123
Moroccoblu Lyrics


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The big wheel keeps on turning
On a simple line, day by day
The earth spins on its axis
One man struggle while another relaxes

There's a hole in my soul like a cavity
Seems the world is out to gather just by gravity
The wheel keeps turning, the sky's rearranging
Look, my son, the weather is changing

I'd like to feel that you could be free
Look up at the blue skies beneath a new tree
Sometime again, you'll turn green, and the sea turns red
My son, I said, the power of reflections over my head

The big wheel keeps on turning
On a simple line, day by day
The earth spins on its axis
One man struggle while another relaxes

We sang about the sun and danced among the trees
And we listened to the whisper of the city on the breeze
Will you cry in the most in a lead-free zone
Down within the shadows where the factories drone
On the surface of the wheel they build another town
And so the green come tumbling down
Yes, close your eyes and hold me tight
And I'll show you sunset sometime again

The big wheel keeps on turning
On a simple line, day by day
The earth spins on its axis
One man struggle while another relaxes

As a child solemn pray, my hope hides in disguise
While satellites and cameras watch from the skies
An acid drop of rain recycled from the sea
It washed away my shadow, burnt a hole in me
And all the king's men cannot put it back again
But the ghetto sun will nurture life
And mend my soul sometime again

The big wheel keeps on turning
On a simple line, day by day




The earth spins on its axis
One man struggle while another relaxes

Overall Meaning

Moroccoblu's song "123" is a reflection on the cyclical nature of life and the struggles that come with it. The imagery of the "big wheel" turning is used as a metaphor for the Earth's rotation, where the simple and predictable movement of the planet is contrasted with the unpredictable and often unfair experiences of people. The song highlights the way that while some individuals relax, others struggle with the challenges that life throws at them.


The lyrics then move towards the personal, where the singer describes a feeling of emptiness and longing. This is metaphorized as a "hole in [their] soul like a cavity". The sense of emptiness is juxtaposed with images of hope, where the singer imagines freedom and possibility, represented by blue skies and new trees. There is a sense throughout the song that the struggles of life are difficult to bear, but that there is still beauty to be found, and that hope can be rekindled.


Interestingly, the lyrics also touch on issues of environmentalism and social justice. The song describes the way that cities and factories can destroy green spaces and cause pollution, with the line "And so the green come tumbling down". There is also a hint of warning in the lyrics, where the singer asks "Will you cry in the most in a lead-free zone?" suggesting that even our attempts to build a safer, cleaner world can sometimes have unintended consequences.


Line by Line Meaning

The big wheel keeps on turning
The cycle of life and the world's affairs continue.


On a simple line, day by day
The world goes on, with each day bringing new experiences and challenges.


The earth spins on its axis
The world spins as it orbits the sun, causing night and day to occur.


One man struggle while another relaxes
Some people have to work hard while others have it easy.


There's a hole in my soul like a cavity
The artist feels burdened by a deep emotional pain.


Seems the world is out to gather just by gravity
It appears that people are drawn to collect things by the force of the world and its laws.


The wheel keeps turning, the sky's rearranging
Life goes on, with nature's elements and laws working together to form the world as we know it.


Look, my son, the weather is changing
No matter what happens in life, change is always happening and we must adapt to it.


I'd like to feel that you could be free
The artist hopes that their loved one can experience true freedom and happiness.


Look up at the blue skies beneath a new tree
The beauty of nature can provide peace and freedom.


Sometime again, you'll turn green, and the sea turns red
An acknowledgement of how strange and unpredictable life can be, with change often happening suddenly.


My son, I said, the power of reflections over my head
The artist is referring to the power and importance of contemplation and self-reflection.


We sang about the sun and danced among the trees
Music and nature provide joy and connection to the world.


And we listened to the whisper of the city on the breeze
Even in the midst of urban life, there is still beauty and wonder in the sounds of the city.


Will you cry in the most in a lead-free zone
The singer is wondering if their loved one can find true happiness, even in a place without material wealth.


Down within the shadows where the factories drone
A reference to life in a polluted, industrial area - not ideal for finding happiness.


On the surface of the wheel they build another town
People continue to build and create, with new towns and cities appearing all the time.


And so the green come tumbling down
Nature often suffers as a result of human progress and activity.


Yes, close your eyes and hold me tight
The singer is looking for comfort and connection from their loved one.


And I'll show you sunset sometime again
Promising to share another beautiful moment together in the future, with the beauty of nature.


As a child solemn pray, my hope hides in disguise
The artist is referencing childhood experiences and hopes, which might now be forgotten.


While satellites and cameras watch from the skies
In today's world, we are constantly being monitored and tracked, without our knowledge.


An acid drop of rain recycled from the sea
A poetic reference to the dangers of pollution and environmental damage.


It washed away my shadow, burnt a hole in me
The pollution and damage to the environment can have serious physical and emotional effects on people.


And all the king's men cannot put it back again
Once damage is done (to the environment or to people), it cannot always be undone by those in power.


But the ghetto sun will nurture life
The singer is perhaps referencing the resilience and strength of those living in difficult situations, like the ghetto.


And mend my soul sometime again
There is hope for healing and repairing of the damage done to the environment, and to people's lives.




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