Circle
A.P.T.A Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Rotate your mind, state the standstill
Partake in mistakes, spin the wheel
To date medicate, so just take the pills
Prescriptions permitted 'cause he said it is
Accept these stimulants, sedatives
Legal life, this guy's high in his head
He's too low to cry, so he's laughing instead
I hear you like the tough love
Poison heals the pain
Then push turns to shove 'cause
Poison kills the pain
You could be my next buzz
Poison heals my pain
When will it be enough 'cause
Poison kills the pain
I'm just right here spinning in circles
I'm spinning in circles
Spinning, spinning, spinning, spinning in circles
Spinning, spinning, spinning, spinning in circles
Heartbreak, my soul aches, what's the deal?
I'm not high like butterflies, what I feel?
If it's love, it's too good to be real
I would give you anything, just ask me, I will
Passion that cause infatuation
Delusions of lust, my fascination
Obsession, my new addiction
There's no telling what I'd do if you leave me again
I hear you like the tough love
Poison heals the pain
Then push turns to shove 'cause
Poison kills the pain
You could be my next buzz
Poison heals my pain
When will it be enough 'cause
Poison kills the pain
I'm just right here spinning in circles
I'm spinning in circles
Spinning, spinning, spinning, spinning in circles
Spinning, spinning, spinning, spinning in circles
I'm just right here spinning in circles
I'm spinning in circles
Spinning, spinning, spinning, spinning in circles
Spinning, spinning, spinning, spinning in circles
The song "Circle" by A.P.T.A is a commentary on the dangers of using drugs to cope with pain and emotions. The opening lines "wake up to make up what is real" suggest a sense of confusion and a struggle to distinguish reality from the effects of drugs. The lyrics also refer to the use of prescriptions and stimulants, which are depicted as a temporary solution that ultimately leads to a vicious cycle of addiction and dependency. The chorus "poison heals the pain, poison kills the pain" further emphasizes this message and highlights the irony of using drugs to heal while they also lead to further pain and harm.
The song also touches on the theme of love and heartbreak, which is presented as a driving force behind the singer's desire to use drugs. Lines such as "If it's love, it's too good to be real" suggest a sense of disillusionment and a search for a deeper connection that drugs can never provide. The repeated refrain "spinning in circles" adds to the feeling of being stuck in a cycle of pain and addiction.
Overall, "Circle" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that sheds light on the dangers of drug use and the need for self-love and acceptance. It raises important questions about how to deal with pain and emotions in a healthy way and encourages listeners to break the cycle of addiction and find true solace and healing within themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
And wake up to make up what is real
Start your day by creating the reality you want to see
Rotate your mind, state the standstill
Change your perspective to pause and reflect on your life
Partake in mistakes, spin the wheel
Take risks and learn from your failures
To date medicate, so just take the pills
Use substances to numb your pain and cope with life
Prescriptions permitted 'cause he said it is
Trust medical professionals to prescribe the right drugs
Accept these stimulants, sedatives
Take these drugs to feel stimulated or relaxed
Legal life, this guy's high in his head
Living legally but still feeling disconnected from reality
He's too low to cry, so he's laughing instead
Feeling so broken that laughter is the only response
I hear you like the tough love
I know you want a challenging relationship
Poison heals the pain
Substances that hurt you can also temporarily relieve pain
Then push turns to shove 'cause
When pain becomes unbearable, aggression can take over
You could be my next buzz
You are the potential source of my next high
When will it be enough 'cause
When will the addiction and pain ever stop?
I'm just right here spinning in circles
I feel stuck and going nowhere, endlessly repeating the same patterns
Heartbreak, my soul aches, what's the deal?
Heartbreak is causing my soul to feel immense pain, what's causing it?
I'm not high like butterflies, what I feel?
I don't feel the serenity of a high, what am I actually feeling?
If it's love, it's too good to be real
If this is love, it seems too good to be true
I would give you anything, just ask me, I will
I'm willing to give everything I have to make this work
Passion that cause infatuation
Passion that can lead to obsession
Delusions of lust, my fascination
My false belief that lust is love and my obsession with it
Obsession, my new addiction
My tendency to become addicted to my obsessions
There's no telling what I'd do if you leave me again
I'm afraid of what I'm capable of if I lose you again
Spinning, spinning, spinning, spinning in circles
Repeating the same behavior and expecting different results, feeling stuck
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Jason Merris Bell, Jordan Rand Miller, Marcos Curiel, Sonny Sandoval, Traa Daniels, Wub Bernardo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind