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.”
We Are Here
Prime Circle Lyrics
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We won't stop running
Fear of the dark
Won't cave us in
And right from the start
We knew we were coming
They always try hard to say it can't be done
And break the spell that we are under
We are here
Facing all our fears
It goes on and on and on
Oh on and on
And on now
We are here
Facing all our fears
It goes on and on and on
Oh on and on
And on now
Oh I'm trying
Oh I'm really trying
A common mistake that we all make
Is to surrender to fear in the hand
To the things that we don't understand
Cause wherever we are
We won't stop running
They always try hard to say it can't be done
Let's break the spell that we are under
We are here
Facing all our fears
It goes on and on and on (
Oh on and on
And on now
We are here
Facing all our fears
It goes on and on and on
Oh on and on
And on now
Oh we keep on moving
Oh we won't stop moving
Oh we can't stop moving now
Now
Now
Oh we are here
Facing all our fears
It goes on and on and on (
Oh on and on
And on now
We are here
Facing all our fears
It goes on and on and on
Oh on and on
And on now
Goes on and on and on
Goes on and on and on
Goes on and on and on
The lyrics to Prime Circle's song "We Are Here" convey a message of resilience and determination in the face of obstacles and opposition. The opening lines, "Wherever we are, we won't stop running" suggest a strong refusal to be deterred or held back. The reference to "fear of the dark" symbolizes the various fears and challenges that we encounter in life, but the lyrics assert that these fears will not "cave us in." The singer acknowledges that there are those who try to discourage or undermine their efforts, but they refuse to let others break their spirit or convince them that their goals are impossible. Instead, they aim to "break the spell that we are under," implying a determination to overcome limitations and prove the naysayers wrong.
The chorus emphasizes the idea of facing fears head-on and persisting despite adversity. The repetition of the phrase "We are here" reinforces the strong presence and resilience of the singer and their community. The lyrics suggest that their journey continues "on and on and on," emphasizing the ongoing nature of their pursuit. The line "Oh I'm trying, Oh I'm really trying" reflects a personal struggle with doubt and acknowledging the common human inclination to surrender to fear or the unknown. However, the overall tone of the song is one of empowerment and an unwavering commitment to keep moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Wherever we are
No matter where we are located
We won't stop running
We will continue striving
Fear of the dark
The fear of unknown or uncertain situations
Won't cave us in
Will not overcome or defeat us
And right from the start
From the very beginning
We knew we were coming
We were aware of our existence and purpose
They always try hard to say it can't be done
Others consistently attempt to discourage or doubt our abilities
And break the spell that we are under
And undermine the power or influence we possess
We are here
We exist
Facing all our fears
Confronting and dealing with all our anxieties
It goes on and on and on
The journey continues incessantly
Oh on and on
Endlessly
And on now
And continues indefinitely in the present
Oh I'm trying
I am exerting effort
Oh I'm really trying
I am genuinely and earnestly attempting
A common mistake that we all make
A prevalent error that all of us commit
Is to surrender to fear in the hand
Is to give in to fear easily
To the things that we don't understand
To the aspects or concepts that we lack comprehension of
Let's break the spell that we are under
Let's defy the influence or control imposed on us
Oh we keep on moving
We continue progressing
Oh we won't stop moving
We will persist in advancing
Oh we can't stop moving now
We are incapable of halting our forward momentum at this point
Now
At this very moment
Goes on and on and on
Continues repetitively
Goes on and on and on
Continues incessantly
Goes on and on and on
Continues endlessly
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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