a) One of the many early p… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists that use this name.
a) One of the many early pseudonyms of Dollis Hill (northwest London, UK) residents Marc 'Marc Mac' Clair and Dennis 'Dego' McFarlane, aka 4hero.
Used predominantly between 1992 and 1994, the alias was employed to release the duo's early breakbeat hardcore and jungle compositions via the Reinforced Records sub-label, Tom & Jerry. Often pioneering the use of genre-crossing studio techniques like timestretching and pitch-shifting, many of their releases would later become recognised as amongst the most influential and important in shaping the direction of both the hardcore and jungle continuums.
b) A nom de plume used by Simon & Garfunkel in the late '50s and early '60s.
wheels
Tom and Jerry Lyrics
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You can't let go and you can't hold on
You can't go back and you can't stand still
If the thunder don't get you then the lightning will
Won't you try just a little bit harder
Couldn't you try just a little bit more
Won't you try just a little bit harder
Round, round, Robin run around
Gotta get back where you belong
Little bit harder, just a little bit more
Little bit further than you gone before
The wheel is turning and you can't slow down
You can't let go and you can't hold on
You can't go back and you can't stand still
If the thunder don't get you then the lightning will
Small wheel turning by the fire and rod
Big wheel turning by the grace of God
Every time that wheel turn round
Bound to cover just a little more ground
The wheel is turning and you can't slow down
You can't let go and you can't hold on
You can't go back and you can't stand still
If the thunder don't get you then the lightning will
Won't you try just a little bit harder
Couldn't you try just a little bit more
Won't you try just a little bit harder
Couldn't you try just a little bit more
The lyrics to Tom and Jerry's song "Wheels" convey a sense of inevitability and the constant motion of life. The opening lines, "The wheel is turning and you can't slow down, you can't let go and you can't hold on," suggest that time waits for no one and that we cannot control or stop the passing of time. It expresses the feeling of being caught in the unstoppable cycle of life, unable to go back or stand still. The line "If the thunder don't get you then the lightning will" further emphasizes the unpredictable and inevitable nature of existence, symbolizing the challenges and obstacles that may come our way.
The chorus, with its repeated plea, "Won't you try just a little bit harder, couldn't you just try a little bit more," suggests the need for perseverance and determination in the face of life's challenges. It urges the listener to push themselves further and not give up, highlighting the idea that greater efforts may be required to achieve success or overcome obstacles.
The second verse introduces the imagery of wheels, both small and big, symbolizing the individual's actions and the larger forces or circumstances at play. The repetition of "The wheel is turning and you can't slow down" reinforces the message that life is constantly moving forward and we must adapt and keep up with it.
In essence, "Wheels" is a song that reflects on the relentless nature of life, urging individuals to keep pushing forward, facing challenges head-on, and giving their all in order to make progress.
Line by Line Meaning
The wheel is turning and you can't slow down
Life keeps moving forward and you can't stop its progress
You can't let go and you can't hold on
There are situations where you can't fully let go or hold on, you must find a balance
You can't go back and you can't stand still
You can't change the past and staying stagnant is not an option
If the thunder don't get you then the lightning will
Challenges in life are inevitable, if one doesn't affect you, another will
Won't you try just a little bit harder
Encouragement to put in additional effort or dedication
Couldn't you try just a little bit more
Request to push oneself further beyond the current level of effort
Round, round, Robin run around
Symbolizes the constant cycle of running in circles or chasing after something
Gotta get back where you belong
Need to find your place or purpose in life
Little bit harder, just a little bit more
Emphasis on exerting more effort or going further than before
Little bit further than you gone before
Encouragement to surpass previous achievements or boundaries
Small wheel turning by the fire and rod
Symbolic representation of individual efforts or actions in life
Big wheel turning by the grace of God
Acknowledgment of a greater power or higher forces at play in life
Every time that wheel turn round
Every instance or cycle in life
Bound to cover just a little more ground
Each cycle or turning of the wheel brings progress or growth, even if it's just a small amount
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEROME J. GARCIA, ROBERT C. HUNTER, WILLIAM KREUTZMANN
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