Spinning The Wheel [Forthright Mix]
George Michael · Older & Upper [1998]
Five o'clock in the morning you ain't home
I can't help thinking that's strange Baby
I just want you to know I won't go through this again
Yes, those clouds are closing in (Baby love)
And I will not accept this as a part of my life
I will not live in fear of what may be
(And the lessons that I learned ...)
I would rather be alone than watch you spinning
Spinning that wheel for me
You've got a thing about danger
Ain't you getting what you want from me
You've got a thing about strangers
Baby that's what we used to be
You've got a thing about danger baby
I guess the hungry just can't see
One of this days you gonna bring some home to me
Six o'clock in the morning you ain't phoned
I can't help thinking it's strange
It seems that everybody takes their chances these days
Oh yeah, we're standing in the rain
And I will not accept this as a part of my life
I will not live in fear of what may be
(And the lessons I have learned ...)
I would rather be alone than watch you spinning
Spinning that wheel for me
Got a thing about danger
Ain't you getting what you want from me?
Baby don't you love that trash?
Got a thing about strangers
Oh baby, that's what we used to be
I know you're always chasing that ass
Like it's going out of fashion baby
You've got a thing about danger baby
I guess the hungry (Just can't see)
Just can't see
One of these days you're gonna bring some home to me
How can you love me when you're playing with my life?
You say give me time and I'll do better I swear
Give me time and I'll lead you back to despair
And I don't want to go back there
I don't want to go back there
I'm never going back to that
And that's a fact baby
One of these days you gonna bring some home
To me
To me
Spinning The Wheel [Forthright Mix]
George Michael's 'Spinning The Wheel' stands as a pivotal track from his 1998 album 'Older & Upper,' marking a significant evolution in his solo sound following his departure from Wham!. The song blends his signature melodic sensibility with a more mature, R&B-inflected production style that characterized his work during this late-career period. Released as part of his discography during a time when he was navigating personal and professional transitions, the recording reflects a shift away from the pop-rock structures of his earlier hits toward a richer, more textured approach. The 'Forthright Mix' variant highlights the song's dynamic interplay between vocal delivery and atmospheric instrumentation, cementing its place in the catalog of his post-Wham! recordings. As a key component of his broader body of work from the late 1990s, the track exemplifies Michael's continued artistic growth and his ability to reinvent his musical identity while maintaining his distinct vocal presence.