1. Circ are producer Alexander P… Read Full Bio ↴There are 2 artists with this name:
1. Circ are producer Alexander Perls (009 Sound System, Icebreaker International) and vocalist Madelin Lane (Madelin Zero). The two met at a Sonic Youth concert on The Bowery in New York City during the summer of 2001. Perls had been living in NYC since 1998, working for the American video artist Matthew Barney. Madelin had moved to NYC six months earlier, and was working for a midtown talent agent as a talent scout for the daytime soap operas. After some conversation, somehow it turned out that Perls was looking for a vocalist for a track he was producing and Madelin wanted to try some singing. He said he had a song called "Destroy She Said" which needed a vocalist. Perls and Madelin first recorded in Perls' basement studio in Chinatown, right near the East River in Lower Manhattan. The vocal tracks for "Destroy She Said" were all recorded during one very hot night during the summer of 2001, four months before the September 11th attacks. The lyrical reference to "the towers" is merely coincidental. Their debut album Love Electric was released in Germany in 2004. The duo disbanded shortly thereafter in 2005.
2. CIRC (François Rousseau) who can be found at http://circ.bandcamp.com/, is a French indie electronica artist who makes catchy, steady, abstract and experimental electronic songs with fascinating rhythmics, melodies & dirty sounds. His instrumental electronic songs tell so much with only a few elements without sounding repetitive. It's addictive and you just want more.
Danger
Circ Lyrics
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On a perfect day
When you look my way
When your world's in danger
On a trip downtown
When you turn around
When your world's in danger
Just before dawn
Didn't know where to begin
Whether to withdraw
(Chorus)
See your eyes like a stranger's
Coming out to meet
Nothing there but danger
Something that I need
With a second skin again
I'm gonna hide my face
I'll leave it all to danger
If I lose my way
(Chorus)
When your time's run out
When there's no way out
When your world's in danger
Just one more kiss
Till we go to this
Now our world's in danger
In "Danger," Circ writes about the vulnerability that comes with opening oneself up to love and the risks that can accompany it, ultimately leading to a world of danger. The song begins with the singer waking up in an unknown location, feeling lost and indecisive about how to proceed. The chorus speaks to the power that the object of the singer's affection holds over them- in dangerous situations, their presence is a beacon of hope, but with it comes the risk of getting hurt.
The second verse adds complexity to the singer's relationship with their love interest- they are drawn to them despite feeling like they don't know them very well. The line "Something that I need" speaks to the idea that a loving relationship provides a unique sense of security and completeness that is worth the risk. However, the singer acknowledges the need to protect themself, stating "With a second skin again, I'm gonna hide my face".
The final verse adds a new layer of danger to the story- the singer acknowledges that in this world, danger is inevitable. Despite this, they are willing to go on this journey because of the love they share. The line "Just one more kiss, Till we go to this, Now our world's in danger" speaks to the concept that once one commits to loving someone, they have entered an unknown, risky world of danger.
Overall, the song Danger is a powerful exploration of the emotional tug-of-war when one opens oneself up to love. The singer is drawn to the comfort and security their love interest brings, yet simultaneously aware of the danger and vulnerability that comes with this attachment.
Line by Line Meaning
On a perfect day
Describing a day when everything is going well and there are no problems.
When you look my way
When you turn to me for help, guidance or support.
When your world's in danger
When you're facing a serious problem, threat or challenge.
On a trip downtown
Going on a journey, taking a chance.
When you turn around
When you look back at the path you've already travelled.
Woke up in dust again
Feeling hopeless and desperate from the same old routine or situation.
Just before dawn
At a time of new beginnings, before the light shines on the day ahead.
Didn't know where to begin
Being lost, confused and unsure of how to take the first step forward.
Whether to withdraw
Feeling the urge to retreat, give up or hide from the challenge ahead.
See your eyes like a stranger's
Seeing a new or unfamiliar side of someone that you thought you knew well.
Coming out to meet
Confronting, facing or standing up to the danger or challenge that lies ahead.
Nothing there but danger
Knowing that there is nothing else but risk and uncertainty involved in facing the challenge ahead.
Something that I need
Admitting that facing the danger, risk or challenge is necessary and important for personal growth or change.
With a second skin again
Putting on a new, tougher and more resilient persona to face the danger or challenge ahead.
I'm gonna hide my face
Trying to mask, conceal or avoid the fear or uncertainty involved in facing the challenge ahead.
I'll leave it all to danger
Taking a dangerous, risky or uncertain path instead of playing it safe or staying where you are.
If I lose my way
Knowing that there is a chance of getting lost or disoriented on the difficult path ahead.
When your time's run out
The moment when there is no more time left to face the challenge or make a decision.
When there's no way out
Being trapped or stuck in a situation with no clear solution or escape.
Just one more kiss
Taking one last chance, one final breath before taking on the challenge or facing danger.
Till we go to this
Until the moment when there is no turning back and the challenge must be faced head on.
Now our world's in danger
The moment when we must act, take risks and face the unknown to overcome the challenge ahead.
Contributed by Daniel V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.