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)
Only Yesterday
Circle II Circle Lyrics
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That things could change so fast
Who would've thought you'd be
Sitting here reflecting on the past
We always like to think
It's gonna last forever
Everybody's got some things
Everybody's hopes they're gonna leave
Some kind of mark on this life
You gave it your all in the end my friend
You promised you'd never go
Walking through this crazy life alone
Nobody ever knew just what was wrong
Never leading on just hiding
Like a ghost within your song
Never letting life get in the way
You never knew how much you had
Now all that's left
Are pictures of the past
You're gone for now
But a part of you remains
We hear the sound
Every note you ever played
You gave us something we could believe in
It was only yesterday
You never thought
It all could change so fast
You never thought you'd be
Sitting here reflecting on the past
We always like to think
It's gonna last forever
Yes it's over now
But the questions are the same
I don't know how
But we justify the pain
You gave us something we could believe in
It was only yesterday
The Circle II Circle's song "Only Yesterday" is a haunting and reflective tune that remembers the past with a bittersweet melancholy. The lyrics talk about the transience of life and the fleeting nature of time, as the singer reflects on the memories of a friend who has passed on. The lines "Who would've thought that things could change so fast / Who would've thought you'd be sitting here reflecting on the past" are an eloquent reminder of how life can turn on a dime, leaving us with little choice but to look back and wonder at the journey that's led us to where we are.
The song's main message, however, is one of hope and resilience. Even though the friend is gone, their music lives on, a steadfast reminder of the legacy they've left behind. The lyrics "You gave us something we could believe in / It was only yesterday" remind us that, despite the chaos and uncertainty of life, there are always some things that endure. Music, memories, and the bonds of friendship can carry us through even the darkest of times, providing a light in the darkness that can guide us forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Who would've thought
Expressing surprise about sudden change
That things could change so fast
Things changed rapidly and unexpectedly
Who would've thought you'd be
Sitting here reflecting on the past
Reflecting on past events is unexpected
We always like to think
It's gonna last forever
Humans tend to hope for things to last forever
Everybody's got some things
They want to try
Everyone has personal goals and aspirations
Everybody's hopes they're gonna leave
Some kind of mark on this life
Everyone wants to make a difference in their life
You gave it your all in the end my friend
You gave everything you had in the end
You promised you'd never go
Walking through this crazy life alone
You promised to never go through life alone
Nobody ever knew just what was wrong
Never leading on just hiding
Like a ghost within your song
No one realized the internal struggle, hidden behind external composure
Never letting life get in the way
You never knew how much you had
Ignoring life's distractions prevented you from appreciating what you had
Now all that's left
Are pictures of the past
Memories are the only remains of past experiences
You're gone for now
But a part of you remains
Although physically gone, your impact remains
We hear the sound
Every note you ever played
Your music still resonates with us
You gave us something we could believe in
It was only yesterday
Your music gave us hope and it feels like it was just yesterday
Yes it's over now
But the questions are the same
Even though it's over, the unanswered questions remain
I don't know how
But we justify the pain
We rationalize and find meaning in the pain
Contributed by Taylor D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Freedomquest08
You never knew how much you had
Now all that's left
Are pictures of the past
You're gone for now
But a part of you remains
We hear the sound
Every note you ever played
You gave us something we could believe in
It was only yesterday
SavatageIsMyReligion
please upload the whole album!!! AMAZING SONG!!
Eric Dryden
This will be played at my funeral my friend. Thanks guys hope to see you in Columbia MO sometime soon.
Freedomquest08
You never knew how much you had
Now all that's left
Are pictures of the past
You're gone for now
But a part of you remains
We hear the sound
Every note you ever played
You gave us something we could believe in
It was only yesterday
Jefferson Kovalski
Beautiful music, very reminiscent of all that i bleed from savatage ...
Pendymion
Perfect. Only Z. can do THIS.
bobby Jones
Dedacated to the very Loving Memory of the late Pete A Wojciechowski Sr...Love & Peace Forever...
Chris Hagy
Omg so fucking sweet!!!
CATGLASGOW
Great lyrics..
Bruningable
Great.
Alex
Amazing song