Fast paced rock compositions, irresistible mel… Read Full Bio ↴Copenhagen, DK (2008)
Fast paced rock compositions, irresistible melodies, original lyrics and an outstanding vocal characterize the new Danish rock band, Striving Vines. After a hard touring schedule the last year the band is an interesting live experience – 2009 is dedicated to the recording of their debut album.
Critics have placed the band in the fine company of artists such as Patrick Watson, The Killers and Franz Ferdinand.
Striving Vines consists of:
Jonas Miller
Jacob Haubjerg
Michael Noe
Jens Bach
See also www.strivingvines.com
Circles
Striving Vines Lyrics
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she is swimming in the river of deception
Why bother? Where do lovers go?
In the hands of gods of fashion
in this place desolated from passion
I wonder how can we go on?
with folded hands the night's so long
when your faith has gone
we lost our fairytales that night
reached the ending there's no pages left
They'll be walking round'n circles
They'll be walking round'n circles
They'll be walking round'n circles
So little time
To the peaks of cold barren mountains
they are dragging rocks on their aching backs
how can we go on?
All the tears drew me to see clear
when my eyes ran dry I nearly lost my mind
why should we go on?
Blindfolded as they walk alone
with folded hands the night's so long
when your faith has gone
we lost our fairytales that night
reached the ending there's no pages left
Lost the will to go on
leave me here at the side of the road
But I know
yeah I know
We'll be walking round'n circles (circles for all time)
We'll be walking round'n circles
We'll be walking round'n circles
So little time
The song "Circles" by Striving Vines is about the struggles of love and life. The first verse talks about a woman who is swimming in the river of deception, which suggests that she is struggling to cope with the pressures of life. The second verse talks about the gods of fashion and the passionless place they live in, with the singer questioning how they can go on. These two verses are connected by the line "why bother? Where do lovers go?" which suggests a loss of hope for love and the future.
The chorus talks about people walking around in circles, which can be interpreted in different ways. It could represent the monotony of life or the constant cycle of heartbreak and disappointment in love. The lines "they'll be walking round'n circles, circles for all time" suggest that this cycle will never end. The third verse talks about the struggle of life, with people carrying the weight of their problems on their backs, and again questioning how they can go on.
The bridge of the song talks about the power of tears to help us see clear, but also the danger of losing our minds when our eyes run dry. The singer questions the purpose of continuing on this difficult path and wonders why we should bother. However, despite these struggles, the song ends with the line "I know, yeah I know" which suggests a glimmer of hope or a belief that things will get better.
Line by Line Meaning
By the lost banks of affection
She is in a place where love and affection are lost and no longer present.
she is swimming in the river of deception
She is surrounded by deceit and false promises, unable to escape its grasp.
Why bother? Where do lovers go?
She questions the purpose of love and wonders where it leads people in the end.
In the hands of gods of fashion
She is at the mercy of society's expectations and trends.
in this place desolated from passion
She is in a world devoid of true love and emotion.
I wonder how can we go on?
She is unsure how to proceed when faced with a world that lacks authenticity.
Blindfolded as they walk alone
People are lost and wandering aimlessly, ignorant to the path they take.
with folded hands the night's so long
They experience feelings of hopelessness and despair, unable to find a way out of their situation.
when your faith has gone
When belief and trust have disappeared, leaving them feeling lost and empty.
we lost our fairytales that night
They have lost their sense of hope and dreams, unable to find their way back.
reached the ending there's no pages left
They have come to the end of their stories, with no possible conclusion in sight.
They'll be walking round'n circles
People will continue to wander aimlessly, unable to escape their present circumstances.
So little time
They are running out of time, with their lives slipping away.
To the peaks of cold barren mountains
They face daunting obstacles and challenges, with no hope in sight.
they are dragging rocks on their aching backs
They bear a heavy burden, struggling to overcome the problems that weigh them down.
how can we go on?
They question how to proceed when faced with such difficulties and despair.
All the tears drew me to see clear
Their tears allowed them to see things more clearly, gaining perspective on their situation.
when my eyes ran dry I nearly lost my mind
Their inability to cry left them feeling desperate and overwhelmed.
why should we go on?
They question the purpose of life and the reason for continuing to struggle through it.
Lost the will to go on
They have lost their motivation and desire to continue forward.
leave me here at the side of the road
They feel abandoned and alone, with no one to turn to or support them.
But I know, yeah I know
Despite the difficulties they face, they still hold onto hope and faith.
We'll be walking round'n circles (circles for all time)
They will continue to wander aimlessly, trapped in a cycle with no clear end in sight.
So little time
Time is running out, with life slipping away quickly.
Contributed by Juliana W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@luuhinz
Amazing Chord Progression! Gave me chills :)