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.”
Time Kills Us All
Prime Circle Lyrics
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And we're all left here defenseless
At least we've got tonight
The world seems to spin
To it's own point and condition
I'd give it all up for you
To set you free now
I want you
All of you
Time kills us all but I'll keep waiting
FOR YOU
Everywhere everyone I've known
Up till now I've always felt alone
Can't compete with the time
Through the ups and downs
Would you still be there for me
Lets just go you know I will
Cause right now oh time stands still
I want you
All of you
Time kills us all but I'll keep waiting
I want you
All of you
Time kills us all but I'll keep waiting
Who do we have to fight?
What is it all for now?
There's no one here to blame
What is it all for now?
I want you
All of you
I want you
All of you
Cause I want you
All of you
Time kills us all but I'll keep waiting
I want you
All of you
Time kills us all but I'll keep waiting
FOR YOU
WAITING FOR YOU
The song "Time Kills Us All" by Prime Circle is a powerful ballad about the fleeting nature of time and the intensity of love. The lyrics suggest that time is a force that cannot be controlled and that we are all vulnerable in its grip. The clock turning around and leaving us defenseless creates a feeling of helplessness which is only diminished by the hope of the present moment.
The singer in the song expresses their willingness to sacrifice everything for their lover, to set them free from the constraints of time. The lyrics "I'd give it all up for you, to set you free now" exhibit a sense of devotion and love. The repetition of "I want you, all of you" underscores the intensity of their feelings and their desire to remain in the present moment for as long as possible.
The line "who do we have to fight" suggests that the battles we face in life are not against an external enemy but rather against the ravages of time. The singer asks, "what is it all for now" which highlights the importance of living in the present moment, rather than constantly striving to reach a future that may never come.
Overall, Prime Circle's "Time Kills Us All" is a thought-provoking song about the transience of time, the power of love and the importance of remaining present in the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
The clock turns around
Time keeps moving forward and we can't stop it.
And we're all left here defenseless
We are vulnerable to the effects of time and age.
At least we've got tonight
We should cherish the present moment because we don't know what the future holds.
The world seems to spin
The world keeps moving, changing and evolving.
To it's own point and condition
The world operates according to its own natural laws and systems, which we cannot control.
I'd give it all up for you
I value you more than anything else in the world.
To set you free now
I want to help you find true freedom and happiness in life.
I want you
I desire your love, affection, and companionship.
All of you
I want to fully experience and share my life with you.
Time kills us all but I'll keep waiting
Even though time is a destructive force, I am willing to wait for you and endure the effects of time.
Everywhere everyone I've known
I have experienced life with many people, but I still feel alone.
Up till now I've always felt alone
I have always lacked a deep and meaningful connection with others.
Can't compete with the time
We cannot overcome or control the effects of time.
Through the ups and downs
Even with life's challenges and hardships.
Would you still be there for me
Will you continue to stand by me and support me through life's difficulties?
Lets just go you know I will
Let's leave our problems behind and move forward together.
Cause right now oh time stands still
In this moment, time doesn't seem to matter or have an impact.
Who do we have to fight?
What obstacles or challenges do we need to overcome in order to be together?
What is it all for now?
What is the purpose or meaning of this existence?
There's no one here to blame
We cannot blame anyone else for the challenges or difficulties we face in life.
I want you
I deeply desire you and your love.
All of you
I want all of your love, affection, and companionship.
FOR YOU WAITING FOR YOU
I am waiting patiently for you because you are worth it.
Contributed by John L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ryan Simons
Awesome song and video.
marcel Duval de villeneuve
Proud is what we need to be ,be what you whant to be , see the world as it is ,love is what it needs to be.
Claudio Gaggia
Brilliant. Nothing more to say.. the world needs to hear your amazing music!
Velisile Mkhanzi
Prime Circle rocks, i like the message behind every song, hope one day Im gonna see them live
lindokuhle percy
Velisile Mkhanzi that makes the 2 of us ntwan
Mikki Moo
I saw them live and they sounded just as amazing in person 😊
Nelia Geiger
Awesome! can not get enough of you guys_
Charine Biggs
Absolutely love this band, awesome Video, well done guys!
Pierre Rousseau
Why is there only 9000 hits on this BRILLIANT song. Whats wrong with the other 7billion people? Lost souls. Great job Guys!
Bouwer Bosch
this is SO sick!!! well done Ryan Kruger!! I'm jealous!!