NME’s review of Palindrome Hunches states that Spin the Bottle is a song about Halstead’s ex-wife, adding a darker tone to an otherwise warm, soft, and understated album.
[Verse 1]
I know I never said enough
It's hard to talk when you
Were always acting tough
Something in your eye
And you don't need someone
To tell you life gets rough
Boy who made the movie
Owed it all to love
[Refrain]
Nothing left to chance
You won't be disappointed any more
[Verse 2]
You don't really wanna know
Keep the shadows shadows
And they'll follow you
Spin the bottle, baby
And let's see what's new
Simplify the maths
Add but don't subtract
And in my word for you
I try to be the person
That you want me to
[Refrain]
Nothing left to chance
You won't be disappointed any more
Nothing left to chance
You won't be disappointed any more
[Verse 3]
You don't really wanna know
Keep the shadows shadows
And they'll follow you
Spin the bottle, baby
And let's see what's new