For the Brooklyn indie rock trio named "The States" go here

There ar… Read Full Bio ↴For the Brooklyn indie rock trio named "The States" go here

There are at least 3 bands named just "States": 1) A new indie pop-rock project from the US 2) A power pop band from the US 3) A french hip-hop act releasing some collaborations from the end of 00s.

1) "States" is a new project of Bryan Laurenson & Stephen Laurenson of Copeland and Mindy White of Lydia. Their first studio album, Room to Run, was released on October 18, 2011. On September 7 2011, they released a video of the song "Time Bomb" from their upcoming album on Youtube.

“There are those rare moments in life where things work out just the way you want them to. For us, States is exactly that. In the wake of moving on from our amazing pasts (both Copeland and Lydia), we were blessed by perfect timing.

What you hear now is the product of us experimenting and recording demos at home. Our goal is to get our songs out there as soon as possible, and to be heading into the studio soon after.

This is our future, and we are so excited for you guys to be here at the start of it. We will be writing, recording, playing, and sharing our progress with you all. We hope that you become a part of this new chapter in our lives, and we can’t wait to see you all soon.”

www.statesmusic.com

2) "States" was also a power pop band that released only 2 albums. The 10 track one named "Picture me with you" was released on 1981 and produced by John Ryan for Chicago Kid Productions.

Circles
States Lyrics

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Growing up I was an outcast
Never was quite satisfied
Even now I cannot seem to settle
without offending my pride

Never wait for words, they will lead you in circles
Chasing after stars, I lost the moon

All of the town's in a hurry
Easy to get caught inside
Fighting my demons, I lost the battle
You were the prize I denied

Never wait for words, they will lead you in circles
Chasing after stars, I lost the moon

And I've fallen in to the cycle
I'm the fool covered in regret

I'm sinkin' in by the miles, holding on to the things I did
But after all is all said and done, will you wait for me?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to States' song Circles express the struggles of feeling like an outcast and being unable to find satisfaction, while also acknowledging the difficulty of settling without compromising one's pride. The line "Never wait for words, they will lead you in circles" speaks to the idea of following empty promises and chasing after unattainable goals, while neglecting what truly matters. The lyrics also touch on the pressure to keep up with the fast pace of society and the internal battles that one may face, ultimately leading to regret.

The chorus of the song repeats the theme of chasing after unreachable dreams, as the singer sings about losing the moon while chasing the stars. The bridge of the song speaks to the consequences of one's actions, as the singer admits to being a fool and sinking in regret. However, the final line "But after all is all said and done, will you wait for me?" suggests a glimmer of hope for redemption and the possibility of someone waiting for them despite their mistakes.

Line by Line Meaning

Growing up I was an outcast
As a child, I felt like an outsider

Never was quite satisfied
I was never content with what I had

Even now I cannot seem to settle
Even now, I struggle to find peace

without offending my pride
without damaging my self-esteem

Never wait for words, they will lead you in circles
Don't depend on empty promises, they will only confuse you

Chasing after stars, I lost the moon
In pursuit of greatness, I overlooked what truly mattered

All of the town's in a hurry
Everyone is too busy to notice my struggles

Easy to get caught inside
It's easy to become lost in one's own problems

Fighting my demons, I lost the battle
Despite my efforts, I was defeated by my inner demons

You were the prize I denied
The one person who could have helped me, I rejected

And I've fallen in to the cycle
I'm stuck in a repetitive pattern