There are several artists with this name, including:
1) Mammals is Aust… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists with this name, including:
1) Mammals is Australian singer-songwriter Guy Brown;
2) Mammals is a recording alias of progressive house duo Bernd Johnen and Veit Ostkamp who also record as Lesson in Love.
3) A math rock band from Beijing.

1) Mammals is the folk project by Sydney-born singer-songwriter Guy Brown. His recognizably soft vocals combine with his love of subtle instrumentation, generating a warm and ambient folk vibe. Suffering from depression and anxiety many sleepless nights have been accompanied by Bon Iver and Jeff Buckley - influences present through out ‘Mammals’ flowing nature.

2) Mammals is a recording alias of progressive house duo Bernd Johnen and Veit Ostkamp who also record as Lesson in Love.

Circles
Mammals Lyrics

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Oh for the now, we can wait
This time delay, awake and stay far away
I can feel the bottom of the ocean floor
I can feel the bottom of the ocean floor

So it's in your hands, the way you hold
I could steal the burn or take it all
I could steal the burn

Far now, far gone, far up in mind

I said I'd wait, I'm locked up too
At night I passed, next with you
I can feel the bottom of the ocean floor
I can feel the bottom of the ocean floor

Far now, far gone, far up in mind

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mammals’ song Circles are open to interpretation, but one possible explanation is that they are about a relationship that is experiencing some difficulties. The line “Oh for the now, we can wait” suggests that the singer is telling their partner to slow down and take their time with their relationship. This could mean that they want to take things slowly or that they are willing to be patient and work through their issues together.

The next line, “This time delay, awake and stay far away”, could represent the distance that has developed between the two partners. They might be physically distant or emotionally disconnected, creating a sense of isolation and longing. The repeated line “I can feel the bottom of the ocean floor” could be a metaphor for the depth of their problems, and the feeling of being weighed down by them.

The middle section of the song seems to reflect conflicting emotions – the singer talks about stealing the burn, which could mean they want to take control of the situation and fix it, but also suggests that they might be tempted to do something destructive or harmful. The line “Far now, far gone, far up in mind” could represent feeling lost or disoriented, unsure of which way to turn or what to do next.

The final section of the song sees the singer returning to the idea of waiting and feeling stuck, with the repeated lines “I said I’d wait, I’m locked up too / At night I passed, next with you”. Although they want to work through their issues, they feel trapped in the situation, unable to move forward or make any progress. Overall, the song seems to express a sense of frustration, confusion and longing for connection.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh for the now, we can wait
In this moment, we have the ability to be patient.

This time delay, awake and stay far away
By staying alert and keeping our distance, we can avoid any adverse effects of the delay.

I can feel the bottom of the ocean floor
I am experiencing the depths of my emotions and thoughts.

So it's in your hands, the way you hold
The power and control lie with you and how you handle the situation.

I could steal the burn or take it all
I have the choice to take the pain and use it for strength or let it consume me.

Far now, far gone, far up in mind
I am distanced from my current situation, both physically and mentally.

I said I'd wait, I'm locked up too
Although I promised to be patient, I too am feeling trapped and restricted.

At night I passed, next with you
Despite these challenges, I continue to move forward and experience intimacy with you.

I can feel the bottom of the ocean floor
Once again, I am feeling the depths of my emotions and thoughts.

Far now, far gone, far up in mind
As previously stated, I am distanced from my current situation, both physically and mentally.

Contributed by Parker P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.