Circles
Switchfoot Lyrics
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Another sunrise
Another factory call
Another night
Another sunset
Another free fall
Am I alive
Am I on purpose
Within the weakness
Within the weakness
Spinning out in circles
In circles, in circles
Spinning out in circles
In circles, in circles
Another day
Another lifetime
Another engine stalls
Another line
Another freeway
Another free fall
Am I alive
Am I on purpose
Within the weakness
Within the weakness
Spinning out in circles
In circles, in circles
Spinning out in circles
In circles, in circles
In circles, in circles
I've lost all that I wanted to leave
I've lost all that I wanted to be
Don't believe that there's nothing that's true
Don't believe in this modern machine
The modern machine
In circles
Spinning, spinning
In circles, in circles
Spinning out in circles
In circles, in circles
In circles, in circles
Ba ba ba ba ba ba...
Switchfoot's Circles is a poignant song that explores the feeling of being stuck in a rut, moving in circles and questioning one's purpose in life. The lyrics depict the monotony and routine of everyday life, with each day blending into the next, and the struggle to find meaning and purpose within it all. The repetition of "Another day, another..." throughout the song emphasizes the cyclical nature of life and how it can feel like you're going around in circles.
The line, "Am I alive, am I on purpose, within the weakness" is particularly significant, as it highlights the struggle to feel alive and fulfilled in a world that can sometimes feel so oppressive and unyielding. The weakness referred to in the lyric may be the perceived weakness that one feels when they fail to break free from the circular path of their life.
The chorus of "Spinning out in circles, in circles" drives home the theme of the song, with the repetition of the phrase emphasizing the feeling of being trapped and stuck in the same place. The bridge of "I've lost all that I wanted to leave, I've lost all that I wanted to be" adds another layer of introspection to the song, suggesting that perhaps this circular path is preventing the singer from achieving their goals and losing their sense of identity.
Overall, Circles is a powerful song that speaks to the human struggle to find meaning and purpose in a world that can sometimes feel overwhelming.
Line by Line Meaning
Another day
Another day begins
Another sunrise
Another day begins with a sunrise
Another factory call
The daily routine of going to work starts again
Another night
Another night falls
Another sunset
Another day ends with a sunset
Another free fall
Feeling like life is a constant free fall
Am I alive
Questioning if one is truly living
Am I on purpose
Questioning if one is living a life of purpose
Within the weakness
Feeling trapped by one's own weaknesses
Spinning out in circles
Feeling stuck in a cycle of the same daily routine
In circles, in circles
Emphasizing the feeling of being stuck in a cycle
Another lifetime
Another phase of life begins
Another engine stalls
Another obstacle or setback is encountered
Another line
Another day of waiting in line or following the same routine
Another freeway
Another path or decision to make
I've lost all that I wanted to leave
Feeling regret for things that were left undone or unsaid
I've lost all that I wanted to be
Feeling lost and unsure of one's goals and aspirations
Don't believe that there's nothing that's true
Encouraging to not give up hope and faith in something true
Don't believe in this modern machine
Warning against the traps of a modern, superficial world
The modern machine
Referring to the fast-paced, materialistic society we live in
Ba ba ba ba ba ba...
The repetition emphasizes the cycle of repetition and feeling stuck
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JON FOREMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rute
Another day
Another sunrise
Another factory call
Another night
Another sunset
Another free fall
Am I alive?
Am I on purpose?
Within the weakness
Within the weakness
Spinning out in circles
In circles, in circles
Spinning out in circles
In circles, in circles
Another day
Another lifetime
Another engine stalls
Another line
Another freeway
Another free fall
Am I alive?
Am I on purpose?
Within the weakness
Within the weakness
Spinning out in circles
In circles, in circles
Spinning out in circles
In circles, in circles
In circles, in circles
I've lost all that I wanted to leave
I've lost all that I wanted to be
Don't believe that there's nothing that's true
Don't believe in this modern machine
The modern machine
In circles
Spinning, spinning
In circles, in circles
Spinning out in circles
In circles, in circles
In circles, in circles
Ba ba ba ba ba ba...
Doug Benson
Something about this song's sound effects makes me want to listen to it on repeat non-stop.
Doug McFall
In circles 😂
this musical life
This was the first cd I ever owned growing up, and I would leave the album playing on repeat as I slept for weeks. Definitely agree on wanting to listen to this particular song "in circles" now.
XxROBATOxX
Same. I've heard this song years ago and today was drawn back to it.
The BOR Dojo
I thought it was just me that feels that way about this song
Rute
Another day
Another sunrise
Another factory call
Another night
Another sunset
Another free fall
Am I alive?
Am I on purpose?
Within the weakness
Within the weakness
Spinning out in circles
In circles, in circles
Spinning out in circles
In circles, in circles
Another day
Another lifetime
Another engine stalls
Another line
Another freeway
Another free fall
Am I alive?
Am I on purpose?
Within the weakness
Within the weakness
Spinning out in circles
In circles, in circles
Spinning out in circles
In circles, in circles
In circles, in circles
I've lost all that I wanted to leave
I've lost all that I wanted to be
Don't believe that there's nothing that's true
Don't believe in this modern machine
The modern machine
In circles
Spinning, spinning
In circles, in circles
Spinning out in circles
In circles, in circles
In circles, in circles
Ba ba ba ba ba ba...
christop righteous
If you are not living for Jesus your living in circles
Doug McFall
❤️😢
Jume Mowery
Thanks for posting the words
Bart Stone
I remember when I first heard this song, I had it on repeat FOREVER!!!!!