Circles
Keir Gibson Lyrics
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Shattered on the floor
Takeaway
From the night the before
I need out
Cause I can't cope no more
What we said
Can't escape
Or try to hide it all
Who's to blame
When it's no ones fault
Aren't you tired of waking up everyday
Wondering how we ended up In this place
Im waiting for you to turn your back
It's over when you do that
Here we are going round in circles
We fall apart every time that it's working out
You said that there'd be no more fights
But here we are going round in circles
Look at all the of the time we've wasted
Telling lies when I know that you hate it too
You said there'd be no more fights
But here we are going round in circles
Empty house
For a week or two
All because
We both told the truth
It's just a game
We always seem to lose
Aren't you tired of waking up everyday
Wondering how we ended up in this place
I'm waiting for you to turn your back
It's over when you do that
Here we are going round in circles
We fall apart every time that it's working out
You said that there'd be no more fights
But here we are going round in circles
Look at all the of the time we've wasted
Telling lies when I know that you hate it too
You said there'd be no more fights
But here we are going round in circles
Broken glass
Shattered on the floor
I need out
Cause I can't cope no more
What we said
Will live inside these walls
Can't escape
Or try to hide it all
Who's to blame
When it's no ones fault
Round in circles
Here we are going round in circles
We fall apart every time that it's working out
You said that there'd be no more fights
But here we are going round in circles
Look at all the of the time we've wasted
Telling lies when I know that you hate it too
You said there'd be no more fights
But here we are going round in circles
Round in circles
But here we are going round in circles
In Keir Gibson's song "Circles," the lyrics depict the pain and frustration caused by a relationship that seems to be stuck in a cycle of repetition. The opening lines set a somber tone - "Broken glass, Shattered on the floor, Takeaway from the night the before" - indicating that the singer of the song is dealing with some sort of emotional wreckage. They express the need to get out of their current situation because they cannot cope with it anymore. The next set of lyrics, "What we said will live inside these walls, Can't escape or try to hide it all, Who's to blame when it's no one's fault" reflect the sense of entrapment and the unsolvable nature of the underlying problems in the relationship.
The song then transitions to the chorus, where the singer repeatedly questions the repetitive nature of their situation. "Here we are going round in circles, We fall apart every time that it's working out, You said that there'd be no more fights, But here we are going round in circles." The use of repetition in the chorus emphasizes the cyclical nature of the relationship that causes them to fall apart even when everything seems to be working out. The last verse depicts the stark reality of their present situation - a lonely house, time wasted, and constant fighting even when they promised not to.
Overall, "Circles" is an excellent portrayal of the struggles faced by people who find themselves trapped in a relationship that seems to go nowhere.
Line by Line Meaning
Broken glass
The presence of broken glass on the floor symbolizes that something was once whole, but now it is shattered beyond repair.
Shattered on the floor
The broken pieces indicate that the relationship is also beyond repair.
Takeaway from the night before
The remnants of the previous night’s events, such as takeaway boxes or drink glasses, serve as a reminder of what happened and may trigger feelings of regret or pain.
I need out, cause I can't cope no more
The artist is struggling to deal with the difficulties of the relationship and feels the need to leave in order to maintain their wellbeing.
What we said will live inside these walls
Even though the relationship is over, the words that were spoken between them still exist in the same physical space and might haunt them.
Can't escape or try to hide it all
They cannot ignore the past or pretend that nothing ever happened.
Who's to blame when it's no ones fault
It's easy to place blame, but sometimes a relationship just doesn't work out, and no one is responsible.
Aren't you tired of waking up every day wondering how we ended up in this place
The artist is questioning if their partner is also struggling as they are, feeling frustrated with the current state of the relationship.
I'm waiting for you to turn your back, it's over when you do that
The artist is waiting for their partner to give up on the relationship and walk away, as they know it will be the end once the other person does so.
Here we are going round in circles
The couple seems to always come back to the same problems, resulting in the current state of the relationship being a never-ending cycle.
We fall apart every time that it's working out
Whenever it seems like they're making progress, they end up back at square one.
You said that there'd be no more fights
The couple may have agreed to stop arguing, but they are still not able to keep that promise.
Look at all the of the time we've wasted
The couple has spent a lot of time in the relationship, but it feels like it was all for nothing because things never seem to improve.
Telling lies when I know that you hate it too
Both parties are guilty of hiding the truth and putting on a facade, even though they both know it's not helping the relationship.
Empty house for a week or two
The house that once had two people in it is now devoid of life, illustrating the emptiness and loneliness both people may feel after the relationship ends.
All because we both told the truth
The honesty between the couple resulted in the end of the relationship, as they could not reconcile their issues.
It's just a game we always seem to lose
Despite trying their best, it seems like the relationship is always destined to fail.
Round in circles
The relationship keeps repeating the same problems and conflicts, without resolution.
Writer(s): Joseph Housley, Keir Gibson, Charles Martin
Contributed by Andrew F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
shazma Javed
Found you randomly through an advert on YouTube and so glad I did. Your voice is gorgeous. This song is so damn good. Wow ❤
OSARUGWE
same
Sophie Kyle
Saw you perform at Nathan Evens' gig at King Tut's and omg, your voice gave me fucking chills! Can't wait for you to release your whole setlist from that night because I've been needing an album drop or something. Seriously, you're incredible!
Keir Gibson
Hey Sophie! Thank you so much. I'm glad you like the songs. I'm releasing more new music this year!
Sophie Kyle
@Keir Gibson omg that's amazing to hear! I can't wait to hear the new releases and I'll keep my fingers crossed ‘The Voicemail’ is one of them 🤞😆 I hope you have a fantastic new year!!
Brianne Nealon
incredible song, incredible voice Keir!!
ButtercupBlaze
Omg i love ur voice so much!! I saw this song come up on insta and i dont pay attention to a lot of ads on there, but this one really caught my eye! Love it ☺️
Keir Gibson
Thank you so much!! I’m glad you like the song. 🥳❤️
opal !
Sameee
Summer Lewis
Found this song on the radio and I love it soo much!!