This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Spotlights are roaming
The show will begin
But don't give my circus away
I hope it ends before you know me
I've lost it completely
My faith is lost again I'd say
I'm tired of this place and I want to go
Riding my carousel
They can never tell
Riding my carousel
They can never tell
I'm spinning and turning
Always revolving
You should have seen it
Where were you?
I needed a stage
To walk all over you
That's better
I'm throwing my three ring away
And I can hear you say I'm tired of this place
I'm tired of this place and then I think of
Riding my carousel
They can never tell
Riding my carousel
They can never tell
Spinning, turning always revolving
Close all of the doors
Lock me away
I'm happy in here so let me stay
I'm so tired of this place
I'm tired of this place and then I think of
Riding my carousel
They can never tell
Riding my carousel
They can never tell
Spinning, turning
Always revolving
Spinning, turning
Always revolving
The show will begin
But don't give my circus away
I hope it ends before you know me
I've lost it completely
My faith is lost again I'd say
I'm tired of this place and I want to go
Riding my carousel
They can never tell
Riding my carousel
They can never tell
I'm spinning and turning
Always revolving
You should have seen it
Where were you?
I needed a stage
To walk all over you
That's better
I'm throwing my three ring away
And I can hear you say I'm tired of this place
I'm tired of this place and then I think of
Riding my carousel
They can never tell
Riding my carousel
They can never tell
Spinning, turning always revolving
Close all of the doors
Lock me away
I'm happy in here so let me stay
I'm so tired of this place
I'm tired of this place and then I think of
Riding my carousel
They can never tell
Riding my carousel
They can never tell
Spinning, turning
Always revolving
Spinning, turning
Always revolving
Lyrics submitted by lemonie_fresh
My Carousel Lyrics as written by James Ryan Black Arnold David Lanni
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
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man this is a weird song. but tis till great
Umm a good song but I must say I think it is the worst Finger Eleven song..
This song is weird definately. I think its just a place where the singer goes to get away from everything, he "rides his carousel" and gets out of everything for that time. Hes free on his carousel.
As for the worst Finger Eleven song, I dont think its that, its just a real weird song, everything about it is weird.
this song has helped me through alot of hard time because i myself have no sanctuary so i listen to my music and i just let myself go and i'm there on the carousel
on the Site Scott Anderson said its about staying ahead of the world. basically lying to yourself, like finding a happy place so nothing else matters. at first I thought it was about drugs or something like that (riding my carousel, meaning doing drugs and "they can never tell" meaning no one knows but him) but hey, this note came from the lead singer himself, and since he wrote the bloody song I guess we should belive him eh?
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