There are several bands called The Moderns or Moderns.

1. Moderns (a… Read Full Bio ↴There are several bands called The Moderns or Moderns.

1. Moderns (also known as 'The Moderns') was a mod revival band from Sweden that existed from 1979 to 1981. It was made up of three high school friends that had previously served in the british invasion cover band Buddyboys. They self-released an EP, "Got to Have Pop", in January 1979. They also released their final 45 "Ready for the 80s" in 1980 and-- after a successful tour in the UK-- their only LP "Tro, Hopp & Fruktan" in 1981.

2. The Moderns was a garage rock band from Australia. Samuel John Rees fronting the band, Willi Hamilton wielding a 335 high in the air, Andre Franco slapping the bass and Swanny hitting the hell out of his skins; The Moderns are dirty Gold Coast rockers who are fast becoming the best live rock band in Australia.

After playing their first show in September of 2007, the four of them can now be found loudly unleashing their flavour at every divey dingey club on every corner of every town.

They've been referred to as a glass of coca cola, for some would say, they; 'looks kinda dirty, but go down a treat'.

3. The Moderns was an industrial dance band from Wichita, Kansas (1980's)

4. MODERNS is the Los Angeles-based synth-pop duo of Christopher Fudurich and Rosie Okumura. Fudurich is an engineer, multi-instrumentalist and analog enthusiast. As a producer, he has worked with a variety of pop artists but MODERNS is his first collaboration with his own musical output. Okumura is a songwriter, vocalist, and performer who has partnered with veteran producers. Musically, MODERNS is synth-pop built on an organic foundation.

Circles
Moderns Lyrics

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Well now you call them a farm 'cause they do that the best
Circle I now it's circle I
But you don't say 'farm' you say 'ranch' out west
Circle I now it's circle I
They grow their greens, I say they grow their fruit
Circle I circle I
By a bamboo fence on a rural route
Circle I circle I

Oh oh, naked in their field but you cannot top their yield
Circle I circle I now, hey hey hey

Because there aint no potato like natural potato now
Circle I now it's circle I
There ain't no tomato like natural tomato now
Circle I now it's circle I
And they're ain't no spinach and there aint no corn
Circle I circle I
Well, like it was natural bred I say was natural born
Circle I circle I
Oh oh, naked in the sun, they got a suntan on they bun
Circle I circle I now, hey hey hey

Let's go

Ooh wa wa wa ooh
Ooh wa ooh
Oh oh oh oh, yeah
Oh oh oh oh
Well circle I circle I now, hey hey hey

Somebody's char gotta taste the best
Circle I now it's circle I
You ain't tried circle I, it ain't past the test
Circle I now it's circle I
Somebody's tail got the best taste yet
Circle I circle I
You ain't tried circle I's don't place your bets
Circle I circle I
Oh oh, they know the ground just like it was their brother
They know which crop's gonna help out the other
Circle I circle I now, hey hey hey

Because there ain't no potato like natural potato now
Circle I now it's circle I
Because there ain't no tomato like natural tomato now
Circle I now it's circle I
They're ain't no spinach and there ain't no corn
Circle I circle I
Well like, what's natural bred I say what's natural born
Circle I circle I
Oh oh, they talk in raster jive, they got a tan on their bum and a surfer vibe
Circle I circle I now hey hey hey

Ooh wa wa wa ooh
Ooh wa ooh
Oh oh oh oh, tell em

Oh oh oh oh
Where? circle I circle I

Overall Meaning

In Modern's song "Circles," the lyrics are a celebration of farming and the natural, sustainable way of producing food that is often overlooked in modern society. The song emphasizes the importance of using natural methods to grow fruits and vegetables, rather than relying on synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. The repetition of "circle I now it's circle I" throughout the song emphasizes the cyclical and interconnected nature of farming, as one crop relies on the other to thrive.

The lyrics also touch on regional farming culture, referencing the use of the term "ranch" in the western United States instead of "farm." The use of a bamboo fence and rural route conjures images of a tranquil farm setting, where crops are grown organically and without interference.

The final verse of the song addresses the superior taste of natural foods, with the repeated line "because there ain't no potato like natural potato now." The lyrics suggest that natural foods not only have a better taste but are also healthier for the body than their chemically-altered counterparts.

Line by Line Meaning

Well now you call them a farm 'cause they do that the best
Let's refer to this place as a farm because that's what they excel at doing

Circle I now it's circle I
This statement is a repetition of the title of the song 'Circles'

But you don't say 'farm' you say 'ranch' out west
However, if you go out West, they use the word 'ranch' instead of 'farm'

They grow their greens, I say they grow their fruit
I refer to what is grown here as greens, but they actually grow fruit

By a bamboo fence on a rural route
There is a bamboo fence on a rural road near this farm

Oh oh, naked in their field but you cannot top their yield
They farm in the nude, but their yield is impressive

Because there aint no potato like natural potato now
Nothing compares to a natural potato

There ain't no tomato like natural tomato now
There is no tomato as great as a natural one

And they're ain't no spinach and there aint no corn
There is no spinach or corn like what they have here

Well, like it was natural bred I say was natural born
The produce grown here may as well be born in nature

Oh oh, naked in the sun, they got a suntan on they bun
The farmers spend time in the sun and have nice tans

Somebody's char gotta taste the best
Someone's char (salmon-like fish) is going to be the tastiest

You ain't tried circle I, it ain't past the test
If you haven't tried their produce, then you aren't qualified to judge its quality

Somebody's tail got the best taste yet
Somebody's tail (possibly lobster or shrimp) is the most delicious so far

You ain't tried circle I's don't place your bets
Don't make assumptions about the quality of their produce unless you've tried it.

Oh oh, they know the ground just like it was their brother
The farmers have a deep connection with the land, almost like it's a family member

They know which crop's gonna help out the other
They understand how different crops can benefit each other when planted together

They talk in raster jive, they got a tan on their bum and a surfer vibe
They speak in a particular local dialect, have a sun tan on their butt and give off a surfer vibe

Where? circle I circle I
Repeating the title of the song, 'Circles'

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