Prime Circle is a South African rock band, operating out of Johannesburg. T… Read Full Bio ↴Prime Circle is a South African rock band, operating out of Johannesburg. The band has released six studio albums to date and achieved multi-platinum-selling status in South Africa.

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.”

Weapons of War
Prime Circle Lyrics

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What went wrong?
Timing
Was it a sign of the times
Atom Bombs
Blinding
Can't even look at myself no more
Coming cross
Findings

Finding that I have been lost
Where to turn? Where to turn?
It's time to just value this cost
I don't know what I'm trying to say

I don't know don't believe you
I don't know about anything at all
All I know is I see through
Seems that words have become
Weapons of war

Raise the flags
Fall in
Not falling for that anymore
Sound the call, calling
Not even sure what we're fighting for
Help me out, help me see
All our dreams are fading away
What is lost can be saved
I surrender to everything
I'm just trying to say
That I'm done

I don't know don't believe you
I don't know about anything at all
All I know is I see through
Seems that words have become
Weapons of war
Oh no, weapons of
WAR OH OH OH

All i want to believe you
I don't know about anything at all
All i'll know is i see through
See that have become weapons of war
See that have become weapons of war
WAR OH OH OH

I don't know don't believe you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Prime Circle's song "Weapons of War" appear to express disillusionment and despair with the state of the world and the use of communication as a means of conflict. The singer seems to be grappling with the question of what went wrong and why there are such large-scale problems in the world. They mention atom bombs and blinding, which could be interpreted as a reference to the destructive power of technology and its impact on humanity's ability to see clearly. The singer also describes feeling lost and uncertain about where to turn, and suggests that they are willing to bear the cost of valuing something important, although it is not clear what that might be.

The refrain of the song emphasizes the idea that words have become "weapons of war," demonstrating the power that language can have in shaping perceptions and influencing actions. The singer seems to be calling for a change in approach, stating that they are no longer falling for certain tactics and that they want to save what has been lost. However, the lyrics also express a degree of pessimism and resignation, with the singer surrendering to everything and feeling unsure about what they are fighting for. Overall, the song seems to be a commentary on the difficult nature of facing conflict and the complicated emotions that accompany trying to find a way forward.

Line by Line Meaning

What went wrong?
What mistakes did we make?

Timing
Perhaps it was just bad timing.

Was it a sign of the times
Was this indicative of our current era?

Atom Bombs
The threat of nuclear war looms large.

Blinding
The harsh reality is difficult to look at.

Can't even look at myself no more
I am ashamed of what I see.

Coming cross
I am encountering something unexpected.

Findings
I am making discoveries.

Finding that I have been lost
I have been wandering aimlessly.

Where to turn? Where to turn?
I am at a loss for what to do next.

It's time to just value this cost
It's time to be aware of the true price of our actions.

I don't know what I'm trying to say
I am struggling to articulate my thoughts and feelings.

Raise the flags
Rally around the cause.

Fall in
Join the group.

Not falling for that anymore
I am no longer convinced by the propaganda.

Sound the call, calling
Rally the troops.

Not even sure what we're fighting for
I am questioning the purpose of this conflict.

Help me out, help me see
I am seeking guidance and clarity.

All our dreams are fading away
Our aspirations are slipping out of reach.

What is lost can be saved
There is still hope that we can turn things around.

I surrender to everything
I accept the situation as it is.

I'm just trying to say
I am attempting to express a sentiment.

That I'm done
I have reached my limit.

All i want to believe you
I am searching for a reason to trust.

All i'll know is i see through
I am unconvinced by the arguments presented.

See that have become weapons of war
The words being used are now being used as tools of conflict.

WAR OH OH OH
The repetition of this phrase serves to emphasize the gravity of the situation.

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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@tarrynnagel2729

5y↑9

I can't go one day without listening to your music. It's been 17 years of playing LOUD Prime Circle songs! Such respect for amazing artists like you guys!!!!

@neilklopper7667

4y↑6

Such an amazing band! I love this song. Its products like Prime Circle that still give me a glimmer of hope and pride in being a South African in the current times. I hope this band is getting the global respect and admiration that they deserve.

@lindielewis3693

3y↑3

Ive been a fan from the start! And I will always be, the best band ever! You talk to our hearts and not just our ears, keep going and never stop please!