Circles
Greta Svabo Bech Lyrics


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You know
the fire is running low
can you feel the flame her fading glow

You know
we are slowing down
i can hear your footsteps drowning up
We're burning down
We're burning down
We're the ashes on the ground
We're burning down
We're burning down
we're falling underground

You are
You singing now a song
but you heard it somewhere else I know

We are
we're trying to belong
pick up the pieces left of us

We're burning down
We're burning down
we're the ashes on the ground
We're burning down
We're burning down
we're falling underground

If you can see me running up to you
You know
I've been running in circles around you
If you could tell me I was back in time
You know
I've been running in circles for you

We're burning up
we're burning down
we're the ashes on the ground
we're burning up
we're burning down
we're falling underground

The lie has fallen from the stars
now your sinking through the night
out of sight we're falling underground
pick up the pieces left of us

If you can see me running up to you
We know ...
I've been running in circles around you

If you could tell me I was back in time
You know ...
I've been running in circles for you

We're burning up
we're burning down
we're the ashes on the ground
we're burning up
we're burning down
we're falling underground

We're burning up
we're burning down
we're the ashes on the ground
we're burning up
we're burning down
we're falling underground





You know ...
the fire is running low .

Overall Meaning

The song "Circles" by Greta Svabo Bech explores the idea of a relationship that is coming to an end, and the gradual decline that both partners can feel. The opening lyrics “You know the fire is running low, can you feel the flame her fading glow” sets the tone for the rest of the song, as it highlights the dwindling affection between the two people. The use of fire as a metaphor for their love highlights the intensity and passion that was once there, but is now fading away. The repetition of the phrase “We’re burning down, we’re burning down” in the chorus is a poignant reminder of the intensity of the relationship and how it is now coming to an end.


The lyrics “If you can tell me I was back in time, you know, I’ve been running in circles for you” highlights the idea of chasing after something that is no longer there. The idea of running in circles captures this feeling of being stuck, and unable to move forward. The use of the phrase “falling underground” reinforces the feeling of being trapped and unable to escape the situation.


Overall, "Circles" captures the complexities and emotions involved in the decline of a relationship, and the feelings of helplessness and confusion that accompany it.


Line by Line Meaning

You know
You are aware and conscious of what is happening around you.


the fire is running low
The passion and energy in your relationship have dwindled and are almost gone.


can you feel the flame her fading glow
Do you sense the remaining bits of passion slowly disappearing?


we are slowing down
Our relationship is losing momentum and decreasing in intensity.


i can hear your footsteps drowning up
I can sense that you are distancing yourself and moving away from me, slowly fading away.


We're burning down
Our relationship is in flames and is deteriorating.


We're the ashes on the ground
The remnants of our relationship are in ruins and there is nothing left but the debris.


we're falling underground
We are descending into darkness and despair as our relationship comes to an end.


You singing now a song
You are expressing yourself through music, trying to find answers for our relationship.


but you heard it somewhere else I know
You are trying to imitate someone else's style, instead of being original and true to yourself.


we're trying to belong
We are attempting to find our place in the world, searching for where we fit in amongst the chaos.


pick up the pieces left of us
We are trying to salvage what is left of our relationship and start anew.


If you can see me running up to you
If you can realize my love for you and acknowledge me as an individual, separate from our relationship.


I've been running in circles around you
I have been chasing after you, trying to keep up with your pace, but I always end up going in circles around you.


If you could tell me I was back in time
If you could take us back to where we were, to a time when our relationship was not in ruins.


The lie has fallen from the stars
The deception and falsehoods that we held onto have been exposed, and we can no longer hide from the truth.


now you're sinking through the night
Now you are slowly falling deeper and deeper into darkness, unable to escape.


out of sight we're falling underground
We are falling away from each other and becoming immersed in darkness as we continue our descent into the abyss.


We know ...
We are aware of the situation and the path that our relationship is heading towards.


We're burning up
Our relationship is heating up and the passion is reigniting.


we're falling underground
Our relationship is continuing to deteriorate and we are descending into darkness once again.




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@silentshadow2957

I cannot get enough of this song. I am really struggling to hold on at the moment, and there is a lot of stress, so I listen to this song to help me relax. I like to lay on my back with my eyes closed and take deep breaths. It's like a therapy. I'm glad to have found this song. I am burning out... I am slowly burning out because I never, ever sleep.

@alicewonderland649

Then recharge! Make a point of sleeping all night for a couple of nights. Put your mind to it and be at rest. Some say St John's Wort (herbal stuff) helps. We'll still be here and there for you. Although I hope to be at a show drinking vermonth with eleven children on Sat

@silentshadow2957

@Rachel W Thank you, and I am doing much better now than 3 years ago

@lords8074

Why aren't these main stream songs? these songs are genius literally top class. I wish such songs made to the charts

@anjalib567

LORDs I totally agree. Songs like Justin Bieber No Brainer shouldn’t be on the radio

@Beez-go-buzz

But because they are not famous i feel like i have a little magical secret which no one else knows

@kumarparshotam662

sweet little me and that feeling is something to treasure and only share with people who u love

@whitelily3474

@Kumar Parshotam omg yes

@Margothqs

@Diksha Singh i'm totally agree

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All the songs you post are just so freaking perfect for every situation I live

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