Wheel Of Fortune
Teenagers (The) Lyrics


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The wheel of fortune,
Goes spinnin' around.
Will the arrow point my way.
Will this be my day.

Oh, wheel of fortune,
Please don't pass me by,
Let me know the magic of,
A kiss and a sigh.

While the wheel is spinning, spinning, spinning,
I'll not dream of winning fortune or fame.
While the wheel is turning, turning, turning,
I'll be yearning, yearning for love's precious flame.

Oh, wheel of fortune,
I'm hopin', somehow,
If you ever smile on me,
Please let it be now.

While the wheel is spinning, spinning, spinning,
I'll not dream of winning fortune or even fame.
While the wheel is turning, turning, turning,
I'll be yearning, yearning for love's precious flame.

Oh, wheel of fortune,
I'm hopin', somehow,




If you ever smile on me,
Please let it be now.

Overall Meaning

The song "Wheel of Fortune" by Teenagers is essentially about the unpredictability of luck and how it can change someone's life in a moment's notice. This is represented by the "Wheel of Fortune" itself, which is spinning around with an arrow that could potentially point to the singer and change their fortunes. The lyrics are hopeful, pleading to the wheel to not pass the person by and to grant them the magic of a kiss and a sigh. The lyrics show the singer yearning for love's precious flame, indicating that they believe love to be the ultimate prize that they desire above all else.


The repetition of the lines "while the wheel is spinning, spinning, spinning," and "I'll not dream of winning fortune or fame" conveys a sense of grounding and self-awareness. The singer is not blinded by the potential fame and fortune that could come with a win on the wheel, instead focusing on the sweet simplicity of love. The repetition also highlights the endless spinning of the wheel, emphasizing how the singer's fate is out of their control, which creates a sense of anxiety but also hope in the unpredictable nature of life.


In summary, "Wheel of Fortune" is a song about the unpredictability of life and how luck can completely change someone's course. It is about the pursuit of love above fame and fortune and the hope for a smile from the wheel of fortune.


Line by Line Meaning

The wheel of fortune,
Life is like a spinning wheel with unknown outcomes.


Goes spinnin' around.
Life keeps moving without any consideration for our feelings.


Will the arrow point my way.
I hope to get lucky and have things go my way for once.


Will this be my day.
I am hoping that today might bring some good luck and joy.


Oh, wheel of fortune,
Dear life, what will you bring me today?


Please don't pass me by,
Please don't let me miss out on any opportunities that come my way.


Let me know the magic of,
Allow me to experience the glory of.


A kiss and a sigh.
A moment of affection and longing.


While the wheel is spinning, spinning, spinning,
While life keeps moving and twisting in unexpected directions.


I'll not dream of winning fortune or fame.
I won't dream of becoming rich or famous, but instead focus on what's truly important: love.


While the wheel is turning, turning, turning,
As life keeps taking unexpected turns and twists.


I'll be yearning, yearning for love's precious flame.
I'll keep hoping and longing to experience the warmth and joy of love.


Oh, wheel of fortune,
Dear life, what will you bring me next?


I'm hopin', somehow,
I'm praying and wishing that somehow, things might change for the better.


If you ever smile on me,
If life ever brings me good fortune and joy.


Please let it be now.
Let it happen now, don't let me wait any longer.




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, IMAGEM MUSIC INC
Written by: BENNIE BENJAMIN, GEORGE DAVID WEISS

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