Being the trio’s second hit, albeit small compared to “Heavenbound,” “Spinnin' Round” warns listeners of investing too much into the physical world, and features their friend DJ Mike “Valet Beat” Valliere, who also appeared on “Final Days” and “Time Ta Jam.” The song’s catchy chorus landed it on mul...
[Intro: TobyMac]
(Uh, uh)
'Round, 'round, you're spinnin' 'round
Your life goes 'round and 'round
Ge-ge-get talk
[Verse 1: TobyMac, TobyMac & Choir, Kevin Max]
I got a reason to rap 'cause my God is King
Just like a Gospel singer's got a reason to sing (Ooh, yeah)
And like young David used to play his harp (Yeah)
Presentin' praise and worship in the form of a art
I selected a direction, I'm goin' one way
I got a motive and a reason to say what I say
Tellin' you about a friend, you need to know Him
Christ the Messiah is the Savior o' Men
I presented my purpose, now present to me yours
To boast and to brag, the most is no chore
I don't mean to sound negative, ain't puttin' ya down
But it appears kinda clear that you're just spinnin' around
[Chorus: Kevin Max, Kevin Max & Michael Tait, TobyMac]
'Round, 'round, a-ra-a-'round, 'round
You're spinnin' 'round (Uh)
'Round, 'round, a-ra-a-'round, 'round
On your way down (You're goin' down)
'Round, 'round, a-ra-a-'round, 'round
You're spinnin' 'round (Come on! Come on!)
'Round, 'round, a-ra-a-'round, 'round
Christ must be found, oh
[Verse 1: TobyMac, TobyMac & Choir]
Spin, then do it again
But no real direction is where you've been
You're spinnin' like a top or a merry-go-round
Your life song is like my break sound
Your rap is ego-filled, the milk has been spilled
And for this piece of advice, you won't be billed
But take heed to this info, like it came from ya kinfolk
Remem' it ain't a whim but you will hear it again, yo
Listen kinda a close, you might need a dose
Of decent Christian rap with DC Talk as your host
I'm not on the mic to boast but I submit a toast
"Praise the Lord, y'all," sings a Heavenly host
You're spinnin'…
[Chorus]
[Kevin Max] 'Round, 'round, a-ra-a-'round, 'round
[Kevin Max & Michael Tait] You're spinnin' 'round
[TobyMac] You're spinnin' 'round
[Kevin Max] 'Round, 'round, a-ra-a-'round, 'round
[Kevin Max] On your way down
[TobyMac] You're goin' down now
[Kevin Max] 'Round, 'round
[Kevin Max & TobyMac] A-ra-a-'round, 'round
[Michael Tait] You're spinning
[Kevin Max] 'Round, 'round, a-ra-a-'round, 'round
[Kevin Max] Christ must be found
[Bridge: TobyMac]
Ah, come on
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Valet, Valet, Valet, Valet Beat one time
[Verse 3: TobyMac, TobyMac & Choir]
Stop grinnin' while you're spinnin' 'cause you're messin' up
You know I rap for the King Who could be fillin' your cup
Enlightening lyrics can lengthen your life
Listen close, I don't boast, but illuminate Christ
Don't submit my name to fame, I don't claim to be down
'Cause you'll see me goin' up when the trumpet sounds
Call it Heavenbound while you're spinnin' 'round
I'm saved, hear me rave, I'll be wearin' a crown
'Cause I'm in the Lord's army while Satan's out to charm me
He won't harm me or disarm me, I know sin is gonna scar me
So I resist temptation, it comes in variation
Condemnation, devastation, you read in Revelation
God is love like a dove, His wrath will be keen
What I mean is unseen, it won't be green
Crushin' Satan, perpetratin' adversaries and foe
The Holy Word o' God says they all gotta go
You're spinnin'…
[Chorus: Kevin Max, TobyMac, TobyMac & Kevin Max, Michael Tait]
'Round, 'round, a-ra-a-'round, 'round
You're spinnin' 'round (You're spinnin' 'round now)
'Round, 'round, a-ra-a-'round, 'round
Christ must be found, whoa
[Break: TobyMac]
Word
What's up?
This is DC Talk
This song goes out to all you people that have no direction in life
Yeah, boy
You people that are spinnin' 'round
Tell 'em what's up
Well, I got news
God has a plan for your life
He's just waitin' for you to ask Him for the map
That's right
So, don't take it light
[Outro: Kevin Max, TobyMac, Michael Tait, Kevin Max & Michael Tait]
Ooh
You're spinnin' 'round
Christ must be found
You're spinnin' 'round now
You're spinnin' 'round
Come on! Come on!
Christ must be found
Word 'em up now
You're spinnin', you're spinnin' 'round
You're spinnin' 'round
You're spinnin' 'round
'Round, 'round
You're spinnin' 'round
Come on, come on
Spinnin’ Round was written by TobyMac.
Spinnin’ Round was produced by Ron W. Griffin & TobyMac.
DC Talk released Spinnin’ Round on Tue Jun 13 1989.