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.”
Let me go
Prime Circle Lyrics
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Wondering where I went wrong,
Hearing voices telling me boy you're just not that strong.
I'm entwined in a web of confusion,
Counting dreams to one day carve in stone.
It's these vines that I have broken, falling to the ground.
So let me go and let me see and let me find myself again.
So let me go and let me see and let me find out finally,
And I pray no more vines entwine me, no more vines.
Staring deep inside this mirror,
Trying to figure out whose staring back.
A guess that I haven't decided where my heart is at.
Strange emotions, they posses me,
And they pull my hands, my feet and my soul,
To a place I never thought of but I'm glad to go.
So let me go, let me see and let me find myself again.
And all these walls I tear them down and I move on.
So let me go and let me see and let me find out finally,
And I pray no move vines entwine me, entwine me.
So count me in, I'll stand up right,
I'll wait my turn but I will fight.
And at this stage, I'm paranoid, about these choices, I've destroyed.
So let me go and let me be from all this torment, all these games. And now's my turn, I'll stand my ground
So let me go and let me see and let me find myself again.
And all these walls, all these walls, I'll tear them down.
So let me go and let me see and let me find out finally.
I swear that I'm already on my way.
Cause I'm afraid, I'm a fool now, again!!
Let me go, let me go, go, go, go!
The lyrics of Prime Circle's song "Let Me Go" express the singer's struggle with feeling lost and trapped in a confusing and emotionally precarious situation. The opening verse suggests that the singer is surrounded by people, yet feels alone and unsupported. The voices in their head imply that they are struggling with self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy. However, the singer is not ready to give up yet. They are counting their dreams and hoping to carve their way out of their situation.
In the second verse, the singer stares at themselves in a mirror, trying to figure out who they are and what they want. They are struggling with strange emotions that pull them towards something unknown but exciting. The chorus repeats the desire to be let go and to find themselves again. The singer is willing to tear down the walls, to fight their demons and move on to something better.
The bridge highlights the singer's determination, willing to stand up for themselves even though they are hesitant and unsure of their choices. The song ends with a plea to let them go, so they can find themselves, tear down the walls they have built around themselves, and finally move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Look around, I'm surrounded by people
I am in a crowded space, feeling lost and disconnected from everyone else.
Wondering where I went wrong
I am questioning my past decisions and actions to figure out what led me to this point.
Hearing voices telling me boy you're just not that strong
Negative thoughts are overpowering my mind, causing me to doubt my abilities and strength.
I'm entwined in a web of confusion
My mind is overwhelmed with conflicting thoughts, making it hard for me to make sense of my situation.
Counting dreams to one day carve in stone
I am hopeful for the future and setting goals that I hope to one day achieve and make permanent.
It's these vines that I have broken, falling to the ground
I have let go of things that were holding me back, which has allowed me to move forward.
Staring deep inside this mirror
I am introspective, trying to understand myself better by looking within.
Trying to figure out whose staring back
I am unsure of my identity and who I am as a person.
A guess that I haven't decided where my heart is at
I am indecisive about my feelings and what direction to take.
Strange emotions, they posses me
I am overwhelmed by unfamiliar and intense feelings.
And they pull my hands, my feet and my soul
These emotions are affecting every part of me, physically and mentally.
To a place I never thought of but I'm glad to go
I am being led to a new direction that I did not anticipate, but I am happy to explore it.
So count me in, I'll stand up right
I am ready to take on the challenges that come my way and face them courageously.
I'll wait my turn but I will fight
I am willing to be patient, but I will persistently work towards my goals.
And at this stage, I'm paranoid, about these choices, I've destroyed
I am anxious about the decisions I have made in the past and how they may affect my future.
So let me go and let me be from all this torment, all these games
I want to break free from the pain and difficulties that I am facing.
And now's my turn, I'll stand my ground
It is my moment to take charge and be strong in the face of adversity.
I swear that I'm already on my way
I am confident that I am making progress towards my goals and will continue to do so.
Cause I'm afraid, I'm a fool now, again!!
Despite my fears and uncertainties, I am willing to take risks and potentially make mistakes.
Let me go, let me go, go, go, go!
I am pleading to be given the opportunity to move on from my current situation and find a new path.
Contributed by Katherine P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Christian Gerhardt
Maaaaaan this takes me back
Clayton Toit
I literally typed the lyrics into google because I insanely forgot the name of the band lol
anthony ramalhoso
I did the same
Sandra Strydom
Nice✌
Hans Swanepoel
#0ALife 👌👌👌
Andrew Daley
Lekker - sad that there only 11 likes and 2,901 views.