Spinning
Neon Cross Lyrics
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The yeast? To be a Catholic priest, or discrimination suit at the very least
(let Oprah tell us all about it...)
My head is spinning but I never touch the ground I'm moving on
Oh my, the alibis, no one sins without a reason why
No blame, we're all the same, and everyone's a victim in this no fault game
(let Jerry tell us all about it...)
Chorus:
Ou... Ah...
Well I'm spinnin'...
Ou... Ah...
Ya! I'm spinnin'...
Ou... Ah...
Oh! I'm spinnin'...
Ou... Ah...
Well I'm spinnin'...
Ou...
Boo Hoo! I'm done with you! My head is crowded from your points of view
We are the same! We're all to blame!
All your whining's just a cryin' shame!
(let Jesus tell us all about it...)
My head is spinning but I never tough the ground, I'm moving on!
Chorus
Ou... Ah...
Well I'm spinnin'...
Ou... Ah...
Ya! I'm spinnin'...
Ou... Ah...
Oh! I'm spinnin'...
Ou... Ah...
Well I'm spinnin'...
Ou...
"Spinning" by Neon Cross is a hard rock song that tackles the issue of scapegoating and blaming others for one's own mistakes. The lyrics hint at the difficulty of being an individual in a society that always seems to put labels and expectations on people.
The song starts by referring to "Sweet Gene", who could be interpreted as a drag queen or transgender person, as the "village queen" and alluding to the fact that their friends are seen as "obscene" by society. The next line talks about the discrimination they face as they aspire to become a Catholic priest or be involved in a discrimination lawsuit, which implies that they are not accepted by the church or the legal system because of who they are.
The song goes on to mention "alibis" and the fact that "no one sins without a reason why". This highlights the idea that individuals do not choose to be who they are or do what they do without cause. It could be interpreted that the song is questioning why society tries to put blame on individuals, rather than trying to understand and accept them.
The chorus itself consists of the repeated phrase "Well I'm spinnin'", which gives the impression of being out of control and disorientated. The song ends on the message that it's time to move on and let go of the blame and shame that society places on individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
Sweet Gene, the village queen, all your friends are just a tad obscene
Addressing a person named Sweet Gene who is popular in their town but their friends are deemed a little inappropriate
The yeast? To be a Catholic priest, or discrimination suit at the very least (let Oprah tell us all about it...)
Jokingly suggesting that becoming a Catholic priest could be a cure for a yeast infection or else one could try to file a discrimination suit, referencing Oprah's talk show as a source of advice
My head is spinning but I never touch the ground I'm moving on
Feeling overwhelmed and disoriented but still managing to keep going
Oh my, the alibis, no one sins without a reason why
Noting the various excuses people give for their actions, and suggesting that there are always underlying reasons for their mistakes
No blame, we're all the same, and everyone's a victim in this no fault game (let Jerry tell us all about it...)
Rejecting the idea of blaming anyone for their actions, as everyone is equally flawed and subject to the same societal pressures, referencing Jerry's talk show as a source of insight
Boo Hoo! I'm done with you! My head is crowded from your points of view
Expressing dissatisfaction with someone whose opinions are suffocating or overwhelming
We are the same! We're all to blame! All your whining's just a cryin' shame! (let Jesus tell us all about it...)
Claiming that everyone is responsible for their own problems and complaining is useless, invoking Jesus as a source of wisdom
Chorus
Refrain consisting of various vocalizations and repetition of the word 'spinning'
Contributed by Mia R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.