Name: Merry-Go-Round
Duration: P00H03M56S
Description: Merry-Go-Round was originally written as part of a "composition exercise". The exercise was to compose within a one-hour time limit. The melody was based around the toy-piano riff and the concept of a Merry-Go-Round. The Merry-Go-Round depicts a relationship that cycles through the same toxic behaviours, drawing other people into the turmoil.

Merry-Go-Round

from Magnolia by Charlotte Mclean

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Merry-Go-Round was originally written as part of a "composition exercise". The exercise was to compose within a one-hour time limit. The melody was based around the toy-piano riff and the concept of a Merry-Go-Round. The Merry-Go-Round depicts a relationship that cycles through the same toxic behaviours, drawing other people into the turmoil.

lyrics

Wooden horse spinning up and round
On and on it goes, this game we've found
Round and rounding up to the nearest dollar
Winner claims the other

This merry-go-round
You and I just count our wins
Put a token in a bucket, with a spin and a tuck
We will be right back again
This merry-go-round
Could we ever leave what we have broken?
Will we earn another token to go around again?

Do we pause? Taste the lemonade.
So to speak of this mess we've made
Faces lining up, the ones we've lost
And the ones who ride

This merry-go-round
You and I just count our wins
We put a token in a bucket, with a spin and a tuck
We will be right back again
This merry-go-round
Could we ever leave what we have broken?
Will we mend the words we've spoken?
To go around again

This merry-go-round
You and I just count our wins
Put a token in a bucket, with a spin and a tuck
We will be right back again
This merry-go-round
Could we ever leave what we have broken?
Will we earn another token to go around again?
This merry-go-round

credits

from Magnolia, released June 4, 2020
Composed, arranged and produced by Charlotte Mclean

Charlotte Mclean - Vocals / Electric Piano / Acoustic Piano
Bruce Woodward - Guitars / Hammond organ
Luke McIntosh - Bass
Aaron Jansz - Drums

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Charlotte Mclean QLD, Australia

Possessed of a velvety-smooth voice, Charlotte Mclean produces her own addictive style and her original tunes have garnered popular acclaim. Charlotte's exemplary skills as an improviser allow her to put a fresh spin on jazz repertoire. She sings with honesty, strength and a unique combination of musical influences. ... more