Circles
Brother Moses Lyrics

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Your restless ways
In my blood I feel them too but the sound still stays [?]
My Midwest state of mind, til it escapes
I found myself apart from haze [?]
U.S.A you may say here violent state [?]

I'm sick of playing god
I'm sick of playing god

Lord she just show a fate [?]
Won't he just lose the name
Can you let me know if we've all been saved

Would it kill you to call, can you blame me at all in the light
What was keeping you there, was it me being so terrified
We were one in the same, and it wasn't my pain to survive
And if I'm losing convince [?] could you give me a reason to try

And all you're light [?] was making it circles and starting it over
And that's alright
'Cause you found a better way to sleep at night
I found your saved despite your best advice
If that don't change I mean I'll live til 25

I'm sick of playing god
I'm sick of playing god
Well it feels good to try
Don't it feel good sometime
Can you let me know if you're on my side

Would it kill you to call, can you blame me at all in the light
What was keeping you there, was it me being so terrified

We were one in the same, and it easy your pain to survive [?]
And if I'm losing convince [?] could you give me a reason to try

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Brother Moses's song Circles seem to be about a person's search for their identity and place in the world. The singer acknowledges that they possess some restlessness that they inherited from someone else, possibly a family member or their upbringing. Despite this, they seem to have a clear sense of self and want to escape their current mindset which they describe as a "Midwest state of mind." They have a desire to break away from the haze that is clouding their vision and to find clarity in their life.

The lyrics also seem to touch on themes of faith and belief, as the singer talks about their frustrations with playing god and wanting to know if they and others have been saved. There's a sense of uncertainty and doubt, as if the singer is trying to find answers to some of life's biggest questions. They ask for someone to let them know if they're on their side, indicating a desire for connection and understanding.

Overall, the song seems to be about someone trying to make sense of their life and the world around them. The lyrics are introspective and heartfelt, conveying a sense of vulnerability and honesty.

Line by Line Meaning

Your restless ways
I can feel your anxiety and uneasiness

In my blood I feel them too but the sound still stays
Your feelings are so intense that they are affecting me physically, but I can't escape them

My Midwest state of mind, til it escapes
My thoughts are trapped by my surroundings, until I can break free

I found myself apart from haze
I finally emerged from a clouded, unclear state of mind

U.S.A you may say here violent state
America has a reputation for being a violent place

I'm sick of playing god
I'm tired of trying to control everything myself

Lord she just show a fate
Please, God, give me a sign or guidance

Won't he just lose the name
Is God even relevant or present anymore?

Can you let me know if we've all been saved
I'm searching for reassurance and hope that salvation is possible

Would it kill you to call, can you blame me at all in the light
I need communication and connection, especially during times of clarity and awareness

What was keeping you there, was it me being so terrified
I wonder if my own fear is what's preventing me from connecting with others

We were one in the same, and it wasn't my pain to survive
We shared similar struggles, but I shouldn't have had to bear them alone

And if I'm losing convince could you give me a reason to try
I'm losing hope and motivation, and I need someone to inspire me to keep going

And all you're light was making it circles and starting it over
Your positive energy and efforts are helping to turn things around, and we're starting anew

And that's alright
I'm at peace with the progress we're making

'Cause you found a better way to sleep at night
You've found a way to achieve contentment, and that's inspiring to me

I found your saved despite your best advice
I saved you despite your warnings or doubts

If that don't change I mean I'll live til 25
If things continue as they are, I don't expect to live very long

Well it feels good to try
Even though it's challenging, I'm glad I'm making an effort

Don't it feel good sometime
Sometimes, progress is worth the struggles

Can you let me know if you're on my side
I need to know if you're supporting me and my efforts

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