The Merry Go Round Broke Down
Russ Morgan & His Orchestra Lyrics
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As we went 'round and 'round
Each time t'would miss, we'd steal a kiss
And the merry-go-round went-
The merry-go-round broke down
And made the darnedest sound
The lights went low, we both said, "Oh"
Oh, what fun, a wonderful time
Finding love for only a dime
The merry-go-round broke down
But you don't see me frown
Things turned out fine and now she's mine
'Cause the the merry-go-round went-
The merry-go-round broke down
Woo-woo, woo-woo
Woo, woo, woo-woo
Woo-woo, woo-woo
Woo, woo, woo-woo
Woo-woo, woo-woo
Woo, woo, woo-woo
The song "The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down" by Russ Morgan & His Orchestra is a cheerful tune that tells the story of two young lovers who ride a merry-go-round, steal kisses and eventually fall in love. However, the machinery eventually breaks, creating a dissonant sound. Despite this, the couple expresses joy and contentment, stating that they found love for only a dime. The song plays on the idea of the ups and downs of life and love, comparing them to the broken merry-go-round.
The repeated use of the phrase "the merry-go-round broke down" represents the instability of life and relationships. The lyrics convey that even when things don't go as planned or when plans break down, love and happiness can still lead to a positive outcome. The use of the merry-go-round is symbolic of life's cycles, which can be unpredictable and uncontrollable, but the lovers remain optimistic and joyful throughout their experience.
Overall, the song's message is that love is worth the risk of getting caught up in life's unpredictable twists and turns. It encourages listeners to find joy in the journey, even when things go wrong.
Line by Line Meaning
The merry-go-round broke down
The amusement ride has stopped working
As we went 'round and 'round
While we were riding the merry-go-round in circles
Each time t'would miss, we'd steal a kiss
When the ride would skip, we would take the opportunity to share a kiss
And the merry-go-round went-
And the ride continued
And made the darnedest sound
The broken merry-go-round created a strange noise
The lights went low, we both said, "Oh"
The ride's lights flickered and we both expressed surprise
Oh, what fun, a wonderful time
We had a great time on the ride
Finding love for only a dime
We were able to experience romance on the cheap through this amusement park date
But you don't see me frown
Despite the ride breaking down, I am still happy
Things turned out fine and now she's mine
Despite a minor obstacle, the situation has worked out and I am now in a romantic relationship
'Cause the the merry-go-round went-
Because the ride ultimately continued
Woo-woo, woo-woo
Lyrics are onomatopoeic, meant to imitate the sound of the broken merry-go-round
Woo, woo, woo-woo
Lyrics are onomatopoeic, meant to imitate the sound of the broken merry-go-round
Woo-woo, woo-woo
Lyrics are onomatopoeic, meant to imitate the sound of the broken merry-go-round
Woo, woo, woo-woo
Lyrics are onomatopoeic, meant to imitate the sound of the broken merry-go-round
Woo-woo, woo-woo
Lyrics are onomatopoeic, meant to imitate the sound of the broken merry-go-round
Woo, woo, woo-woo
Lyrics are onomatopoeic, meant to imitate the sound of the broken merry-go-round
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cliff Friend, Dave Franklin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@martysnow7902
Everyone gangsta till the grey rabbit starts talkin
@stephenholloway6893
Since 1937, this legendary song became the intro to some of animation's icons of the golden age.
@princessmarlena1359
“Roger is his name, and laughing is his game! C’mon you dope, untie his rope, and watch him go insane!”
@wrentubes1886
Hearing about someone kissing on a theme park ride and finding love on it, it makes me sad and wistful, reminding me of having loved and lost...
@TRSmith-xb9dg
Thank you for this. I've been wanting to hear the actual song (before Looney Tunes, Daffy, Roger Rabbit) for... decades. Now, I have. This is my favorite out of the three you posted. Thanks, again!
edit: aaaaaaand... I can't spell "looney"
@TheloniousCube
There's a very nice version by Jimmie Lunceford, too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htB3qJkL2RA
@cortlandthull4394
Great to hear the lyrics to this in a vintage recording.
@brunoalvescoelho4476
This is good I guess. I don't remember which version was best. This song is kind of a taboo. It was made unavailable on youtube because of copyright conflicts probably. I had a very hard time finding a good version last time I looked.
@guarrho
Finding love for only a dime
@Dragonfire1911
& look there is no pain