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Circle the Fringes
The Gutter Twins Lyrics


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It's all right to take me down
Between the hook and the line I took
It's all right to drag the lake
And find the things you love

They won't wait in line to see me float
Asleep above the waves
They don't wait in line to bring me up
I've seen enough today

All my dreams stroll by unclothed
All my dreams roll by unknown

It's all right to kill the dream
You live for though it's not
Not enough to save you from yourself
The world she loved too much

No, this deeper instead, even people
And I believe there's a air when you love
All I see is a dream
That lies beneath the love

there's a way about her
She can make me do things I'm not to do
Cut the line and count to three
And morph into another

Start the wheel turning
Only bring me some things I've not seen
Hope from ragged mothers screaming
Born into another world

All my dreams stroll by unclothed
All my dreams roll by unknown

It's all right to take me out
It's all right to take me out
It's all right to take me out

Overall Meaning

The song "Circle the Fringes" by The Gutter Twins explores themes of self-destruction, acceptance, and surrender. The opening lines, "It's all right to take me down, between the hook and the line I took," suggest the idea of willingly succumbing to one's own weaknesses and failures, as if there is a twisted comfort in them. The idea of "dragging the lake" can be interpreted as a metaphor for searching through one's own darkness, hoping to find something worth holding onto. The line "They won't wait in line to see me float, asleep above the waves," implies a sense of loneliness and isolation, as if the singer is aware that no one is there to save them.


The chorus, "All my dreams stroll by unclothed, all my dreams roll by unknown," refers to the idea that the singer's innermost desires and aspirations are left completely exposed and vulnerable. By "unclothed," the singer means that their dreams are laid bare, open to interpretation and judgement. The line "It's all right to kill the dream you live for though it's not, not enough to save you from yourself, the world she loved too much," suggests that sometimes the things we love most can ultimately lead to our downfall. The repetition of "all right to take me out" at the end reinforces the idea of surrender and acceptance--letting the darkness take over completely, without fighting against it.


Line by Line Meaning

It's all right to take me down
I am okay with being brought down or taken down by someone or something


Between the hook and the line I took
I got caught between two things, a hook and a line, and it led me to where I am now


It's all right to drag the lake
It is fine to do whatever is necessary, even if it involves disturbing the peace, to find what you love or what you are looking for


And find the things you love
To come across the things, people or experience that make you feel happy or content


They won't wait in line to see me float
Nobody is eagerly waiting for me to succeed or excel, to be recognized as an achiever or a successful person


Asleep above the waves
Being passive or unaware of what is going on around you


They don't wait in line to bring me up
People are not interested in helping or supporting me in my life journey or to get to a better place


I've seen enough today
I have experienced or witnessed enough bad things for one day, and I am ready to stop or move on


All my dreams stroll by unclothed
All my aspirations and hopes are out in the open, exposed and vulnerable to the world


All my dreams roll by unknown
I am unaware of where my aspirations or hopes are heading to, and their destinations are uncertain or unclear


It's all right to kill the dream
It is okay to abandon or give up on one's dream, even if it seems valuable, as it may not be worth the sacrifice or effort


You live for though it's not
The dream that someone pursues or lives for, even though it is not something that brings satisfaction, happiness or purpose to their life


Not enough to save you from yourself
Even if someone's dreams or desires seem to be what would bring them happiness, it may not be enough to prevent them from their own struggles, tendencies or demons that hinder their progress


The world she loved too much
The world, as in society, culture or people around someone, may love or prioritize things or beliefs that are not healthy or fair to them, and that can impact their own choices or well-being


No, this deeper instead, even people
There is something beyond materialistic or physical connections with people, such as deeper emotions or spiritual beliefs, that make human relationships more profound and valuable


And I believe there's a air when you love
When someone has strong feelings of love towards someone or something, there is a special kind of atmosphere or aura that one can sense or feel


All I see is a dream
All that one can envision or imagine at the moment is their own hopes or goals, no matter how unrealistic or uncertain they may be


That lies beneath the love
The aspirations, passions or motives that someone has, that may be hidden or not openly displayed, yet still influence their feelings or actions towards people or situations


There's a way about her
There is something special, unique or influential about a person, particularly a woman, that makes others drawn to her or admire her


She can make me do things I'm not to do
The power or influence a person has over someone else can lead that person to behave or act in ways that are not typical or expected of them


Cut the line and count to three
To make a bold move, a risky choice or a sudden action, despite the consequences or the risks involved


And morph into another
To change, transform or adapt into someone or something different, either physically or mentally


Start the wheel turning
To initiate a process, a change or a sequence of events that could lead to progress or growth


Only bring me some things I've not seen
To seek new experiences, opportunities or perspectives that would enrich or expand one's knowledge, skills or outlook on life


Hope from ragged mothers screaming
Even from those who are weak or struggling, there can be hope or optimism that inspires others to keep going or fight for a better life


Born into another world
Coming from a different place, culture or background that shapes one's identity, values or perspectives


It's all right to take me out
It is okay to remove or eliminate me from a situation, a group or a relationship, if it is for the best or if it is what I desire




Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: GREGORY E DULLI, MARK LANEGAN

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