From an early age, BT demonstrated a remarkable aptitude for playing and understanding classical music. He was heavily influenced by avant-garde and romantic composers such as Stravinsky, Bartok, Debussy and Rachmaninov. His biggest influences, however, were from everyday sounds that most would take for granted, from noticing the meter of the grandfather clock in the foyer to the micro-rhythms of crickets and cicadas to the ambience of passing trains at night.
The drive to actualize the tools BT envisions has led to his evolution as one of the most cutting-edge programmers and technologists in music today. He has expanded this reach into a visionary software venture, Sonik Architects which launched its critically- and commercially-acclaimed iPhone application, Sonifi™.
Brian Transeau is the father of a young daughter, Kaia. He lives and composes his works in his Los Angeles home/studio in which he has a few Apple G5's and 8 AMD dual-core Opteron 64-bit desktops which he uses for his techno-wizardry.
BT has released 8 albums and has scored over a dozen films. His most critically acclaimed album, "This Binary Universe" (released August 29, 2006), was composed in 5.1 surround sound and contains animated videos for each song, presenting a new way of experiencing music.
BT works with multiple computers and the CSound programming language to help craft his work. He also owns a company, Sonik Architects, which develops both VST and VSTi programs which he uses in his own productions.
Circles
BT Lyrics
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(2006년!)
Fly (최고였어) 뮤직비디오 그거 대박이었어
흰색 와이셔츠에 빨간 넥타이 내가 그거 얼마나 따라했었는데 초등학교 6학년때
형 안 어울리시는데
아이, 뭐야 이거
야 종쳤다, 이제 가자
아니 (가자) 아니 뭐종쳤다고 그래요
형 (아 분위기 달아올랐는데) 그냥 오늘 제대로 째째째째
(안가) 시원하게 한번 째봅시다, (나 안가)
그래가지고, 그래가지고 랩몬 에픽하이부터 해봐 봐
아니 그래가지고 그거 듣고 이제 딱 시작했다니까요, 제가 랩을
말 그대로 Fly 했다는 거 아니예요
이 슈가님 또 그거 듣고 랩시작했지
다 똑 같아요 우리들. 다 똑같아 진짜
(그때 나이대 다 똑 같았었어)
그러면 뭐 우리는 Fly 들을때 우리 홉이, 홉은 뭐했는가?
난 또 인제 랩하는 사람들과 이제 또 남다르게 또 나는 춤에 미쳐있었었지
그렇지 (타고난 댄서?) 그럴줄 알았어
타고난 댄서였지 뭐, 지민이도 마찬가질껄?
아이! 당연하죠! 혹시 여기서 무용을 꿈 꿔 본 사람은 없나?
없어, 저리 가 없어 저리 가 (무용은 없어)
(한명) 방금, 방금 전적 들었냐 방금
한명도 없어요
방금 다들 고민했다고, 저리가 (1초 정적)
태형이, 태형이 넌 꿈이 뭐였어?
저 3년간 색소폰했었어요
근데 왜 지금 안해?
어 (색소폰?)
입이 아파서
아 입이 아파서 그래?
아 입이 아팠어요? 입이 아팠어요?
뭔가 되게 가-가식적이다
전 입이 아팠거든여
많이 아팠나보네
엄청난 이유다
마음이 아프다, 야
그 진이형, 형은 꿈이 뭐였어요? 형은?
나야 뭐 그냥 우리 아빠처럼 어? 7시에 출근하고 저녁 6시에 퇴근해서 딱 마누라가 차려주는 밥 먹고
평범하게 사는
오~ 진짜 와
나도, 나도 그게 제일 좋다고 생각해
(그게 최고지) 그게 최곤거 같긴 해
힙합이 뭐, 힙합이 다 뭔 소용이예요 그게 짱이지
(뭐야) 그렇다고 힙합을 버려요 왜 형, 왜 그러는거야
시원하게 버렸구만 시원하게 버렸어
우리 아빠 욕하지마
왜 버리고 그래?
우리 아빠 욕하지마
정국아!
네?네?네?네?
정국아 넌 꿈이 뭐였냐
저요? 아, 저 기억 잘 안나는데
이놈 새끼들 수업 안 들어 뭐하노 (어우 시끄러 시끄러) 힙합동아리, 진짜 없애뿌든가 해야겠네
(들어갈게요 들어갈게요) 예~~
이 새끼들 빨리 들어가!
(들어갈게요 들어갈게요 들어갈게요)
알겠습니다
The lyrics of BT's song "Circles" tells the story of a complicated relationship that has gone awry. The song begins with the singer expressing his feelings towards his partner, whom he's been with for two years and five months. However, it's evident that their relationship has ended, and he's trying to forget about her. He then asks about her current lover and wonders if he knows everything he knows about her. He mentions the things they shared together, like the aliens she drew in her book, the looks she gave him, and the texts they sent secretly.
The second verse delves deeper into their history, where the singer realized that he was crazy about her. He talks about how her smile and laughter hypnotized him, making her the only thing he wanted in his life. However, it seems like she moved on to someone else who makes her happy, though the singer still thinks they could have had something special. He brings up the way she dances when she's lonely and how he wishes she could hold him one last time.
Overall, the song portrays the singer's feelings after a breakup where he still cares about his ex-lover, and the memories they shared haunts him. It conveys the message that even after a relationship ends, the memories remain, and it's difficult to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Two years, five months
It has been a long time since they met.
From the day I met you
Since the day they first met.
My god, all the things
Expressing surprise and disbelief at everything they have gone through together.
That we have been through
All the experiences and difficulties they have faced.
Now I'm slowly just tryna forget about you
Trying to move on from the relationship.
New man, who is he?
Wondering who their ex-partner is now with.
Fuck, I couldn't care bout that
Not interested in their ex-partner's new relationship.
How you been?
Asking how their ex-partner has been since they last spoke.
Do you still draw circles on your hand?
Recollecting an idiosyncrasy of their ex-partner.
Hope he knows half the things that I know about you
Wondering if their ex-partner's new partner appreciates their unique qualities and traits.
Does he know 'bout
Asking if their ex-partner's new partner is aware of certain things.
The aliens you drew in your book or
Recalling something unique their ex-partner had done.
The way that you gave me that look that night
Remembering a special moment they shared with their ex-partner.
Mm-mm
A sound expressing nostalgia and longing for the past.
The texts that we sent on the low
Referring to secret messages exchanged between them and their ex-partner.
Or the fact that I'm still so in love with you
Admitting that they are still in love with their ex-partner.
Few months, few days
A short period of time since realizing their true feelings.
From the day I realized
Since the moment they realized their love for their ex-partner.
Your laugh, your smile
The things they found most attractive about their ex-partner.
Got me hypnotized
Fascinated and captivated by their ex-partner.
You became the only thing I wanted in life
Realizing that their ex-partner was the only thing they truly desired in life.
Smiling, laughing
Assuming that their ex-partner is happy with their new lover.
Every time you're with him
Whenever their ex-partner is with their new lover.
I bet you like how he works out at the gym
Speculating on what their ex-partner might find attractive in their new partner.
What you have is just what I thought we could have been
Feeling envious of their ex-partner's new relationship and imagining what could have been.
But does he know 'bout
Asking if the new partner knows certain things about their ex-partner.
The way that you dance when you're lonely
Remembering a unique aspect of their ex-partner.
Or that I wish you would hold me one last time
Expressing a longing to be with their ex-partner one last time.
Does he love all
Wondering if the new partner appreciates every aspect of their ex-partner.
The small imperfections you hold
Small, individual quirks that made the ex-partner special.
That made me fall deeper in love with you
Some of the reasons the singer fell in love with their ex-partner.
Mm-mm
A sound expressing nostalgia and longing for the past.
But if he doesn't
If the new partner does not appreciate their ex-partner as they deserve.
And hurts you so bad
If the new partner hurts the ex-partner in any way.
Just remember
Encouraging their ex-partner to remember them in a time of need.
That I've been there from December
The artist has been there for the ex-partner all along.
Loving you
The deep love that the singer has for their ex-partner.
You, you
Repeating the subject of the song for emphasis.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ho Weon Kang
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ryden's Music
THIS is why BT is my absolute favorite modern musician! I just keep finding new songs that never cease to amaze me.
Jonny B Twat
I have to say that I struggle with a lot of BT's stuff. I love his creativity and production ideas, so much attention to detail and he has successfully accessed several genres. I also rate him as singer, but find his voice unsuited to the style of music, a bit too clean and pop sounding for me. Still, a really talented guy.
bordertown
Fortus's guitar work on this track is amazing.
Isaac C. Eagle
OMFCN this owns almost any pop music out there! If this was pop it would've been the best on radio, if not one of the top 10!
Thomas Johnson
this is a good song and BT looks awesome in the suit
janchokiss
he is simply the king of todays modern musicians!!!
POP Studio Academy
Should have been a full on single release with music video and proper promotion. Radio friendly epic and SO addictive even in 2021. Such a waste, same for Superfabulous. Imagine Rose in a video with BT!
CharlesTK421
This is a fantastic song . . . badass guitar. So much more sophisticated than mainstream garbage. BT is always enjoyable to listen to . . . I believe I have all of his albums on CD - all the ones I could find I bought.
Lindhan23
love it
kosai19
Great song. Thanks for posting.