Spinning Wheel
New Jersey Kings 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
"Spinning Wheel" by Blood, Sweat & Tears is a song that explores the cyclical nature of life. The chorus, "What goes up, must come down; Spinning wheel, got to go 'round" reiterates that life happens in cycles, with ups and downs, and that change is constant. It suggests that if you are experiencing a difficult time or burdened with troubles, they will pass and the wheel will keep spinning.
The verses focus on the personal struggles of an individual, who has no money, no home, and continues to speak about their troubles. The chorus urges the listener to "ride a painted pony" and allow the Spinning Wheel to turn, meaning to find enjoyment and solace in the little things in life, and to find beauty in the cyclical nature of life.
The bridge of the song poses a question, "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." This portrays the importance of introspection and reflecting on one's path in life. It encourages the listener to look within themselves and find their true authentic self, to find the sign that will direct them on their journey. The bridge also suggests that there is someone waiting for the listener, someone who will spin with them, suggesting a sense of companionship and that no one is alone in this journey called life.
Line by Line Meaning
What goes up must come down
Things that go up must eventually come back down
Spinning Wheel got to go 'round
The Spinning Wheel must continue turning
Talkin' 'bout your troubles
Discussing your problems
It's a cryin' sin
It is unfortunate to be upset all the time
Ride a painted pony
Immerse yourself in the joys and pleasures of life
Let the Spinning Wheel spin
Let life run its course without trying to control everything
You got no money, you got no home
You are struggling financially and have nowhere to live
Spinning Wheel all alone
Facing life's challenges by yourself
Talkin' 'bout your troubles and you
Complaining about your problems and yourself
You never learn
You never seem to improve or grow from your experiences
Ride a painted pony
Enjoy the pleasures in life
Let the Spinning Wheel turn
Let life unfold as it may
Did you find your directing sign
Did you find your calling or purpose in life?
On the straight and narrow highway
On the path of righteousness
Would you mind a reflecting sign?
Would you like a sign that reflects what is true in your life?
Just let it shine within your mind
Allow the sign to brighten up your thoughts
And show you the colors that are real
And reveal the true opportunities in your life
Someone is waiting just for you
There is someone out there who is waiting to connect with you
Spinning Wheel spinning true
Life's journey will continue regardless of your current state of being
Drop all you troubles by the river side
Forget your problems for a while and enjoy the simpler things in life
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: David Clayton-Thomas
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Kre Porter
This one GREAT jam! Phunky, and Tyte! What more do you WANT?!? David Clayton Thomas WAS a bit melodramatic, no?