The band's debut album,Young Chasers, was released on March 30, 2015 on the Virgin EMI label and was produced by Dan Grech. Harriet Gibsone in the Guardian described the album as having "traces of We Are Scientists, the Kooks, the Libertines and Razorlight". It features the title track from their 2014 Young Chasers EP, as well as the singles "T-Shirt Weather" and "Fossils".
The band's second album, Different Creatures, was released on March 10, 2017, on the Virgin EMI label and was produced by Alan Moulder and Kieran Shudall. After releasing three different singles ("Wake Up", "Fire That Burns" and "Stuck"), the band came up with a deeper and more mature composition that keeps the first album's energy adding more meaningful lyrics and unusual instruments like violins and cellos.
On 5 April 2019 the band released their third studio album titled, What's It Like Over There?, to critical success. It was supported by the singles, "Times Won't Change Me", "Movies", and "The Way We Say Goodbye". The album earned critical acclaim for its mix of indie and pop rock, as well as the experimentation by the band. It peaked at Number 10 on the UK Albums Chart.
On 19 November 2019 the band released the single "Jacqueline" via BBC Radio 1. The single was accompanied by the announcement of their fourth studio album Sad Happy. The album was released in two parts, with the 'Happy' side released in January 2020 and the 'Sad' side followed in March 2020. According to the band, the double album concept "represents two sides of this tech-saturated, highly insecure age".
Lost It
Circa Waves Lyrics
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And keep me going?
The ground is clinging to my feet
The room is spinning around and around
I need some sorrows to drown
So will you come and talk with me?
And keep me company?
Yeah we lost it in the people we know
Yeah we lost it and blamed it on someone
Am I too young to keep this going?
Am I too young to keep it?
So we lost it in the people we know
Yeah we lost it and blamed it on someone
Am I too young to keep this going?
Am I too young to keep it?
Pushing through the sticks and stones for conversation
Broken boys and broken homes
Out on vacation I hate this place
But wander here all the time
So will you come and talk with me?
And keep me company?
I'm right where I need to be
Please say something
Will you come and talk with me?
And keep me company?
I'm right where I need to be
Yeah we lost it in the people we know
Yeah we lost it and blamed it on someone
Am I too young to keep this going?
Am I too young to keep it?
So they say
So they say
So they say
So they say
Yeah we lost it in the people we know
Yeah we lost it and blamed it on someone
Am I too young to keep this going?
Am I too young?
And we lost it in the people we know
Yeah we lost it and blamed it on someone
Am I too young to keep this going?
Am I too young to keep this going?
To keep this going?
Yeah am I too young?
In "Lost It" by British band Circa Waves, the singer seems to be grappling with feelings of disorientation and loneliness. They ask someone to "put your back on me and keep me going," suggesting a feeling of exhaustion or fatigue. The image of the ground clinging to their feet and the room spinning conveys a sense of being trapped or stuck in a moment. The request for "some sorrows to drown" suggests a desire to turn to substances or other coping mechanisms to deal with these overwhelming emotions.
The chorus repeats the line "we lost it in the people we know," suggesting that the singer and their friends have drifted apart or experienced some kind of breakdown in communication or connection. Blaming this on "someone" suggests a desire to avoid responsibility or accountability for the loss. The repeated question "Am I too young to keep this going?" implies that the singer is struggling with a sense of inadequacy or insecurity, feeling as though they lack the skills or abilities necessary to sustain their friendships or relationships.
The second verse adds to the sense of dislocation and displacement, with the singer describing "pushing through the sticks and stones for conversation" and feeling that they are constantly "out on vacation." The contrast between "broken boys and broken homes" and the idea of a holiday destination also suggests a sense of alienation or conflict. The repeated request for someone to "come and talk with me" and "keep me company" emphasizes the singer's desire for connection and relationships, while "Please say something" emphasizes their sense of desperation and need.
Line by Line Meaning
Will you put your back on me
Will you support me and keep me going?
And keep me going?
And help me to continue on?
The ground is clinging to my feet
I feel grounded and stuck in my current situation.
The room is spinning around and around
I feel disoriented and overwhelmed by my surroundings.
I need some sorrows to drown
I need to numb my pain and sorrows with distractions.
So will you come and talk with me?
Will you have a conversation with me?
And keep me company?
And keep me from feeling alone?
I'm right where I need to be
I feel like I am in the right place in my life.
Yeah we lost it in the people we know
We lost our way because of the people we surround ourselves with.
Yeah we lost it and blamed it on someone
We lost our sense of self and blamed it on others rather than taking responsibility.
Am I too young to keep this going?
Am I too inexperienced to maintain this situation?
Pushing through the sticks and stones for conversation
Trying hard to maintain a conversation through difficulties and obstacles.
Broken boys and broken homes
People who are damaged and struggling to find their place in the world.
Out on vacation I hate this place
Being away from home but feeling unhappy with the current setting.
But wander here all the time
Continuing to remain in this unhappy setting despite knowing it isn't right for me.
Please say something
Please speak up and engage in conversation with me.
So they say
Others may think or say this, but it doesn't necessarily reflect the truth for me.
Am I too young?
Am I too inexperienced or naive to handle this?
Contributed by Muhammad H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.