Round And Round
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Strawbs - Round And Round

I drew the blade across my wrist
To see how it would feel
Looked into the future
There was nothing to reveal
For we were just the product
Of the ever spinning wheel
Round and round we go
Round and and round we go.

Come and see me
When the screw has turned another turn
It's not that I'm confused
But I've an awful lot to learn
But I will be the one
To make you work for what you earn
Round and round we go
Round and and round we go.

After all it's just the revolution I despise
The dawn of revelations and the flower power prize
And I pity those poor children with no sunshine in their eyes




Round and round we go
Round and and round we go.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Round and Round" by The Strawbs speak of the cyclical nature of life and the inevitability of certain events. The opening lines, "I drew the blade across my wrist / to see how it would feel" are startling and seem to suggest an act of suicidal ideation, but they can also be interpreted metaphorically as a desire to test the limits of one's own pain and emotions. The singer then contemplates the future and finds it bleak, seeing only a never-ending wheel of existence.


The second verse serves as a call to action, urging someone to come and visit once the "screw has turned another turn," implying that time has passed and events have occurred. The singer claims to have much to learn, but also to be a hard worker who earns what they receive. The cyclical nature of life is repeated in the chorus, which states that "round and round we go."


The final verse references the counterculture of the 1960s, expressing a disdain for the idea of revolution and the flower power movement, while also expressing empathy for those who suffer and see no hope. The melancholy tone of the lyrics suggests a sense of weariness and resignation, but also a desire to understand the world and one's place within it.


Overall, "Round and Round" offers a bleak but philosophical look at life, with a focus on the cyclical nature of existence and the importance of hard work.


Line by Line Meaning

I drew the blade across my wrist
I harmed myself to experience the physical pain


To see how it would feel
I was curious about the sensation the pain would bring


Looked into the future
I contemplated and visualized my future


There was nothing to reveal
I found no insights or revelations in my future


For we were just the product
Our lives were merely shaped and influenced by


Of the ever spinning wheel
The uncontrollable forces and circumstances of life


Round and round we go
We continue to be affected by the cycle of life


Come and see me
Visit me


When the screw has turned another turn
When significant change has taken place


It's not that I'm confused
I understand the situation


But I've an awful lot to learn
There is still much I need to comprehend


But I will be the one
I will take control


To make you work for what you earn
You will need to exert effort to receive your rewards


After all it's just the revolution I despise
It is not change that I dislike but the cycle of it


The dawn of revelations and the flower power prize
The time of great discoveries and idealistic beliefs


And I pity those poor children with no sunshine in their eyes
I feel sympathy for those who lack hope and optimism


Round and round we go
We continue to be affected by the cycle of life


Round and and round we go
We continue to be affected by the cycle of life




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Written by: DAVE COUSINS

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Marc Maraccini

Pure Strawbs genius. They withstand the test of time extremely well!

61guitbox

Hero and Heroine from Strawbs is one of my fav prog rock albums of all time☮️

stephen carroll

That intro is off the planet! What melodies and imagination Also add Rick Wakeman(Yes) what a keyboardist

John LaStrada

What a great opening line to a song. "I drew the blade across my wrist to see how it would feel...." Strawbs never ceases to amaze. This song contains many other great lines.

Scott H

Loved it when it came out and I was a young teen, I'm past 60 and it still moves me!

Gary InMarz

Hero and Heroine is one of the greatest mix of folk rock prog ever written in my opinion as a 70's music lover.

Jackie Beaudoin

I was 15 when I first heard these guys and I still love them!!

Stephen Lisson

A great song off one of the top ten prog albums of all time. I'm sorry, some would argue rock album of all time, but there have been so many great rock albums over the years. This is why I said prog rock. ELP, Genesis and Yes the usual suspects. Strawbs Hero and Heroine is right up there with albums by the bands I mentioned.

Tina Rose

Brilliant band! Thank you for your music!

Maggie W.

This song has been in my head for the last week but I could not remember the band.. I didn't want to dig through all my old albums... and then "Bingo".. It came to me.. "We are just a product of the ever spinning wheel".. round and round we go..

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