The Carousel from Xmas Lights by Lily Amis
The Carousel is a cinematic Christmas pop ballad about freedom, healing, and rediscovering hope after feeling trapped in life’s endless circles. Wrapped in the magic of winter, the song captures the bittersweet rhythm of time-how every turn of the carousel brings us closer to courage, faith, and self-forgiveness.
With delicate piano, sweeping strings, and glimmers of sleigh bells, this emotional anthem spins between pain and release, reminding listeners that even in the darkest moments, a sparkle of miracle still glows in the falling snow.
Sync Potential: Perfect for holiday dramas, Hallmark-style films, emotional TV moments, or reflective winter advertising. Works as an underscore for scenes of renewal, forgiveness, or love reunions. Ideal for end credits or a character’s turning point montage.
Tracklist
| 4. | The Carousel | 4:43 |
Lyrics
Trapped in a circle, caught in the spin
Dreams fade away before they begin
A broken heart under winter’s spell
Caught on the ride of this old carousel
Round and round - the same old pain
Longing for freedom, for joy again
But somewhere beyond the snow and time
I hear a whisper - “your light will shine.” (shine… shine…)
The carousel keeps turning and turning, time won’t wait
But Christmas brings a light of hope so great
A miracle sparkles softly in the falling snow
My heart takes flight-I find my way, I flyyyyy away
Echoes of laughter, ghosts of the past
Shadows that told me love couldn’t last
But under the lights, I finally see
The power of faith is setting me free
Every spin a lesson, every tear divine
The music of healing now feels like mine
The carousel keeps turning and turning, time won’t wait
But Christmas brings a light of hope so great
A miracle sparkles softly in the falling snow
My heart takes flight – I find my way, I flyyyyy away
The stars above, they guide my way
A thousand angels softly say
“Believe again, your heart can heal
Love is the truth the world can feel.”
The carousel slows - the ride is done
A circle broken, a new life begun
Freedom and faith now hand in hand
A Christmas miracle - I understand
Credits
Lyrics: Lily Amis
Production: nasSima Music
Copyright © Lily Amis | Registered with BMI & Songtrust | All rights reserved
For sync/licensing inquiries: www.LilyAmis.com
License
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Independent lyricist and storyteller crafting emotionally powerful songs about resilience, belonging, and truth.
Each track is a scene - cinematic, heartfelt, and ready for the screen or the stage.
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