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.”
My Inspiration
Prime Circle Lyrics
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Staring at this canvas which had no use
And he knew he needed something to get him by
So out he cried
Where's my inspiration?
Moving faster
My inspiration it's coming up in me
What's happening to me, oh
To me
Now he looked in every corner, yeah he looked in every street
Just couldn't seem to find out what would set him free
But he hung his head in shame
He's full of doubt
He shouted out
Where's my inspiration?
Moving faster
My inspiration it's coming up in me
It's my invitation to come and show the nation
What's happening to me, oh now now, to me
Now far in the distance, we're on the other side
He could hear a special song that crept in his mind
And it re-lit the fires that burned out before
And out he roared (Roared)
It's my inspiration
Moving faster
My inspiration it's coming up in me
It's my invitation to come and show the nation
What's happening to me, me, me, me, oh
To me, yeah
My inspiration moving
The lyrics of Prime Circle's song "My Inspiration" depict the story of a struggling painter who is desperately searching for inspiration to fuel his creativity. The painter is depicted as feeling lost and frustrated, as he stares at a blank canvas that holds no meaning for him. He understands that he needs something or someone to ignite his passion and push him forward.
The painter reaches a breaking point and cries out for his inspiration to come to him. He searches every corner and street, hoping to find that one spark that will set him free. However, he is haunted by self-doubt and begins to lose hope.
But then, in the distance, a special song reaches him. This melody rekindles the fire that had burned out within him, reigniting his creativity and giving him a renewed sense of purpose. With newfound inspiration, he roars with excitement and determination to show the world what he is capable of.
Overall, the lyrics convey the universal struggle of artists and creators to find their muse and find meaning in their work. It highlights the importance of inspiration in fueling creativity and the transformative power it can have on an individual's life.
Line by Line Meaning
I knew a painter in a bad way trying hard to find a muse
I was acquainted with a struggling painter who was desperately searching for inspiration
Staring at this canvas which had no use
Gazing at an empty canvas that seemed devoid of purpose
And he knew he needed something to get him by
He was aware that he required something to keep him going
So out he cried
Therefore, he cried out in despair
Where's my inspiration?
He questioned the whereabouts of his inspiration
Moving faster
It should arrive swiftly and energetically
My inspiration it's coming up in me
His inspiration is emerging within him
It's my invitation to come and show the nation
It serves as his opportunity to reveal to the world
What's happening to me, oh
The remarkable transformation occurring within him
Now he looked in every corner, yeah he looked in every street
He thoroughly searched in every possible place
Just couldn't seem to find out what would set him free
However, he couldn't discover what would liberate him
But he hung his head in shame
Consequently, he felt ashamed and dejected
He's full of doubt
His mind was consumed by uncertainty
He shouted out
He exclaimed loudly
Now far in the distance, we're on the other side
Now, in the far distance, on the opposite side
He could hear a special song that crept in his mind
He became aware of a unique melody infiltrating his thoughts
And it re-lit the fires that burned out before
This melody reignited the passion that had previously faded away
And out he roared (Roared)
And with a mighty roar, he let it all out
It's my inspiration
This is his long-awaited inspiration
It's my invitation to come and show the nation
It serves as his opportunity to impress and impact the world
What's happening to me, me, me, me, oh
The extraordinary changes occurring within him
To me, yeah
To him, without a doubt
My inspiration moving
His inspiration is in motion
Lyrics © DAVID GRESHAM MUSIC
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