony that is meant to symbolize the constant movement of life and the need to go with the flow.
The lyrics also invite the listener to reflect on their own troubles and challenges, and to consider how they might free themselves from these burdens. The line "talkin' 'bout your troubles, it's a cryin' sin" suggests that dwelling on one's problems can be counterproductive and lead to a spiral of negativity. Instead, the singer urges us to ride the spinning wheel and let go of our worries, trusting that things will eventually work themselves out.
Line by Line Meaning
What goes up must come down
Everything that goes up, will eventually come back down.
Spinning Wheel got to go 'round
The world keeps spinning, whether we like it or not.
Talkin' 'bout your troubles
Discussing your difficulties and worries.
It's a cryin' sin
It's awful and a great burden to feel sorrow and woe.
Ride a painted pony
Let the Spinning Wheel spin
Take a ride on a beautiful horse and let your mind wander.
You got no money, you got no home
Spinning Wheel all alone
Being alone and without money or a place to live.
Talkin' 'bout your troubles and you
You never learn
Discussing woes and not learning from them.
Ride a painted pony
Let the Spinning Wheel turn
Take a ride on a beautiful horse and allow your mind to wander.
Did you find your directing sign
On the straight and narrow highway
Did you find your path and purpose?
Would you mind a reflecting sign?
Just let it shine within your mind
Would you like a sign that helps you reflect? Let it illuminate your thoughts.
And show you the colors that are real
Someone is waiting just for you
Spinning Wheel spinning true
Find your true colors and someone will be waiting for you.
Drop all you troubles by the river side
Let go of your worries by the river and let them flow away.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: David Clayton-Thomas
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