Carousel Lyrics by Laufey

“Carousel” is the fifth track on "A Matter of Time" album. Well, You know how some songs just feel like they’re pulling at something deep inside you? That’s what Laufey’s “Carousel” does to me. It’s this beautiful, aching mix of self-doubt and hope, all wrapped up in a melody that feels like a wistful sigh. The mood is nostalgic and tenderly vulnerable, like admitting a secret you’ve held onto for too long.

Right from the start, she sets the scene with “My life is a circus.” That line hits me every time. It’s so honest, you know? Like she’s laying it all out there—the chaos, the performance, the feeling of being constantly on display. And when she sings, “You make me nervous / Take my sincere apology,” it’s like she’s already expecting to be too much for someone. I’ve definitely felt that before, like I need to warn people about the mess they’re stepping into.

The chorus is where it really gets me. “Carousel spinning around / Floating up and down / Nowhere to go.” It’s such a perfect way to describe that feeling of being stuck in your own cycles. You’re moving but not really getting anywhere. And then she asks, “Will you break the spell? / Tether me to your ground.” That longing for stability, for someone to see your chaos and still choose to stay—it’s so deeply human. It’s like she’s offering her heart but already apologizing for it.