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".
wake up
Circa Waves Lyrics
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Leaving, spitting sticks and stones
And I lay awake I don't know
This room will lead me to an open door
But it's alright, 'cause I can't wait to see the trouble here tonight
And so wake up, it's just a little too late for conversations,
But you'll give it all that you got now, give it all that you got now, give it all
Slow, I feel ya, wrapping round my bones
I call ya but you're never home
And am I a fool I don't know
And see me see the way the silver talks
But it's alright, 'cause I can't wait to see the trouble here tonight
And so wake up, it's just a little too late for conversations,
It's just a bit too much doubt for me to make up,
But you'll give it all that you got now, give it all that you got now
(Give it all that you got now)
You should give it all
And so wake up, it's just a little too late for conversations,
It's just a bit too much doubt for me to make up,
But you'll give it all that you got now, give it all that you got now, give it all
The lyrics to Circa Waves's song "Wake Up" seem to convey a feeling of uncertainty and frustration. The opening lines, "coming, tryna break my fall, leaving, spitting sticks and stones," suggest a push-and-pull dynamic in a relationship, with someone trying to tear the singer down while also being the only one who can offer support. The singer is left awake, unsure of what to do next, as they stand at the threshold of a seemingly open door. The refrain of "it's just a little too late for conversations, it's just a bit too much doubt for me to make up" suggests that this relationship is already too far gone to save, but the singer is still willing to try and give it their all.
As the song progresses, the singer expresses disappointment in not being able to connect with the other person: "slow, I feel ya, wrapping round my bones, I call ya but you're never home." There's a sense of questioning oneself and whether or not they're a "fool" for trying to make it work. Throughout the song, however, the singer seems to be building to a moment of determination, picking themselves up and deciding to give it their all despite the doubt that's plaguing them.
Overall, "Wake Up" is a song about the ups and downs of a relationship, the uncertainly that comes with it, and the determination to keep going regardless of the odds. The chorus is a rallying cry to not give up, to keep pushing even when it feels like everything is falling apart.
Line by Line Meaning
So, coming, tryna break my fall
Someone is trying to break his fall, as he falls down or fails. This could be a metaphor for someone who helps him out in difficult times.
Leaving, spitting sticks and stones
Someone has left while saying harsh things which could hurt him, despite their verbal abuse he chooses not to react.
And I lay awake I don't know
He is lying awake with a distressed mind and a gloomy heart, feeling lost and confused. He is unable to sleep.
This room will lead me to an open door
The room he is in will somehow lead him to a new opportunity or a new beginning. He is hopeful for a positive change in his life.
But it's alright, 'cause I can't wait to see the trouble here tonight
Despite the negative things happening around him, he is excited to face the challenges ahead of him. He believes he can overcome whatever comes his way.
And so wake up, it's just a little too late for conversations,
It’s too late for apologies or fixing things through talking. The damage has been done, and it’s time to move on instead of dwelling on the past.
It's just a bit too much doubt for me to make up,
He has doubts which he needs to overcome before he can make any important decisions.
But you'll give it all that you got now, give it all that you got now, give it all
He is encouraging himself or someone else to give their best shot, despite the doubts and difficulties. He wants them to put their all into their efforts.
Slow, I feel ya, wrapping round my bones
He feels a sense of slowness or sluggishness which is affecting his bones. This could be a metaphor for feeling down and dejected physically and emotionally.
I call ya but you're never home
He feels abandoned or left alone as someone is not answering his calls. He feels ignored and unsupported.
And am I a fool I don't know
He is uncertain whether he should be hopeful about something, whether he is making a wise decision or not. He is questioning himself.
And see me see the way the silver talks
He is trying to express how he feels or his point of view but he feels like he is not being heard. The “silver” talk could be a metaphor for a sophisticated or persuasive way of speaking.
But you'll give it all that you got now, give it all that you got now
He repeats the same line to emphasize the importance of putting all your efforts into your work, reminding him or someone else to not give up.
You should give it all
He wants someone to give their best in all that they do, even if they are facing doubts or difficulties.
And so wake up, it's just a little too late for conversations,
He repeats a line which refers to moving on from the past mistakes and not dwelling on them. It's now time to focus on the present and future.
It's just a bit too much doubt for me to make up,
He is still facing doubts and is trying to overcome them to move forward with a positive attitude.
But you'll give it all that you got now, give it all that you got now, give it all
He ends with a final reminder to give it your all and put all of your efforts into what you do.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Kieran Shudall
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Anwesha Dutta
So, coming, tryna break my fall
Leaving, spitting sticks and stones
And I lay awake I don't know
This room will lead me to an open door.
But it's alright, cause I can't wait to see the trouble here tonight.
And so wake up, it's just a little too late for conversations,
It's just a bit too much doubt for me to make up,
But you'll give it all that you got now, give it all that you got now, give it all.
Slow, I feel ya, wrapping round my bones, I call ya but you're never home
And am I a fool? I don't know. And see me see the way the silver talks.
But it's alright, cause I can't wait to see the trouble here tonight
And so wake up, it's just a little too late for conversations,
It's just a bit too much doubt for me to make up,
But you'll give it all that you got now, give it all that you got now, give it all that you got now...
You should give it all.
And so wake up, it's just a little too late for conversations,
It's just a bit too much doubt for me to make up,
But you'll give it all that you got now, give it all that you got now, give it all.
Tatyana
THIS WAS INCREDIBLE!!! matches the song perfectly and you guys look amazing!! So much love from Australia❤️
Glad to have seen you guys come so far 😁
quite greebay
Is that a strokes pfp?
Louise Domenech DJ
Love from Spain. The. Dj.
Iara Portillo
Muyyy lindo tema! Sigan adelante que llegarán muy lejos. Saludos desde Argentina.
趙凯莉
THE BOYS ARE BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER!!
circakayleigh
loving it. buzzing to see them live next year
Connor Hunter
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Connor Hunter
xAllTimeInCrowdx saw them live at sheffield 3 days. it was bloody amazing!
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Aaaa you guys keep getting better. This is bloody amazing!!
J Kenny
Loving the heavier sound boys!! sounds like a great new direction