Throughout his career, Anastasio has participated in various projects outside of Phish, furthering his reputation as a multifaceted composer, instrumentalist, and vocalist. He continues to thrill fans with powerful live performances, and is by no means close to being finished.
Spin
Trey Anastasio Lyrics
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Lost inside but I will arrive
And I?m starting to fall
Can?t escape from it all
It?s better to go down easy
When I?m stuck in this spin
Look at the shape that I?m in
But I?m enjoying the view
So lift up now if you?re all alone
Better start or you?ll never know
Time goes by in a flash
If you?re starting to crash
It?s better to go down easy
In a circular dive
When I finally arrive
It?s taking me down
But what else can I do?
Time goes past and still it?s all the same
(And I?ve been with you all these nights)
In time when you change the game
(And hold yourself up to the light)
It?s past and you?re all alone
(But I will be here till the end)
And I?ll lead you home
(If you can see it through, my friend)
Now we?re caught in this slide
Seems like one hell of a ride
Taking me down, so easy
When I finally rise and I open my eyes
Looking around and I?m enjoying the view
The lyrics of Trey Anastasio's "Spin" talk about being trapped in a cycle or a "spin," and the struggle to break free from it. The song starts with the realization that the days are passing by, and although the singer is lost inside, he will eventually arrive at his destination. He acknowledges that he's falling, but can't escape from it all, and it's better to go down easy. In the chorus, he talks about being stuck in this spin, looking at the state he's in, and enjoying the view while being pulled down. The singer then urges the listener to start lifting themselves up if they're all alone, as time goes by in a flash, and it's better to go down easy if they're starting to crash.
The second verse of "Spin" continues the theme of being caught in a cycle, with the singer in a circular dive, and the experience of being taken down, but not having anything else to do. He acknowledges that time goes past, but it's all the same, and when they change the game and hold themselves up to the light, they're all alone. The singer then offers to lead them home, but only if they can see it through. The song ends with the chorus, but the last line has changed from "It's pulling me down..." to "Taking me down, so easy."
Line by Line Meaning
The days go by and I'm still alive
Despite feeling lost, I have survived until now
Lost inside but I will arrive
Although I feel uncertain and confused, I believe I will eventually find my way
And I'm starting to fall
I'm beginning to lose control and feel overwhelmed
Can't escape from it all
I'm trapped in my current situation and can't seem to break free
It's better to go down easy
In the face of difficult times, it's best to accept and embrace the situation rather than fight it
When I'm stuck in this spin
When I feel trapped and unable to escape my situation
Look at the shape that I'm in
Reflect on the state of my mental and emotional well-being
It's pulling me down
My circumstances are weighing heavily on me
But I'm enjoying the view
Despite everything, I'm trying to find the good things in life and appreciate them
So lift up now if you're all alone
If you're feeling isolated and lonely, try to pull yourself out of that state
Better start or you'll never know
It's important to take action and try new things, otherwise, you'll never discover what you're truly capable of
Time goes by in a flash
Moments in life can pass by very quickly
If you're starting to crash
If you're starting to feel overwhelmed and unable to cope
It's better to go down easy
It's important to not fight against the difficult times, but rather accept them and try to move through them with grace
In a circular dive
Feeling like I'm constantly going around in circles
When I finally arrive
When I finally reach my destination or overcome my struggles
It's taking me down
My struggles are weighing heavily on me
But what else can I do?
Despite my hardships, there's not much else I can do besides keep pushing forward and trying my best
Time goes past and still it's all the same
Despite the passage of time, some things in life never seem to change
(And I've been with you all these nights)
Throughout all of the difficult times, I have been by your side
In time when you change the game
When you shift your perspective or try a new approach to a problem, things can get better over time
(And hold yourself up to the light)
To make positive changes in your life, you must first examine and address your personal flaws and shortcomings
It's past and you're all alone
Some situations or moments in life are now in the past, and it's up to you to move forward without the support of others
(But I will be here till the end)
Even if things get worse, I will stand by you until the very end
And I'll lead you home
I will help guide you back to a place of peace and stability
(If you can see it through, my friend)
If you can persevere through your struggles, there is hope for a better future
Now we're caught in this slide
We are now stuck in a difficult situation that seems to only be getting worse
Seems like one hell of a ride
This difficult situation has been a wild and turbulent journey
Taking me down, so easy
The weight of my struggles is dragging me down with ease
When I finally rise and I open my eyes
When I finally overcome my struggles, and am able to see things in a new light
Looking around and I'm enjoying the view
Taking pleasure in the newfound perspective that comes with overcoming hardship
Contributed by Connor Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Caspian Volas
I love this song
GSRJosh33
Trey RoCkS!
Graig Nettles jr.
TROY