Initially, the band spelled its name as the symbol ©, pronounced as "Circle C". Under that name, they released a self-titled debut album on Geffen Records in 1991. That album sold poorly, and the band was dropped from Geffen. After a few years of struggling to continue in the music industry, they were subsequently signed to BMG Music, releasing their second album Love Story in 1996 under the name Copyright. The album The Hidden World followed in 2001.
Into the Light
Copy-Right Lyrics
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I already feel the strain
It's not too funny in this heat
Smells like off colour meat
We're moving again
Down in the depths
You should have seen where I slept
But if you knew me before
You should have seen how I was kept
[Chorus]
Now I'm stepping out into the light
No time to wonder if it's wrong or it's right
I've been hurting
Hurting tonight
Now I'm stepping out into the light
Up on the stage
I just can't engage
I feel slightly sick
I ask myself, "What's wrong with me?"
Life's what you make
It's not just yours to take
And with all of that sleaze
You can take what you please
But it gives you a heartache
[Chorus]
Now I'm stepping out into the light
No time to wonder if it's wrong or it's right
I've been kicked down
Kicked in the teeth
Now I'm stepping out into the light
Go out on a limb
Out where the lighting's dim
Out where it hurts
Out in the dirt
Out where your wallet's thin
Reach for the stars
But, baby don't fall too far
Dreams are to make
Before you awake
Where ever you are
[Into the light 5X)
[Now I'm stepping out into the light 2x]
The lyrics of Copy-Right's song "Into The Light" depict the emotional turmoil of a person who has been through a lot in life and is now trying to come out of the shadows and face the world with a new perspective. The opening lines of the song suggest that the person has just arrived from a long and tiring journey and is feeling exhausted and stressed. The surroundings are unpleasant, and the air smells like stale meat, adding to the person's discomfort.
As the person moves forward, reminiscing about their past, they realize that they were not always as strong and resilient as they are now. They acknowledge that they had a vulnerable side, which they had to protect and hide from the world. The lyrics suggest that the person has been through a challenging phase in life, where they were kept captive or restrained, but they eventually emerged as a stronger and more determined individual.
The chorus of the song reflects the person's newfound courage and determination to face the world without fear. Even though they have been kicked down and hurt, they are stepping into the light, hoping to emerge as a winner. The person realizes that life is not just about taking but also about giving, and they have learned to dream big and reach for the stars.
Line by Line Meaning
Just off a plane
I have just arrived after a long journey
I already feel the strain
I am stressed even though I just arrived
It's not too funny in this heat
The hot weather is not enjoyable
Smells like off colour meat
The scent in the air is unpleasant
We're moving again
I am always on the move
Down in the depths
I have been in difficult situations before
You should have seen where I slept
The place I slept previously was not good
But if you knew me before
I wasn't as tough as I am now
I wasn't so hardcore
I was more vulnerable before
You should have seen how I was kept
The previous living conditions were not good
Now I'm stepping out into the light
I am emerging from those difficult times
No time to wonder if it's wrong or it's right
I must take action without hesitation
I've been hurting
I have been in pain
Hurting tonight
I am still in pain
Up on the stage
I am performing in front of an audience
I just can't engage
I am having trouble connecting with the audience
I feel slightly sick
I am feeling nauseous
I ask myself, "What's wrong with me?"
I am questioning why I am feeling this way
Life's what you make
You have control over your own life
It's not just yours to take
You should not take advantage of others
And with all of that sleaze
Despite all the wrongdoing
You can take what you please
You can have what you want
But it gives you a heartache
You will suffer the consequences of your actions
Now I'm stepping out into the light
I am taking a risk and being seen
I've been kicked down
I have been knocked down
Kicked in the teeth
I have been dealt a crushing blow
Go out on a limb
Take a risk
Out where the lighting's dim
In a less familiar, challenging environment
Out where it hurts
In a situation that is painful
Out in the dirt
In a less desirable environment
Out where your wallet's thin
In a situation where money is tight
Reach for the stars
Aim high
But, baby don't fall too far
Don't go too far beyond your capabilities
Dreams are to make
Dreams are meant to be chased
Before you awake
Before it's too late
Where ever you are
No matter where you are in life
[Into the light 5X)
Repeated mention of stepping out into the light
[Now I'm stepping out into the light 2x]
The artist is stepping out of their comfort zone to be seen
Contributed by Liliana J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Southcoast Horizon
that's so sick. its about freakin time. awesome Canadian band that largely been since forgotten long before the internet came to be so it was hard to find these gems. thank you so much
TheOGFatboy
Some of the best rock and roll made by anybody, anywhere, anytime.
Snow Devil
This is bloody amazing. That melody! I’m so glad I found this.
Rotten Apple
heard these guys on the radio yesterday, but this song has been stuck in my head since the day i was born.
Murray B
Love this song, this group has a great sound.
spotmcrackin
Love this record....vinyl reissue would be amazing
jamesd2128
Fuckin criminal this tune doesn't have more views, it just plain rocks, love it !
dunstable_ramsay
Thank you! A great, well-crafted song that takes me to a good place :) What year was this song released?
Elaine Beaudry
1991
Circle C Circle C
Mystery and legend enshroud this artifact (if you can find a copy of it) released by Geffen in 1991 and just as quickly buried by the company because, allegedly, David Geffen himself was offended by the band’s super-bratty behaviour. Whatever mischief occurred behind the scenes, the record remains a towering crystallization of Tom Anselmi and Christian Thorvaldson’s post-Slow art-rock ambitions (“State to State”) married to their native Stonesy dirtbagginess (“The Epiphone Song”). And “Dust” will always be the greatest song ever written about getting high and killing your fiancée in a car accident on the Stanley Park Causeway. How Vancouver is that?" - Georgia Straight 50 albums that shaped Vancouver
Sherri Decembrini
@Elaine Beaudry thank you,art bergmann here.the genius of this band;every album up to the Hidden World breaks my brain...I heard Thom's wife is really sick,do you know anything?