1) The Choir were a ro… Read Full Bio ↴There have been two bands known as The Choir:
1) The Choir were a rock band in the mid-1960s from Cleveland Ohio, best known for the oft-covered song "It's Cold Outside". With the addition of singer Eric Carmen, they became The Raspberries in 1970. The band consisted of Dann Klawon on rhythm guitar, Dave Smalley on vocals & rhythm guitar, Wally Bryson on vocals, lead guitar, & bass, and Jim Bonfanti on vocals & drums.
2) The Choir (originally The Youth Choir) is an atmospheric alternative Christian rock band, led by Derri Daugherty on guitar and vocals, Steve Hindalong on drums -- who also writes most of the band's lyrics -- and Dan Michaels on lyricon, electric flute and saxophone. Originally formed in Southern California in the early 1980s, the band members moved to the Nashville, Tennessee area in the 1990s. Past members include guitarist Marc Byrd and bass guitarists Michael Sauerbrey, Robin Spurs, Bill Batstone, and the late Tim Chandler.
Each band member also has a depth of musical history outside of The Choir. Hindalong produced four successful City On A Hill albums, writing the well-known song "God of Wonders" with Marc Byrd. Daugherty has been a member of the Christian-alterna-pop-supergroup The Lost Dogs since it started in 1991, and Hindalong joined the group in 2006. Chandler was the bass player for years for Daniel Amos and that band's alter egos The Swirling Eddies, and passed away in 2018. Byrd was a member of Common Children, recorded with his wife Christine Glass as Glassbyrd, and is currently half of the post-rock duo Hammock. Michaels has been a Senior Vice President of Fair Trade Services (formerly INO Records) since 2000.
Spin You Around
The Choir Lyrics
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Did you take his cruel advice?
Does the ghost of Heaven whisper
"Mercy, mercy"
Did you hear the cock crow thrice?
Let the fire rise up inside you
High enough to melt you down
Spin you around...
Would you like to lay the gun down?
Are you paralyzed with fear?
Does the ghost of Heaven cry out
"Sister, brother!"
Is the voice to small to hear?
Let the fire rise up inside you
High enough to melt you down
Let the wind blow through your spirit and
Spin you around...
The lyrics to The Choir's song "Spin You Around" are a contemplative collection of questions about seeking guidance and finding oneself. The first verse asks if the listener has taken advice from someone or something that may not have their best interests at heart. It refers to the mysterious "ghost of Heaven," which could represent anything from an inner voice to a higher power. The line about the cock crowing thrice could be a reference to a Bible story where Peter denies knowing Jesus three times before the rooster crows, which adds to the spiritual undertones of the song.
The second verse touches on themes of fear and uncertainty, and again mentions the ghost of Heaven, this time wondering if it is crying out to the listener. The line "is the voice too small to hear?" may suggest that the message is there, but the listener is not in the right state of mind to receive it. The chorus urges the listener to let their inner fire and spirit take over, and to let the wind "spin you around," which could symbolize a complete change of perspective and outlook. The song does not provide clear answers, but it encourages introspection and seeking guidance from within.
Line by Line Meaning
Were you talking to the snowman?
Did you confide in something or someone that cannot respond or offer any kind of help or solution?
Did you take his cruel advice?
Did you act on advice given with malicious intent or a lack of empathy?
Does the ghost of Heaven whisper "Mercy, mercy"
Are you pleading for mercy from a divine being or hoping for an act of compassion in your life?
Did you hear the cock crow thrice?
Has there been a sign or omen that you may have overlooked, indicating a significant change or event?
Would you like to lay the gun down?
Do you want to let go of any anger, resentment, or violence that may be affecting your life or relationships?
Are you paralyzed with fear?
Is your fear so overwhelming that it has been difficult to take action or move forward in life?
Does the ghost of Heaven cry out "Sister, brother!"
Is there a call for unity or brotherhood/sisterhood amidst all the chaos and suffering in the world?
Is the voice too small to hear?
Are you struggling to find hope or support, feeling as though your cries for help or guidance are going unnoticed or unheard?
Let the fire rise up inside you
High enough to melt you down
Let the wind blow through your spirit and
Spin you around...
Allow yourself to feel your emotions fully, even if it may be uncomfortable or painful, and let life take you wherever it may. Trust in the journey and embrace the unknown.
Contributed by Ruby P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.