Wheel Of Fortune
Nick Garrie Hamilton Lyrics
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Goes spinnin' around.
Will the arrow point my way.
Will this be my day.
Oh, wheel of fortune,
Please don't pass me by,
Let me know the magic of,
While the wheel is spinning, spinning, spinning,
I'll not dream of winning fortune or fame.
While the wheel is turning, turning, turning,
I'll be yearning, yearning for love's precious flame.
Oh, wheel of fortune,
I'm hopin', somehow,
If you ever smile on me,
Please let it be now.
While the wheel is spinning, spinning, spinning,
I'll not dream of winning fortune or even fame.
While the wheel is turning, turning, turning,
I'll be yearning, yearning for love's precious flame.
Oh, wheel of fortune,
I'm hopin', somehow,
If you ever smile on me,
Please let it be now.
The lyrics of Nick Garrie Hamilton's "Wheel of Fortune" are a plea to luck and fate, embodied in the metaphor of a spinning wheel of fortune. The singer is hoping for a stroke of luck, or a twist of fate that will bring them the love and affection that they long for. The refrain emphasizes this hopefulness, with the singer pleading with the wheel of fortune not to pass them by, and to let them experience the magic of a kiss and a sigh.
In the verses, the singer acknowledges the inherent uncertainty of the wheel of fortune, and the fact that there are no guarantees in life. They resist the temptation to dream of winning fortune or fame, recognizing that these things are often fleeting and ultimately unsatisfying. Instead, they yearn for something deeper and more lasting - the "precious flame" of love.
Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on the role of luck and fate in our lives, and the ways in which we strive for meaning and connection in the face of uncertainty. It speaks to the universal human desire for love and companionship, and the hope that we all carry within us that someday, somehow, luck will smile on us and grant us our heart's desire.
Line by Line Meaning
The wheel of fortune,
The unpredictable nature of life's ups and downs.
Goes spinnin' around.
The wheel is always in motion and can change at any moment.
Will the arrow point my way.
Uncertainty about whether or not luck will be on my side.
Will this be my day.
Hopeful anticipation that fortune will finally favor me.
Oh, wheel of fortune,
An appeal to the powers that be for good luck.
Please don't pass me by,
A plea to not be overlooked by fate.
Let me know the magic of,
Desire to experience the wonders that fortune can bring.
A kiss and a sigh.
Symbolic of love and the emotional experiences that come with it.
While the wheel is spinning, spinning, spinning,
Acknowledgement that life continues to move forward with or without good fortune.
I'll not dream of winning fortune or fame.
Choosing to focus on more meaningful aspects of life rather than superficial successes.
While the wheel is turning, turning, turning,
Accepting that things will constantly change and evolve, including one's own desires and goals.
I'll be yearning, yearning for love's precious flame.
Placing greater value on love and connection than material wealth or fame.
Oh, wheel of fortune,
Reiteration of the desire for good luck and fortunate outcomes.
I'm hopin', somehow,
Holding onto hope even when the future is uncertain.
If you ever smile on me,
Understanding that luck is fleeting and unpredictable.
Please let it be now.
A request for fortune to arrive in the present rather than the future.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: BENNIE BENJAMIN, GEORGE DAVID WEISS
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