Spinning Wheel
Nancy Wilson攀 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 lyrics in Nancy Wilson's "Spinning Wheel" tell of the inevitability of life's ups and downs. The chorus notes that "what goes up must come down" and acknowledges the cyclical nature of life, as represented by the spinning wheel. The song suggests that when life gets tough and you're "talkin' 'bout your troubles," it's best to let go and "ride a painted pony," essentially letting the spinning wheel of life take its course. The repeated phrase "let the spinning wheel spin" seems to encourage acceptance of the inevitable ups and downs, as well as an openness to new experiences.
The song also delves into the idea of finding direction in life. Wilson asks the listener if they've found their "directing sign" and suggests that a "reflecting sign" can help to show "the colors that are real." This idea of self-reflection and introspection is woven throughout the song, encouraging the listener to let go of their troubles and embrace new possibilities. The final line of the song, "drop all your troubles by the riverside" seems to be a call to action, a directive to let go of the past and embrace the present.
Line by Line Meaning
What goes up must come down
Everything has a cycle and eventually comes back to where it started
Spinning Wheel got to go 'round
Life is constantly in motion and cannot be stopped
Talkin' 'bout your troubles
Focusing on problems and negativity
It's a cryin' sin
Being consumed by troubles and worries leads to pain and suffering
Ride a painted pony
Engage in a carefree and joyful activity
Let the Spinning Wheel spin
Let life take its natural course and don't try to control everything
You got no money, you got no home
Facing financial hardships and homelessness
Spinning Wheel all alone
Feeling isolated and alone in the world
Talkin' 'bout your troubles and you
Being consumed by personal problems
You never learn
Continuing to make the same mistakes and not learning from them
Did you find your directing sign
Have you found your purpose and direction in life?
On the straight and narrow highway
On the correct path towards fulfillment and success
Would you mind a reflecting sign?
Do you need a sign to help guide you towards your goals and aspirations?
Just let it shine within your mind
Allow your inner voice and intuition to guide you
And show you the colors that are real
Revealing the true nature of the world around you
Someone is waiting just for you
There are people who care about you and want to support you
Spinning Wheel spinning true
Life is always in motion and can't be controlled
Drop all your troubles by the riverside
Let go of your worries and find peace by the water
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID CLAYTON-THOMAS
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What goes up must come down
Spinnin' wheel, got to go round
Talkin' 'bout your troubles, it's a cryin' sin
Ride a painted pony, let the spinnin' wheel spin
You got no money, you got no home
Spinnin' wheel, all alone
Talkin' 'bout your troubles and you, you never learn
Ride a painted pony, let the spinnin' wheel turn
Did you find the 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's waitin' just for you
Spinnin' wheel, spinnin' true
Drop all your troubles by the riverside
Catch a painted pony on the spinnin' wheel ride
Someone's waitin' just for you
Spinnin' wheel, spinnin' true
Drop all your troubles by the riverside
Ride a painted pony, let the spinnin' wheel fly
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@dorothyjohnson8051
69 year old black woman! Loving it. That brass section is on point. I used to listen to Blood Sweat and Tears back inthe day love them. And still do. So much meaning for right now. These days we are living in be encourage. Love Peace And Soul. Out!!!!!
@rippi37
Hello Dorothy......63 year old here ..loving it too. Peace love health and happiness to you and yours !! xxx
@ddziegler44
77 year old white guy. We are now continuing what we started in the 60’s and we will get there. Dan
@rippi37
@@ddziegler44 Absolutely !!!! xxx
@dorothyjohnson8051
Hi nice to meet you! Have a amazing day. Peace
@mastic5519
Still sounds great.
@robertdegrandis5180
I was 11 years old when this song came out. I'm 63 now, I survived colon cancer and Covid 19. When I will be gone, this song will still be carrying on and on and on. Great song, God knows how I miss the 60s and the 70s.
@tallenpelegrin7026
I was 10 when I got introduced to B,S&T, and I've never abandoned them since then.
@Youffy23
I know best the 80's and the 90's (born 1976) but clearly = I am with you about the 70's... 99% of my DVD's are 70's movies, and goes the same on music.... A good evening is one evening I can feel the 70's !
@ZeroGravity60
Congrats on beating colon cancer. I've been stage 4 cancer for just over 3-years but am feeling good for the most part. [I might beat it.] What would we do without YouTube, every hit from the past is at our fingertips. Peace brother.