Lyric discussion by legions 

Cover art for Merry Go Round lyrics by Replacements, The

It’s how it is being raised by a narcissistic manipulative mother. You’re supposed to look and act how she wants you too and keep your opinions to yourself. He stopped listening long ago but she wanted to keep her mother happy by trying to be what she wanted and daydreamed about being free from it. Sounds like my mom

Negative
Subjective
Sadness
Narcissism
Manipulation
Family Dynamics
Freedom
Identity

@legions I totally feel the same way...it's like that it captures all the tangled emotions we try to break free from