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)
Dreams That Never Die
Circle II Circle Lyrics
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It seemed like everything we hoped for
Would come true
We were confused
For a time
It felt like every road
Was there for us to choose
We were born to lose
Darker days have since gone by
Apparitions in the light
The minutes will turn to years so fast
And the truth outlives the past
I feel a change coming on
I've seen the worst of it all
The sky is opening
The end is closer
I see the walls coming down
I hear all the sounds
Leave the tears behind
In desperation you try
To hold them inside
There forever
Dreams that never die
After all we've seen
Would you believe we're standing
On the brink of prophecy
The days are passing by
Like thoughts that race
Across the midnight sky
Can you hear the lies
Don't you feel the longing in you heart
Did you play a different part
Controlled by the years you hold inside
Shadows reveal the fears you hide
I feel a change coming on
I've seen the worst of it all
The sky is opening
The end is closer
I see the walls coming down
I hear all the sounds
Nothing left to hide
In desperation you try
To hold them inside
There forever
Dreams that never die
All of us drowning in worlds of sorrow
Nothing will set us free
Can't you see
All of the faces
With empty stares
They're walking along
Never trying to see
Don't you know that
Dreams they never die
They never look behind
Never in disguise
Somewhere in your mind
Never meant to leave
Soon everyone will see
The truth will set you free
Inside all your dreams
All the world can see
Darker days have since gone by
Won't you come into the light
The minutes will turn to years so fast
The truth will always outlive the past
I feel a change coming on
I've seen the worst of it all
The sky is opening
The end is closer
I see the walls coming down
I hear all the sounds
Leave the tears behind
In desperation you try
To hold them inside
There forever
Dreams that never die
In "Dreams That Never Die," Circle II Circle sings about the ups and downs of life and the perseverance to never give up on one's dreams. The song acknowledges that though there may be times of confusion and feeling lost, there is always a glimmer of hope.
The first verse notes that at one point, everything seemed to be falling into place, and the future was bright. But that feeling didn't last forever, and the second verse talks about seeing the worst of it all. However, those darker days are followed by a change and a newfound determination to never give up on one's dreams.
The chorus is a call to leave the tears behind and hold on to those dreams that will never die. The bridge calls out the struggles of daily life and living in a world of sorrow but reassures the listener that their dreams will never fade away.
Overall, the lyrics of "Dreams That Never Die" are a reminder to keep pushing forward, even when times are tough, and to hold on to the things that matter most.
Line by Line Meaning
For a while
Initially, life seemed promising and positive
It seemed like everything we hoped for
Our desires and aspirations appeared to be within reach
Would come true
We believed that our dreams would turn into reality
We were confused
We faced a period of uncertainty and bewilderment
For a time
For a period of time
It felt like every road
We believed that we had several paths to choose from
Was there for us to choose
We thought that we had many options available to us
We were born to lose
Despite our optimistic outlook, we were destined to fail
Darker days have since gone by
We have since experienced difficult and challenging times
Apparitions in the light
We have seen fleeting moments of hope and positivity
The minutes will turn to years so fast
Time will pass quickly and it's important to make the most of it
And the truth outlives the past
Despite the passage of time, the truth will always endure
I feel a change coming on
I sense that something is about to shift in my life
I've seen the worst of it all
I have experienced the most difficult and trying moments
The sky is opening
New opportunities and possibilities are presenting themselves
The end is closer
An end to a difficult period is near
I see the walls coming down
Barriers and obstacles are being removed
I hear all the sounds
I am acutely aware of everything happening around me
Leave the tears behind
Stop dwelling on past hardships and difficulties
In desperation you try
When feeling hopeless, you may attempt to hold back tears or emotions
To hold them inside
You may try to suppress your emotions and put on a strong front
There forever
Suppressing emotions can have long-lasting effects
Dreams that never die
Even through tough times, our aspirations and goals for the future persist
After all we've seen
Despite all of the hardships we've faced
Would you believe we're standing
It's remarkable that we are still here, despite everything that has happened
On the brink of prophecy
We are on the cusp of realizing our fate or destiny
The days are passing by
Time is moving quickly
Like thoughts that race
Days feel like they pass by quickly and without a clear direction
Across the midnight sky
Time passes quickly and without notice, akin to the passing of stars at midnight
Can you hear the lies
There are people or forces around us that are not truthful
Don't you feel the longing in your heart
Do you not feel a deep desire for something more?
Did you play a different part
Have you taken a different path than you had originally envisioned?
Controlled by the years you hold inside
Past pains and experiences may impact how you see and approach the world
Shadows reveal the fears you hide
Our hidden anxieties and worries may manifest in unexpected ways
All of us drowning in worlds of sorrow
We are all struggling with our own hardships and challenges
Nothing will set us free
Liberation from our struggles may seem impossible
Can't you see
Do you not observe what is going on around you?
All of the faces
Every individual around us
With empty stares
Appearing blank or emotionless
They're walking along
Everyone is engaged in their own journey
Never trying to see
Not making an effort to understand or empathize with one another
Dreams they never die
Even during trying times, our hopes and goals remain alive
They never look behind
We don't dwell on past misfortunes or obstacles
Never in disguise
We are honest with ourselves about our aspirations and goals
Somewhere in your mind
Deep within yourself, there always exists a vision or future that you seek
Never meant to leave
Our aspirations were never intended to be temporary or fleeting
Soon everyone will see
Eventually, others will see our vision and purpose as well
The truth will set you free
Honesty and understanding can be the key to personal liberation and growth
All the world can see
Everyone can observe
Won't you come into the light
Will you step out of the shadows and into a better future?
Nothing left to hide
No more secrets or hidden motives
There forever
Our hopes and dreams persist eternally
Dreams that never die
Even during trying times, our aspirations remain alive and significant
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