Circle
Brad Lyrics

The first verse of Brad's song "Circle & Line" seems to be referencing a group of people or a gang who are all afraid of something. They are going through some kind of religious devotion or ritual ("devotion shibboleth share") but are also engaging in superficial talk that eventually breaks down ("tall talk stall and break down"). This is all in an effort to make space for some kind of elation or celebration, represented by the "avatar clown". The second verse seems to be a call to action to find something, represented by the "circle and the long line". The singer implores someone to "wander through the far sign" and "please please find" this elusive circle and line. Meanwhile, there is a sense of things being left behind - the "hitch has fled" and the "person unread" is being abandoned. The stanza ends with a cryptic "soak soul rend rain" - perhaps a reference to the emotional toll of this search.

The chorus of the song repeats the call to "wander through the far sign" and find the "circle and the long line". The second half of the chorus adds a new element - the idea of "sliding home". This could be a reference to finding one's way back to a place of safety or comfort after a long journey.

The final verse of the song is more personal. The singer is going "back again" to something - either the reference to "ring around rose fire" or "dig deep law and higher". Both of these phrases suggest a search for meaning or enlightenment. This search is similar to the one in the previous verses - they are all looking for something that will provide them with a sense of purpose and fulfillment.

Overall, the song seems to be about the search for meaning in life. The specific imagery and language used is somewhat cryptic, but there is a sense of longing for something greater than the superficiality and fear that surround us.