Spinning Wheel
Sweat & Tears Lyrics
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Spinnin' wheel got to go 'round
Talkin' 'bout your troubles it's a cryin' sin
Ride a painted pony let the spinnin' wheel spin
You got no money and you got no home
Spinnin' wheel all alone
Talkin' 'bout your troubles and you, you never learn
Did you find the directing sign on the
Straight and narrow highway
Would you mind a reflecting sign
Just let it shine within your mind
And show you the colors that are real
Someone is waiting just for you
Spinnin' wheel, spinnin' true
Drop all your troubles by the riverside
Catch a painted pony on the spinning wheel ride
Someone is waiting just for you
Spinnin' wheel, spinnin' true
Drop all your troubles by the riverside
Ride a painted pony let the spinnin' wheel fly
The song "Spinning Wheel" by Blood, Sweat & Tears can be interpreted in various ways. However, at its core, it is about the cyclical nature of life, and how everyone goes through their respective ups and downs. The opening lines "What goes up must come down / Spinnin' wheel got to go 'round" highlight this cyclical nature of life where every high is followed by a low. In the first two verses, the song speaks about how people talk about their troubles but do nothing to change their situation. Instead, they keep spinning on the wheel of life, always in the same place, never learning from their mistakes.
The third verse talks about the need for signs in life- "Did you find the directing sign / On the straight and narrow highway / Would you mind a reflecting sign / Just let it shine within your mind / And show you the colors that are real." It's an acknowledgement that there must be guidance in life to show us the right path. The final verse talks about hope and waiting for someone to take you out of your troubles. Someone will be waiting for you to catch a painted pony on the spinning wheel ride.
Overall, "Spinning Wheel" is a song about the cyclical nature of life and how one must keep moving forward, even though life may keep spinning, taking us up and down. It encourages people to keep on going, to keep on pushing regardless of the situation they find themselves in.
Line by Line Meaning
What goes up must come down
All things that rise will eventually fall.
Spinnin' wheel got to go 'round
Life keeps moving and things keep changing - you must adapt.
Talkin' 'bout your troubles it's a cryin' sin
Complaining about your problems without taking action is a waste of time.
Ride a painted pony let the spinnin' wheel spin
Embrace the uncertainties of life and enjoy the ride.
You got no money and you got no home
Facing financial struggles and homelessness.
Spinnin' wheel all alone
Feeling isolated and struggling on your own.
Talkin' 'bout your troubles and you, you never learn
Repeating the same mistakes and never changing your approach to solve problems.
Ride a painted pony let the spinnin' wheel turn
Take risks and let your life journey unfold.
Did you find the directing sign on the
Did you find guidance in life?
Straight and narrow highway
The path that is honest and true with no distractions.
Would you mind a reflecting sign
Would you accept advice and learn from it?
Just let it shine within your mind
Just be open to new ideas and perspectives.
And show you the colors that are real
Reveal the truth and the real situation you are facing.
Someone is waiting just for you
There is a person or opportunity waiting for you in life.
Spinnin' wheel, spinnin' true
Life goes on and things keep changing.
Drop all your troubles by the riverside
Let go of your worries and try to relax and enjoy life.
Catch a painted pony on the spinning wheel ride
Take advantage of opportunities as they come and enjoy the ride of life.
Ride a painted pony let the spinnin' wheel fly
Take risks and let your life journey soar.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID CLAYTON-THOMAS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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What goes up must come down
Spinnin' wheel, got to go round
Talkin' 'bout your troubles, it's a cryin' sin
Ride a painted pony, let the spinnin' wheel spin
You got no money, you got no home
Spinnin' wheel, all alone
Talkin' 'bout your troubles and you, you never learn
Ride a painted pony, let the spinnin' wheel turn
Did you find the directing sign
On the straight and narrow highway
Would you mind a reflecting sign
Just let it shine within your mind
And show you the colors that are real
Someone's waitin' just for you
Spinnin' wheel, spinnin' true
Drop all your troubles by the riverside
Catch a painted pony on the spinnin' wheel ride
Someone's waitin' just for you
Spinnin' wheel, spinnin' true
Drop all your troubles by the riverside
Ride a painted pony, let the spinnin' wheel fly
That wasn't so good
@dorothyjohnson8051
69 year old black woman! Loving it. That brass section is on point. I used to listen to Blood Sweat and Tears back inthe day love them. And still do. So much meaning for right now. These days we are living in be encourage. Love Peace And Soul. Out!!!!!
@rippi37
Hello Dorothy......63 year old here ..loving it too. Peace love health and happiness to you and yours !! xxx
@ddziegler44
77 year old white guy. We are now continuing what we started in the 60’s and we will get there. Dan
@rippi37
@@ddziegler44 Absolutely !!!! xxx
@dorothyjohnson8051
Hi nice to meet you! Have a amazing day. Peace
@mastic5519
Still sounds great.
@robertdegrandis5180
I was 11 years old when this song came out. I'm 63 now, I survived colon cancer and Covid 19. When I will be gone, this song will still be carrying on and on and on. Great song, God knows how I miss the 60s and the 70s.
@tallenpelegrin7026
I was 10 when I got introduced to B,S&T, and I've never abandoned them since then.
@Youffy23
I know best the 80's and the 90's (born 1976) but clearly = I am with you about the 70's... 99% of my DVD's are 70's movies, and goes the same on music.... A good evening is one evening I can feel the 70's !
@ZeroGravity60
Congrats on beating colon cancer. I've been stage 4 cancer for just over 3-years but am feeling good for the most part. [I might beat it.] What would we do without YouTube, every hit from the past is at our fingertips. Peace brother.