Under the name Tanner Howe, was the vocalist and guitarist for Disco Curtis from 2008 until late 2010 when all the other members left the group. In July 2011, ten months later, he released a statement saying that he would now be known as Tanner Patrick - citing that he needed a “fresh start” and saying that spent this time writing, demoing and refocusing image and direction.
Merry Go Round
Tanner Patrick Lyrics
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To stay inside the lines
But sooner or later
I'll be a traitor
To the warning signs
I was always told
That I'd never be anything
Other than what I am now
I escape into the sound sound sound
Spinning like a merry go
Round round round
I don't ever want to slow
Down down down
I trust this ride tonight
I escape into the sound sound sound
Spinning like a merry go
Round round round
I don't ever want to slow
Down down down
I trust this ride tonight
Tonight, yeah
Everybody said
To have a back up plan
But that's an allusion
It's my decision
To build it by hand
You can always find me
On the other side of the line
Losing my, losing my mind
Oh that's where I want to be
I escape into the sound sound sound
Spinning like a merry go
Round round round
I don't ever want to slow
Down down down
I trust this ride tonight
Tonight, yeah
I like what you do to me
Without you I'm incomplete
You always get me started
When I escape into the
Sound sound sound
Spinning like a merry go
Round round
Don't fall in line
We can break the ties
We'll erase the night
And paint the sky
I escape into the sound
Spinning like a merry go round
I don't ever want to slow
Down down down
I trust this ride tonight
I escape into the sound sound sound
Spinning like a merry go
Round round round
I don't ever want to slow
Down down down
I trust this ride tonight
Tonight, yeah
I like what you do to me
Without you I'm incomplete
You always get me started
When I escape into the
Sound sound sound
Spinning like a merry go
Round round
Don't fall in line
We can break the ties
We'll erase the night
And paint the sky
The song "Merry Go Round" by Tanner Patrick talks about the struggle of staying inside the lines and following the rules, and how it's okay to break them sometimes and be your own person. It starts with describing how the singer was always taught to stay inside the lines, but sooner or later they will have to break the rules and go against the warning signs. They mention being told that they will never be anything other than what they are now, but they break free from that mentality and find solace in the sound and the ride of the merry go round.
The chorus talks about escaping into the sound and spinning like a merry go round, never wanting to slow down and trusting the ride tonight. The singer finds happiness and completeness in being themselves and enjoying the ride, despite what others may say or think. They mention breaking the ties and erasing the night, painting the sky and not falling in line.
Line by Line Meaning
I was always taught
To stay inside the lines
I was taught to follow the rules and boundaries set by others.
But sooner or later
I'll be a traitor
To the warning signs
I might stray from the straight and narrow path set before me, despite being warned not to.
I was always told
That I'd never be anything
Other than what I am now
Oh look at me now
People warned me that I would never amount to anything, yet I have come so far in life.
I escape into the sound sound sound
Spinning like a merry go
Round round round
I don't ever want to slow
Down down down
I trust this ride tonight
I find solace in music and I am enjoying life's ups and downs, never wanting it to end, the present moment feels special and I'm ready to embrace it fully.
Everybody said
To have a back up plan
But that's an allusion
It's my decision
To build it by hand
People told me to have a safety net, but it is my choice to create my own future.
You can always find me
On the other side of the line
Losing my, losing my mind
Oh that's where I want to be
I'm willing to explore the unknown and the unconventional, even if it makes me feel crazy, because that's where I find my true self.
I like what you do to me
Without you I'm incomplete
You always get me started
When I escape into the
Sound sound sound
Spinning like a merry go
Round round
I feel happy and whole when I'm near someone I care about, and they are the source of my inspiration to take risks and enjoy life.
Don't fall in line
We can break the ties
We'll erase the night
And paint the sky
We should not conform to societal norms, but rather forge our own path, eradicate negative energy and create our own destiny.
Contributed by Olivia A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ginaverso
8 años después y esta sigue siendo mi canción favorita que ha salido de los labios de Tanner.
8 years later and this is still my favorite Tanner Patrick’s song. It’s so pop and so 2010’s-ish... ah, I like the memories and this nostalgia vibe. It’s warm.
SuiGeneris
I was in 2nd year college when I saw this video. Kept on playing it on repeat before. Now, I’m happily married, has a baby and I still love it! I still know some of the lines! 😍It brings back so much happy memories. ❤️
Ted Trades
I was a sophomore in high school when this came out. Now I'm a sophomore in college and I still love it. Nothing has changed. :)
Amaya
I know that feeling too well !
Tanner Patrick
Thank you! I appreciate it :)
Popmusic2008
I can't tell you how much I've replayed this in the past 24 hours :) I love that I have found another song that makes me happy when I'm depressed (because the others don't help much anymore) Now, I can say that I escape into the sound sound sound :) <3
AMILEE
Four years ago when I first heard Merry Go Round and instantly became a fan. I can't believe I finally heard it live during YouTube Fanfest Manila IT FELT SO GOOD AND SURREAL I STARTED TO CRY AND I'D DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN
Kile Ives
Ikrrr im like 13 when ths came out and now im 23 like wtffff andd im still here. XD
Chanel Lim
OMG YES
Andrea Afrika Azaceta
WOW! I love this song & I love Tanner's voice too! :)