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)
Consequence Of Power
Circle II Circle Lyrics
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Hiding in the cold
Will I die here waiting
How long can I fight
Nothing left but pride
Got to find a way
To make it one more night
Feeling like I’m nothing
Praying for survival
For another round
Every second counts
Sometimes I don’t know
If I can take anymore
Understand
The consequence of power
Never seen but always there
In your hands
The consequence of power
Is where the ride will end
Try to find a way back
Got to save myself
In this world
We lost control
Thought of checking out
Everything’s in doubt
Feel like the tide is turning
But I’ve lost my soul
Spending every hour
Thinking ‘bout my life
I lost it all inside
It’s all a mystery
How this came to be
I was in the wrong place
At the wrong time
Understand
The consequence of power
Never seen but always there
In your hands
The consequence of power
Is where the ride will end
Don’t know how I’ll make it
Running from myself
Lost in survival
Don’t know what I see
Nothing left of me
Knowing there’s a way
But I may not return
Spent all my emotions
Should I now confess
On the road of no control
All that I believed
All my ecstasy
Buried in the ground and burning
Right next to my soul
Understand
The consequence of power
Never seen but always there
In your hands
The consequence of power
Is where the ride will end
The lyrics of Circle II Circle's song "Consequence Of Power" are about feeling powerless in a hostile world, and struggling to find a way out. The singer is hiding from something, and doesn't know how they'll survive. They feel like they've lost everything, and are praying for survival even though they're not sure they can take anymore. The consequences of power are never seen but always there, in your hands, and are where the ride will end. The singer is trying to find a way back, but they've lost control in this world. They've lost their soul and are spending every hour thinking about their life. They're running from themselves, not sure what they see, and knowing that there's a way out, but they may not return. The singer has spent all of their emotions and is on the road of no control. They're not sure if they should confess or not. Their ecstasy is buried in the ground and burning, right next to their soul.
The song tackles the concept of gaining power and the cost that comes with it. The consequence does not just affect the person who wields it but also those around them. The song also highlights the vulnerability that comes with power and how the fear of losing it can drive people to be their worst selves. Overall, the lyrics are a reflection on the limits of human power and the consequences of our actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Don’t know how I’ll make
I am unsure of how I will survive
Hiding in the cold
I am living in fear and hiding from danger
Will I die here waiting
I fear that I will not survive and will perish waiting
How long can I fight
I am not sure how long I can continue to battle through this
Nothing left but pride
The only thing I have left is my dignity and self-respect
Got to find a way
I must search for a solution or method of survival
To make it one more night
My goal is to live to see tomorrow
Feeling like I’m nothing
I have lost my sense of self-worth and value
Like I was before
I feel as though I have reverted back to a previous state of mind
Praying for survival
I am hoping to overcome the odds and stay alive
For another round
My hope is to continue fighting and living through another day
Every second counts
Time is of the essence and every moment is crucial
Sometimes I don’t know
Occasionally I feel lost and unsure of what to do
If I can take anymore
I am uncertain if I can withstand any more hardship or pain
Understand
Realize or comprehend
The consequence of power
The result or impact of having control or authority
Never seen but always there
The negative impact of power may not always be visible, but it is always present
In your hands
It is up to an individual in a position of power to use it responsibly and avoid negative consequences
Is where the ride will end
The use and abuse of power will lead to a destructive end
Try to find a way back
I am attempting to return to a former state or situation
Got to save myself
I must focus on self-preservation and survival
In this world
In this current environment or situation
We lost control
We have reached a state where things are chaotic and out of our hands
Thought of checking out
I have considered ending my life
Everything’s in doubt
I am questioning everything and feel unsure of what to believe
Feel like the tide is turning
I sense that there may be a shift in the current situation or circumstances
But I’ve lost my soul
I feel as though I have lost an essential part of myself
Spending every hour
I am constantly thinking about and reflecting on my life
Thinking ‘bout my life
I am contemplating and evaluating the course of my existence
I lost it all inside
I have suffered a significant internal loss or trauma
It’s all a mystery
I am unable to understand or comprehend the cause or reason for my struggles
How this came to be
I do not know how my current situation came to exist
I was in the wrong place
I happened to be in an unfavorable position at an inopportune time
At the wrong time
When things went awry and chaos ensued
Running from myself
I am trying to escape my own internal struggles or demons
Lost in survival
I am struggling to survive and stay afloat
Don’t know what I see
I am experiencing confusion and a lack of clarity regarding my situation
Nothing left of me
I feel depleted and as though there is nothing left of me
Knowing there’s a way
Despite my struggles, I do believe that there is a path to overcoming my problems
But I may not return
I am aware that pursuing this path may be risky and hazardous to my well-being
Spent all my emotions
I have exhausted all of my emotional energy
Should I now confess
I am considering admitting to a wrongdoing or issue that may have contributed to my current situation
On the road of no control
I feel as though I am on a path where I have little to no agency or control over my own life
All that I believed
All of my beliefs and values have been challenged or swept away
All my ecstasy
All of the joy and happiness I once felt has vanished
Buried in the ground and burning
These feelings have been submerged and are now being destroyed
Right next to my soul
These emotions exist alongside and are intertwined with my very being and identity
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Written by: Paul Stewart, Zak Stevens
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