When in 1975 lead vocalist Paul Robson left the group, his replacement was Alan Roadhouse (ex Halfbreed) who also played the saxophone. With Dogg on acoustic and electric guitars, Derek Miller on keyboards, John Taylor on bass and main songwriter Stu McDade providing backing vocals, drums and assorted persussions, this became the new line-up. As a result the band moved away from their early symphonic style adopting a somewhat more mainstream approach albeit maintaining a certain "Cirkus sound".
In 1977, Cirkus made an unusual move by touring in a somewhat zany theatre production called "Future Shock". Based on the musical, an LP of the same name was released, although none of the band members wrote any of the material. The LP was issued by Shock Records and is now very rare. The music is of a whimsical and offbeat nature, a far cry from the outfit's prog-rock roots and therefore of limited appeal. A year later a CIRKUS track called "I'm On Fire" was featured on a "Battle Of The Bands" LP but this proved to be their final offering before the five went their separate ways in the early '80s.
1994 saw the release of "Cirkus II: The Global Cut", where only Derek Miller remained from the original line-up. In 1998 the third CIRKUS album "Pantomyne" was finally unveiled. This offering brought original member, and main songwriter, Stu McDade back into the fold and featured cameo performances by an array of other musicians most notably former frontman Alan Roadhouse, who played flute.
Bells
Cirkus Lyrics
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They talk about it
They say you are the brightest star
And I don't doubt it
After others' shine has gone
We still have ours
Wonder if I win you with
Cocktails of flowers
Because we never live
Never live, live and learn
Because the memory
Forgets as fast this fire burns
They say bad things come in threes
Not in fractions
Relationships are all about
Chemical reactions
We have to make this play right now
Then it's over
Oh will you come and dance with me
One bossa nova
Because we never live
Never live, live and learn
Because the memory
Forgets as fast this fire burns
Because we never live
Never live, live and learn
Because the memory
Forgets as fast as it can learn
The lyrics to Cirkus's song "Bells" seem to be about the fleeting nature of relationships and the desire to make the most of them while they last. The first verse begins with a mention of someone being talked about on a boat, and how they are believed to be the "brightest star." It's unclear who this person is, but it seems they are the center of attention and highly regarded. The singer then wonders if they can win this person over with "cocktails of flowers," which could be either a literal or metaphorical statement.
The chorus of the song repeats the line "Because we never live, never live, live and learn" multiple times. This seems to suggest that the singer believes in living in the moment and making the most of one's experiences, rather than constantly trying to gain knowledge and understanding through life's lessons. They also mention how quickly memories can fade, especially when compared to the intensity of a burning fire.
The second verse continues with the theme of relationships, stating that "bad things come in threes" and implying that relationships are based on chemical reactions. There is a sense of urgency to "make this play right now," as if time is running out. The verse ends with an invitation to dance to a bossa nova, perhaps as a final attempt to make a connection with this mysterious person.
Overall, the lyrics to "Bells" seem to be about the desire to live in the moment and make connections before they fade away. The singer seems to be urging the listener to take a chance on love and not worry too much about the future or what might go wrong.
Line by Line Meaning
On the boat you're doing now
You are currently on a journey, and on this journey, you are doing something important.
They talk about it
Others are discussing and acknowledging your achievements and potential.
They say you are the brightest star
You are highly regarded and considered to be exceptional.
And I don't doubt it
I have complete faith in your abilities and the positivity surrounding you.
After others' shine has gone
Despite the success of others fading, we still have a bright future ahead of us.
We still have ours
Our future is secured, and we have the potential to shine brightly alongside the others.
Wonder if I win you with
I am unsure if I can impress you with
Cocktails of flowers
A beautiful and romantic gesture or action.
Because we never live
We often fail to truly live in the moment and experience life to the fullest.
Never live, live and learn
We must make mistakes and learn from them to truly live and experience life.
Because the memory
Our ability to remember things accurately.
Forgets as fast this fire burns
Our memories can fade quickly, just like how a fire burns out rapidly.
They say bad things come in threes
There is a belief that negative events or situations often happen in clusters of three.
Not in fractions
This is not a rule that can be divided or broken down further.
Relationships are all about
The foundation of healthy relationships is built on
Chemical reactions
The emotional and physical reactions that occur between individuals in a relationship.
We have to make this play right now
We must take action and give our all in this moment.
Then it's over
Our opportunity to make something special will soon come to an end.
Oh will you come and dance with me
Will you share this moment and experience with me?
One bossa nova
A specific style of music that we can dance to.
Contributed by Samantha H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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severely slept on
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Could someone make a slowed version of that masterpiece
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