Kelley, Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood recorded Lady Antebellum's self-titled debut album and released it in 2008. It included the singles "Love Don't Live Here," "Lookin' for a Good Time" and "I Run to You," which became the trio's first Number One hit on the Billboard country charts. In 2010, Lady Antebellum released its second album, Need You Now, which was led off by the five-week #1 hit "Need You Now." All three members of the band co-wrote these songs, with "Need You Now" also being co-written with their producer, Paul Worley.
Round in Circles
Charles Kelley Lyrics
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Red shoes, red dress, red dress
Damn, girl couldn't look any hotter
Yeah, I know that you know I'll be here tonight, yeah
Something 'bout you
Something 'bout me like a flame near gasoline, yeah
Somethin' gonna burn, somethin' gonna break
If you don't take your eyes off of me
So why you back here again? Oh
Girl, I can bet in the morning
You gonna leave without warning
It's gonna drive me crazy
But nothing can save me now
You got your hand on my hips
Pulling me close as you kiss my lips
We both know where this is going now
So we go
On and on and on and on and on and on and on
On and on and on and on and on and on and on
We go (we go)
Yeah, we go round in circles
Round in circles (yeah)
How long, how much is too much, girl, til you're onto another?
But right here, right now, you can lay with me underneath these covers
Cause you know, I know that you're just playing games
You're never gonna change
Girl, I can bet in the morning
You gonna leave without warning
It's gonna drive me crazy
But nothing can save me now
You got your hand on my hips
Pulling me close as you kiss my lips
We both know where this is going now
So we go
On and on and on and on and on and on and on (yeah, we go)
On and on and on and on and on and on and on (yeah, we go)
We go (we go)
Yeah, we go round in circles
Round in circles
Oh
Girl, I can bet in the morning
You gonna leave without warning
It's gonna drive me crazy
But nothing can save me now
(You got your hand on my hips
Pulling me close as you kiss my lips)
And I know that now
(We both know where this is going now)
So we go
On and on and on and on and on and on and on (yeah, we go)
On and on and on and on and on and on and on (yeah, we go)
We go (we go)
Yeah, we go round in circles
Round in circles
Round in circles
Oh, yeah
Round in circles
Round and around, round and around, round and around
Oh, yeah
The song Round In Circles by Charles Kelley talks about a relationship that is going nowhere but in circles. The lyrics express the confusion and frustration of being stuck in a cycle of temporary love and lust without any real commitment. The singer is aware of the situation but is unable to break free from it. He questions why they keep coming back to the same old spot and why they keep playing games with their emotions. The chorus, "We go round in circles," highlights the main theme of the song.
The opening lines of the song suggest that the couple is at a familiar spot, a place where they previously hooked up. The girl is wearing a red dress and red shoes, and the singer cannot stop admiring her. Though they agreed to be friends, they keep crossing the line and end up in bed together. The singer knows that the relationship is not going anywhere, but he can't resist the temptation of being with her. The song's lyrics indicate a toxic love cycle that keeps repeating itself.
Line by Line Meaning
Why now, why here, why this old spot where we got started?
Why did you choose this specific time and place to come back to me?
Red shoes, red dress, red dress
You're dressed up in red, looking beautiful.
Damn, girl couldn't look any hotter
You look incredibly attractive right now.
Yeah, I know that you know I'll be here tonight, yeah
You're aware that I'll be here tonight.
Something 'bout you
There's something special about you that draws me to you.
Something 'bout me like a flame near gasoline, yeah
When we're together, our chemistry is strong and potentially explosive.
Somethin' gonna burn, somethin' gonna break
Our relationship is intense and may lead to emotional pain.
If you don't take your eyes off of me
You're staring at me intently and it's making me uncomfortable.
I thought you said we were gonna call it friends
I thought we agreed to just be friends.
So why you back here again? Oh
So why did you come back to me now?
How long, how much is too much, girl, til you're onto another?
How much time and energy can I invest in our relationship until you move on to someone else?
But right here, right now, you can lay with me underneath these covers
In this moment, we can be intimate with each other.
Cause you know, I know that you're just playing games
We both know that you're not serious about our relationship.
You're never gonna change
I don't expect you to change your behavior or feelings towards me.
Girl, I can bet in the morning
I predict that in the morning, you'll leave without warning.
You gonna leave without warning
You're going to leave without any explanation or indication.
It's gonna drive me crazy
This constant uncertainty and instability will make me feel insane.
But nothing can save me now
I know that there's nothing I can do to change the outcome of our relationship.
You got your hand on my hips
You're touching my hips, pulling me closer to you.
Pulling me close as you kiss my lips
You're kissing me passionately as you pull me in closer.
We both know where this is going now
We both understand that things are getting more serious and intimate between us.
So we go
We continue forward with our developing relationship.
On and on and on and on and on and on and on
We keep going, even though we know it may not end well.
Yeah, we go round in circles
Our relationship is repetitive and cyclical.
Oh, yeah
Confirmation of the emotions being expressed.
Round in circles
Our relationship is stuck in a loop and keeps repeating itself.
Round and around, round and around, round and around
Emphasis on the repetitive nature of our relationship.
Contributed by Emma B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.