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.
I've Been Dying To Reach You
Circa Survive Lyrics
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I watched her taking off her shoes
(Let the shore tide take you in, let the shore tide in)
I'm weary, I'm not quite rested yet
This could be obvious to you
(Let the shore tide take you in, let the shore tide end)
In this short time, we've been treading air
But my extension cord wouldn't reach that far
(Now you've lost your chance)
I've been patiently waiting
The indicator light is flashing on
(Now you've lost your chance)
Dear sleeper, you could've had the better bed
I loved to watch the way you grew
We're out, we're out the door
We're out, we're out the door
In this short time, we've been treading air.
I've been trying to reach you,
But your extension cord doesn't reach that far
(Doesn't reach that far)
(Reach that far)
I've been patiently waiting,
The indicator light is flashing on
(It's flashing on)
(Flashing on)
In this coma, sleepless dancing
We've been treading air
I've been trying to reach you
But your extension cord wouldn't reach that far,
Doesn't reach that far,
Reach that far.
I've been desperately waiting
The indicator light is flashing on,
It's flashing on,
Flashing on.
I've been trying to reach you,
But your extension cord wouldn't reach that far,
Wouldn't reach that far,
Reach that far.
The lyrics to Circa Survive's song "I've Been Dying to Reach You" can be interpreted in a few ways. The song seems to be about a relationship that is drifting apart, possibly due to distance or unfulfilled promises. The first verse talks about someone - possibly the singer - who is exhausted and not able to rest. They could be tired from trying to make the relationship work, or tired from the emotional turmoil of the situation. The second verse talks about missed opportunities - the "sleeper" could have had the better bed, but for whatever reason, they are now both out the door. The line "we've been treading air" seems to describe a relationship that is stagnant and not moving forward.
The chorus, "I've been trying to reach you / But my extension cord wouldn't reach that far / I've been patiently waiting / The indicator light is flashing on / (Now you've lost your chance)," can be interpreted in a few ways. The extension cord could represent a means of communication - a phone call or text message that never reaches its intended recipient. The indicator light could represent a sign that the relationship is over or running out of time. The song suggests a sense of urgency and desperation - the singer has been waiting for a chance to reconnect with the other person, but it seems that chance has passed now.
Overall, the song is a poignant depiction of a relationship that is falling apart. The imagery of treading air and reaching for something just out of reach creates a sense of frustration and longing. The repetition of the chorus underscores the sense of missed opportunities and the pain of loss.
Line by Line Meaning
Dear child, they're asking us to move
The singer is addressing a young person and stating that they need to leave their current location.
I watched her taking off her shoes
The singer observed someone removing their footwear.
(Let the shore tide take you in, let the shore tide in)
There is a repeated phrase encouraging the listener to let go and surrender to the natural flow of things.
I'm weary, I'm not quite rested yet
The artist is tired and needs more time to recover.
This could be obvious to you
The artist believes that their exhaustion is probably easily noticeable.
(Let the shore tide take you in, let the shore tide end)
The repeated phrase continues to encourage the listener to relinquish control and let life unfold on its own terms.
In this short time, we've been treading air
The singer recognizes that they have been stagnant and making no real progress for a brief period.
I've been trying to reach you,
The artist has been attempting to make contact with someone.
But my extension cord wouldn't reach that far
The reference to an extension cord emphasizes that the artist's efforts to reach the other person have been physically limited.
(Now you've lost your chance)
There is a tone of regret or disappointment, suggesting that an opportunity has been missed.
I've been patiently waiting
Despite the lack of progress, the singer has remained calm and tolerant.
The indicator light is flashing on
This line may refer to an electronic device or signal that indicates a specific action or outcome.
(Now you've lost your chance)
The repeated line reinforces the sentiment that an opportunity has passed by or been wasted.
Dear sleeper, you could've had the better bed
The singer is addressing someone who has been sleeping or inactive and suggesting that they could have had a better situation if they had been more aware or active.
I loved to watch the way you grew
The singer expresses a fondness for observing someone's personal development.
We're out, we're out the door
It is time to leave the current location or situation.
In this short time, we've been treading air.
The artist reiterates that no progress has been made over a brief time period.
In this coma, sleepless dancing
This line is cryptic and open to interpretation, but could suggest that the singer feels like they are moving around aimlessly while not fully awake or aware.
I've been trying to reach you
The singer is still trying to get in touch with someone.
But your extension cord doesn't reach that far
The physical limitations of communication still exist and continue to impede progress.
(Doesn't reach that far)
This line echoes the previous sentiment and further emphasizes the distance between the artist and the other person.
(Reach that far)
The repetition of this phrase could suggest a sense of yearning or longing for someone or something that feels out of reach.
I've been desperately waiting
The singer's patience is running thin and they feel a sense of urgency about connecting with the other person.
The indicator light is flashing on
This line is repeated and suggests that there is a specific signal or cue that the artist is waiting for.
(It's flashing on)
The addition of this line emphasizes the immediacy of the situation and the singer's anxiety about the outcome.
(Flashing on)
Again, the repetition of this phrase underscores the importance of the signal or cue that the singer is waiting for.
Wouldn't reach that far,
The physical limitations continue to be an obstacle in the singer's attempts to connect with the other person.
Contributed by Oliver C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@rzferre7966
Dear child, they're asking us to move
I watched her taking off her shoe
(Let the shore tide take you in, let the shore tide in)
Unweary, I'm not quite rusty yet
This could be obvious to you
(Let the shore tide take you in, let the shore tide in)
In this short time we've been setting up
I've been trying to reach you
But my extension cord wouldn't reach that far
(Reach that far)
I've been patiently waiting
The indicator light is flashing on
(Flashing on)
Dear sleeper, you could've had the better bed
I loved to watch the way you grew
We're out, we're out the door
We're out, we're out the door
In this short time we've been setting up
I've been trying to reach you
But your extension cord doesn't reach that far
(Doesn't reach that far)
(Reach that far)
I've been patiently waiting
the indicator light is flashing on
(It's flashing on)
(Flashing on)
In this coma, sleepless dancing
We've been trying now
I've been trying to reach you but
Your extension cord wouldn't reach that far
Doesn't reach that far
Reach that far
I've been desperately waiting
The indicator light is flashing on
It's flashing on
Flashing on
I've been trying to reach you
But your extension cord wouldn't reach that far
Wouldn't reach that far
Reach that far
@mateogonzalez6421
Took me 14 years to find this song. 14. Years. My joy cannot even be expressed with words.
@kikitaguerita
You have been missing out.
@eduardominarelli1851
I'm on the same boat, my friend. I have just found this song and I can't stop listening to it.
@camarospade
You've missed out on almost a decade and a half of an all time great song.
@imjustanobody1233
I’ve been listening to circa survive for a few years now. Never even knew this existed. Just found Anthony green and I feel stupid for it taking me this long lmao.
@infmsdre88
Wow@ Erika, Eduardo, Eddie, and Cameron, … glad you people found out Anthony and circa existed… obviously you guys know circa survive but you should look into SAOSIN and THE SOUND OF ANIMALS FIGHTING. I’m 32 and he is one of the artists that absolutely defined my youth in highschool . (Class of 2006)
@cre448
Jesus. Just turned 32 and remember singing this is in Jr high/HS. Still hits the same! 👌🙋🏻♀️
@elephantcheeze
for real ive been jamming out recently to the acoustic album... brings me back to blasting Circa with the homies in HS
@oldpain7625
Dude/dudette. Same.
@mattygeno
Same age as you dude, turned 33 now, it's still insanely good! 😁