Discography:
demo
Static Eyes 7''
I've Got Afflictions 7''
City Shock 12''
On The Run 7''
Expiration Date 7'' (2011)
After breaking up the members of Social Circkle formed the band Green Beret which is more influenced by D-Beat and Crust Punk
Problem Child
Social Circkle Lyrics
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My family keeps me out of sight
So I spend all day just locked away
They don't want me to be seen
It's been this way since I was born
When they saw my face their hearts were torn
And the doctor claimed with a startled gasp
I'm a thing that shouldn't be
No mind
No soul
My head's an empty hole
There's something wrong with me
I'm a problem child
Problem child
Closed up in my nursery
They can't find a nanny to care for me
So I make my friends from the things I find
It's how I spend my time
My parents keep me away
From the other children when I play
'Cause the games I like just make them scream
And scream and scream and scream and scream and scream
No mind
No soul
My head's an empty hole
There's something wrong with me
I'm a problem child
Problem child
Why do they all say there's something wrong inside my brain?
I have these secret thoughts, but I won't tell you what kind
People say there are these awful things hidden inside of my mind
The doctors try to reach me, to understand what makes me tick
I don't get it, what's the point? Why do they treat me like I'm sick?
I haven't got a problem I feel absolutely fine
They put me back in my room, but they forgot to turn the key
Now I'm going to leave the house to find someone to play with me
I'm a good boy really
Don't call me a problem child
The song "Problem Child" by Social Circkle tells the story of a child who is constantly kept hidden and locked away by their family. The child is isolated from the outside world and society because of their appearance and behavior, which seems to unsettle others. The parents don't want the child to be seen, and they have difficulty finding a nanny to care for them. As a result, the child spends their time alone in their nursery, creating imaginary friends from the objects around them. The child is often excluded from playing with other children because their play is deemed too disturbing.
The lyrics in this song are incredibly powerful, and they shed light on the issue of child isolation and mental health. The song paints a picture of a child who is misunderstood and suffering from an undiagnosed condition. Throughout the song, the child feels ostracized and excluded by society, which only exacerbates the problem.
The song also highlights the stigma that surrounds mental illness and how it affects children who are suffering from such conditions. Many people view mental illness as a weakness or a character flaw, which can lead to discrimination and exclusion. The child in this song is labeled as a "problem child," reinforcing the idea that something is inherently wrong with them.
Overall, "Problem Child" is a poignant and thought-provoking song that raises awareness about the importance of empathy and understanding towards those struggling with mental illness.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm only let out at night
My family only allows me outside after dark.
My family keeps me out of sight
My family doesn't want me to be seen by others.
So I spend all day just locked away
During the day, I am kept locked away inside my home.
They don't want me to be seen
My family doesn't want others to see me for reasons unknown.
It's been this way since I was born
I have been in this situation since birth.
When they saw my face their hearts were torn
My family was upset when they first saw me for some reason.
And the doctor claimed with a startled gasp
The doctor was shocked when he saw me.
I'm a thing that shouldn't be
The doctor thought there was something wrong with me.
No mind
I don't think like other people.
No soul
I am different from others in some way.
My head's an empty hole
I am not sure what is going on inside my own head.
There's something wrong with me
There is something different about me - something that others perceive to be wrong.
I'm a problem child
I am known as a problem child.
Closed up in my nursery
I am kept in my room.
They can't find a nanny to care for me
My family can't find someone to take care of me.
So I make my friends from the things I find
I use inanimate objects as friends since I have nobody else.
It's how I spend my time
This is how I pass the time since I am not allowed to go outside or interact with others.
My parents keep me away
My parents don't allow me to interact with other children.
From the other children when I play
I am not allowed to play with other children.
'Cause the games I like just make them scream
The games I enjoy playing make other people uncomfortable.
No mind
I don't think like other people.
No soul
I am different from others in some way.
My head's an empty hole
I am not sure what is going on inside my own head.
There's something wrong with me
There is something different about me - something that others perceive to be wrong.
I'm a problem child
I am known as a problem child.
Why do they all say there's something wrong inside my brain?
I don't understand why people think there is something wrong with me mentally.
I have these secret thoughts, but I won't tell you what kind
I have thoughts that I keep to myself - I don't share them with anyone else.
People say there are these awful things hidden inside of my mind
Others think that there are negative things going on inside my head.
The doctors try to reach me, to understand what makes me tick
Medical professionals want to understand me and what is going on inside my head.
I don't get it, what's the point? Why do they treat me like I'm sick?
I don't understand why people treat me like there is something wrong with me.
I haven't got a problem I feel absolutely fine
I don't think there is anything wrong with me.
They put me back in my room, but they forgot to turn the key
My family left me alone in my room and didn't lock the door.
Now I'm going to leave the house to find someone to play with me
Since I don't have anyone to play with at home, I am going to leave to try and find someone else to play with.
I'm a good boy really
Despite what others may think, I believe that I am a good person.
Don't call me a problem child
I don't want to be known as a problem child since I think there is nothing inherently wrong with me.
Contributed by Julian V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.