In 2011, Ruba dove into music, and made it her profession; She studied jazz performance at Newpark Music Centre, wrote music for film (When I Saw You), released a few singles that generated much acclaim and were a part of top indie charts in the Middle East and North Africa, performed in international festivals in Ireland, the UK and the Middle East, and gave a TED talk about finding your own distinctive voice in music and art.
In May 2017, Ruba released her debut album ‘Shamat’ (Beauty Spots), written and arranged by her. In the album, she deals with identity, anger, escapism, lack of communication, fear, and love. Each song on the album explores different shades of emotion.
Carousel of Love
Ruba Shamshoum Lyrics
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So electrifying looking all around
And when I see you walking by I smile
You and me we have a little game
You tend to run and I don′t mind chasing you
Far, far, as far as you may go
So electrifying looking all around
And when I see you walking by I smile, I smile
Rararara rarara rara
Rararara rarara
Rararara rarara rara
Rararara rara
People say I should act cool
But how could I? I'm falling like a fool
Falling, falling
Careless careless man
Why do you hurt me?
Careless careless man
Must you be me?
Careless careless man
Why do you hurt me?
Careless careless man oh
Rararara rararara oh
Rararara rararara oh
In Ruba Shamshoum's song Carousel of Love, the lyrics express the feeling of being caught up in the cycle of love. The "carousel of love" is a metaphor for the cyclical nature of relationships and the exhilarating feeling of being on an emotional rollercoaster. The singer describes the experience as "electrifying" and expresses joy at the sight of the person they love walking by.
The second verse introduces the element of a "little game" between the singer and their love interest. The person they're pursuing runs away, while they happily chase them to the ends of the earth. This speaks to the excitement and thrill of the chase that often accompanies falling in love. The repetition of "far, far, as far as you may go" emphasizes the idea of the chase being endless and boundless.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Going round and round my carousel of love," emphasizing the cyclical nature of relationships and how easy it is to get caught up in the endless cycle of love and heartbreak. The singer acknowledges that others tell them to "act cool," but they can't help but fall for their love interest, even if it makes them feel like a "fool."
Overall, the song poetically captures the ups and downs of falling in love, the thrilling chase, the endless cycle of emotions, and the inevitable heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
Going round and round my carousel of love
My love life feels like a never-ending cycle, constantly going in circles.
So electrifying looking all around
Despite the repetitive nature of my love life, it still excites me and keeps me engaged.
And when I see you walking by I smile
But when I see you, it brightens up my day and makes me feel happy.
You and me we have a little game
Our relationship is playful and has a certain level of competition in it.
You tend to run and I don't mind chasing you
You often play hard to get, but I don't mind pursuing you because the chase is part of the fun.
Far, far, as far as you may go
No matter how far you try to distance yourself, I will still pursue you because I enjoy the challenge.
People say I should act cool
Other people tell me to play it cool and not show too much emotion.
But how could I? I'm falling like a fool
But I can't help myself from falling deeply in love with you.
Falling, falling
I feel like I'm falling further and further in love with you every day.
Careless careless man
You act recklessly and thoughtlessly, causing me pain.
Why do you hurt me?
I don't understand why you would intentionally cause me pain.
Must you be me?
Are you just like me, experiencing the same pain and heartache that I am?
Rararara rararara oh
Expressing my emotional turmoil through nonsensical lyrics and sounds.
Writer(s): Ruba Shamshoum
Contributed by Isabelle B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Sooooo sweet :)
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