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.
Mandala
Circa Survive Lyrics
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Afterbirth on the keypad overwhelms
Did he who make the lamb make thee?
Help me find its origin
In a cartoon house, with a cartoon car
There are cities buried underneath our cities
Let the people be free, let the people be free
Dance with me, for I'll be leaving soon
Afterbirth on the keypad overwhelms
Did he who make the lamb make thee?
Help me find its origin
In a cartoon house, in a cartoon car
There are cities buried underneath our cities
Let the people be free, let the people be free
It's all around us, it's all around
Let the people be free, let the people see
We so obviously had another hand when we're so separated
Why do I act like I've made this when I, when I, when I
So obviously had another hand
Now, dance with me for I'll be leaving soon
Afterbirth all on the keypad overwhelms
Did he who make the lamb make thee?
What happens when we reach for each other?
The lyrics to "Mandala" by Circa Survive are open to interpretation, but there are a few themes that are present throughout the song. The first verse contains the lines "Dance with me, for I'll be leaving soon, afterbirth on the keypad overwhelms, did he who make the lamb make thee? Help me find its origin." The concept of leaving soon may refer to the singer's own impending death or departure from this world. The image of afterbirth on the keypad is a metaphor for the overwhelming amount of digital detritus we leave behind us as we navigate the modern world. The question "did he who make the lamb make thee?" may refer to the idea of a higher power or creator being responsible for our existence. The singer is looking for meaning and trying to make sense of their place in the world.
The second verse continues the themes of buried knowledge and the need for freedom. "In a cartoon house, with a cartoon car, there are cities buried underneath our cities. Let the people be free, let the people be free, it's all around us." The idea of cities buried underneath our cities may refer to the knowledge and history that is buried in our collective unconsciousness. The call for freedom is a timeless message that is especially relevant in today's political climate.
Overall, the lyrics to "Mandala" are about searching for meaning and finding truth in a confusing and chaotic world. The song is a call for freedom, both from external forces and from the limitations of our own minds.
Line by Line Meaning
Dance with me, for I'll be leaving soon
Join me in the moment while we still can, because my time with you is limited
Afterbirth on the keypad overwhelms
Technology can feel overwhelming with the constant stream of information and the after-effects of our actions
Did he who make the lamb make thee?
Pondering the origin of existence and questioning whether a higher power is responsible for creating all things
Help me find its origin
A plea for understanding and knowledge to help uncover the root of our being
In a cartoon house, with a cartoon car
Comparing the superficial images we project to the world with a fictional environment and objects
There are cities buried underneath our cities
Beneath the surface, there may be hidden depths and secrets to uncover in ourselves and our surroundings
Let the people be free, let the people be free
An assertion of the importance of freedom and autonomy for all people
It's all around us
The potential for liberation is accessible everywhere around us
We so obviously had another hand when we're so separated
Despite feeling disconnected and alone, we are made up of countless influences and experiences that have shaped us
Why do I act like I've made this when I, when I, when I
A realization that we are not solely responsible for our current state or path in life
So obviously had another hand
Acknowledging the many factors that have contributed to our experiences and decisions
Now, dance with me for I'll be leaving soon
Reiterating the importance of being present in the moment while we have the chance
Afterbirth all on the keypad overwhelms
Repeating the overwhelming nature of modern technology and its impact on our lives
Did he who make the lamb make thee?
Echoing the earlier question about the origin of existence and seeking a deeper understanding of our place in the world
What happens when we reach for each other?
Wondering about the potential for connection and growth when we make ourselves vulnerable and seek out relationships with others
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Written by: Anthony P. Green, Brendan Zachariah Ekstrom, Colin Thomas Frangicetto, Nick Elliott Beard, Steve Clifford
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Devin Wells
Dance with me for I'll be leaving soon
Afterbirth on the keypad overwhelm
Did he who make the lamb make thee?
Help me find its origin
In a cartoon house
With a cartoon car
There are cities buried underneath our cities
Let the people be free, let the people be free
It's all around us
Dance with me for I'll be leaving soon
Afterbirth on the keypad overwhelm
Did he who make the lamb make thee?
Help me find its origin
In a cartoon house
In a cartoon car
There are cities buried underneath our cities
Let the people be free, let the people be free
It's all around us
It's all around
Let the people be free, let the people see
We so obviously had another hand when we're so separate
How do I act like I've made this
When I, when I, when I
So obviously had another hand
Now, dance with me for I'll be leaving soon
Afterbirth on the keypad overwhelm
Did he who make the lamb make thee?
What happens when we reach for each other?
Into The Void
Love this album so much.
Turial55
That swell effect with the boss harmonizer š„°
Marco Barrientos
Lyrics in these songs are always so thought provoking!
Devin Wells
Dance with me for I'll be leaving soon
Afterbirth on the keypad overwhelm
Did he who make the lamb make thee?
Help me find its origin
In a cartoon house
With a cartoon car
There are cities buried underneath our cities
Let the people be free, let the people be free
It's all around us
Dance with me for I'll be leaving soon
Afterbirth on the keypad overwhelm
Did he who make the lamb make thee?
Help me find its origin
In a cartoon house
In a cartoon car
There are cities buried underneath our cities
Let the people be free, let the people be free
It's all around us
It's all around
Let the people be free, let the people see
We so obviously had another hand when we're so separate
How do I act like I've made this
When I, when I, when I
So obviously had another hand
Now, dance with me for I'll be leaving soon
Afterbirth on the keypad overwhelm
Did he who make the lamb make thee?
What happens when we reach for each other?
Sus.hi!
i could listen to this all day.
SiriusCoheedFan
I've always thought this song then Get Out should be the encore at live shows. 2 amazing songs that tell you it's all over and to leave lol
josh hill
After 4k views i feel capable saying this album is a masterpiece
Jeremiah
I can picture a music video with guys in the 1930's dancing dressed all dapper with women in gowns and the band on stage singing.
Beautiful
ICEcold Juanito
Sucks Circa barely made any videos I can picture this as Mandala's music Vidor now thanks to you
Aaron Oakes
Favorite song!