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Wheel Of Fortune
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Come on, give it up, you got what's comin' to you
No use for you to struggle, now you're in too deep
It's gonna be a long, long time before it's through
Changin' wheels of fortune
Drivin' us on and on
Winnin', sometimes losin'
I'm so tired of losin'
But I still play the game
And I know there's no reason
Still I go on searchin' just the same
Well, I've kicked around your city
Seen your vanity
Mister Society, can you hear me
You get your satisfaction and you cover all the action
But your loaded dice won't help you in the end
Changin' wheels of fortune
Drivin' us on and on
Winnin', sometimes losin'
As soon as it's here it's gone
I'm so tired of losin'
But I still play the game
And I know there's no reason
Still I go on searchin' just the same
The lyrics to "Wheel of Fortune" by The Brothers speak to the cyclical nature of life, represented by the metaphor of "wheels of fortune." The singer notes that they have been caught up in these wheels even while they were seemingly asleep to the fact. The idea that you "got what's comin' to you" suggests that the actions and choices we make inevitably affect our lives and lead us down a particular path. Despite any struggles or attempts to resist, it seems that the singer has been pulled in too deep to change anything now.
The chorus reiterates this idea of the continuous cycle of winning and losing, and how quickly things can change. The singer expresses frustration with this cycle and losing, but also acknowledges that they keep playing the game regardless. The final stanza addresses someone referred to as "Mister Society," who is portrayed as someone who seeks satisfaction and control over others, but will ultimately not succeed in the end.
Overall, "Wheel of Fortune" is a reflection on the ups and downs of life, the choices we make, and the inevitability of change. It speaks to the temptation to continue striving despite the lack of reason or guaranteed success, and the recognition that some things are out of our control.
Line by Line Meaning
Caught up in wheels of fortune while you've been asleep
You've been passive and oblivious to the forces that control your life
Come on, give it up, you got what's comin' to you
There's no use in resisting fate, because it will inevitably catch up to you
No use for you to struggle, now you're in too deep
Once you're caught up in the cycle of life's ups and downs, it's hard to break free
It's gonna be a long, long time before it's through
Life's cycles can span a very long time, with no clear end in sight
Changin' wheels of fortune
Life's cycles of ups and downs are ever-changing
Drivin' us on and on
They push us relentlessly forward, whether we like it or not
Winnin', sometimes losin'
Life's cycles can bring both success and failure
As soon as it's here it's gone
The good times never last, and the bad times eventually pass too
I'm so tired of losin'
Endless cycles of failure can be exhausting
But I still play the game
Despite the odds, we continue to participate in life's cycles
And I know there's no reason
We may not understand the underlying forces that dictate our fate
Still I go on searchin' just the same
Nonetheless, we continue to search for meaning and purpose in our lives
Well, I've kicked around your city
The singer has experienced the empty pursuits of materialism and social climbing
Seen your vanity
He has witnessed the superficial and self-absorbed nature of society
Mister Society, can you hear me
He is addressing the powers that be, questioning whether anyone is truly steering the wheel of fortune
You get your satisfaction and you cover all the action
Those in power use their influence to control the cycles of fortune
But your loaded dice won't help you in the end
Even those who try to cheat fate will ultimately face its consequences
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEFF SKUNK BAXTER, JOHN THOMAS HARTMAN, PAT SIMMONS, PATRICK SIMMONS
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