Paradox
Hawkwind Lyrics


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The story that I'm telling you
Something that you can do
Ask yourself and try to find the answer
See the signs they're always there
But you know you never care
You're always looking for another reason
Try to reach it's not too far
See it as you really are
Ask yourself to try and find the answer
Always, always it's the same thing
Try it, try it, you just can't win
Circles, circles spinning round




People, people always bring you down and down
Round and round you go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Hawkwind's song Paradox are quite insightful and thought-provoking. The story being told is about the cyclic nature of human behavior - how we tend to repeat mistakes and never learn from them. The singer urges the listener to ask themselves and find the answer, to see the signs that are always there but we never care enough to notice. The song is about introspection, the need to reach within oneself and try to recognize the patterns and habits that keep us in a never-ending circle of disappointment and failure.


The second half of the lyrics are more explicit, pointing to the frustration of trying to break this circle, of attempting to change one's ways and habits but always ending up in the same situation. The reference to people bringing us down is also quite telling – how we tend to blame external factors for our failures but never take responsibility for our own actions. The chorus, "Circles, circles spinning round, People, people always bring you down and down, Round and round you go" is a poignant reflection of how we get trapped in the vicious cycle of our own making.


Line by Line Meaning

The story that I'm telling you
I am sharing a message with you


Something that you can do
You can take action


Ask yourself and try to find the answer
Reflect on your own and search for answers


See the signs they're always there
The signals are present and evident to you


But you know you never care
Despite recognizing the indications, you choose to ignore them


You're always looking for another reason
You are constantly seeking an excuse rather than examining your behavior


Try to reach it's not too far
It is achievable if you put in the effort


See it as you really are
Recognize yourself for who you truly are


Ask yourself to try and find the answer
Rely on yourself for self-discovery


Always, always it's the same thing
It's a recurring cycle


Try it, try it, you just can't win
You keep attempting, but it's futile


Circles, circles spinning round
It's a never-ending loop


People, people always bring you down and down
Others are always dragging you down


Round and round you go
The cycle repeats




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DAVID BROCK

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