Circuit
Piano Black Lyrics
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Knead this over, kill it better.
Constant watches on the deadbeat circuit.
When the sky turns over, sky turns on.
Silk screening the light,
And wash it bright.
You know I'd take it away.
The less you know the best.
Where would you be?
If it wasn't for me, you'd know.
Do it, silly sweet, chain the weather.
Need this closer, kill it better.
Distant watches on the doubtful circuit.
When the sky turns over, sky turns on.
Silk screening the light,
And wash it bright.
Does it keep you awake?
You know I'd take it away.
The less you know the best.
Where would you be?
If it wasn't for me, you'd know.
The song "Circuit" by Piano Black appears to be quite cryptic, with lyrics that are open to interpretation. The opening line, "Do it, silly sweet, steal the weather," suggests a sense of urgency and a desire to control one's environment. The line "Knead this over, kill it better" adds to this urgency, implying a need to continue pushing and working harder to achieve one's goals.
The song then takes a turn into imagery of watches and circuits, painting a picture of a technological world teetering on the brink. "Constant watches on the deadbeat circuit" evokes a sense of surveillance and the fear of things falling apart. The line "Silk screening the light, and wash it bright" is particularly evocative, suggesting the artificial manipulation of natural phenomena to maintain a sense of order and control.
The chorus repeats the same refrain: "Does it keep you awake? You know I'd take it away. The less you know the best. Where would you be? If it wasn't for me, you'd know." These lines could be interpreted as the singer questioning why we rely on technology and control to keep us safe and comfortable, and how much we really understand about the world we inhabit. The song seems to suggest that the answers are not necessarily comforting ones.
Line by Line Meaning
Do it, silly sweet, steal the weather.
Encouraging the listener to take control of their surroundings
Knead this over, kill it better.
Make whatever you do the best it can be
Constant watches on the deadbeat circuit.
Always on the lookout for the things that aren't working
When the sky turns over, sky turns on.
When things change, opportunities arise
Silk screening the light,
Taking something pure and precious and turning it into something tangible and valuable
And wash it bright.
Make it stand out and shine
Does it keep you awake?
Do these actions inspire you to be better?
You know I'd take it away.
I would remove anything that holds you back
The less you know the best.
Sometimes it's better not to know everything, just focus on what is important
Where would you be?
What would your situation be like without me?
If it wasn't for me, you'd know.
I have helped shape who you are
Do it, silly sweet, chain the weather.
Pushing the listener to take even more control of their world
Need this closer, kill it better.
Focus on the things that matter most and make them the best they can be
Distant watches on the doubtful circuit.
Keeping an eye on the things that might not work out
Contributed by Aubrey A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.