Merry Go Round
Tal & Acacia Lyrics


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I'm on the merry-go-round of life
I want to get off but I don't know how
I could try to jump off right away
But there's no guarantee I'd make it

Sitting on the same old horse
Thought it was as pretty as yesterday
And now, I'm here going up and down
Never setting foot on real ground

I'm going 'round, up and down
'Round and 'round, up and over, I go
I'm going 'round, up and down
'Round and 'round, up and over, I go, oh, oh, oh, oh

What do you do when you're stuck in a cycle?
Over and over you go
Never let go, they say but I'm dizzy
Tired of the same old stuff

I'm on the merry-go-round of life
I want to get off to fields wide open
To run and play on the waves of beams
Living beyond on these machines

Instead I'm going 'round, up and down
'Round and 'round, up and over, I go, oh, oh, oh, oh
I'm going 'round, up and down
'Round and 'round, up and over, I go, do, do, do, do, do

What do you do when you're stuck in a cycle?
Over and over you go
Never let go, they say but I'm dizzy
Tired of the same old stuff

What does it mean, what does it feel like to be free?
Holding your hand, living beyond what's in front me
From what I see

No more going 'round, up and down
'Round and 'round, up and over, I go, oh, oh, oh, oh
I'm going 'round, up and down
'Round and 'round, up and over, I go, do, do, do, do, do

What do you do when you're stuck in a cycle?
Over and over you go
Never let go, they say but I'm dizzy
Tired of the same old stuff

I'm on the merry-go-round of life




I'm on the merry-go-round of life
I'm on the merry-go-round of life

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Tal & Acacia's song "Merry Go Round" describe the feeling of being stuck in a cycle, trapped on a never-ending merry go round. The singer longs to break free and escape the monotony of daily life, but they don't know how to do it. They are tired of going "round and round, up and down" on the same old horse, but there's no easy way to get off the ride. They feel dizzy and disoriented from the repetition and crave something new and exciting.


The chorus repeats the cycle of going "round and round, up and over" to reinforce the idea that the singer is stuck in a pattern that they can't escape. They ask the question, "What do you do when you're stuck in a cycle?" and acknowledge the common advice to never give up and keep going, but they are tired of that mentality. They want something more, something beyond the limitations of the machine they are trapped on. The song ends with the hope that they will someday break free and live beyond what is in front of them.


Overall, the lyrics of "Merry Go Round" resonate with anyone who feels trapped in a repetitive cycle and longs for freedom and adventure.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm on the merry-go-round of life
Feeling trapped in the endless cycle of daily routines and responsibilities.


I want to get off but I don't know how
Desiring to break free from the monotony but unsure of how to do so.


I could try to jump off right away
Considering taking a risk to escape the routine.


But there's no guarantee I'd make it
Acknowledging that trying to break free can come with uncertainty and potential failure.


Sitting on the same old horse
Continuing to do the same things day after day.


Thought it was as pretty as yesterday
Initially finding pleasure in these routine activities but eventually growing tired of them.


And now, I'm here going up and down
Feeling like life is just a constant up and down motion without any real progress or change.


Never setting foot on real ground
Feeling stuck in an endless cycle without ever experiencing anything new or exciting.


What do you do when you're stuck in a cycle?
Questioning how to break free from the monotony of daily life.


Over and over you go
Continually repeating the same actions and routines.


Never let go, they say but I'm dizzy
Being advised to keep pushing through without taking a break, but feeling overwhelmed and dizzy from the constant repetition.


Tired of the same old stuff
Growing weary of the constant repetition and lack of excitement in life.


I want to get off to fields wide open
Desiring to break free and experience new opportunities and adventures.


To run and play on the waves of beams
Imagining a life of freedom and excitement, where anything is possible.


Living beyond on these machines
Recognizing that life is more than just going through the motions of daily routines and obligations.


What does it mean, what does it feel like to be free?
Wondering what it would be like to break free from the endless cycle of daily life and experience true freedom and excitement.


Holding your hand, living beyond what's in front me
Envisioning a life of adventure and excitement with someone else by their side.


No more going 'round, up and down
Longing for a life without the constant cycle of mundane routines and repetitive actions.


I'm on the merry-go-round of life
Repeating the same daily routines and obligations without any real change or excitement.




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