Their debut, "Lady, You Shot Me," was independently released in July 2010. After a year of touring the Virginia, DC & Maryland area, the group took a temporary hiatus to pursue other endeavors. The band has since regrouped in September of 2012 and have returned with their sophomore release "Miles" in the summer of 2013.
Members: Nick | Shawn | Jimi | Brandon | Jon
Circles
Satellites On Parade Lyrics
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To see who they left behind, my mind is facing the principles, the invisible
People that used to be real
I've been tearing the walls down for you, I've been haunting
The ship is done, our day has come, nowhere to run, the well has run dry
This is wrong
The ocean will swell and begin to die and no one was left to see why
My body will pay the price for the lessons that I learned in life
In "Circles" by Satellites On Parade, the singer compares time to a river that is washing away their life like a ghost out to sea. They are reflecting on the people who used to be in their life but are now invisible, and their mind is grappling with the principles of this idea. They have been tearing down walls for someone, haunting them in the process. The ship is done, and the day has come where there is nowhere left to run – the well has run dry. The singer acknowledges that something is wrong, but it is unclear what specifically is happening.
The imagery of the ocean and its relationship to time is present throughout the song. The waves roar and mirror the Atlantic sky while the ocean swells and begins to die. There is a sense of emptiness as the singer realizes that no one was left to see why these events occurred. The lyrics suggest that there are consequences to the lessons learned in life, and the singer's body will pay the price for them.
Line by Line Meaning
Time is like a river now washing away my life like a ghost out to sea
The passage of time is continuously erasing my existence and taking me away, leaving no trace or impact behind.
To see who they left behind, my mind is facing the principles, the invisible
I am perceiving the consequences and effects of those who have departed and left me behind, and struggling to reconcile with the intangible and abstract concepts that govern the world.
People that used to be real
Individuals that once existed in my life have disappeared, and their presence now seems unreal or fictional.
I've been tearing the walls down for you, I've been haunting
I have been actively working to break down barriers and overcome obstacles for someone else, while simultaneously feeling a sense of unease or haunting in my own mind.
The ship is done, our day has come, nowhere to run, the well has run dry
Our situation or endeavor has reached its conclusion, and we are now facing the consequences or outcomes of our actions, with no escape or alternative options available.
This is wrong
The circumstances or events that have unfolded are morally incorrect or unjust.
The waves roar and the water will mirror the Atlantic sky
The sound and motion of the ocean's waves mirror the vast expanse of the sky, creating a sense of awe and wonder in the observer.
The ocean will swell and begin to die and no one was left to see why
The ocean's natural cycles and patterns are disrupted, potentially leading to its own demise, without anyone being aware or acknowledging the root cause of the problem.
My body will pay the price for the lessons that I learned in life
The hardships and trials that I have faced throughout my life have taken a physical toll on my body and well-being, serving as a reminder of the lessons learned but also the sacrifices made.
Contributed by Josiah V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.