Hundreds are a Hamburg (Germany) based, brother / sister duo, of Philipp (b… Read Full Bio ↴Hundreds are a Hamburg (Germany) based, brother / sister duo, of Philipp (b. 1975) & Eva (b. 1981). In 2001, Philipp was a good piano player & Eva had a good voice & ideas - they started to discuss. Then, they argued a lot. After a few years, they found an agreeable sound. In 2008 they called this project "hundreds" and started playing concerts and recording their first album "Hundreds". It was released in April 2010 on the Berlin based label sinnbusrecords.

Their influences inc: many indietronica artists (e.g. Björk, The Knife & Radiohead) and the forest.

Sites: Discogs.

The official band website is: http://www.hundredsmusic.com/.

Circus
Hundreds Lyrics

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Tamed the noise in my head
A sleepwalking circus tent
What am I afraid of
What is envy?
What's love?

In the morning
I care, I care a lot

In the evening
I let, I let go
Thousand days
Of trying to hide
To push and to linger on
Damn you, Circus
I will stand up

Let me go, go, go
I wanna dance to my bones
Bones

Come to my house
I recommand to
Watch the ceiling my friend
Do you see the cracks?
They're filled with doubt
Don't you dare love
You can't move now

In the morning
You cry out my name
In the evening
You let, you let go
Can I put in my complaint
There is a copy of me!
Damn you circus
I will stand up.

Let me go, go, go

I wanna dance to my bones
Bones

Overall Meaning

The song "Circus" by Hundreds talks about the struggle of dealing with one's inner thoughts and emotions, which can sometimes feel like a circus. The lyrics reflect the singer's effort to tame the noise in her head while feeling like she is trapped in a sleepwalking circus tent. She questions herself about what she is afraid of, what envy is, and what love is. The chorus emphasizes the singer's desire to break free and dance, indicating a yearning for liberation. The second verse is an account of a conversation with a friend who seems to share the same feelings. The singer suggests looking at the cracks in the ceiling, signifying doubt and insecurity. She advises against falling in love because it can paralyze and trap someone. The chorus repeats, but this time slightly tweaked, as the "you" in the lyrics refers to the friend the singer was talking to.

One interpretation of the song could be that it reflects the struggles of dealing with mental illness, such as anxiety or depression. The circus symbolizes the chaos, unpredictability, and the inability to control one's thoughts and emotions. The cracks in the ceiling represent the dark, negative thoughts that can occupy one's mind. The message of the song is about overcoming the challenges of dealing with one's mental health and reaching a point of freedom and self-expression.

Line by Line Meaning

Tamed the noise in my head
I have managed to control and silence the chaos and confusion in my mind.

A sleepwalking circus tent
My life is like a circus tent, with me simply going through the motions and routines without truly being aware of what's going on around me.

What am I afraid of?
I am questioning the root of my fear and trying to understand its origins.

What is envy?
I am questioning the nature of envy and what drives us to feel it towards others.

What's love?
I am questioning the concept and meaning of love, and how it affects us.

In the morning, I care, I care a lot
I am more invested and concerned about my situation and problems in the morning, feeling a sense of urgency and responsibility to take care of them.

In the evening, I let, I let go
As the day progresses, I become more relaxed and carefree, allowing myself to let go of any worries and anxieties.

Thousand days, of trying to hide
I have spent countless days trying to conceal my true self and feelings from others, struggling to open up and be vulnerable.

To push and to linger on
Despite my efforts to move forward and progress, I find myself stuck in the same place, unable to shake off certain emotions or situations.

Damn you, circus, I will stand up
I am fed up with being trapped in this cycle of confusion and repetition, and am determined to break free and take control of my life.

Let me go, go, go, I wanna dance to my bones, Bones
I want to let loose and express myself freely, feeling alive and energized in the process.

Come to my house, I recommend to, Watch the ceiling my friend, Do you see the cracks?
I invite you to come to my home and observe the cracks in my ceiling, which represent the flaws and imperfections in my life and relationships.

They're filled with doubt, Don't you dare love, You can't move now
These doubts and insecurities prevent me from truly opening up and expressing love, leaving me feeling stuck and stagnant.

In the morning, You cry out my name, In the evening, You let, you let go
You feel more emotional and vulnerable in the morning, but become more detached and carefree as the day goes on.

Can I put in my complaint, There is a copy of me!
I feel like I am not truly standing out and being unique, but rather am just a copy of someone else's idea of who I should be.

Damn you circus, I will stand up
I am determined to break free from this cycle of confusion and repetition, and take control of my life.

Let me go, go, go, I wanna dance to my bones, Bones
I want to let loose and express myself freely, feeling alive and energized in the process.

Contributed by Stella E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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