This powerful track by Idles explores the themes of resignation and frustration, encapsulating the feeling of being powerless against the unpredictability of life. The lyrics convey a deep yearning for control and hope for better days ahead, resonating with anyone who has felt at the mercy of fate's spinning wheel.
Verse 1:
Feeling the weight, it’s heavy like a stone,
This roulette of life, it spins on its own.
Round and round, the wheel it turns,
Stripped of our power, the fire within burns.
Chorus:
We're holding on to dreams that slip away,
Caught in a dance, a cruel ballet.
The wheels spin fast, against our will,
In this game of chance, we're standing still.
Verse 2:
Every choice made, just a whisper in the night,
Frustration grows with each passing fight.
What cards are drawn? What fate awaits?
In this game of roulette, we contemplate.
Chorus:
We're holding on to dreams that slip away,
Caught in a dance, a cruel ballet.
The wheels spin fast, against our will,
In this game of chance, we're standing still.
Bridge:
How long will it take for it to spin right?
Through the darkness, we seek the light.
Hope lingers on, it's a flicker, a chance,
When the wheel turns, will we find romance?
Chorus:
We're holding on to dreams that slip away,
Caught in a dance, a cruel ballet.
The wheels spin fast, against our will,
In this game of chance, we're standing still.
Outro:
Feeling the weight, it’s heavy like a stone,
But deep down inside, we’re never alone.
Hope for a better turn, we cling to the fight,
In this roulette of life, we’ll find our light.
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A song about Resignation and Frustration: There's a sense of frustration in feeling powerless against this "roulette" of life, emphasizing the idea of lack of control over one's own fate. The wheel spins "against our will," reinforcing this powerlessness.
Hope for a Better Turn: The final lines express a longing for a chance at happiness ("how long will it take for it to spin"), suggesting that even in frustration, there’s a hope that luck or fortune will eventually change.
Idles, Queens of the Stone Age