After notching up six studio albums, several chart-topping singles, a string of awards and countless sold-out gigs, Prime Circle have earned their status as South African rock royalty. Now they are also making strong inroads into the European market, gigging intensively and being playlisted on German radio – and to crown it all, the band is headlining major German rock festivals.
In mid-2016, Prime Circle's single Ghosts reached the top 150 of Germany’s weekly airplay charts. This came on the back of performing at mega-events such as Rock im Revier, Rockavaria and Rock in Vienna in Germany and Austria alongside Iron Maiden and Iggy Pop, to promote their first official European release, Let the Night In – Deluxe Edition. Prime Circle were also the headline act at the Kieler Woche, the world’s leading sailing event, as well as Hamburg Harley Days – the biggest annual Harley Davidson gathering in Germany. They also took their powerful live act to football audiences at the UEFA Champions League Festival in Milan.
Between July and September, Prime Circle were booked to open as special guests for Berlin superstars The BossHoss during a succession of German festival dates. And in August, the band was invited to headline the Rock Auf Der Berg Königstein and the Pflasterfest in Hameln, also in Germany – an outstanding achievement and a fitting tribute to their persistent hard work and dedication.
Formed in Witbank, Mpumalanga, in 2001, Prime Circle have demonstrated unparallelled staying power with a dynamic signature sound that continues to evolve in exciting, progressive directions. The five members have shown it is possible to be a successful and enduring South African rock act by constantly challenging themselves while exploring new geographical and musical horizons. Their six albums – Hello Crazy World (2003), Live This Life (2005), All or Nothing (2008), Jeckyll & Hyde (2010), Evidence (2012) and Let the Night In (2014) – have all reached gold or platinum status, morphing in style from commercial, anthemic radio hits to a harder, edgier sound.
Prime Circle have won several South African Music Awards for their albums and music videos, including Best Music Video of the Year at the SAMA XXI category as well as nominated for the MTV Africa Music Awards for Best Pop & Alternative Act and Best Music Video of the Year for their single DOORS off their album Let The Night In. The band was also nominated for Best Artist in African Rock at the All Africa Music Awards.
Over the past few years, they have taken their well-crafted tunes and powerful live energy to international markets while not forgetting their massive South African fan base. They have toured extensively throughout Europe, including the United Kingdom, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Italy, Spain and Switzerland – as well as Germany, which is fast becoming the band’s second home. Says singer-songwriter Ross Learmonth: “Without the fans, we would be nothing. And I don’t ever want to do anything else. Creating music for a living is a privilege, and we never forget that.”
As Long As I Am Here
Prime Circle Lyrics
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From my head down to my feet
My hands are sweating so bad
And I can barely speak
Read between the lines here
But dunno what to think
It's a guessing game
Was it the moves?
Was it the way that she just knew me?
Was it the meaning behind every smile?
I try to walk, but can't leave
Her eyes, they pierce right through me
But I don't care
As long as I am here
I can't move 'cause I'm under her spell
Can't breathe as a side-effect from this
And I know that this will be the ends of me
I can't move 'cause I'm under her spell
Can't breathe as a side-effect from this
And I don't care
As long as I am here
Oh, my head's a mess, what it were
But at the same time clearer
And I'm feeling so content
But unsure
Reaching out, reaching in
Wish I knew what you were dreaming
And I never want to ever let this go
Yeah
Can't move 'cause I'm under her spell
Can't breathe as a side-effect from this
And I know that this will be the ends of me
I can't move 'cause I'm under her spell
Can't breathe as a side-effect from this
And I don't care
As long as I am here
As long as I am here, yeah
As long as I am here
As long as I am here
As long as I am here
As long as I am here
As long as I am here
The song "As Long as I Am Here" by Prime Circle is a romantic rock piece that describes the artist's fascination with a person who has cast a spell on him, leaving him unable to move or breathe freely. Throughout the song, the artist sings about his feeling of being trapped under this person's spell and how, despite the uncertainty that comes with it, he is content and does not want to let go of the spell. The lyrics suggest that the person's charm is not simply physical but is also linked to their ability to understand the artist on a deeper level, through their facial expression, moves, and hidden meaning behind every smile.
The artist sings about the physical effects of the spell, his hands sweating, and his inability to walk away from the person's gaze. The song's lyrics reveal the artist's inner struggles as he tries to read between the lines and understand the person's intentions, although he is uncertain what to think. The song's chorus repeats a line about being under the spell, indicating that the artist is hopelessly trapped in the person's charm, unable to move or breathe freely. The lyrics reflect the confusion and anxiety that often accompany deep romantic feelings and one's inability to make sense of them.
Line by Line Meaning
I find that I am shaking
I am extremely anxious and nervous
From my head down to my feet
My entire body is physically affected by my anxiety
My hands are sweating so bad
My nervousness is causing excessive sweating in my hands
And I can barely speak
I am struggling to communicate verbally due to my anxiety
Read between the lines here
There is an underlying message or intent to decipher
But dunno what to think
I am unsure how to interpret the situation
It's a guessing game
I am uncertain of what is happening and must rely on guessing
Was it the face?
Was it her appearance that caused my reaction?
Was it the moves?
Was it her actions that caused my reaction?
Was it the way that she just knew me?
Was it her familiarity with me that caused my reaction?
Was it the meaning behind every smile?
Was it the hidden message in her smiles that caused my reaction?
I try to walk, but can't leave
I want to leave the situation, but I am unable to do so
Her eyes, they pierce right through me
Her gaze feels intense and penetrating to me
But I don't care
Despite my anxiety, I am willing to stay in the situation
As long as I am here
Being in her presence is worth any discomfort or anxiety
Can't move 'cause I'm under her spell
I feel immobilized and powerless to resist her influence
Can't breathe as a side-effect from this
My anxiety is causing me to have difficulty breathing
And I know that this will be the ends of me
I am aware that my attraction to her could be dangerous for me
Oh, my head's a mess, what it were
My thoughts and emotions are in disarray
But at the same time clearer
Despite the chaos, my feelings are more defined and focused
And I'm feeling so content
Despite my anxiety, I feel satisfied and at ease
But unsure
I am still uncertain about the situation
Reaching out, reaching in
I am trying to connect with her on a deeper level
Wish I knew what you were dreaming
I want to understand her thoughts and desires
And I never want to ever let this go
I feel a deep desire to continue experiencing this attraction and connection
As long as I am here
Being in her presence is worth any discomfort or anxiety
Yeah
Confirmation or agreement with the previous line
As long as I am here, yeah
Being in her presence is worth any discomfort or anxiety
As long as I am here
Being in her presence is worth any discomfort or anxiety
As long as I am here
Being in her presence is worth any discomfort or anxiety
As long as I am here
Being in her presence is worth any discomfort or anxiety
As long as I am here
Being in her presence is worth any discomfort or anxiety
Lyrics © DAVID GRESHAM MUSIC
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I find that I am shaking,
From my head down to my feet,
My hands are sweating so bad
And I can barely speak.
Read between the lines here
Dunno what to think,
Its a guessing game
Was it the face?
Was it the moves?
Was it the way that she just knew me?
Was it the meaning behind every smile
I Try to walk, but cant leave
Her eyes, they pierce right through me
But I dont care
As long as I am here
Chorus
I cant move cos Im under her spell
Cant breath, as a side-effect from this
And I know that this will be, the ends of me
I cant move cos Im under her spell
Cant breath, as a side-effect from this
And I dont care,
As long as I am here
My heads a mess
But at the time clearer,
And Im feeling so content
But unsure,
Reaching out, reaching in,
Wish I knew what you were dreaming,
And I never want to ever let this go.
Yeah
Chorus
@irochkaaa1
Кто из 2022 внезапно вспомнил про этот шедевр?)))
@truthandjustice6838
If you ever get a chance to see this band live...do it!!! Have seen many many bands...Prime Circle is just fabulous. Top notch! Thank you guys, from Pretoria, SA.
@meganbreedt5824
Def the best I also saw!!!
@Petro_Bandera
You are lucky man.
@egonjensen4205
Not too bad for a bunch of witbank okes,,
@jannakomolova1172
Still cant believe that boys from Witbank put SA on the map as ones of the best rock musicians.Just my humble opinion.
@quintonhorak7036
There are some South-african bands that have very deep meaningful lyrics indeed, something that lacks in todays artificial fake meaningless music industry
@KEJSI00
this song kills me and the moment i found it..it felt like i found a treasure indeed...there are no words for the emotions this song gives...stunning
@user-ln2ev6ce1m
Amazing song
@plazmaclub151
100 лет назад друг прислал эту песню и до сих пор она одна из моих любимых. Прям до мурашек каждый раз