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.”
Out Of This Place
Prime Circle Lyrics
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Hope it all works out in the end
Never mind this fickle system, never mind the rage
It's coming down like an avalanche
All I wanted was a dream, all I wanted was to scream out
You're never gonna get that far
All I wanted was a taste
(Get me out of this place) Out of this war
Out of my face, what are we fighting for?
Out of this place, oh, this war
Out of my face, what are we fighting?
What are we fighting for now, yeah?
Oh, I'm just looking to the past now and where we've been
Have we learned, oh, anything?
From mistakes made in our history that we've lived again
Past and present don't make sense to me
All I wanted was a dream, all I wanted was to scream out
You're never gonna get that far
All I wanted was a taste
Come in anyway, oh now
Oh, get me out of this place, out of this war
Out of my face, what are we fighting for?
Out of this place, oh, this war
Out of my face, what are we fighting?
What are we fighting for now, yeah, yeah?
What are we fighting for now?
Get me out of this place, out of this war
Out of my face, what are we fighting for?
What are we fighting for?
What are we fighting for?
What are we fighting for?
Oh, get me out of here
War, yeah, now
Get me out of this place, out of this war
Out of my face, what are we fighting for?
Out of this place, oh, this war
Out of my face, what are we fighting?
What are we fighting for now?
Fighting for?
Fighting for?
Fighting for?
What are we fighting for?
The lyrics of "Out of This Place" by Prime Circle explore the theme of frustration and disillusionment with the world. The opening lines express the singer's desire for a better future where compromise is possible. He reflects on the current state of the world and says it's like an avalanche waiting to happen. He's tired of the system and the rage that surrounds it, and he hopes for a change.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Get me out of this place," which represents the singer's desire to escape the current situation. He's tired of the war and the fighting, and he wants to get away from it all. He questions what they are fighting for, as he cannot see the purpose behind it all.
In the second verse, the singer looks to the past and wonders if anything has been learned from the mistakes made in history. He questions the logic of the present and the past, and the lack of sense it all makes to him. The bridge again repeats the phrase "all I wanted was a dream," which reinforces the singer's desire for a better world.
Overall, the song portrays the pain and disillusionment felt by many people in the world today. The repetitive "Get me out of this place" phrase reinforces this idea and represents the desire to leave behind a world filled with war and conflict.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, I'm just looking to the future, hope there's compromise
I am hopeful that the future will bring compromise.
Hope it all works out in the end
I hope that everything will turn out well in the end.
Never mind this fickle system, never mind the rage
I am not concerned about the unreliable system or the anger that comes along with it.
It's coming down like an avalanche
The situation is deteriorating rapidly.
All I wanted was a dream, all I wanted was to scream out
All I desired was the fulfillment of an aspiration and the chance to express myself.
You're never gonna get that far
It is unlikely that you will reach your goal.
All I wanted was a taste
All I wanted was a small sample or experience.
Come in anyway now
Despite the circumstances, I am still willing to engage in this experience.
Get me out of this place, out of this war
I want to leave this location and the conflict accompanying it.
Out of my face, what are we fighting for?
Why are we even fighting in the first place?
Out of this place, oh, this war
I want to escape this location and this ongoing struggle.
Oh, I'm just looking to the past now and where we've been
I am contemplating the past and where we have come from.
Have we learned, oh, anything?
Did we acquire any knowledge or understanding?
From mistakes made in our history that we've lived again
From our past errors that we have repeated.
Past and present don't make sense to me
I am confused by both the past and present.
What are we fighting for now, yeah?
What are we fighting for at this moment?
Oh, get me out of here
I want to leave immediately.
War, yeah, now
The conflict is presently underway.
Fighting for?
What are we fighting for?
Fighting for?
What are we fighting for?
Fighting for?
What are we fighting for?
What are we fighting for?
What is the reason for our conflict?
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MARCO SERGIO GOMES, ROSS ANDREW LEARMONTH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ariah Otto
I grew up listening to Prime Circle, and I'm South African. Prime Circle is one of the bands that are the reason for my love of rock/metal music. I'm actually surprised there aren't that many subscribers? So many years later, and I still adore this song 🔥
Bianca Fourie
Best band ever and forever
ThePriVaTe1024
Every note you guys write or sing is a master peace !!!!!!!!!!!
Arti Kulkarni
I used to listen to this song before going to school ❤️ And I loved the way MV is made, it will always have a special place in my heart. If there's a possibility of releasing a HD version of this vid please do :) Loads of love from India 😍
Pardesi07
You guys rock bigtime! I'm sharing your videos like crazy on Facebook - the world has to know fantastic you are! Rock on!
LK
Your music speaks to my soul ❤🧡💛🤎💚💜💙
Eduann Potgieter
2020 and still loving it !
neil jay
Only just discovered the band recently from a friend in SA. All I can say is WOW you guys blow me away. would love to see you in the UK
risa8312
best band in South Africa
Juls SA
Still one of the best songs. Love love it.