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.”
Pretty Like The Sun
Prime Circle Lyrics
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Oh, ashes I become, I'm all swept up
All spaces in between, you fill me up, you fill me up
And as the night falls low, away we go
The highs, the lows
The fights, the faults
The back, the forth
The ups, the downs
You spin me 'round
Give me everything you've got
Give me your life, I'll give you my heart
Well our lives can change, our lives can change
We could have it all, open your eyes, I'll give you my soul
Our lives could change, our lives could change
All pretty like the scars, we both have ours, it's who we are
Oh, show me everything, where you're going, where you been
All time it's not too late, I'm standing here, the world can wait
And as the night falls low, away we go
The highs, the lows
The fights, the faults
The back, the forth
On this collision course
The ups, the downs
You spin me 'round
Give me everything you've got
Give me your life, I'll give you my heart
Our lives can change, our lives can change
We could have it all, open your eyes, I'll give you my soul
Our lives could change, our lives could change
I know it, I know it, it's something
Something free from the way I am now
I know it, I know it, it's one thing
You're the one thing now
Give me everything you've got
Give me your life, I'll give you my heart
Our lives can change, our lives can change
We could have it all, open your eyes, I'll give you my soul
Our lives could change, our lives could change, no
Change, no, change, no
Our lives could change
The lyrics of Prime Circle's "Pretty Like The Sun" tell a story of a passionate love that sets everything on fire. The singer compares his lover's beauty to the sun, powerful and all-consuming, and admits that being in her presence makes him feel inferior and insignificant ("you burn me up, oh, ashes I become"). Despite the apparent danger of the relationship, the singer is all in, ready to be filled up with his lover's essence and live in the moment ("all spaces in between, you fill me up, you fill me up").
The chorus of the song adds a sense of urgency and unpredictability to the love story, implying that things can change at any moment, for better or worse. The couple seems to be on a collision course, with all the ups, downs, fights, and faults that come with a passionate relationship ("the highs, the lows, the fights, the faults, the back, the forth, on this collision course"). The singer is willing to take a risk and give himself completely to his lover, hoping that she will do the same ("give me your life, I'll give you my heart").
In the second verse, the singer acknowledges that scars and flaws are part of the package when it comes to relationships, and he asks his lover to show him everything, to be completely open and honest ("show me everything, where you're going, where you been"). He also recognizes that time is precious and the world can wait when it comes to love ("all time it's not too late, I'm standing here, the world can wait").
Overall, "Pretty Like The Sun" is a powerful love song that celebrates passion, vulnerability, and the excitement of taking risks.
Line by Line Meaning
All pretty like the sun, you burn it up, you burn me up
You are beautiful, attractive, and radiant like the sun. However, your immense beauty is powerful and overwhelming, and it consumes and obliterates me.
Oh, ashes I become, I'm all swept up
Your blinding beauty has completely destroyed me, and now I am nothing but ashes. I have no control over myself and I am entirely at your mercy.
All spaces in between, you fill me up, you fill me up
You have filled all the empty spaces inside me with your presence. You complete me, and I feel whole because of you.
And as the night falls low, away we go
As darkness descends, we leave the world behind and retreat into our own private universe, where time and space have no meaning.
The highs, the lows
Life is full of ups and downs, and we must embrace every aspect of it.
The fights, the faults
Inevitably there will be disagreements and mistakes that we make, but we must not let them define us.
The back, the forth
Life is often unpredictable, and we must learn to adapt to the changes and fluctuations that we encounter.
On this collision course
Our lives are hurtling towards a collision, and we must be prepared for whatever this brings.
The ups, the downs
Life is full of ups and downs, and we must embrace every aspect of it.
You spin me 'round
You have the power to make me dizzy with happiness and joy, and I am utterly dazzled by you.
Give me everything you've got
I want all of you: your love, your passion, your heart, your soul.
Give me your life, I'll give you my heart
I am willing to offer you my heart, my devotion, my love, and I hope you will do the same for me.
Well our lives can change, our lives can change
Our lives are fluid and always in a state of transformation. We must be open to whatever changes may come our way.
We could have it all, open your eyes, I'll give you my soul
Together, we have the potential to achieve anything and everything we dream of. Open your eyes to the possibility of a life filled with love and happiness, and I will give you all of myself.
All pretty like the scars, we both have ours, it's who we are
Our scars and flaws make us who we are, and we should embrace them instead of hiding or being ashamed of them.
Oh, show me everything, where you're going, where you been
I want to know everything about you, your past, your present, and your future. I want to be part of your life and your journey.
All time it's not too late, I'm standing here, the world can wait
It's never too late for us to embark on this journey together. I am here, ready and waiting for you, and nothing else matters.
I know it, I know it, it's something
I have a strong intuition that there is something special here between us that is worth pursuing.
Something free from the way I am now
This connection we share is different from anything I have ever experienced before, and it has the power to transform me into a better person.
I know it, I know it, it's one thing
I am certain that there is only one thing that truly matters, and that is the bond we share.
You're the one thing now
You are the most important thing in my life, and I will do anything to be with you and make you happy.
Our lives could change, our lives could change, no
Our future together is uncertain, but I am willing to take that risk and see where our love takes us. No matter what happens, I know that we will always have each other.
Change, no, change, no
I am not afraid of change, because I know that no matter what happens, we will always have each other.
Lyrics © O/B/O CAPASSO
Written by: DALE WAYNE SCHNETTLER, DENHOLM HARDING, DIRK THEODORUS BISSCHOFF, MARCO SERGIO GOMES, NEIL BREYTENBACH, ROSS ANDREW LEARMONTH
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All Pretty like the sun, you burn it up, you burn me up
All ashes I become, I'm all swept up
All spaces in between, you fill me up, you fill me up
And as the night falls low, away we go.
The highs, the lows,
The fights, the faults,
The back, the forth
On this collision course
The ups, the downs
You spin me round
Give me everything you've got,
Give me your life, I'll give you my heart,
Well our lives can change, our lives can change
We could have it all, open your eyes, I'll give you my soul
Our lives could change, our lives could change.
All pretty like the scars, we both have ours, its who we are
Oh show me everything, where your going, where you been
All time its not too late, I'm standing here, the world can wait
And as the night falls low, away we go.
The highs, the lows,
The fights, the faults,
The back, the forth
On this collision course
The ups, the downs
You spin me round
Give me everything you've got,
Give me your life I'll give you my heart,
Our lives can change, our lives can change
We could have it all, open your eyes, I'll give you my soul
Our lives could change, our lives could change.
I know it, I know it, it's something
Simply free from the way I am now
I know it, I know it, it's one thing
You're the one thing now.
Give me everything you've got,
Give me your life I'll give you my heart,
Our lives can change, our lives can change
We could have it all, open your eyes, I'll give you my soul
Our lives could change, our lives could change.
No, Change, No, Change, No Change.
Our lives could change.
Gabriel
Great underrated band. Every single song is amazing, the chorus are catchy, voice and arrangement are a pleasure to listen.
This is music. Not all that bullshit the most "listen" to.
Celeste Ward
Can't believe there is not more views!!! This band is so underrated!
Shane
Fantastic stuff. Really awesome band and such a unique voice. Bravo Prime Circle. You guys rock.
Jo C
This song. Means so much to me. Thank you for making such amazing music. ❤ waiting on lockdown to be past so I can be in the crowd at your shows.
Diya_lectic
Great video! This track is perfect and the obsession over it just never dies ♡♡♡
Alain Nkodia
You deserve more than these views . SA best group.
Hayley Burton
I’m not even South African I’m from the UK and saw this band in a pub in London, I haven’t stopped listening to the since very underrated indeed
Paul Amos
Agrée , awesome ....
Petrus Griezel
Here now listen we are all blessed anyone that know of prime circle has been set on a different trajectory in this life yes it might be sad but all things are meant to be and they will forever be loved for what the light they have given to this world of darkness and perhaps that is all that matters. Well at least that's my perspective
Lee75
I agree 100%. The best SA has produced to date!!!!!