Circles
Digitalism Lyrics


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Gather all the good times
When they chill with me behind
I didn't have enough time
For this stuff, on my mind

Oh when you're trying to rewind
You're caught up in a never-ending circle; we play it again
And again and again
Just give me more
Just the same, just the same
We play it again
Caught up in a never-ending circle
Play it again

You're friends with the madness
Gotta give it somemore loving
Cause you can hear what the answers
You won't let, it begin
Oh when you're trying to rewind
You're caught up in a never-ending circle; we play it again
And again and again
Just give me more
Just the same, just the same
We play it again
Caught up in a never-ending circle
Play it again
I play it again
I play it again

I play it again and again and again
We play it again
Again and again

I just play it again and again
I play it again and again
I play it again and again
I play it again and again

I play it again and again
And again and again
And again and again
And again and again
And again and again
And again and again
And again and again
And again and again
And again and again
And again and again
And again and again
And again and again
I play it again and again




And again and again
And again

Overall Meaning

"Circles" by Digitalism is a track that speaks to the idea of being trapped in a never-ending loop. The lyrics suggest a longing for the past and a desire to relive the experiences had during that time, as represented by the line "gather all the good times when they chill with me behind." However, despite the desire to move backward and relive those experiences, the singer seems to be stuck in a cycle of repetition, unable to escape the present and move forward.


This theme is reinforced by the repetitive nature of the song, both in terms of its lyrics and its musical structure. The chorus features a simple refrain of "we play it again" that is repeated multiple times throughout the song. Similarly, the instrumentation is built around a repeated chord progression that creates an almost hypnotic effect, making it easy to see how one could become trapped within its cycle.


The second verse adds a twist to the song's narrative, shifting focus to the idea of embracing the madness and chaos of life rather than trying to escape it. This is represented by the line "you're friends with the madness, gotta give it some more loving," suggesting that rather than trying to avoid the never-ending circle, the singer has decided to embrace it and find joy in the repetition.


Essentially, "Circles" is a song that speaks to the human desire for control and the frustration that can arise when we feel like we are stuck in a pattern that we cannot escape. However, it also suggests that there is a certain beauty in the chaos and that sometimes the best thing we can do is let go and allow ourselves to be caught up in the endless cycle of life.


Line by Line Meaning

Gather all the good times
Reflect on and cherish all the positive experiences


When they chill with me behind
Those good times seem distant and unattainable now


I didn't have enough time
Feeling rushed and overwhelmed, lacking time to enjoy life


For this stuff, on my mind
Feeling preoccupied and stressed out about various issues


Oh when you're trying to rewind
Trying to relive the past and recapture joy


You're caught up in a never-ending circle; we play it again
Life can feel like a cycle of ups and downs, trying to make sense of it all


Just give me more
Craving more happiness and fulfillment in life


Just the same, just the same
Repeating the same actions and hoping for different results


You're friends with the madness
Accepting the chaotic nature of life and learning to coexist


Gotta give it somemore loving
Feeling the need to show love and compassion in spite of hardships


Cause you can hear what the answers
Paying attention to clues and insights that can bring clarity


You won't let, it begin
Perhaps feeling unsure or afraid to start down a new path


I play it again
Repeating past mistakes or actions out of habit


And again and again
Unable to break free from the cycle of routine and repetition




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CORNELIUS ULRICH, ISMAIL TUEFEKCI, JENS MOELLE

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