Circle
Keating Lyrics
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And blinking, step into the sun
There's more to be seen than can ever be seen
More to do than can ever be done
Some say eat or be eaten
Some say live and let live
But all are agreed as they join the stampede
In the circle of life, it's the wheel of fortune
It's the leap of faith, it's the band of hope
Till we find our place on the path unwinding
In the circle, the circle of life
Some of us fall by the wayside
And some of us soar to the stars
And some of us sail through our troubles
And some have to live with the scars
There's far too much to take in here
More to find than can ever be found
But the sun rolling high through the sapphire sky
Keeps great and small on the endless round
In the circle of life, it's the wheel of fortune
It's the leap of faith, it's the band of hope
Till we find our place on the path unwinding, yeah
In the circle, the circle of life
It's the wheel of fortune, yeah
It's the leap of faith, it's the band of hope
Till we find our place on the path unwinding, yeah
In the circle, the circle of life
On the path unwinding, yeah
In the circle, the circle of life
In Keating's song "Circle," the lyrics explore the important themes of life, nature, and the interconnectedness of everything around us. The opening lines of the chorus, "In the circle of life, it's the wheel of fortune, it's the leap of faith, it's the band of hope," speak to the idea that our lives are an ongoing journey with ups and downs, moments of risk-taking and trust, and a need for faith and optimism.
The verses themselves discuss the endless possibilities and challenges that exist in life. The first verse refers to the overwhelming nature of the world around us, with "more to be seen than can ever be seen, more to do than can ever be done." This sense of endless possibility can be both exciting and daunting.
The second verse talks about the different paths we can take in life - some people might choose a more cut-throat approach, while others choose to be kind and empathetic. Regardless of the path we take, the idea is that we should never take more than we give.
The final verse talks about how we all go through struggles in life, some much harder than others. Despite this, we are all interconnected and the world keeps turning, with "the sun rolling high through the sapphire sky" reminding us that everything is connected in some way.
Overall, Keating's "Circle" encourages listeners to embrace life as a journey full of surprises and challenges, not to be defeated by the hurdles we face, but to stay hopeful and optimistic and always to treat others with kindness and respect.
Line by Line Meaning
From the day we arrive on the planet
Since the day we are born into this world
And blinking, step into the sun
And opening our eyes, take our first step towards a brighter future
There's more to be seen than can ever be seen
The world is full of countless wonders and opportunities
More to do than can ever be done
There is an endless amount of things to accomplish and experience
Some say eat or be eaten
Some believe in survival of the fittest
Some say live and let live
Others believe in peaceful coexistence
But all are agreed as they join the stampede
Everyone can agree during the journey of life
You should never take more than you give
It's important to give back to the world and not just take from it
In the circle of life, it's the wheel of fortune
Life is like a game of chance, with ups and downs
It's the leap of faith, it's the band of hope
Sometimes we have to take risks and have faith in ourselves and others
Till we find our place on the path unwinding
Until we discover our purpose in life
In the circle, the circle of life
Life has a cyclical nature, constantly repeating itself
Some of us fall by the wayside
Some people may not succeed in life
And some of us soar to the stars
While others may achieve great things
And some of us sail through our troubles
Some people are able to face and overcome their challenges with ease
And some have to live with the scars
Not everyone can move on from their past traumas
There's far too much to take in here
Life is overwhelming and can be difficult to comprehend
More to find than can ever be found
There are always new discoveries to make and things to learn
But the sun rolling high through the sapphire sky
Despite life's challenges, the beauty of the world still shines through
Keeps great and small on the endless round
It is a reminder that we are all part of this never-ending cycle of life
It's the wheel of fortune, yeah
Life is unpredictable and full of surprises
On the path unwinding, yeah
On the journey towards our purpose and destiny
In the circle, the circle of life
Life is a continuous cycle of ups and downs, birth and death
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Written by: Elton John, Tim Rice
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