Suddenly
Circle Lyrics


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You called and said,
"I need a friend to listen
For it's all gone awry"

The distance was great
But was it too late to reach out,
To help and not deny?
The years they rolled by,
My sadness declined 'til all was
But a vague memory.

The newspaper said
You were found dead and that it
Happened suddenly.

You've won your release
So now rest in peace forever.
Time stands still eternally.

Friends and love ones despair
They were caught unaware, so surely
Forever came suddenly.





Rest in peace my darling, rest in peace
Happiness, all is bliss, happiness.

Overall Meaning

The song "Suddenly" by Circle is a solemn and sorrowful reflection on the weight and permanence of death. The lyrics describe a past friendship that has faded with distance and time, only to be rekindled in the darkest of moments when one friend reaches out for comfort. The singer of the song is faced with the sobering reality that it was too late for them to help their friend, who was found dead suddenly. The lyrics suggest that the friend may have been struggling with something, but the true cause of their death is left to the listener's imagination.


The theme of mortality is central to the song, as the singer grapples with the sudden loss of their friend. They reflect on the fleeting nature of life and the fact that time continues even after we are gone, as they sing "Time stands still eternally" in the final verse. The mournful tone of the song is reflected in the quiet, simple instrumentation and the repetition of phrases like "rest in peace" and "happiness, all is bliss" at the end of the song.


Overall, "Suddenly" is a poignant reminder of the preciousness of human connection and the need to cherish those we love while they are still with us. It speaks to the pain of grief and the regret that comes from missed opportunities to reach out and help someone in need.


Line by Line Meaning

You called and said, "I need a friend to listen For it's all gone awry"
Your call was a plea for help and understanding, as everything had fallen apart.


The distance was great But was it too late to reach out, To help and not deny?
Despite the physical distance between us, I wonder if I could have done more to support you.


The years they rolled by, My sadness declined 'til all was But a vague memory.
Time passed and I stopped dwelling on past sadness, until it faded into distant nostalgia.


The newspaper said You were found dead and that it Happened suddenly.
The shocking news of your sudden death is hard to comprehend.


You've won your release So now rest in peace forever. Time stands still eternally.
Your passing has brought you release from earthly troubles, may you rest in peace.


Friends and love ones despair They were caught unaware, so surely Forever came suddenly.
The people who love you are in shock, as they never expected to lose you so suddenly.


Rest in peace my darling, rest in peace Happiness, all is bliss, happiness.
I wish for you to rest in peace and to have eternal happiness.




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