Merry Go Round
Mr. Low-D Lyrics
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Mean something just for you.
They push you forward.
Those things inside of you,
Release but imprison you.
And that makes bleed the heart.
All the suns, all the moons,
And it will never come back.
Your aches cry on my youth,
While you play,
Reborn and new, on your merry-go-round.
Cause you’re the one, who smiles,
Who says “everything’s fine”,
Swimming over the time.
I’d have put my silver armor on,
If only I had known the depth of your joy.
I felt how deep was your love,
But nothing of all that I gave you,
Will not have been some gold.
I’d have given more than all,
Just to learn how to save souls.
So that it calms down.
So that you calm down…
I squeezed you strongly like a doll,
But the rope
Has already made the job,
Silent, cold and wild…
Cause you’re the one, who flies,
Jumping from cloud to cloud,
Swimming over the time.
The time will come when your outlines,
Will stop dancing at night.
But you’re not ready for that.
I know that, that will arrive,
I will understand you’ve not just left the town.
But I’m not ready for that.
And you’re the one who shines,
But who’ll never come down
From her fucking merry-go-round.
But cry, sister.
I know your sorrow now.
As you felt at night less than a ghost,
Exhausted
By nightmares and fights.
And fall, sister.
The world is black and sour enough.
And he’ll never fill the black holes,
Into which you wake up
At every fall.
Make everything eternal!
Strew, with merry-go-rounds, the road!
It could be so beautiful!
I’d hear you scream “Just let me die”,
And I’d arrive just on time.
For once.
In Mr. Low-D's song "Merry Go Round," the lyrics explore the complexities of personal struggles, the fleeting nature of happiness, and the desire for genuine connection. The first verse highlights the individuality of our actions and desires, emphasizing that even though they may hold significance for ourselves, they can simultaneously both propel and confine us. This inner conflict can cause emotional pain and turmoil.
The following lines reflect how external experiences, such as the warmth of the sun and the solace of the moon, can provide a sense of understanding and comfort. However, once those moments pass, they can never be fully reclaimed. The singer observes the emotional anguish of another person, someone who puts on a cheerful facade ("smiles" and says "everything's fine"), while swimming through the passage of time.
The second paragraph delves into the regrets and missed opportunities the singer has in their relationship with the person they address. They express their wish to have been more aware of the depth of their loved one's joy, understanding that their own contribution to the relationship may not have equaled the value they received. The singer's genuine love was not enough to save the other person, and they grapple with the realization that their efforts were insufficient. The imagery of the "silver armor" suggests a desire to protect and shield, but it falls short.
The third paragraph acknowledges the transient nature of life and the certainty that one day, the person being addressed will no longer be there. While the singer understands this truth, they admit to not being prepared for the inevitable departure. The person being addressed "flies" and moves from one moment to the next, seemingly carefree, while the singer struggles with acceptance.
The final paragraph opens with a plea for the person to express their pain, to cry and let it out. The singer recognizes the weight of their sister's sorrow, comparing her to a ghost, exhausted by nightmares and battles. They also encourage her to fall, acknowledging that the world can be dark and bitter. However, they express doubt that anyone, including the person they address, will be able to fill the voids and emptiness she experiences. The plea to make everything eternal and beautify the path with merry-go-rounds is a metaphorical call to find lasting joy, but it remains uncertain.
The song concludes with a powerful statement of compassion and understanding. The singer wishes to hear their sister scream, "Just let me die," and promises to be there for her, perhaps for the first time, to offer support. The lyrics leave an open ending of hope and the recognition that genuine connection and understanding can offer solace in the midst of human struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
The things that you do
Your actions hold significance and meaning for you
Mean something just for you
They have personal significance to you alone
They push you forward
They motivate and propel you ahead in life
Those things inside of you
The emotions and desires within you
Release but imprison you
They set you free, yet also confine and constrain you
And that makes bleed the heart
And this causes your heart to ache
All the suns, all the moons
The experiences and connections you've had
Made you feel more understood
Made you feel seen and comprehended
And it will never come back
And those moments can never be recaptured
Your aches cry on my youth
Your pain burdens and weighs on my youthful spirit
While you play
As you enjoy yourself
Reborn and new, on your merry-go-round
Finding renewal and a fresh start on the carousel of life
Cause you’re the one, who smiles
Because you're the one who puts on a happy face
Who says “everything’s fine”
Who declares that all is well
Swimming over the time
Navigating and surpassing the challenges of time
I’d have put my silver armor on
I would have protected myself
If only I had known the depth of your joy
If I had only realized how truly happy you were
I felt how deep was your love
I understood the profoundness of your love
But nothing of all that I gave you
But none of the things I gave you
Will not have been some gold
Could compare to something valuable
I’d have given more than all
I would have given everything and more
Just to learn how to save souls
In order to understand how to rescue and protect spirits
So that it calms down
So that the chaos subsides
So that you calm down…
So that you find tranquility
I squeezed you strongly like a doll
I held you tightly, like a toy
But the rope
But the relationship
Has already made the job
Has already done its work
Silent, cold and wild…
Quiet, distant, and untamed
Cause you’re the one, who flies
Because you're the one who soars
Jumping from cloud to cloud
Leaping from one joyous moment to another
Swimming over the time
Navigating and surpassing the challenges of time
The time will come when your outlines
There will come a time when your presence
Will stop dancing at night
Will no longer be lively and vibrant
But you’re not ready for that
But you're not prepared for that
I know that, that will arrive
I am aware that it will come
I will understand you’ve not just left the town
I will comprehend that you haven't simply departed
But I’m not ready for that
But I am not prepared for that
And you’re the one who shines
And you're the one who radiates
But who’ll never come down
But who will never descend
From her fucking merry-go-round
From her cursed carousel of life
But cry, sister
But weep, dear sister
I know your sorrow now
I understand your pain at this moment
As you felt at night less than a ghost
As you felt like a mere phantom in the darkness of night
Exhausted
Fatigued and drained
By nightmares and fights
From nightmares and conflicts
And fall, sister
And stumble, dear sister
The world is black and sour enough
The world is already dark and bitter
And he’ll never fill the black holes
And he will never fill the empty voids
Into which you wake up
From which you awaken
At every fall
After every stumble
Make everything eternal!
Make everything everlasting!
Strew, with merry-go-rounds, the road!
Scatter carousels along the path!
It could be so beautiful!
It has the potential to be magnificent!
I’d hear you scream “Just let me die”
I would hear you cry out, pleading to be allowed to perish
And I’d arrive just on time
And I would arrive precisely when needed
For once.
For once, I would be there.
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