Discography:
1. Snuff the Punk (1994)
2. Brown (1996)
3. The Fundamental Elements of Southtown (1999)
4. Satellite (2001)
5. Payable on Death (2003)
6. Testify (2006)
7. When Angels & Serpents Dance (2008)
8. Murdered Love (2012)
9. The Awakening (2015)
10. Circles (2018)
Circles
P.O.D. Lyrics
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Rotate your mind, state the standstill
Partake in mistakes, spin the wheel
To date medicate, so just take the pills
Prescriptions permitted 'cause he said it is
Accept these stimulants, sedatives
Legal life, this guy's high in his head
He's too low to cry, so he's laughing instead
I hear you like the tough love
Poison heals the pain
Then push turns to shove 'cause
Poison kills the pain
You could be my next buzz
Poison heals my pain
When will it be enough 'cause
Poison kills the pain
I'm just right here spinning in circles
I'm spinning in circles
Spinning, spinning, spinning, spinning in circles
Spinning, spinning, spinning, spinning in circles
Heartbreak, my soul aches, what's the deal?
I'm not high like butterflies, what I feel?
If it's love, it's too good to be real
I would give you anything, just ask me, I will
Passion that cause infatuation
Delusions of lust, my fascination
Obsession, my new addiction
There's no telling what I'd do if you leave me again
I hear you like the tough love
Poison heals the pain
Then push turns to shove 'cause
Poison kills the pain
You could be my next buzz
Poison heals my pain
When will it be enough 'cause
Poison kills the pain
I'm just right here spinning in circles
I'm spinning in circles
Spinning, spinning, spinning, spinning in circles
Spinning, spinning, spinning, spinning in circles
I'm just right here spinning in circles
I'm spinning in circles
Spinning, spinning, spinning, spinning in circles
Spinning, spinning, spinning, spinning in circles
The lyrics of P.O.D.'s "Circles" reflect on the themes of drug addiction, heartbreak, and the desire for intense love. The song seems to focus on the struggles of someone who is caught up in a cycle of drug use and emotional pain. The lines "Prescriptions permitted 'cause he said it is / Accept these stimulants, sedatives" highlight the idea that societal norms can sometimes become imbalanced and lead individuals to self-medicate. The hook of the song, "Poison kills the pain", suggests that the singer is reliant on drugs to numb their emotional and physical pain. The lines "Heartbreak, my soul aches, what's the deal? / If it's love, it's too good to be real" reflect on the struggles of being in a relationship that feels too good to be true, and the potential desperation that can result from that feeling.
The repetition of the phrase "spinning in circles" throughout the song emphasizes the feeling of being stuck in a repetitive cycle. The use of the metaphor of spinning in circles suggests a lack of control or direction, and the lyrics express a yearning for escape from this pattern.
Line by Line Meaning
And wake up to make up what is real
Rise from slumber to reconcile what is true
Rotate your mind, state the standstill
Change your perspective, yet remain motionless
Partake in mistakes, spin the wheel
Join in errors and take your chances
To date medicate, so just take the pills
Up to now, treat with substances, so swallow the medication
Prescriptions permitted 'cause he said it is
Authorized by a professional because he said so
Accept these stimulants, sedatives
Embrace these substances that excite and calm
Legal life, this guy's high in his head
In a lawful existence, this person is mentally elevated
He's too low to cry, so he's laughing instead
Too down to weep, so he chuckles instead
I hear you like the tough love
I understand that you appreciate strict affection
Poison heals the pain
Toxicity alleviates the misery
Then push turns to shove 'cause
The kind push becomes a harsh shove because
You could be my next buzz
Maybe you could be the following thing that excites me
When will it be enough 'cause
When will satisfaction come because
I'm just right here spinning in circles
I am just here aimlessly turning around
Heartbreak, my soul aches, what's the deal?
Sadness, my inner self hurts, what is the matter?
I'm not high like butterflies, what I feel?
I am not delirious like the fluttering insects, what am I supposed to feel?
If it's love, it's too good to be real
If it is affection, it seems too perfect to exist
I would give you anything, just ask me, I will
I would offer you everything, all you have to do is ask, and I shall
Passion that cause infatuation
Intense emotion that causes a temporary crush
Delusions of lust, my fascination
False beliefs of desire, my strong interest
Obsession, my new addiction
Fixation, my latest dependency
There's no telling what I'd do if you leave me again
There is no predicting what I would do if you abandon me once more
Spinning, spinning, spinning, spinning in circles
Rotating continuously, going nowhere
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Jason Merris Bell, Jordan Rand Miller, Marcos Curiel, Sonny Sandoval, Traa Daniels, Wub Bernardo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sneakybinders
Glad to see people haven't forgotten the band
@ConcreteDream
True so good can't be forgotten
@ulisesguimera8562
Nevada, dude
@jpsarri
I haven’t forgotten. 20 years and counting.
@chrisfowler623
Dude, we're the youth of a nation. Come on now!
@misterparmi
P.O.D. is hard to forget but easy to remember. Thus, they're already legends!
@insanNH
90s & 2000s bands releasing new songs/albums are the few good things of 2019-2020 .
@kdaadventures8616
POD will always be my favorite band. They are still killing it after all these years.
@Deceptinominon
Satellite was the soundtrack to my high school years... Glad to see these guys are still doing it strong 20 years later
@jellybean23yearsago58
Me too!