After going back to his hometown of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA in 2004 for a dental appointment, Anthony Green went back to the airport to return to California and his Saosin mates. However, he suddenly had an epiphany - that despite the fact that Saosin was close to breaking out, he knew he would be miserable if he returned. To him, Saosin was "a girl that you had great sex with, yet had little in common with," as Green himself affectionately said. He returned to Colin Frangicetto, a friend who he had "jammed" with during his stay, and they decided to begin recording and recruiting. Thus, Circa Survive was born.
Colin Frangicetto and Anthony Green, with full support from Equal Vision Records, then recruited Brendan Ekstrom. Ekstrom had been Frangicetto's bandmate in This Day Forward. Both Ekstrom and Frangicetto had toured with Taken during their This Day Forward days, and procured Nick Beard, previous bassist of Taken, as Circa Survive's next member. The band met Steve Clifford through Vadim Taver of the band Marigold; "[Steve] jammed with us for a week and from there it was on," says Frangicetto.
To date, Circa Survive has released two versions of the song "Handshakes at Sunrise" on two different 2004 sampler discs from Equal Vision Records, as well as a 2005 limited edition tour EP called The Inuit Sessions. A full length album Juturna was released April 19th, 2005.
Circa Survive now has many national tours under their belt, including a co-headlining tour that took place in summer 2005. Circa Survive has also opened for Mae and Dredg on each of their headlining runs. Circa Survive played The Bamboozle Festival in New Jersey in 2005, and then played every year until 2008. They also played a few dates on The Van's Warped Tour in 2005 and completed a European tour with Coheed and Cambria and Thrice in 2006. Circa Survive has also toured with Thursday, Rise Against, Billy Talent, My Chemical Romance, Saves the Day and Moneen.
Circa Survive's first major headlining tour occured during the summer of 2006, with The Receiving End of Sirens, YouInSeries, and Days Away on the first leg of this tour. These bands dropped off on July 23rd. On July 25th, Portugal. The Man, and Keating joined the tour.
On Letting Go is the band's second album. It was released on May 29, 2007 by Equal Vision Records, the album debuted at number 24 on the U.S. Billboard 200, selling about 24,000 copies in its first week. The band headlined the Alternative Press Tour in Spring 2007, with, Cute Is What We Aim For, Envy on the Coast, and As Tall As Lions, headlined the 2007 Warped Tour, and did a headlining tour with Ours, Fear Before the March of Flames, and Dear and the Headlights in the fall.
After supporting Thrice and Pelican for their Spring 2008 tour, Circa Survive returned home to Philadelphia to write for the follow up record to On Letting Go. The band announced in August of 2009, after over a year of writing, that they were beginning the recording process, and that they had signed with Atlantic Records. The band frequently spoke of the new material as a brand new direction and, as Colin said, "our growth is evident in every note and rhythm I hear."
On February 16, 2010 they announced their new album would be titled "Blue Sky Noise", and would be released on April 20, 2010. The album debuted at #11 on the Billboard 200, and #1 on the Alternative Albums Chart.
Circa Survive's second EP, Appendage, was released on November 30, 2010. It contains five tracks: "Sleep Underground" (Demo), "Stare Like You'll Stay", "Everyway", "Backmask" and "Lazarus".
Circa Survive is planning to record their fourth LP between mid-March and May 2012 in California with former Failure frontman Ken Andrews (Mae, Pete Yorn) as producer. It is tentatively scheduled for release in late summer or early fall 2012 on Atlantic Records, with a U.S. tour to coincide with its release.
On April 16, 2012, Circa Survive began recording their fourth record. On March 5, 2012, Absolute Punk stated it would be titled "Violent Waves". On June 25th, 2012, Circa launched the Violent Waves Pre-Order webpage, officially announcing the album's title and release date, August 28th, 2012, along with a new song titled "Suitcase". The band also confirmed that the CD would be self-released.
Close Your Eyes To See
Circa Survive Lyrics
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The time divider and technical team will be
At your services for what that matters
When the mirror shatters, it's harder for me to see
[Chorus:]
If there are any answers here we haven't searched for
Just type in your code and say a prayer
'Cause nothing you ever planned on ever turned out the way you planned
What I tried to say - this couldn't feel more wrong
I can't believe its happening or lasting this long
If we know each other, then why should it be so hard?
Why should it be so hard to make it stop?
[Chorus]
What I tried to say - this isn't real
And I feel ashamed that I don't think that I could heal
It's a shame that I would pretend
Before making amends
It's a shame that I can't
But nothing you ever planned on ever turned out
But nothing you've ever planned on ever turned out the way you planned
You're still disappointing them
You're still disappointing
You're still disappointing them
If there are any answers here we haven't searched for
Just type in your code and say a prayer
How could it be we were so secure?
Nothing you ever planned on ever turned out the way you planned
The lyrics to Circa Survive's song Close Your Eyes To See speak to the disappointment and uncertainty that often comes with life's unpredictability. The first verse mentions a fortress, which could symbolize a safe haven or a stronghold that is meant to protect. However, even with the best intentions and technical assistance, life can still be difficult to navigate when everything falls apart. The line "when the mirror shatters, it's harder for me to see" suggests that when things go wrong, it can be disorienting and hard to move forward.
The chorus presents a search for answers, but acknowledges that sometimes there are no easy solutions. The line "how could it be we were so secure?" speaks to the sense of false security that can come with the belief that we have everything figured out. But life has a way of throwing curveballs that we never planned for and that can be difficult to reconcile.
The second verse expresses the frustration that comes with feeling like things are going wrong, despite knowing the people around us. The line "why should it be so hard to make it stop?" speaks to the helplessness that can come with not being able to fix the situation. The final line "nothing you've ever planned on ever turned out the way you planned" reinforces the theme of unpredictability and is a reminder that sometimes, despite our best efforts, things don't work out as expected.
Overall, Close Your Eyes To See is a reflective and introspective song that speaks to the difficulties of living in an uncertain world.
Line by Line Meaning
If you pass away through a fortress
Even though you may encounter obstacles in your journey, our technical team will always support you.
The time divider and technical team will be
No matter what time it is, our experts are always available to assist you.
At your services for what that matters
Our team is dedicated to providing you with the help you need, regardless of how insignificant it may seem.
When the mirror shatters, it's harder for me to see
When things go wrong, it becomes difficult to find solutions because the problem is no longer clear.
If there are any answers here we haven't searched for
If there's something we haven't considered, just let us know and we'll explore all possible solutions.
Just type in your code and say a prayer
If you're facing a technical issue, provide us with your error code and we'll do everything in our power to fix it. We'll also pray for your smooth sailing.
How could it be we were so secure?
It's upsetting to realize that no matter how secure we once felt, problems can arise unexpectedly.
'Cause nothing you ever planned on ever turned out the way you planned
Despite our best intentions, life doesn't always go as planned and we're forced to find alternate solutions.
What I tried to say - this couldn't feel more wrong
Something isn't right and it feels completely out of place.
I can't believe its happening or lasting this long
It's surreal and devastating to see a problem persist for so long.
If we know each other, then why should it be so hard?
It's difficult to understand why problems emerge within established relationships and it's heartbreaking when they do.
Why should it be so hard to make it stop?
It's disheartening to see problems escalate, especially when the solution seems simple.
This isn't real
The situation seems dreamlike, almost surreal in nature.
And I feel ashamed that I don't think that I could heal
It's difficult to come to terms with the fact that we may not have the ability to resolve a certain issue, and it can cause feelings of guilt or shame.
It's a shame that I would pretend
It's regrettable that we may have pretended or overlooked the issue for so long.
Before making amends
We need to acknowledge the problem and actively work towards finding a solution, rather than ignoring it.
But nothing you ever planned on ever turned out
Despite our best intentions, things can still take a wrong turn.
You're still disappointing them
While we might not mean to, our actions can still disappoint those around us.
You're still disappointing
We may feel like we're falling short of our own expectations, causing feelings of personal disappointment.
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If you pass away in the wing fortress
The time divider
A technical team will be at your services
For what that matters
When the mirror shatters, it's harder for me to see
If there are any answers here we haven't searched for
Just type in your code and say a prayer
How could it be? We were so secure
'Cause nothing you've ever planned on
Ever turned out the way you planned
What I tried to say
This couldn't feel more wrong
I can't believe it's happening
Or lasting this long
If we know each other
Then why should it be so hard
Why should it be so hard to make it stop?
If there are any answers here we haven't searched for
Just type in your code and say a prayer
How could it be? We were so secure
'Cause nothing you've ever planned on
Ever turned out the way you planned
What I tried to say
This isn't real
And I feel ashamed that I don't think that I can heal
It's a shame that I would pretend before making amends
It's a shame that I can't
But nothing you've ever planned on ever turns out
But nothing you've ever planned on ever turned out the way you planned
You're still disappointing them
You're still disappointing
You're still disappointing them
If there are any answers here we haven't searched for
Just type in your code and say a prayer
How could it be? We were so secure
Nothing you've ever planned on ever turned out the way you planned
@ADrax13
LETS GET THEIR VIEWS BACK UP EVERYBODY, IDK WHAT HAPPENED BUT IF CIRCA SURVIVE HAS SAVED YOUR LIFE ONCE BEFORE, LETS HELP SAVE THEM. đź’Ż
@Uruguay182
This album changed my life and this is for me the best song in it.
@jco5254
“Cause nothing you ever planned on ever turned out the way you planned” ain’t that the truth
@doobydoo5897
And you're still disappointing
@alexsanderdelatorre8919
How could this be not the greatest song in the planet?
@masterdanx9335
When mediocrity thrives and is the center of "art" attraction yet precious gems of True art like this get mishandled and forgotten. Pathetic to our humanity we prefer comfortable simplicity versus mind chilling paradoxes.
Fuck all this over an album I'm truly in love with well fuck the world what else you want
@joseluislopez7511
It's a shame that I would pretend before making amends.
@twentyonetoone9783
Criminally underrated
@matthewryan2060
Nothing I’ve ever planned on actually ever turned out the way I planned. 2023
@froggyripples620
GUYS PLEASE IVE BEEN TRYING TO FIND THIS SONG FOR YEARS THE ONLY PART I REMEMBER IS "do you know how it feelsss" I DONT KNOW WHAT SONG IT IS BUT THE GUY HAS A VOICE LIKE THIS GUY HELPPPPP