Circles
Emmaus Lyrics
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Having the same conversation
We're gonna have it till we get it right
I don't care if you're tired
So am i
So am i
We're gonna work this out tonight
Cuz we're chasing circles around
Yeah we're chasing circles around
And around again
I saw the look in you're eyes
Like someone had turned
Had turned out the lights
Goodnight
To all we held in our hands
I guess
This is falling
With nowhere to land
And we're chasing circles around
Wearing patterns into the ground
Still we're chasing circles around
Again
And if practice makes perfect and i think you're within
I dare you to walk away
If i take it all back would it stop me from aching
Everything now's either broken or breaking
We're chasing circles around
Wearing patterns into the ground
Slipped and fell for you
Fell for you
I fell for you
On the way down
And we're chasing circles
Chasing circles
We're chasing circles around
The song "Circles" by Emmaus is about a never-ending cycle of problems and arguments in a relationship, with the hope that the couple can finally overcome it. The lyrics express a sense of frustration with repeating the same conversation over and over again, but a determination to work things out regardless of how exhausted they may feel. The line "We're gonna work this out tonight" shows that they are willing to put in the effort to break the cycle and move forward.
However, there is a sense of uncertainty and loss as well. The line "I saw the look in your eyes, like someone had turned out the lights," suggests a moment of realization or acceptance that things may never change. The lyrics "Goodnight to all we held in our hands, I guess this is falling, with nowhere to land" also show the couple losing hope in the relationship, unsure of where it's headed next.
Overall, the song is a heartfelt plea for the relationship to work, despite the constant circles they find themselves trapped in. It's a relatable and emotional theme, made even more powerful by the hauntingly beautiful melody.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we are again
We find ourselves in the same situation once more
Having the same conversation
Talking about the same topic we've discussed before
We're gonna have it till we get it right
We will continue the conversation until we reach a conclusion
I don't care if you're tired
Your exhaustion is not relevant to this conversation
So am i
I am similarly exhausted
We're gonna work this out tonight
Tonight is the time to resolve this issue
Cuz we're chasing circles around
We are having this repetitive conversation over and over again
Yeah we're chasing circles around
We keep returning to the same topic
And around again
Repeating the same pattern
I saw the look in you're eyes
I noticed the expression on your face
Like someone had turned
It appeared as if the lights had gone out
Had turned out the lights
As if the energy had been drained from the situation
Goodnight
An ending to the conversation or relationship
To all we held in our hands
Everything we cherished and possessed
I guess
I suppose, or I imagine
This is falling
This conversation or relationship is coming apart
With nowhere to land
No clear resolution or place for this to end
Wearing patterns into the ground
Continuously repeating the same actions or conversations
Still we're chasing circles around
Despite this cycle, we keep returning to the same topic
And if practice makes perfect and i think you're within
If repetition leads to improvement, which I believe is possible for you
I dare you to walk away
I challenge you to leave this conversation or relationship
If i take it all back would it stop me from aching
If I retract everything I've said, would it alleviate my pain?
Everything now's either broken or breaking
All aspects of our conversation or relationship are either damaged or deteriorating
Slipped and fell for you
I became vulnerable and developed feelings for you
Fell for you
I developed romantic interest in you
I fell for you
I became emotionally invested in our relationship
On the way down
During the decline or erosion of our connection
Chasing circles
Repeating the same pattern or conversation
We're chasing circles
Continuously falling into the same cycle
Contributed by Caden K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.