For a period of eight years from 1992 until August 2000, Zachary Stevens was the lead singer of Savatage. After five albums with the group, he left in 2000 citing family reasons. During the winter of 2001, Zak started his comeback with long-time friend and co founder of the band, Dan Campbell, co-writing material with former Savatage lead singer Jon Oliva and guitarist Chris Caffery what would become the songs for the Circle II Circle debut album, Watching in Silence. The second CIIC record The Middle of Nowhere featured Zak's vocals along with band members Paul Michael Stewart, Andy Lee, Tom Drennan and Evan Christopher.
The band's third release was a concept album, entitled Burden of Truth, based around the concept of Jesus' descendants. It was released on June 6, 2006. Stevens and the band then signed with Intromental Management. Their fourth album, entitled Delusions of Grandeur, was released on April 25, 2008.
Artwork for the band's logo and first three album covers were designed by Dan Campbell and rendered by artist Thomas Ewerhard. Additional artwork for the concept album Consequence of Power (2010) was created by Claudio Bergamin. On January 25, 2013, Circle II Circle released their Seasons Will Fall album on earMusic. The live album, Bootleg Live at Wacken 2012, was released on June 20, 2014. A studio album, Reign of Darkness, was released on October 16, 2015. On December 7, 2016, their former drummer, Adam Sagan, died from cancer at the age of 35.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circle_II_Circle
Studio albums
Watching in Silence (2003)
The Middle of Nowhere (2005)
Burden of Truth (2006)
Delusions of Grandeur (2008)
Consequence of Power (2010)
Seasons Will Fall (2013)
Reign of Darkness (2015)
Against the World
Circle II Circle Lyrics
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I Am Free
Don't Know What
I'm Supposed to Be
In the Ways
Of Your World
I Am Not
Well Served You See
I Conceive
How You Lie
And How You Steal
There's No Print
Hanging Here
I Got Nothing
Left to Fear
I Really Have to Go
Gotta Find Another Way
Gotta Stay the Trusted Road
You Against the World
Out There
While the Darkness Taunts You
Rulers of the Soul
Take Back
All the Things They Sold You
Alone Against It All
Wasting as the Time
Unwinds You
Still You Hide the Pain
You Find It Hard
To Bury Tears Away
I Am Force
I Am Truth
I Will Stay
Away from You
See Me Fly
See Me There
Feel My Hate
If You So Dare
You Are Lost
I Am Free
So You Place
Your Weight on Me
You're Afraid
Of What They Whisper
You're Afraid
Of What They See
With Every Closing Door
Had to Find Another Way
To Pick Myself Up
Off the Floor
You Against the World
Out There
While the Darkness Taunts You
Rulers of the Soul
Take Back
All the Things They Sold You
Alone Against It All
Wasting as the Time
Unwinds You
Still You Hide the Pain
You Find It Hard
To Bury Tears Away
The lyrics of Circle II Circle's "Against the World" portray a sense of confusion and isolation within the singer. The first verse speaks to the singer's detachment from the world around them, as they feel lost and unsure of their purpose. They see through the lies and deceit in society, but feel like they are not being served well. Despite this, the singer has a sense of strength and conviction in their beliefs.
The chorus serves as a rallying cry for those who feel alone and overwhelmed by the struggles of the world. It encourages the listener to stand strong and reclaim what has been taken from them by those in power. The singer acknowledges the pain and difficulty of this task, but urges the listener to stay true to themselves and not bury their emotions.
The second verse is more confrontational, with the singer asserting their force and truth. They distance themselves from those who they see as wrong and call out their hate. The bridge of the song speaks to the singer's journey of finding a new path and picking themselves up after being knocked down.
Overall, "Against the World" is a song of empowerment for those who feel marginalized or oppressed by society. It encourages them to stay true to themselves and fight for what is right, even in the face of overwhelming adversity and pain.
Line by Line Meaning
I Am Lost
I feel confused and unsure about myself.
I Am Free
I have the freedom to make my own choices, but I'm not sure which path to take.
Don't Know What
I'm Supposed to Be
I don't have a clear sense of purpose in life.
In the Ways
Of Your World
I don't fit in with the expectations and values of the society around me.
I Am Not
Well Served You See
I don't feel like the world is catering to my needs and desires.
I Am Strong
I Conceive
Despite my confusion and doubts, I have the inner strength to persevere and create my own path.
How You Lie
And How You Steal
I am aware of the dishonesty and corruption that exists in the world.
There's No Print
Hanging Here
I don't have any tangible evidence to prove my suspicions or expose the injustices I see.
I Got Nothing
Left to Fear
Even though I feel lost and uncertain, I refuse to be intimidated or frightened by the challenges ahead.
I Really Have to Go
Gotta Find Another Way
Gotta Stay the Trusted Road
I need to break away from the conventional path and find my own way, even if it means taking risks.
You Against the World
Out There
While the Darkness Taunts You
Life can feel like a constant struggle, with obstacles and negative influences lurking around every corner.
Rulers of the Soul
Take Back
All the Things They Sold You
The powers that be often try to control us and sell us false promises, and it's up to us to resist and reclaim our autonomy.
Alone Against It All
Wasting as the Time
Unwinds You
It's easy to feel isolated and helpless, watching time pass by as we struggle to find our place in the world.
Still You Hide the Pain
You Find It Hard
To Bury Tears Away
Even though we may try to put on a brave face, it can be difficult to deal with the emotional toll of our struggles.
I Am Force
I Am Truth
I Will Stay
Away from You
I believe in my own strength and convictions, even if it means distancing myself from those who don't share my values.
See Me Fly
See Me There
Feel My Hate
If You So Dare
I am determined to break free and forge my own path, regardless of who might try to hold me back.
You Are Lost
I Am Free
So You Place
Your Weight on Me
Others who are lost and unsure may try to project their anxieties onto me and rely on me for guidance.
You're Afraid
Of What They Whisper
You're Afraid
Of What They See
The fear of judgement and ostracism can be paralyzing and prevent us from being our true selves.
With Every Closing Door
Had to Find Another Way
To Pick Myself Up
Off the Floor
Life is full of setbacks and disappointments, but I am determined to keep moving forward and find new paths to success.
Contributed by Hudson O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Gabriel Braga
Uma das poucas bandas que faz um som ainda parecido com Savatage , Circle II Circle é foda , Zak Stevens canta muito !
Mas que caralha de show de 2012 que só foi postado full em 2017 ? WTF
Paulera Cast
E o guitarrista ali é brasileiro. Bill Hudson do Northtale.
juniorbikes
As músicas são do savatage
Adriano Rizzo
Zak Stevens, que voz maravilhosa!
Caroline Ulivieri
PERFEITO
Zack, como sempre Impecavel...
Backings ótimos, mds <3
Lucas Luiz
Bill Hudson é foda demais
kim Egy
Zack with Savatage was a shining star, Savatage wont be revived unless Jon Oliva takes an action.
HRRoach
Even without the arrest he had said before that Savatage has ended and he has no interest in bringing it back. He was trying to move ahead, not backwards, as he continued. It was like a part of his career that he was done with and he wanted to do something new.
Thomas Roberts
@Adan127 Damn. I knew Jon liked his booze, but would've thought that Criss's death would keep him from getting behind the wheel under the influence.
Adan127
He just got arrested... I don't think Savatage will ever make a comeback. Makes me really sad.