The song failed to chart in the U.S., but it reached the #19 spot in the group's native country. The album itself was successful on both sides of the Atlantic. It hit #50 on the Billboard 200 in the U.S. The song has since been featured in some of the band's greatest hits albums.
Round And Round
Spandau Ballet Lyrics
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You're just my fantasy
And I will fantasize
Something more or less to make this things started
We're the artisans
And we've been crafted
I wanna be your magical mystery
I wanna be your final history
Nothing's ever been so wild
All that I get to do
Is what I give to you
This is all about the circles we've found
And through the ups and downs
It goes round
Oh, I was just beginning to grow strong
She was only eighteen summers long
Oh, we were the news
Round and round it goes
And oh don't you know
This is the game that we came here for
Round and round it goes
And don't you know
I don't have to be so wise
You're just my fantasy
And I will fantasize
Something more or less to make this things started
We're the artisans
And we've been crafted
I wanna be your magical mystery
I wanna be your final history
This is the news
Round and round it goes
And oh don't you know
Ooh, this is the game that we came here for
Round and round it goes
And don't you know
Oh, this is the game that we came here for
Round and round it goes
And don't you know
Ooh, this is the game that we came here for
Round and round it goes
And don't you know
You're just my fantasy
And I will fantasize
I wanna be your magical mystery
I wanna be your final history
This is the news of my life
Oh, I was just beginning to grow strong
She was only eighteen summers long
Oh, we were the news
We were the news
We were the news
Round and round it goes
And oh don't you know
This is the game that we came here for
Round and round it goes
And don't you know
Round and round it goes
Round and round it goes
And oh don't you know
Ooh, this is the game that we came here for
Round and round it goes
And don't you know
Round and round it goes
"Round and Round" by Spandau Ballet is a love song that expresses the singer's desire to be the object of their partner's affection. The singer says that they don't have to be wise, as their partner is just a fantasy that they will continue to fantasize about. They express that they want to be their partner's "magical mystery," the one who will make a difference in their life. The singer talks about the ups and downs of their relationship, but how it always seems to go round and round.
The lyrics emphasize the circular nature of love, how it always seems to come back to the beginning. The singer talks about being "the news," which suggests that their love is newsworthy, and something that everyone should know about. The phrase "we're the artisans and we've been crafted" suggests that their love has been crafted to perfection, and their relationship is a work of art. The repetition of the line, "round and round it goes and oh don't you know," creates a hypnotic effect, emphasizing the circular nature of their love.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't have to be so wise
I don't need to know everything when it comes to you
You're just my fantasy
You're the figment of my imagination and desire
And I will fantasize
I'll daydream and imagine possibilities with you
Something more or less to make this things started
I want to find a way to kick things off between us
We're the artisans
We're skilled at creating something special together
And we've been crafted
We were made for each other
I wanna be your magical mystery
I want to be the one who enchants and intrigues you
I wanna be your final history
I want to be the one you end up with for the rest of your life
This is the news
This is the beginning of our story together
Nothing's ever been so wild
I've never experienced something so exciting before
All that I get to do
All I have to offer
Is what I give to you
It's yours for the taking
This is all about the circles we've found
It's all about the path we've taken to find each other
And through the ups and downs
Despite the challenges we'll face
It goes round
We'll keep moving forward, no matter what
Oh, I was just beginning to grow strong
I was just starting to feel confident and capable when I met you
She was only eighteen summers long
You were just a young woman when we first crossed paths
Oh, we were the news
We were the talk of the town, everyone knew about us
Round and round it goes
Life keeps moving in circles
And oh don't you know
Can't you see it too?
This is the game that we came here for
This is why we're here, to play this game of life
Ooh, this is the game that we came here for
We're here for a reason, we'll make the most of it
This is the news of my life
This is the most important thing that's happened to me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, REFORMATION MUSIC INC
Written by: GARY KEMP
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@ulradeja5380
"Round And Round"
I don't have to be so wise
You're just my fantasy and I will fantasize
Something more or less to make things started
We're the artisans and we've been crafted
I wanna be your magical mystery
I wanna be your final history
This is the news
Nothing's ever been so wild
All that I get to do is what I give to you
This is all about the circles we've found
And through the ups and downs it goes round
Oh, I was just beginning to grow strong
She was only eighteen summers long
Oh, we were the news
Round and round it goes
And oh don't you know
This is the game that we came here for
Round and round it goes
And oh don't you know ooohhh
Oh I don't have to be so wild
You're just my fantasy and I will fantasize
Something more or less to make things started
We're the artisans and we've been crafted
I wanna be your magical mystery
I wanna be your final history
This is the news
Round and round it goes
And oh don't you know
Ooh, this is the game that we came here for
Round and round it goes
And oh don't you know
This is the game that we came here for
Round and round it goes
And oh don't you know
Ooh, this is the game that we came here for
Round and round it goes
And oh don't you know ooohh
You're just my fantasy and I will fantasize
I wanna be your magical mystery
I wanna be your final history
This is the news of my life
This is the news of my life
Oh I was just beginning to grow strong
She was only eighteen summers long
We were the news
We were the news
We were the news
Round and round it goes
And oh don't you know
This is the game that we came here for
Round and round it goes
And oh don't you know
Round and round it goes
Round and round it goes
And oh don't you know
Ooh, this is the game that we came here for
Round and round it goes
And oh don't you know
Round and round it goes
Round and round it goes
@CasaLobo77
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@DannyBrownPodcasts
Can we also recognize what an absolutely brilliant songwriter/lyricist Gary Kemp was?
@RayR
The memories on this one are so strong it hurts. I was just a kid back then when it came out. 1984 was THE year of the 80s and the happiest time of my life. Now I wonder what happened to all those friends I left behind in time. This song is for you. A celebration of all those possibilities we once were even if things didn't turn out right.
@augustineopoku7046
Wow...I cried reading this
@thebigorangecouch6261
I hear you. There is just something in this song which invokes such strong emotions yet, in some cases, those emotions are intangible. I don't quite know why I feel them but they are there and are so strong it brings tears to the eyes. Just like your comment did.
@nikkip3385
Left school at 16 in 1984.
You've summed it up absolutely perfectly.
And much didn't turn out brilliantly. In fact lots was a very long way from brilliant but I wouldn't change a single thing if I went back and lived it all again! 😂 💖
@jayatfreelance
Amen, Brother!
@dannymcmince
Ah Raymond,,I have the same memories and I cherish each one, cheers to you!
@robcurle243
An absolutely fantastic track from a truly fantastic era. They may be gone but never forgotten. Hail the 1980,s.
@mantaeugenia1644
I love this song so much.Tony Hadley one of the best voices in the 80's.