Circles
Qissmet
Qissmet, pronounced Kiss-met, is a term derived from Turkish and Persian de… Read Full Bio ↴Qissmet, pronounced Kiss-met, is a term derived from Turkish and Persian decent meaning fate or destiny. It was definitely fate that brought together two kindred spirits of musicality and authenticity, known as Qissmet, Asad Khan and Shobe Khan. Qissmet was a word created by the two friends to highlight both their American and Eastern heritage. It was in 2004 that the two discovered their musical commonalities and discovered a winning combination whose catchy, flowing lyrics dropped searing notes. Building upon unrefined vocals and experimentations of drums and other instrumentations, Qissmet sharpened their skills year by year and note by note. As their collaboration began they were able to create new opportunities to have their music expressed to the world and possibly change minds and open hearts with their gift. According to Shobe, one half of Qissmet, he strongly believes in the conviction of their work, “our music has substance and groove to it.” Flowing diverse songs that pull the listeners in to the vibe of Qissmet is what has kept this unparallel group on the eyes of die-hard fans who have embraced the music enthusiastically. In the vein of musical genres like R&B, Hip Hop, and Pop artists; Qissmet has developed a sound to align them with musical geniuses that remain at the top of the charts. Never doubting the divine light streaming between their lyricism and the powerful engineering, Qissmet is excited to bring to listeners a new flavor and harmonious funk. Their sound is enriched with lyrics that will give them international appeal. Qissmet’s silky voices and evolving stage presence has garnered the attention of many venues, showcases, and concerts in Chicago. Some of their performances were witnessed at but not limited to: the Paramount Theater, the Hyatt Regency Hotel, The Sears Center, the Gateway Theater, & the Rosemont Convention Center. Qissmet has given voice to not only thumping catchy beats or laid back party songs, but also songs about change, love, and harmony. Their breakout single, “Payback”, is gaining quick momentum and is expected to hit airwaves this summer. With effortless consciousness and undeniable realism as the barometer to the tuneful beats of their songs; Qissmet are on the cutting edge of bringing back the most needed creativity in an industry thirsty for new melodies, harmony, and true talent.

Circles
Qissmet Lyrics


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You find yourself
Going round and round
You wonder, is there a solution? I don?t know
Why can?t he see why his life just seems to be circling?
Again and again and again and again repeat.

Tell me why he feels so guilty?
Knowing he should not react this way
He won?t admit to why he?s drinking
And every helping hand he turns away
But if he makes the same mistakes, over and over again
Why can?t he see why his life just seems to be circling?
And he says to himself

I don?t want to go in circles
I don?t want to keep on coming back
To the same conclusion, I?m standing
Here with no solution yet again, (repeat)
Again and Again and again and again repeat

Tell me why she feels so crazy
Her heartbeat is an irregular pace
She knows she shouldn?t get close to him
Then why can?t she just fight and run away
But if she makes the same mistakes

Over and over again why can?t she see
Why her life just seems to be circling,
And she says to herself

I don?t want to go in circles
I don?t want to keep on coming back
To the same conclusion, I?m standing
Here with no solution yet again, (repeat)
Again and Again and again and again repeat

Im getting dizzy thinkin about it
A problem that just seems to never end
The situations upside down your,
Spinning all around and around,
Again and again and again and again

I don?t want to go in circles
I don?t want to keep on coming back
To the same conclusion, I?m standing




Here with no solution yet again, (repeat)
Again and Again and again and again repeat

Overall Meaning

Qissmet's song "Circles" is about the frustration of life's repeating patterns that seem to have no solution. The lyrics describe the feeling of being trapped in a cycle of negative behavior and emotions while knowing that there must be a way out. The first verse introduces the theme with the lines "Going round and round / You wonder, is there a solution? I don't know / Why can't he see why his life just seems to be circling?" The verses then alternate between the perspectives of a man and a woman, both struggling with their own cycles of problematic behavior. They each acknowledge their own mistakes and the negative impacts of their actions on their lives: "Tell me why he feels so guilty? / Knowing he should not react this way / He won't admit to why he's drinking / And every helping hand he turns away." Towards the end of the song, the lyrics describe the overwhelming feeling of being stuck in a cycle with no end in sight: "I'm getting dizzy thinkin about it / A problem that just seems to never end / The situation's upside down, you're / Spinning all around and around, / Again and again and again and again."


Line by Line Meaning

You find yourself
You are in a position where you feel stuck and unable to move forward.


Going round and round
You feel as though you are continuously repeating the same patterns and not making any progress.


You wonder, is there a solution? I don?t know
You are questioning whether there is a way out of your current situation, but are unsure of how to find it.


Why can?t he see why his life just seems to be circling?
You are questioning why someone can't see that their life is stuck in a cycle of repetitive behavior.


Again and again and again and again repeat.
The cycle of repetition continues without any change or progress.


Tell me why he feels so guilty?
You are asking why someone feels guilty about their actions or behavior.


Knowing he should not react this way
This person is aware that their actions are not right or beneficial, but continues to repeat them anyway.


He won?t admit to why he?s drinking
This person is avoiding acknowledging the reasons behind their unhealthy behavior, such as drinking.


And every helping hand he turns away
This person rejects any assistance or support that could help them break the cycle of their behavior.


But if he makes the same mistakes, over and over again
This person continues to repeat the same mistakes despite knowing that they are detrimental.


Why can?t he see why his life just seems to be circling?
You are questioning why this person cannot recognize that their behavior is causing them to be stuck in a cycle.


And he says to himself
This person is acknowledging their own thoughts and feelings about their situation.


I don?t want to go in circles
This person desires to break out of the cycle of repetitive behavior.


I don?t want to keep on coming back
This person does not want to repeat their mistakes or continue to engage in unhealthy behavior.


To the same conclusion, I?m standing
This person is stuck in the same situation, unable to find a way out.


Here with no solution yet again, (repeat)
The person is repeating the cycle of behavior without finding a way to break free.


Tell me why she feels so crazy
You are asking why someone feels overwhelmed or out of control.


Her heartbeat is an irregular pace
This person is experiencing physical symptoms of stress or anxiety, such as an irregular heartbeat.


She knows she shouldn?t get close to him
This person acknowledges that being close to someone or something is not healthy or beneficial.


Then why can?t she just fight and run away
This person wants to break free from the situation, but feels unable to do so.


Over and over again why can?t she see
This person continues to repeat the same mistakes despite knowing that they are detrimental.


Why her life just seems to be circling,
This person feels stuck in a cycle of negative behavior that they cannot escape.


Im getting dizzy thinkin about it
This person is overwhelmed and feeling disoriented by their situation.


A problem that just seems to never end
This person's situation seems never-ending, with no solution in sight.


The situations upside down your,
This person's situation is confusing and disorienting, making them feel like their world is flipped upside down.


Spinning all around and around,
This person feels like they are stuck in a cycle that keeps moving faster and faster, making it difficult to break free.


I don?t want to go in circles
This person desires to break out of the cycle of repetitive behavior.


I don?t want to keep on coming back
This person does not want to repeat their mistakes or continue to engage in unhealthy behavior.


To the same conclusion, I?m standing
This person is stuck in the same situation, unable to find a way out.


Here with no solution yet again, (repeat)
The person is repeating the cycle of behavior without finding a way to break free.




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Comments from YouTube:

trephinate

haha thanks for the props Toby! I miss everyone from the making of this. Everyone was just so warm and awesome! OMG i forgot I had a mustache for this haha! I'm such a dork! its my Earl-stache =P

mattie choora

this was nice, very thought provocking, good job guys