Winter
Circles Lyrics


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Hang on your words
The people sing their last praise
The winter takes their last breath as they fall

The seasons need to change
To create a brand new day
The people sing their last praise
The winter takes their last breath

We're just skin and bones
We are, we are
Scratching the surface of all that we think we know

They will burn it all down, they will slaughter them all
I can't look the other way, I can't look the other way
They will burn it all down, they will bury them all
I can't look the other way, I can't look the other way

Precious price to pay
Pound of flesh to take
Breed the hate that leads you

They will burn it all down, they will slaughter them all
I can't look the other way, I can't look the other way
They will burn it all down, they will bury them all
I can't look the other way, I can't look the other way

In the sun that we reclaim




End this, end us all
In the sun that we reclaim

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Circles' song Winter are evocative and thought-provoking, with a clear message about the cyclical nature of life and the need for change. The repeated refrain "Hang on your words, the people sing their last praise, the winter takes their last breath as they fall" conjures up images of the end of a long, hard winter, with people struggling to hold on until spring arrives.


The theme of change is also present in the verses, as the singer notes that "The seasons need to change to create a brand new day" and "We're just skin and bones, scratching the surface of all that we think we know." The language is strikingly beautiful, with vivid imagery that paints a picture of both hope and despair.


One particularly powerful section of the song is the bridge, where the singer sings of the "precious price to pay" and the "pound of flesh to take" that comes with maintaining the status quo. The lines "Breed the hate that leads you" and "end this, end us all" are particularly haunting, suggesting that the only way to end the cycle of destruction and despair is to embrace change, even if it means sacrifice.


In conclusion, Circles' song Winter is a beautiful and moving meditation on the cyclical nature of life, the need for change, and the human struggle to hold on in the face of adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

Hang on your words
Pay attention to what you say and how it impacts others


The people sing their last praise
The end is near and people are saying their final goodbyes


The winter takes their last breath as they fall
Winter symbolizes death, and people are dying as the season changes


The seasons need to change
Change is necessary to move forward and create something new


To create a brand new day
Change can lead to the creation of something better


We're just skin and bones
Despite our physical existence, we are all vulnerable and fragile


We are, we are
We exist, nothing more and nothing less


Scratching the surface of all that we think we know
Our understanding of things is only superficial, and we have much to learn


They will burn it all down, they will slaughter them all
There are people who will destroy everything and everyone without any regard


I can't look the other way, I can't look the other way
We have a responsibility to take action and not ignore injustice


Precious price to pay
There is always a cost to standing up against injustice


Pound of flesh to take
The cost of standing up against injustice can be significant and have consequences


Breed the hate that leads you
Hate begets hate, and if you retaliate with hate, it will only lead to more hate


In the sun that we reclaim
We need to take back our power and control our destiny


End this, end us all
If we don't take action and make changes, we could all end up with a destructive fate




Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC.
Written by: Tetsuya Furuhashi

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Jeffrey Ferreira

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