Ferris Wheel
Riding High on the Ferris Wheel of Life
Lyrics
It's warm for the end of October, even for this town
Describing unseasonably warm weather for October in the town.
A mist hangs in the autumn air, like it's afraid to touch the ground
Portraying a mist in the autumn air that seems hesitant to descend to the ground.
And the lights are so bright, they won't turn 'em down
Highlighting the brightness of the lights at the carnival that remain undiminished.
'Til the middle of the night, now that the carnival's in town
Indicating the lively atmosphere of the town due to the ongoing carnival into the night.
I get this feeling in my heart that I remember well
Expressing a nostalgic feeling in the heart, reminiscent of a memorable experience.
It takes my mind off everything else, like hearing a secret that you're not supposed to tell
Comparing the feeling to hearing a forbidden secret that captures attention.
Two tickets for the ride, and they strap me in
Describing the process of being secured into a ride with two tickets.
Rising up, rising higher, than I have ever been
Depicting the sensation of rising higher than ever while on the ride.
There's something about the way it makes me feel
Expressing a positive and transformative impact of the experience on the speaker's emotions.
It all looks different from the top of the ferris wheel
Emphasizing the unique perspective gained from atop the ferris wheel.
And I know when my feet finally hit the ground
Anticipating the return to reality when the ride concludes.
I won't remember, the coming down
Suggesting a likelihood of forgetting the return to normalcy after the exciting experience.
Mothers and fathers they hold hands, while the carousel spins round
Observing the togetherness of parents on the carousel with background noise from children.
This is the only time of year when children screaming is a welcome sound
Highlighting the acceptance of children's excitement during the carnival as a positive aspect.
There's cotton candy on my hands and on my face
Indicating the presence of cotton candy on the speaker's hands and face, suggesting enjoyment.
Yeah, everything seems right, it's all in place
Conveying a sense of everything being right and in its place during the carnival.
CHORUS
Beginning the chorus; no specific meaning in this line.
It's cold for the middle of November, I wasn't ready for the rain
Describing cold weather in November and expressing surprise at unpreparedness for rain.
The parking lot is emptier than I remember, or maybe it's the same
Noticing a sparser parking lot and questioning if it has changed or remains the same.
The winter's closing in, when the nights pass slow
Highlighting the slow passage of time during winter nights.
The bright lights made me think that things were changing but I probably should have known
Reflecting on the misconception that bright lights signaled significant changes.
There's no way getting around the way I feel
Expressing a persistent emotional state that cannot be avoided.
The view's much better from the top of the ferris wheel
Stating that the perspective from the ferris wheel is superior.
I should've known when my feet finally hit the ground
Reflecting on the realization that the return to reality might not be as memorable as the experience.
I would not remember, the coming down
Reiterating the expectation of not remembering the return to normalcy.
The coming down
Concluding the song with a repetition of not remembering the return to reality.
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