Circles
Riley Pearce Lyrics

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We had just a flicker from a lamp post,
That we had high hopes, it was our reason for wanting change,
And that feeling in the light though,
We kept our eyes closed and we dreamed of better days.

And there's no denying,
That I'll get lost.

Did you know that's what the signs said,
Oh where the tides end the shore comes colliding.
I'm just waiting for a straight line,
'Cos when it bends I lose track of my timing.

And there's no denying,
That I'll get lost.
So hold me,
And keep me from going in circles.
'Cos I can't close in on the lights that leave at the end of this hallway.

Oh, I know there's something out there,
But will I know where or will I let it just pass me by.
Always getting through the mountains,
But I see crowds and all the faces are left behind.

And there's no denying,
That I'll get lost.
So hold me,
And keep me from going in circles.
'Cos I can't close in on the lights that leave at the end of this hallway.

So hold me,
And keep me from going in circles.
'Cos I can't close in on the lights that leave at the end of this hallway.

Don't tell me where you'll go, hoping that I'll follow.
Don't tell me what I wanna know,
Just tell me what I need.

Don't tell me where you'll go, hoping that I'll follow.
Don't tell me what I wanna know,
Just tell me what I need.

So hold me,
And keep me from going in circles.
'Cos I can't close in on the lights that leave at the end of this hallway.

So hold me,
And keep me from going in circles.
'Cos I can't close in on the lights that leave at the end of this hallway.

How long will it take me to,

How long will it take me to get out of this darkness,
And find the lights that leave at the end of this hallway.

Overall Meaning

In the song "Circles," singer-songwriter Riley Pearce expresses his feelings of being lost and searching for direction. The first verse paints a picture of a fleeting moment of hopefulness, represented by a flicker from a lamp post. Despite this small glimmer of positivity, the singer still feels aimless and dreamy, hoping for better days. The chorus repeats the idea that the singer will inevitably get lost without guidance, making a plea for someone to hold and guide him to prevent spiraling in circles.

The second verse continues the idea of being lost and searching. The singer references a sign indicating where the tides meet the shore, suggesting that he is unable to make sense of his surroundings and find direction. Even when he thinks he has a clear path, it twists and turns, causing him to lose track of his timing. The chorus repeats again, emphasizing the importance of being held and guided to keep from going in circles.

In the final verse, the singer acknowledges that there is something out there for him but fears he will miss it. He has made progress, passing through the mountains, but feels like he's leaving people behind as he travels. The chorus repeats for the final time, punctuated by a haunting plea for help to find his way out of the darkness.

Overall, "Circles" is a poignant and honest exploration of feeling lost and directionless. The imagery of flickering light, twisting paths, and searching through the darkness creates a powerful metaphor for the singer's internal struggle.

Line by Line Meaning

We had just a flicker from a lamp post,
With only a glimmer of hope, we searched for a reason to change our lives.

That we had high hopes, it was our reason for wanting change,
Our aspirations fuelled our desire to make a difference.

And that feeling in the light though,
Despite the fleeting nature of our hope, we clung to the warmth it brought.

We kept our eyes closed and we dreamed of better days.
We held tight to our dreams, even when they seemed impossible.

And there's no denying, That I'll get lost.
The uncertainty of the future makes it difficult to stay on track.

Did you know that's what the signs said,
The warning signs were there all along, but we ignored them.

Oh where the tides end the shore comes colliding.
Our problems are like waves crashing on the shore - relentless and unrelenting.

I'm just waiting for a straight line,
All we need is a path to follow that is clear and straight.

'Cos when it bends I lose track of my timing.
When the path bends, it throws me off course and makes it hard to keep up.

So hold me, And keep me from going in circles.
I need someone to support me and anchor me when I feel lost and aimless.

'Cos I can't close in on the lights that leave at the end of this hallway.
My vision for the future seems so far away, and I struggle to reach it on my own.

Oh, I know there's something out there,
I believe that there is something better waiting for me in the future.

But will I know where or will I let it just pass me by.
I fear that I won't recognize the opportunity when it comes my way and it will slip through my fingers.

Always getting through the mountains,
I have faced many challenges and overcome many obstacles in my life.

But I see crowds and all the faces are left behind.
But despite my progress, I still feel disconnected and alone in a sea of people.

Don't tell me where you'll go, hoping that I'll follow.
I don't want to be led blindly - I need to know the path I'm taking.

Don't tell me what I wanna know, Just tell me what I need.
I need honesty and transparency, even if it's difficult to hear.

How long will it take me to, How long will it take me to get out of this darkness,
I am lost and struggling to find my way, and I don't know how long it will take to emerge from this difficult time.

And find the lights that leave at the end of this hallway.
I am searching for a way forward and a glimmer of hope for a brighter future.

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[Verse 1]
We had just a flicker from a lamp post
That we had high hopes, it was our reason for wanting change
And that feeling in the light though
We kept our eyes closed and we dreamed of better days

[Refrain]
And there's no denying
That I'll get lost

[Verse 2]
Did you know that's what the signs said
Oh where the tides end the shore comes colliding
I'm just waiting for a straight line
'Cos when it bends I lose track of my timing

[Chorus]
And there's no denying
That I'll get lost
So hold me
And keep me from going in circles
'Cos I can't close in on the lights that leave at the end of this hallway

[Verse 3]
Oh, I know there's something out there
But will I know where or will I let it just pass me by
Always getting through the mountains
But I see crowds and all the faces are left behind

[Chorus]
And there's no denying
That I'll get lost
So hold me
And keep me from going in circles
'Cos I can't close in on the lights that leave at the end of this hallway
So hold me
And keep me from going in circles
'Cos I can't close in on the lights that leave at the end of this hallway

[Bridge]
Don't tell me where you'll go, hoping that I'll follow
Don't tell me what I wanna know
Just tell me what I need
Don't tell me where you'll go, hoping that I'll follow
Don't tell me what I wanna know
Just tell me what I need

[Chorus]
So hold me
And keep me from going in circles
'Cos I can't close in on the lights that leave at the end of this hallway
So hold me
And keep me from going in circles
'Cos I can't close in on the lights that leave at the end of this hallway

[Outro]
How long will it take me to
How long will it take me to get out of this darkness
And find the lights that leave at the end of this hallway