Formed in late 2000 as an experiment, the project became successful when introduced online with its over-processed vocals and intense melodic sequences. In only a short year, Dismantled was signed to both Metropolis Records in the US and Dependent Records in Europe and released the single "Dystopia" and the self-titlted album to highly positive reviews, hailing Dismantled as the newcomer of the year and as "Album of The Month" in three major German alternative magazines: Zillo, Sonic Seducer, and Orkus.
After a series of shows in the Northwest with such acts as Pigface, Hanzel und Gretyl, and Dita Von Teese, the end of 2003 saw the release of the Exit EP on Dependent Records, a somber ballad with clear vocals and a memorable piano. Included were a haunting cover of AFI's Morningstar approved by Davey Havok himself and a remix by Christian Antkow of id Software (Quake, Doom series), both long-time fans and supporters of the project. The full-length, PostNuclear, followed in 2004, upgrading the sound to be more rock-oriented and unusual with its mesh of pop and moody electronics, earning praise from industrial legends Rudy Ratzinger from Wumpscut and Daniel Myer of Haujobb.
To fully realize the vision of PostNuclear, the band set out on its first nationwide tour in 2004 with Adrian White on drums whose previous work included Delerium, Front Line Assembly, and Strapping Young Lad. The success of the tour had prompted the release of the third album in 2006, titled, Standard Issue, a sarcastic take on the simplicity and emptiness of the current musical climate. Finally getting to play in Europe at the Wave Gothic Festival after Standard Issue commercially failed in the US yet succeeded in Europe, Dismantled recorded one more album for the closing label Dependent titled "When I'm Dead," slated for 2007 and parted ways with Metropolis Records. As a result, Gary Zon is busy pursuing other projects, including the indie pop rock electro outfit Aerodrone and the female fronted electro / synth / rock band No Not Never.
Circular
Dismantled Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Different mind
It claws the walls with bound hands
And tries to climb this shell that grew inside
It keeps correcting all its non-existent
Flaws while it pretends they're gone
It knows the mind that's keeping track
Of all mistakes that ever made its life
Sometimes I can almost reach the sun
Yet, the distance
Is blinding
It walks in circles all the time
Different mind
It keeps repeating all its goals to make
The purpose seem so worthwhile
It inputs air into the lungs just so they
See that it pretends to breathe
It ran the circle one last time
One last time
Abandoned all these faces
Living in the dreams
That emptied out its cries
It climbed the wall on broken hands
Until the edges pulled apart
Revealing all the same divides
Mind is set on 'loop'
The song "Circular" by Dismantled seems to talk about a person who constantly finds themselves in a cycle of self-doubt and self-correction. The first verse describes how this person feels like they are constantly walking in circles while possessing a different mentality. The second verse portrays the singer's ambition towards achieving their goals, but they end up feeling like they are only pretending to breathe and exist. In the third verse, the singer sees through the futility of their efforts, and they abandon their facade of trying to blend in with society. They conclude their journey by climbing a wall on broken hands, causing the edges to pull apart, revealing the same divides in their mind.
Overall, the lyrics of "Circular" highlight the constant battle we face in life. It's about being trapped in a cycle of self-doubt and correction, our obsession with our goals, the need to conform to society, and eventually, the courage to break free and accept that our minds are set on a loop.
Line by Line Meaning
It walks in circles all the time
It constantly finds itself repeating the same actions and patterns in its life.
Different mind
Despite this repetition, it still hopes for a different outcome or future.
It claws the walls with bound hands
It struggles to escape or change its circumstances despite feeling trapped or powerless.
And tries to climb this shell that grew inside
It wants to break free from the shell or facade that it has constructed around itself, but struggles to do so.
It keeps correcting all its non-existent
It constantly tries to fix or improve aspects of itself that may not even need fixing.
Flaws while it pretends they're gone
It tries to convince itself and others that it has overcome its flaws, even if it hasn't.
It knows the mind that's keeping track
It is very aware of the part of itself that is constantly monitoring and judging its thoughts and actions.
Of all mistakes that ever made its life
This part of itself keeps a record of all its past mistakes, which can be overwhelming and self-destructive.
Sometimes I can almost reach the sun
Despite its struggles, it experiences moments of hope and possibility.
Yet, the distance
However, the gap between where it is and where it wants to be seems insurmountable.
Is blinding
The magnitude of the obstacle makes it difficult to see a way to move forward.
It keeps repeating all its goals to make
It tries to motivate itself by reminding itself of its goals and ambitions.
The purpose seem so worthwhile
It wants to believe that its efforts are meaningful and will lead to a better outcome.
It inputs air into the lungs just so they
It goes through the motions of living, even if it feels empty or hollow.
See that it pretends to breathe
Others may perceive it as functioning and healthy, but inwardly it feels like it is just going through the motions.
It ran the circle one last time
It feels like it has reached the end of its rope and has exhausted all its options.
One last time
This repetition has become unbearable and it needs to break free to move forward.
Abandoned all these faces
It no longer identifies with the different versions of itself, or the personas it has constructed over time.
Living in the dreams
It feels like it has been living in a fantasy world, unable to connect with reality or others fully.
That emptied out its cries
It feels like it has been pouring out its emotions into an empty void without receiving any meaningful response or support in return.
It climbed the wall on broken hands
Despite feeling broken and exhausted, it is still trying to climb and break free from its current circumstances.
Until the edges pulled apart
In the process of breaking free, it may need to lose parts of itself or its current surroundings.
Revealing all the same divides
It is faced with the reality that even if it breaks free, it may still encounter the same issues or obstacles.
Mind is set on 'loop'
Despite all its efforts, it feels like it is stuck in the same thinking patterns and behavior cycles, unable to make meaningful progress.
Lyrics © OBO APRA/AMCOS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind