Circles
N.F. Lyrics


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I can't, can't, can't, can't do
I can't, can't, can't, can't do
Sometimes I feel like shit
So don't waste my fuckin' time
I don't need no family just
A big fat check of royalties
I know what I wanna do
But I just don't seem
To get it through
And I can't do anything
And I can't do anything
You live like a wannabee
In this sick society
And you sitting next to me
Can't you fuckin' see?
I know how I ended up here




I took your piece of shit for real
'Cause I'm a U.F.O. Romeo

Overall Meaning

N.F.'s song "Circles" delves into themes of despair, cynicism, and disillusionment that arise from navigating a world that seems devoid of meaning or purpose. The first line of the song repeats the phrase "I can't do" in a stuttering, almost self-mocking fashion, setting the tone for a speaker who feels powerless and impotent in the face of the circumstances that surround them. The lyrics go on to suggest a contempt for mainstream society and the status quo, with lines like "You live like a wannabee / In this sick society".


The singer feels alienated from others, including their own family, preferring the potential financial rewards of creative self-expression over the emotional bonds of kinship. The refrain "And I can't do anything" is repeated several times throughout the song, a testament to the singer's feelings of frustration and futility. However, there is also a sense of rebellion and defiance in the lyrics, as demonstrated by the final line "Cause I'm a U.F.O Romeo". This line in particular suggests a willingness to stand out from the crowd, to be unique and unconventional, and to pursue one's own path in the face of resistance and opposition.


One interesting fact about "Circles" is that it features a sample from the popular video game "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time". The sample in question is taken from a sound effect that plays when the player solves a puzzle or completes a task. This detail is significant because it creates a sense of nostalgia and reminiscence for gamers who may recognize the sound, and also because it adds a layer of complexity to the song's themes of struggle and accomplishment.


Line by Line Meaning

I can't, can't, can't, can't do
I am feeling helpless and burdened, unable to do anything for myself


Sometimes I feel like shit
Life gets tough, and I fall to my lowest, feeling like I am not good enough


So don't waste my fuckin' time
I don't want to entertain people who have no value or respect for me


I don't need no family just A big fat check of royalties
Rather than lean on a family for support, I crave wealth and success to take care of myself


I know what I wanna do But I just don't seem To get it through And I can't do anything
I have clarity of purpose but struggle to execute or achieve anything


You live like a wannabee In this sick society And you sitting next to me Can't you fuckin' see?
People live inauthentically in this broken world, and those around me seem ignorant or oblivious to this fact


I know how I ended up here I took your piece of shit for real 'Cause I'm a U.F.O. Romeo
I understand how my circumstances led me to where I am, but I continue to be attracted to things that may not be good for me




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: ADAM TONY FENTON, BOB JAMES

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