Her hits include: Better Things To Do, When Boys Meets Girl, If I Were You, Suddenly Single, Poor Poor Pitiful Me, Emotional Girl, Just The Same, Something in the Water, Now That I Found You, You're Easy on the Eyes, Everytime I Cry, Unsung Hero, A Little Gasoline, No Fear, Getting There, Empty, I Just Wanna Be Mad, Three Mississippi, I Wanna Do It All, You Can't Take It With You, Girls Lie Too, The World Needs a Drink, She Didn't Have Time, Damn Right, Slow News Day, Dirty Girl
In late November 2005, she moved to Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
Her contract with Mercury Records Nashville expired in March of 2006 and she signed with BNA Records in 2007. Terri Clark ended her contract with BNA in November 2008 in order to be more creative, to focus more on Canada and to start her own label.
Merry Go Round
Terri Clark Lyrics
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Fallin' and climbin', fallin' and carryin' on
Hell bent on stayin' one step ahead
So caught up in the game, I can't catch my breath
Livin' too bright to soak up the sun
Missin' the miles for the races I've run
But I'm slowly slowin' me down
It'll keep goin' round even when I stop spinnin'
I'm figurin' out it ain't all about winnin'
You ride like the wind
Smile like a child
Land with both feet on the ground
The trick is to know when to let go of the merry go round
When the ride leaves you dizzy and life's such a blur
There's no difference between where you are and where you were
It's movin' too fast, and God knows it will
Sometimes you need some time sittin' still
And I'm slowly slowin' me down
Knowin' this world will go round
It'll keep goin' round even when I stop spinnin'
I'm figurin' out it ain't all about winnin'
You ride like the wind
Smile like a child
Land with both feet on the ground
The trick is to know when to let go of the merry go round
You ride like the wind
Smile like a child
Land with both feet on the ground
The trick is to know when to let go
The trick is to know when to let go of the merry go round
Oh this merry go round
In the song "Merry Go Round" by Terri Clark, the lyrics depict a person who has been chasing success and constantly pushing themselves to the limit. The person describes their life as if they have been riding a merry go round, going too fast and too hard for too long. They are caught up in the game of life and can't seem to catch their breath. The lyrics reveal that the person has come to a realization that they can't keep going at this pace forever, and they need to take a step back and slow down. The song speaks of the need to let go of the constant search for success and simply enjoy life's moments. The trick is to know when to let go of the merry go round and land with both feet on the ground.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been dreamin' and drivin' so fast for so long
I have been caught up in a constant cycle of ambition and movement, driving fast for an extended period of time.
Fallin' and climbin', fallin' and carryin' on
I have experienced both setbacks and successes along the way, but have kept going despite them.
Hell bent on stayin' one step ahead
I have been relentlessly ambitious, always pushing to stay ahead of the game.
So caught up in the game, I can't catch my breath
I have become so engrossed in this cycle that I struggle to take a step back and breathe.
Livin' too bright to soak up the sun
I have been living life at such a fast pace that I've been unable to enjoy the simple pleasures of life or appreciate the world around me.
Missin' the miles for the races I've run
I have been so focused on the end goal that I haven't enjoyed the journey or appreciated the progress I've made along the way.
But I'm slowly slowin' me down
However, I am starting to recognize the need for a change and am taking steps towards slowing down.
Knowin' this world will go round
I am coming to terms with the realization that life will continue on, regardless of my actions.
It'll keep goin' round even when I stop spinnin'
Even if I stop moving, the world will keep moving forward without me.
I'm figurin' out it ain't all about winnin'
I am starting to understand that the goal isn't always to come out on top and win at all costs.
You ride like the wind
Sometimes it's necessary to move quickly and powerfully like a strong gust of wind.
Smile like a child
But it's important to appreciate life's simple pleasures and be happy like a carefree child.
Land with both feet on the ground
To achieve balance in life, it's essential to remain grounded and rooted in reality.
The trick is to know when to let go of the merry go round
The key is to recognize when it's time to let go of the cycle of ambition and movement, and allow yourself some time to rest and recharge.
When the ride leaves you dizzy and life's such a blur
When the cycle of ambition and movement becomes overwhelming and leaves you feeling disoriented and disconnected from life itself.
There's no difference between where you are and where you were
When you're caught up in a constant cycle, it can be difficult to feel like you're making any progress or moving forward in life.
It's movin' too fast, and God knows it will
The cycle keeps moving at a rapid pace, and it's unlikely to slow down on its own.
Sometimes you need some time sittin' still
Occasionally, it's necessary to take a step back and allow yourself some time to just be still and recharge.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TERRI CLARK, BOBBY PINSON, TOM SHAPIRO
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