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.”
The Way It Could Be
Prime Circle Lyrics
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The way we thought & planned
& dreamed.
And it's strange, stranges, strange
To me
We ended standing here again
But it seems so different
Ended up together
But so far apart
Now I can't move this feeling now
Let's see, we're gonna [2x]
Make a new start
I can't stop the way I feel
The way you move is so unreal
And I just think so differently
The way I thought that it could be
So just come, come, come again
You're always finding things in
The end
Just learn move times
Been through
I hope the best it comes straight
To you
Out it seems so different than
I had thought ended up
Together but so far apart
Now I can't move this feeling
Now lets see, we're gonna [2x]
Make a new start
So just live you hands
Resound the sound
Come on, come on
Stop hiding now
It's all a matter of time [2x]
The song "The Way It Could Be" by Prime Circle reflects on the unpredictable nature of life and relationships. The first verse highlights the irony of how we often make plans and dreams for our lives, but ultimately, things turn out differently. The singer expresses surprise and disappointment that they have ended up in the same position as before, despite their hopeful aspirations. The chorus implies a desire for a fresh start, as the singer struggles to overcome the mixed emotions they have towards the situation. In the second verse, the lyrics suggest a feeling of isolation and hopelessness, despite being in a relationship. The song ends on a somewhat ambiguous note, with the lyrics "It's all a matter of time", leaving listeners to interpret what the future may hold.
Overall, the song touches on themes of disappointment, hope, and the unpredictability of life. It provokes thought and reflection on how life can sometimes take unexpected turns, and encourages the listener to keep moving forward despite setbacks.
Line by Line Meaning
Well it's odd, odd isn't it?
It's strange how things turned out differently from what we thought, planned and dreamed.
And it's strange, stranges, strange To me We ended standing here again
It's surprising to me that we ended up in this situation again, despite everything that has happened.
But it seems so different Than I had thought Ended up together But so far apart Now I can't move this feeling now Lets see, we're gonna [2x] Make a new start
Things turned out different than I expected and though we are together, we feel far apart. I can't get rid of this feeling and we need to start anew.
I can't stop the way I feel The way you move is so unreal And I just think so differently The way I thought that it could be
I can't control how I feel and the way you act seems unreal to me. It's not how I imagined things would be.
So just come, come, come again You're always finding things in The end Just learn move times Been through I hope the best it comes straight To you
Just come back and keep searching because you always find something in the end. We've been through multiple challenges but I hope things work out for you in the end.
Out it seems so different than I had thought ended up Together but so far apart Now I can't move this feeling now lets see, we're gonna [2x] Make a new start
Things didn't turn out the way I thought they would and even though we are together, we feel far apart. I can't let go of this feeling and we need to start over.
So just live you hands Resound the sound Come on, come on Stop hiding now It's all a matter of time [2x]
Raise your hands and let the music play. Stop hiding and come out into the open. Everything takes time and will work out eventually.
Contributed by Elliot J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Cathy Howell
No one can ever touch you guys. You amaze me every time!!