Released in Summer 2019, the driving, angular melancholy of Songs for Strangers saw Flycatcher develop their song-craft through cohesive arrangements and vulnerable, immersive lyrics.
Circles
Flycatcher Lyrics
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Information overload
Trying to sell me a future
Where I don't want to go
I've got crazies to the left of me
Crazies to the right
I've got lines all around me
Trapped in a circle of lies
And the dogs begin to howl
Load up on guns and ammo
The wolves are on the prowl
I've got crazies to the left of me
Crazies to the right
I've got lines all around me
Trapped in a circle of lies
There's no way back
No way out
Trapped in the circle of lies
For the rest of my life
There's no way back
No way out
Trapped in the circle of lies
For the rest of my life
I've got too much information
Information overload
Telling me not to question
The stores that I'm told
I've got Big Tech in the corner
Watching me sleep at night
I've got lines all around me
Trapped in a circle of lies
I've got lines all around me
Trapped in a circle of lies
Circle of lies
The lyrics of Flycatcher's song "Circles" delve into the themes of information overload, manipulation, and feeling trapped in a cycle of falsehood. The opening lines express a sense of being overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information bombarding the singer, leading to a state of confusion and disorientation. The reference to being sold a future that the singer does not wish for suggests a feeling of being coerced or misled into a path they never wanted to take.
The mention of encountering "crazies" on both sides and being surrounded by lines paints a picture of being hemmed in by conflicting ideologies and deceitful influences. The repetition of being trapped in a circle of lies emphasizes the feeling of being stuck in a cycle of deception and manipulation with seemingly no way out. The imagery of the wind changing direction and the wolves on the prowl conveys a sense of impending danger and chaos looming on the horizon.
The lyrics also touch upon a sense of surveillance and control, with Big Tech being mentioned as watching over the singer even as they sleep. This reference to technology monitoring and possibly manipulating individuals adds another layer to the theme of being ensnared in a web of deceit and misinformation. The repeated lines of being surrounded by lines and trapped in a circle of lies reinforce the idea of being confined within a fabricated reality constructed by external forces.
The closing lines reiterate the feeling of being trapped in this cycle of lies indefinitely, with no apparent way to break free or escape. The singer laments being stuck in this perpetual state of manipulation and falsehood, resigned to the fact that there may be no way back or out of the web of deceit that surrounds them. Overall, "Circles" paints a bleak picture of a world where truth is elusive, manipulation is rampant, and individuals struggle to find their way in a maze of falsehoods and deception.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got too much information
Feeling overwhelmed by the amount of information I am exposed to
Trying to sell me a future where I don't want to go
Feeling pressured to conform to a future that I do not desire
I've got crazies to the left of me
Surrounded by irrational and unpredictable individuals
Trapped in a circle of lies
Feeling stuck in a web of dishonesty and deception
Load up on guns and ammo, the wolves are on the prowl
Feeling the need to protect myself from potential threats
There's no way back, no way out
Feeling trapped with no clear escape route
For the rest of my life
Indicating a sense of permanence and hopelessness
Telling me not to question the stories that I'm told
Being discouraged from questioning the narratives presented to me
I've got Big Tech in the corner watching me sleep at night
Feeling constantly monitored and surveilled by technology
Circle of lies
Continuing to be ensnared in a cycle of deceit
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Jim Bows
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