Merry Go Round
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Terri says…
I see this as a sort of “coming of age” song. Where you sit still long enough to figure out that life is not all about getting ahead, winning the race. It is in the moments that matter. Serenity, love, family, friends, relationships, God…those are the things that are worth fighting for. I think I spent years in a fog, working and touring, and just moving so fast that everything was a blur for about 12 years. We all need to embrace that child inside us, the person we were before the world took hold, and remember to “smile”, “laugh”, and know when to get off the whirlwind ride, and be still.
Lyrics
Written by T Clark/B Pinson/TShapiro
I’ve been dreamin’ & drivin’ so fast for so long
Fallin’ & climbin’, fallin’ & carryin’ on
Hell bent on stayin’ one step ahead
So caught up in the game, I can’t catch my breath
Livin’ too bright to soak up the sun
Missin’ the miles for the races I’ve run
But I’m slowly slowin’ me down
Knowin’ this world will go round
It’ll keep goin’ round even when I stop spinnin’
I’m figurin’ out it ain’t all about winnin’
You ride like the wind
Smile like a child
Land with both feet on the ground
The trick is to know when to let go of the merry go round
When the ride leaves you dizzy and life’s such a blur
There’s no difference between where you are & where you were
It’s movin’ too fast, and God knows it will
Sometimes you need some time sittin’ still
And I’m slowly slowin’ me down
Knowin’ this world will go round
It’ll keep goin’ round even when I stop spinnin’
I’m figurin’ out it ain’t all about winnin’
You ride like the wind
Smile like a child
Land with both feet on the ground
The trick is to know when to let go of the merry go round
You ride like the wind
Smile like a child
Land with both feet on the ground
The trick is to know when to let go
The trick is to know when to let go of the merry go round
Oh this merry go round
shelby wellwood-sawatzky
16. Jun, 2010
I am singing this in my grade 7 tallent show i went to your 2009 concert in Halifax N.S.
Геннадий Новиков
12. Dec, 2009
А вот интересно, сам автор читает комментарии. Или мы тут сами для себя пишем?
craig
20. Aug, 2009
Terri… I really like the song, i heard you perform it it kalispell, MT. Your new album should do well. Good stuff and you are great.
agentflapjack
17. Aug, 2009
Heather posted a fantastic live version on YouTube – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPdTFlTkStA
JONI ( A GUAM FAN 4-EVER)
12. Aug, 2009
I LOVE THIS SONG. THIS IS HOW I FEEL WORKING ON THE PRIDE OF AMERICA CRUISE SHIP FOR THE LAST 5 YEARS AND THERE ARE TIMES WHEN I HAVE NO IDEA WHEN IT WILL END. WHILE I LOVE GOING TO ALL THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS THERE ARE TIMES WHERE I WISH I COULD JUST GET OFF THIS MERRY GO ROUND. I FEEL LIKE I’M LOOSING MORE OF MYSELF EVERYDAY. I CAN’T WAIT TO HEAR THE WHOLE SONG IN SEPT. THANK -YOU TERRI FOR THIS AMAZING SONG.
John Petersen
11. Aug, 2009
Yeah, that one hits home.
Shannon (FearlessTCfan)
07. Aug, 2009
Loving this song, TC. Can I say how awesome it is to see your name under all of these song titles? I’m so happy for you that you’re having more creative freedom to sing and express your own words again for a change, so kudos to you for following your heart and your instincts.
This song really hits home as I’ve come to realize over the last year that I need to learn to live more in the moment. I’m always thinking about the next thing, what’s going to happen next, always moving on… I need to just chill and learn to live in the moment, and this song will definitely serve as a needed reminder for me!
Lisa Lewandowski
29. Jul, 2009
Great songs, I think alot of people will be able to relate
pauline telford
28. Jul, 2009
very good see ya in kingsville Paulie
Kevin C. Moore
28. Jul, 2009
Looks like I am finally getting a album to top Fearless.So far by what I hear makes me smile and glad to see you do Terri Clark true music again.
Lets see “burr for 12 years” does that mean you are going to start saying you are only 29-lol. I think it someone birthday coming up next month hahaha.
It great to see all theese Ontario shows just which I could make more of them.Hopefully I be able to take a few days off in October and catch a few more.
Be safe Terri and enjoy all this rain in Ontario(Free showers).Cross are fingers Sunday it won’t rain at River Jam(been counting the days).
Lots of Luck & Hugs
Kevin
TerriFan11
27. Jul, 2009
Awesome song Terri! I love this one! Can’t wait to hear the rest of it and all the other songs on the new cd!
Brittany
26. Jul, 2009
This is a song everybody can realate to, it is just so amazing!!!
Rae-rae
25. Jul, 2009
Terri, another great song! I can’t wait to hear the whole thing:) I think I may have a new favorite,lol! Great job on this cd! I wanna wish you all the best, thanks for all your wonderful music:)
Dianne Holhauser
25. Jul, 2009
Terri, it’s like you peek into my world and right a song about it… I’ve had the pleasure of meeting you at concerts many times mostly in Florida, I usually have my little girl with me she is 9 and loves your music too. I always tell you that you mean so much to us with your lyrics, smile an attitude towards life! Your mother is very lucky to have a daughter like you! Thanks for all your caring and passion in times like this it’s nice to see an artist stay so true to themselves! Hope to see you soon! Dianne & Lex <3
Lynn T.
25. Jul, 2009
Hi Terri, I’ve loved this from the moment I heard it in FL. This album in my opinion is DEFINATELY THE one to soar and become the changing point in you career.
Naomi
25. Jul, 2009
I loved this when you sang it in Proctorville!!!
I wanted to have the cd in my hand so i could listen to it, hit repeat and listen to it again.
Ditto with Hank and Dars thoughts!!! A must keeper for the LIVE shows.. and totally had me from the first line as well!!!
Classic TC.
Bren19
24. Jul, 2009
TC, This all makes me very happy and well worth all the worry! Yes some will get to see the TC I’ve seen, it did feel like I was seeing a different you then the rest. Some will be surprised it just wasn’t the ONE thing holding you back, but a whole life full of things. I can for sure see why you feel liberated! I don’t have 3 hours to write but just know I am happy for you TC and very proud to boot!
I LOVE this music, everything about it.
Dar
24. Jul, 2009
I’m with Hank on this one too! I loved it when you sang it in Proctorville. It just had me right from the first line…
TNTerrifan
24. Jul, 2009
TC you and Shapiro always do great work together. I like what I heard and the lyrics read great. I can’t wait for this album!
JC
Sarah
24. Jul, 2009
Awesome! Love ya Terri!
RTCKater
24. Jul, 2009
I CAN’T WAIT FOR THIS CD OH MY GOD!!!!! YOU ROCK TC!! We have the old Terri back where she comfortable and isn’t be told who she is by Nashville she is who she is I think that’s what’s wrong with Nashville today they are all robots and its getting old…..
) 
) Love Katie
Lewis
24. Jul, 2009
Hank is absolutely right! Please keep it in the show.
Mom said this song was her favorite when you performed it at Silver Springs.
I would believe it would inspire some to come out of their box world and realize what is important, to become that child we have forgotten lives within us all.
Excellant work Terri! We always want more
joanne Pascal
24. Jul, 2009
Wow……beautiful song. I love how you’ve gone back to that ‘country’ sound…..not that it wasn’t there before….but it seems like there’s a different tone, attitude, and feeling going on here. I am loving it, Terri. I think you have really gone in the right direction for the phase of your life. Nice job!!
joanne
trisha
24. Jul, 2009
Great song cant wait to hear all of it on the cd.
Hank
24. Jul, 2009
Another great one! Loved it the first time I heard it. Thanks for performing it at Proctorville last week. Keep them coming, Terri. You are on a roll. Please keep it in the show.