merry-go-round

karuselli carousel; a pleasure ride consisting of a slowly revolving circular platform affixed with various types of seats, frequently horses or other animals, typically found at fairs and amusement parks
a piece of playground equipment in the style of a merry-go-round
puhekieltä A dead-end search; a bustle of activity that gets nowhere
1997, Strangelove (band), The Greatest Show on Earth (song)

There's no time for happiness todayGot a date for lunch, a plastic trayGot a deal to sign her life awayGot an early grave she's gotta makeAnd we are all insaneHold onSlow downYou'll never get to heaven on this merry-go-round (..)