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.
In Fear and Faith
Circa Survive Lyrics
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The water's starting to freeze.
The only one who remembers.
Taking the wrong step falling in front of me.
This body's already aging.
These nights are already long.
And if I last through the winter.
Congratulations; go home now.
Will we last through the winter.
Will we make it to see.
I never wanted a partner.
And I never loved you.
Now you are free to leave.
This heart is already frozen.
I can't remember the fall.
And if I last through the winter.
I swear to you now I won't call.
It's too late.
They won't let go.
Follow five footsteps through that open door.
It must be buried under the heart.
That makes this pace consistent.
You'll find it torn.
That gates been opened.
And I've been wondering if you've been real with us.
It's too late.
It's that start stop and go, you've been dying for.
The lyrics of "In Fear and Faith" by Circa Survive convey a sense of impending danger and anxiety, as the singer wonders if they will be able to survive the winter and stay alive. The use of natural imagery, such as the water starting to freeze, highlights the urgency of the situation, while the mention of taking the wrong step and falling in front of the singer hints at a potential fatal mistake.
The theme of aging and the passage of time adds to the sense of foreboding, as the singer acknowledges that their body is already starting to show signs of wear and tear. The repetition of the phrase "if I last through the winter" emphasizes the uncertainty of their survival, while the pledge not to call if they do make it through seems to speak to a deeper emotional distance between the singer and their loved one.
The final lines, "It's too late. They won't let go," and "It's that start stop and go, you've been dying for," suggest a struggle between the singer and an external force, perhaps representing their own fears and doubts. The ambiguous nature of the imagery and metaphors throughout the song leaves room for interpretation, but the overall sense of anxiety and uncertainty is palpable.
Line by Line Meaning
Can we last through the winter.
Are we strong enough to survive the difficult times ahead?
The water's starting to freeze.
Things are getting harder and more difficult.
The only one who remembers.
The only one who truly understands what is happening.
Taking the wrong step falling in front of me.
Making a mistake and falling down right in front of me.
This body's already aging.
My body is getting older and weaker.
These nights are already long.
The days are getting shorter and things seem to drag on endlessly.
And if I last through the winter.
If I am able to survive through this tough time.
I swear to you now I won't call.
I promise not to reach out for help or support.
Congratulations; go home now.
You did what you needed to do, now you're free to leave.
Will we make it to see.
Will we be alive and healthy enough to see the future?
I never wanted a partner.
I preferred to be alone and not rely on anyone else.
And I never loved you.
I never felt a deep emotional connection with you.
Now you are free to leave.
You are no longer obligated to stay with me.
This heart is already frozen.
I am emotionally numb and unable to feel anything.
I can't remember the fall.
I am unable to remember how or why I became this way.
It's too late.
There's no going back or changing what has already happened.
They won't let go.
They are holding onto something tightly, unable or unwilling to release it.
Follow five footsteps through that open door.
Take five specific steps in sequence through an open doorway or opportunity.
It must be buried under the heart.
It is deeply hidden and difficult to uncover or understand.
That makes this pace consistent.
That keeps things stable and predictable.
You'll find it torn.
When you do eventually find it, it will be damaged or imperfect.
That gates been opened.
A figurative or literal gate or barrier has been removed or lifted.
And I've been wondering if you've been real with us.
I have been questioning whether or not you have been honest or truthful with me.
It's that start stop and go, you've been dying for.
It's the kind of thrill or excitement you've been longing for, the feeling of moving forward and then taking a step back.
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"In Fear And Faith"
Can we last through the winter?
The water's starting to freeze.
The only one who remembers
Taking the wrong step, falling in front of me.
This body's already aging.
These nights are all ready long.
And if I last through the winter,
I swear to you now, I won't call.
Congratulations, go home now.
Will we last through the winter?
Will we make it to see?
I never wanted a partner and I never loved you,
Now you are free to leave.
This heart is already frozen,
I can't remember the fall.
And if I last through the winter,
I swear to you now, I won't call.
Congratulations, go home now.
It's too late, it's too late, they won't let go.
Follow five footsteps through that open door, open door.
It's too late, it's too late, they won't let go.
Follow five footsteps through that open door, open door.
It must be buried under the heart
That makes this pace consistent.
You'll find it torn, that gate's been opened?
I've been wondering if you've been real with us.
It's too late
It's too late, it's too late, they won't let go.
Follow five footsteps through that open door, open door.
It's too late, it's too late, they won't let go.
Follow five footsteps through that open door, open door.
It's start, stop and go you've been dying for, you've been dying for.
The Adversary: Light-Bringing
Can we last through the winter
The water's starting to freeze
The only one who remembers
Taking the wrong step falling in front of me
This body's already aging
These nights are already long
And if I last through the winter I swear to you now, I wont call
Congratulations, go home now
Will we last through the winter
Will we make it to see
I never wanted a partner
And I never loved you
Now you are free to leave
This heart is already frozen
I can't remember the fall
And if I last through the winter
I swear to you now, I won't call
Congratulations, go home now
It's too late it's too late
They won't let go
Follow five foot steps through that open door, open door
It's too late its too late
They won't let go
Follow five foot steps through that open door, open door
It must be buried under the heart
That makes this pace consistant
You'll find it torn, thats gates been open
And I've been wondering, if you'd been real with us
It's too late...
It's too late it's too late
They won't let go
Follow five foot steps through that open door, open door
It's too late its too late
They won't let go
Follow five foot steps through that open door, open door
Its that start stop and go
You've been dying for, you've been dying for
Lion in Zion
I'm 33 and now this music means more to me then ever!!!
Amanda Moon
31 now.. and same. Same..
Putt for Dough Disc Golf
@Aye Co Breeze You should listen to the album Flaws by Bombay Bicycle Club. His poetry reminds me so much of Anthony's ability to create brilliant lyrics.
SPKYORMND ShonKellz
Same fam a generation ignored by our friendship footsteps and open door's Congratulations 🎉👏
Josh Salas
31 this year and omfg take me back plz...
Jeff Carter
than*
AMERICAN x NIGHTMARE
Why does this sound even better now that I’m 28 years old? 😂
caxe7
You can afford a better sound system
Breeann Reider
Right?
Anthony De Fazio
Fuckin a