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.
Travel Hymn
Circa Survive Lyrics
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Holding in your breath with everything you had
Until your face began to turn red
This is why I turn and walk away from everything
I need to feel it closer now
This is why I turn and walk away from everything
I never thought it'd be like this
And I would rather be...
Lonely along the way
Something set us off into the wrong direction
But within this particular space, time goes to waste
Time goes to waste
Time goes to waste
Time goes...
It came across like you were mad
Holding in your breath with everything you had
Until your face began to turn red
Between the seal a church is revealed
And I would rather be...
Lonely along the way
Something set us off into the wrong direction
But within this particular space...
Time starts to slow down and all of these patterns never change
So slow down because nobody looks at life the same
And no one was like this till you came along
And reset our dials all wrong
Lonely along the way
Something set us off into the wrong direction
But within this particular space, time goes to waste
Lonely along the way
Something set us off into the wrong direction
But within this particular space, time goes to waste
The lyrics of Circa Survive's "Travel Hymn" capture the feeling of being disconnected from someone you feel close to. The song starts with the singer observing someone who seems angry and holding their breath. The singer then walks away from "everything" and seeks to feel closer to something. Within the song, there is a sense of being lost, with the idea of being "Lonely along the way" and having "something set us off into the wrong direction."
The lyrics continue to explore the idea of time and how it can be wasted within a specific space. The line "Between the seal a church is revealed," adds a religious element to the song that perhaps speaks to the idea of spiritual exploration within the context of feeling mentally or emotionally lost. The chorus repeats the sentiment of feeling alone and going in the wrong direction.
In the final verses, the song slows down as the singer reflects on how someone has disrupted their life and reset their direction. The lyrics emphasize that time is precious and that the patterns of life can change without warning. Overall, the song seems to be a meditation on the nature of disconnection and the search for connection, both physically and emotionally.
Line by Line Meaning
It came across like you were mad
Your actions gave the impression that you were upset or angry
Holding in your breath with everything you had
You were restraining yourself with all your might
Until your face began to turn red
Your face started to flush with blood as a physical sign of your emotional state
This is why I turn and walk away from everything
When faced with difficult situations, I prefer to distance myself
I need to feel it closer now
However, sometimes I feel the need to confront emotions directly
This is why I turn and walk away from everything
Though it might be painful, I recognize the value of facing my feelings
I never thought it'd be like this
It’s surprising to me that things turned out this way
Between the seal a church is revealed
Amidst the ordinary, we can find unexpected beauty or significance
And I would rather be...
In some cases, being alone is preferable to being in a difficult or uncomfortable situation
Lonely along the way
Being isolated or feeling lonely is sometimes an unavoidable part of the journey
Something set us off into the wrong direction
Our path took an unexpected turn, leading us in a challenging direction
But within this particular space, time goes to waste
In this circumstance, time seems to be wasted or unproductive
Time goes to waste
Time feels meaningless or unimportant in this moment
Time goes to waste
Time feels meaningless or unimportant in this moment
Time goes...
The song suggests that time is fleeting, uncertain and sometimes doesn’t feel like enough
Time starts to slow down and all of these patterns never change
However, sometimes time seems to slow down and patterns stay the same
So slow down because nobody looks at life the same
We should slow down and appreciate our differences and unique perspectives
And no one was like this till you came along
Our experiences and interactions with others shape who we become
And reset our dials all wrong
Sometimes, we need to make adjustments after an unexpected change or upheaval
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@derektafoya1152
I cannot get over this song
@Wholly_Fool
Best song on the album.
@kdubz3993
damn i listened to this song at the end of senior year in high school, went to the beach with all my friends while we rented a beachside condo, i got on the roof in the sun and smoked a cigarette my friend bought me from India, sitting in the sunlight on a rooftop in florida on the beach, having a nice smoke and playing this song, it was one of those heavenly moments i never forget
@stevesanchez7028
This album never missed did it
@lavendergilly5843
This is depression on the outside, able to heal
@ayanchoi4908
agree depression can relate on music like this one.i think anthony green saved many lives out there for sure...
@haryguby5326
Equal vision had my favorite mix tape back in 2008!! Sky eats, dearhunter ect
@robharding9861
Yeah not many years like that
@jonathancarvajal4956
Lmao never said better 😂🤣 except for all the sky eat dear hunter bull shit you said lol
@peacebone420
Drive thru had some good ones as well