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.”
Tonight
Prime Circle Lyrics
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Let it all come in
Read through the signs and the signs we're devoted to you all just starting again
And open your mind
Let the stars come out
Spinning in circles 'cause it's all coming round, let me hear what you're talking about
Tonight
Tonight
Tonight it's me and you
And we won't back out, won't let go, what we've been through they'll never know, tonight
We do what we want to
Open the road
Let me feel this mess
Let me travel through this life in a way that I know that I want to live
Open my heart and know that it won't close again
Open my eyes I feel like I am caving in
Tonight
We do what we want to
Tonight
Tonight it's me and you
And we won't back out, won't let go what we've been through they'll never know, tonight
We do what we want to
We've been living with the lights off
I wanna turn them on
We've been living with the lights off
I want to turn them on
Turn them on, now, on
Turn them on, now, on
Turn them on, now, on
Tonight
We do what we want to
Tonight
Tonight it's me and you
And we won't back out and won't let go, what we've been through they'll never know, tonight
We do what we want to
I wanna to turn them on
Turn them on, now, on
Turn them on, now, on
Turn them on, now, on
Turn them on now (Now)
The song "Tonight" by Prime Circle presents a narrative that encourages the audience to let go of their worries and live in the moment. The opening lines "Open the door, let it all come in" suggest that the singer is inviting the listener to embrace whatever comes their way. The lyrics "Read through the signs and the signs we're devoted to" imply that the singer is looking for a sign or a direction to start afresh. "Let the stars come out, spinning in circles 'cause it's all coming round" could signify that the singer is finally at a place where everything is falling into place, or it could represent the chaos of life. The chorus of the song repeatedly states that "Tonight, we do what we want to", indicating that the singer wants to let go of his/her inhibitions and live for the moment. The line "What we've been through they'll never know" suggests a certain detachment from the past, or perhaps a desire to keep the past behind, and live for the present.
The second verse emphasizes the need to take control of one's life. "Open the road, let me feel this mess" suggests that the singer wants to take risks and challenge the status quo. "Open my heart and know that it won't close again" implies that the singer wants to be vulnerable again and not shut out love. "Open my eyes I feel like I am caving in" suggests that the singer is coming to terms with reality and is now looking at the world with a fresh set of eyes.
Overall, the song is a call to action, urging the listener to take a chance and embrace the unknown. There is a sense of liberation in the lyrics that suggests that the singer has overcome a difficult time and is now ready for whatever life throws his/her way.
Line by Line Meaning
Open the door
Allow new opportunities or experiences to come into your life
Let it all come in
Be open to all that life has to offer
Read through the signs and the signs we're devoted to you all just starting again
Reflect on the past and learn from it as you embark on a new journey
And open your mind
Be receptive to new ideas, perspectives, and possibilities
Let the stars come out
Allow yourself to dream and aim for the stars
Spinning in circles 'cause it's all coming round, let me hear what you're talking about
Feel as though everything is coming together and share your thoughts and feelings with others
Tonight
The present moment, an opportunity to do something different
We do what we want to
Take control of your life and do what makes you happy
Tonight it's me and you
Focus on the connection between you and another person
And we won't back out, won't let go, what we've been through they'll never know, tonight
Stay committed to each other and keep past struggles private, enjoying the night together
Open the road
Begin a new journey, take a different path
Let me feel this mess
Experience the ups and downs of life
Let me travel through this life in a way that I know that I want to live
Design a life that aligns with your values and goals
Open my heart and know that it won't close again
Be vulnerable and open to love, knowing that you will not be hurt again
Open my eyes I feel like I am caving in
Be aware of the challenges and obstacles, and navigate around them to reach your destination
We've been living with the lights off
We have been stuck in a static, unfulfilling existence
I wanna turn them on
I want to change and improve our situation
Turn them on, now, on
Start creating the change that is needed
Tonight
An opportunity to take action, make changes and live our best life
We do what we want to
Living intentionally, making choices that serve our highest interests
And we won't back out and won't let go, what we've been through they'll never know, tonight
Stay committed to each other and keep past struggles private, enjoying the night together
I wanna to turn them on
Wanting to make a change in our lives
Turn them on, now, on
It's time to take the first steps to create the change we desire
Turn them on, now, on
Urging ourselves to start creating positive change
Turn them on, now, on
Taking charge of our lives and making positive changes
Turn them on now (Now)
It is time to take action now and make positive changes in our lives
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DALE WAYNE SCHNETTLER, DENHOLM HARDING, DIRK THEODORUS BISSCHOFF, MARCO SERGIO GOMES, NEIL BREYTENBACH, ROSS ANDREW LEARMONTH
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