Carousel
Miner Lyrics
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I fell for love, but nevermore
Oh my god
But back when we were seventeen
And every touch was kerosene
Oh my god
Gave my soul
Held your ghost
But never could breach, the walls of your belfry
I fell into your carousel
Spinning in an empty well
With no way out...
To your altarpiece, then effigy
I came in on my knees
Just calling your name...
And the mighty oaks that held our home
Just never seemed to grow
And they're fallin away
Oh I can see the morning coming, I can feel it, I can feel it...
So I'll be riding on your frozen horse
Like a soldier leaving on his way to war
Singin' "I won't die today"
And if I find you on the western front
I will, I will know I've won
I will know that all my love remains
All my love remains
All my love remains
In the opening lines of Miner's song Carousel, the singer reminisces about a time in their past when they were young and in love. However, as time passed on, their love faded away and they no longer feel the same spark as they did before. When they were both seventeen, every touch they had was like a flame with kerosene, but that passion has since fizzled out. They reflect on how they gave their soul to this person, but the other never reciprocated the same love. The singer struggled to understand why they could not see that the other person was not invested in the relationship, and they were only holding onto a ghost of the love that once was.
Throughout the song, the singer compares their situation to a carousel, where they feel stuck in a never-ending cycle of love and heartbreak. They continue to hold on to the other person, despite not being able to break through their walls. The lyrics mention an "altarpiece" and "effigy," suggesting a religious aspect to their love story. The mighty oaks that held their home represent the strength and foundation of their relationship, but they are falling apart, indicating the end of their love story. The song ends with the singer looking towards the future, ready to leave the past behind and move on with their life, but still acknowledging that their love remains.
Line by Line Meaning
Long ago when I was young
Reflecting on a past love, probably from a long time ago
I fell for love, but nevermore
Perhaps the singer has been hurt before and no longer believes in love
Oh my god
Expressing shock or disbelief
But back when we were seventeen
Referring to a time in the past when the singer and their lover were younger
And every touch was kerosene
The physical attraction between the two was intense
Oh my god
Expressing shock or disbelief
Gave my soul
The singer was fully invested in the relationship
But never could see, you selling your heartbeats
The other person wasn't fully committed to the relationship
Held your ghost
The memory of the other person still lingers
But never could breach, the walls of your belfry
The other person was closed off emotionally and the singer couldn't get through to them
I fell into your carousel
The singer was stuck in a cycle of loving someone who couldn't love them back
Spinning in an empty well
The love they had was unrequited
With no way out...
Feeling trapped in a hopeless situation
To your altarpiece, then effigy
The other person is like a deity or ideal that the singer worships
I came in on my knees
The singer is desperate for the other person
Just calling your name...
Hoping for the other person's attention or affection
And the mighty oaks that held our home
The trees that symbolized the foundation of their relationship
Just never seemed to grow
Their relationship wasn't able to develop or flourish
And they're fallin away
Their relationship is coming to an end
Oh I can see the morning coming, I can feel it, I can feel it...
Feeling hopeful for the future despite the heartache
So I'll be riding on your frozen horse
Their love is cold and lifeless, like a frozen horse
Like a soldier leaving on his way to war
The singer is going into battle, fighting for their love
Singin' "I won't die today"
Determined to fight for their love and survive the heartbreak
And if I find you on the western front
Referring to a battlefront, where the singer may have to fight for their love
I will, I will know I've won
Winning the other person's love would be a victory
I will know that all my love remains
Their love will still exist even if it's not reciprocated
All my love remains
The singer still loves the other person, despite everything
Contributed by Julian N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@metalangel01
I count this among one of my favorite songs..So glad I found you..Thanks to Hart of Dixie too..Hope you come to NC..I would love to see you live
@giuliad597
After Hart of dixie here I am
It gives you even more desire to enjoy this world right now
@ELheretik1351
Yes!! and feeling just like poor AB she found her person, but her person didnt, want/find her :(
@DallasFoodBlogger
Hart of Dixie :) much love!
@mmkoogler
Thank you Hart of Dixie. You guys were awesome on there. ❤
@cr7ey870
This song is addictive can't stop listening to it
@Salsipuedes23
I discovered Miner at the Joshua Tree Music Festival a couple of years ago and have this album. Still following them and have attended two concerts in the LA area. I hope they play forever.
@kflo0o
love this song! i binged watched Hart of Dixie and noticed Kate Miner on stage in one of the episodes and knew her from shameless but i had no idea she was in a band. really digging the vibes of your music. hope to hear new stuff soon!
@AlexaT86
Heard you on Hart of Dixie <3
@lightningpo26
Heard this 3 years ago on soundcloud.. Im so glad i found this again! so much memories! <3