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.”
New Phase
Prime Circle Lyrics
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Moving forwards and backwards
Trying to see just where to go
Seems nothing can stop me
Oh, I just can't believe myself
I just can't believe you
These things I try to say
I guess go
I can't define what I see
Cause something's coming
Over me
This place and time, this state
I be believe me coming over
Over me
Cause I'm in a new phase
Revolutionise the way that you're
Thinking maybe
Nevermind it's all a game but
It's something
To me through
Oh' I just can't believe myself
I just can't believe you
These things I try to say
I guess go
I can't define what I see
Cause something's coming
Over me
This place and time, this state
I be believe me coming over
Over me
Cause I'm in a new phase
The song "New Phase" by Prime Circle talks about self-discovery and personal growth. The lyrics describe the confusion and uncertainty that come with transitioning to a new phase in life. The singer sees himself or herself moving forwards and backwards, trying to figure out where to go next. The person realizes that nothing can stop them from growing and believes in themselves despite the challenges they face.
The chorus suggests that a change is happening, and the person is going through a transformative process. The singer is revolutionizing their way of thinking and seeing the world. The state they are in is overwhelming, something that is 'coming over' them. The experience is new and unknown, but they embrace it with open arms because they are in a new phase.
Overall, the song conveys a message of hope and courage. It encourages listeners to trust themselves and their instincts and to embrace change, no matter how daunting it may seem.
Line by Line Meaning
Once again I can see myself
I am reflecting on my current state of being
Moving forwards and backwards
I am unsure of how to progress and feel stuck in the past
Trying to see just where to go
I am searching for direction in my life
Seems nothing can stop me
I am feeling confident and unstoppable
Oh, I just can't believe myself
I am surprised at my own actions or feelings
I just can't believe you
I am shocked by someone else's behavior
These things I try to say
I am struggling to express myself
I guess go
I am resigned to moving forward without clarity
I can't define what I see
I am experiencing something that is difficult to describe or understand
Cause something's coming Over me
I am about to go through a significant change in my life
This place and time, this state I believe me coming over Over me
I am certain that a transition is happening and affecting my current state of being
Cause I'm in a new phase
I have entered a new chapter in my life
Revolutionise the way that you're Thinking maybe
Consider changing your mindset and thought patterns
Nevermind it's all a game but It's something To me through
Even though life may feel like a game, it still holds significant value to me
Contributed by Alaina C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.