Circle
Boebeck Lyrics
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slowly melting my life away
it’s not worth, really, to think about them
but I do, I do, I do
later in life it will come to you naturally
until then you’ll just have to
wait your life away
all I know is I have access
and none of these idiots do
the thought of them staring
sitting uncomfortably
in a circle of people
you should be friends with
they never knew you the way you wanted them to
life wasted on whining
hope you did that too
listen to meaningless words
only forms, only big, empty letters
superior or inferior
I can’t really tell
all I know is I have access
and none of these idiots do
I am stuck, numb, and scarred
on a plain that won’t fit two
I am stuck, I’m stuck
with or without you
I am stuck, numb, and scarred
on a plain that won’t fit two
I am stuck, I’m stuck
with or without you
I’ll always try to navigate
without you
to find a place in bed
with or without you
The lyrics of Boebeck's song "Circle" reflect feelings of alienation, frustration, and a sense of superiority. The singer expresses a lack of fulfillment in trying to satisfy others, feeling as though their efforts are slowly draining away their life. Despite recognizing that it may not be worth dwelling on these feelings, the singer admits to constantly thinking about them, demonstrating a struggle to break free from this cycle of negative thoughts.
As the song progresses, the lyrics suggest a sense of resignation and acceptance that understanding and contentment will come naturally later in life. The idea of waiting for life to unfold implies a longing for a deeper connection or purpose that has yet to be realized. The mention of having access while others do not highlights a feeling of superiority or privilege, further accentuating the divide between the singer and those they deem as "idiots."
The image of sitting uncomfortably in a circle of people who should be friends but never truly understood the singer paints a poignant picture of loneliness and disconnection. The lyrics hint at a wasted life spent on fruitless complaints and a sense of unfulfilled desire for genuine connection. The repetition of feeling stuck, numb, and scarred emphasizes the singer's feelings of being trapped in a situation that does not allow for growth or fulfillment, whether with or without others.
The closing lines of the song reflect a sense of independence and resilience as the singer expresses a determination to navigate life's challenges on their own terms, with or without the presence of others. The longing to find a place of comfort and belonging, even in the absence of certain individuals, speaks to a deep-seated desire for self-discovery and independence. Overall, "Circle" delves into themes of isolation, self-reflection, and the complexities of human relationships, offering a poignant exploration of inner turmoil and the search for personal fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
I didn’t know that I couldn’t satisfy them
Unaware of my inability to meet their expectations
slowly melting my life away
Gradually losing my sense of self
it’s not worth, really, to think about them
They are not deserving of my thoughts
but I do, I do, I do
Despite knowing better, I still do
later in life it will come to you naturally
With time, understanding will come effortlessly
until then you’ll just have to
In the meantime, you must
wait your life away
Spend your life waiting
all I know is I have access
I am aware of my privilege
and none of these idiots do
While they lack such awareness
the thought of them staring
The idea of their gaze
sitting uncomfortably
Feeling ill at ease
in a circle of people
Surrounded by peers
you should be friends with
Whom you ought to be close to
they never knew you the way you wanted them to
They failed to understand you as desired
life wasted on whining
Spending existence on complaints
hope you did that too
I trust you indulged in that as well
listen to meaningless words
Hearing empty phrases
only forms, only big, empty letters
Just shapes and hollow symbols
superior or inferior
Whether better or worse
I can’t really tell
I am uncertain
I am stuck, numb, and scarred
Trapped, devoid of feeling, marked with wounds
on a plain that won’t fit two
On a level that does not accommodate a pair
I am stuck, I’m stuck
Immovable, truly stuck
with or without you
Regardless of your presence
I’ll always try to navigate
I will persist in finding my way
without you
In your absence
to find a place in bed
To seek comfort and solace
with or without you
With or without your participation
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Boróka Andl-Beck
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