Merry Go Round
Yeti Lyrics


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I will tell Mike Rivers (?)
Out into the sun
That I'm not going home
I've been away too long
I find sometimes
The road just blows my mind
It's up to you, child, you
On a middle of a merry-go-round
See the world spinning 'round
But you're not on board
The merry-go-round

Me I'm just a stranger
Don't even know my name
Here to see mad man
In a shining cage
I find sometimes
The road just blows my mind
It's up to you, child, you

In a middle of a merry go round
See the world spinning 'round
But you're not on board
The merry-go-round

Lift me up don't let me down
See the circus leaving town
But you're not on board
The merry-go-round

I ride the merry-go-round
And it takes me so high, yeah yeah

I ride the merry-go-round
Don't you spin too fast and come crashing down

Lift me up don't let me down
See the world spinning 'round
But you're not on board
The merry-go-round

I ride the merry-go-round
And it takes me so high, yeah yeah

I ride the merry-go-round
Don't you spin too fast and come crashing down

I know some of you won't understand
What you're holding in your hand




It's a loving (..)
A loving (..)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Yeti's song "Merry go round" are a reflection of the artist's feelings of being lost, confused and unsure of his place in the world. The opening lines "I will tell Mike Rivers, Out into the sun, That I'm not going home, I've been away too long" indicate his reluctance to return home after spending a considerable amount of time on the road. The artist is struggling to find a sense of belonging, and he feels that he has been away for too long to reconnect with his past life.


The song is about the feeling of being caught in a never-ending cycle, similar to a merry-go-round. It's like riding a carousel that keeps spinning, but you cannot get off, and the world keeps moving without you. The lines "On a middle of a merry-go-round, See the world spinning 'round, But you're not on board, The merry-go-round" are an indication of this feeling of being left behind while the world keeps moving on.


The artist is calling out to someone to lift him up, to help him get off the carnival ride. The line "Lift me up don't let me down, See the circus leaving town, But you're not on board, The merry-go-round" is a plea to be helped off the ride and be shown a path forward. The song is about the artist's search for a sense of purpose in life and a desire to find a way out of the never-ending cycle of uncertainty.


Line by Line Meaning

I will tell Mike Rivers (?)
The singer is about to confess or share something with someone named Mike Rivers, although he sounds unsure of the exact name.


Out into the sun
The singer is leaving somewhere, possibly indoors or in the shade, and heading out into the sunlight.


That I'm not going home
Contrary to expectations or previous plans, the singer is not going back to their home, wherever that may be.


I've been away too long
The singer has been gone from wherever they consider home for an extended amount of time, and now cannot return directly.


I find sometimes The road just blows my mind It's up to you, child, you
The singer can become overwhelmed by the journey or traveling on the road, and is acknowledging that they need to rely on someone else, possibly a younger person, for assistance or guidance.


On a middle of a merry-go-round See the world spinning 'round But you're not on board The merry-go-round
The singer implies that they are currently in a situation similar to a merry-go-round or carousel, where the world is constantly turning and moving forward, but the listener is unable to participate or keep up.


Me I'm just a stranger Don't even know my name Here to see mad man In a shining cage
The singer seems to be a newcomer or outsider to the situation they find themselves in, and is visiting someone who is described as being like a crazy person trapped in a beautiful or impressive setup or display.


Lift me up don't let me down See the circus leaving town But you're not on board The merry-go-round
The singer seems to be pleading with someone to help them not feel left behind or abandoned as the people and events around them continue to change and move on.


I ride the merry-go-round And it takes me so high, yeah yeah I ride the merry-go-round Don't you spin too fast and come crashing down
The singer likens their experience to riding a merry-go-round, which goes round and round and provides a sense of excitement or elevation, but also acknowledges the danger of going too fast or getting out of control.


I know some of you won't understand What you're holding in your hand It's a loving (..) A loving (..)
The singer is aware that not everyone will grasp the significance of what they are trying to convey, but assures the listener that it is something important and loving that they are offering or sharing.




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