Circle
T-POWER - The Self Evident Truth ... [Intellect] Lyrics
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Neutrality, I just could not afford
I needed a team
I needed a team
cnd that is not a bad thing at all
cnd then you can
Enter your world again
cnd power up to 10
I needed you to favour me
I needed you to favour me
That is not a bad thing at all
If you had been followed like we had
I have no doubt you'd fully understand
I needed partiality
Partiality
That is not a bad thing at all
I had to keep my circle small
Neutrality, I just could not afford
I needed you to see me
I needed you to see me
That is not a bad thing
To ask for at all
The lyrics of "Circle" by T-Power - The Self Evident Truth are reflective and introspective, delving into themes of trust, support, and the dynamics of relationships within a close-knit circle. The artist emphasizes the importance of maintaining a small circle of trusted individuals in their life, as highlighted by the repeated line "I had to keep my circle small." This suggests a desire for quality over quantity in their relationships, choosing authenticity and loyalty over superficial connections.
The mention of not being able to afford neutrality points to the artist's need for unwavering support and loyalty from those within their inner circle. This highlights a vulnerability and dependency on their team for strength and confidence. The repetition of "I needed a team" reinforces the idea of relying on others for support and solidarity in navigating challenges and obstacles.
The lyrics also touch upon the concept of seeking favor and partiality from others, acknowledging the complexities and nuances of human relationships. The artist yearns for understanding and empathy, expressing a need for others to see and support them in a biased manner. This reflects a deep emotional need for validation and acceptance within their circle of trust.
In the final stanza, the artist emphasizes the importance of being seen and understood by those closest to them. The lines "I needed you to see me" convey a longing for recognition and acknowledgement, underscoring the emotional significance of being valued and appreciated within their interpersonal relationships. Overall, the lyrics of "Circle" speak to the intricacies of human connection, trust, and the innate desire for mutual support and understanding within a carefully curated circle of individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
I had to keep my circle small
I had to limit the number of people in my inner circle for my own well-being and protection.
Neutrality, I just could not afford
Remaining neutral was not an option for me due to the circumstances I was in.
I needed a team
I required a reliable group of individuals to support me.
cnd that is not a bad thing at all
Having a dedicated team is actually advantageous.
and then you can enter your world again
Once you have a team, you can confidently re-engage with your own reality.
With confidence and power up to 10
Feeling assured and empowered to the fullest extent.
I needed you to favour me
I required your support and favor to succeed.
If you had been followed like we had
If you had experienced the same level of scrutiny and surveillance that we did.
I have no doubt you'd fully understand
I am certain you would comprehend the situation completely.
I needed partiality
I needed preferential treatment or bias in my favor.
I needed you to see me
I needed you to truly recognize and acknowledge my presence.
That is not a bad thing to ask for at all
It is not unreasonable to request to be seen and understood.
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Spencer Makote
God this is good. Two friends of mine who produced at the time of this release introduced me to this LP, they were obsessed with it. T Power is one of the very few to make a truly cohesive drum’n’bass album that was just so immersive and didn’t simply just sound like a collection of dance floor tracks of the time, in addition to having his very own unique sonic stamp and sense of humour. Harder to achieve then it sounds, a stunning piece of work. Don’t sleep on the Waveforms and Chocolate Weasel LP's, also very dope albums in their own way. Before he went all breaks and moved from left to the centre, he left a brilliant body of work, I admire him a great deal. Enjoy.
The Jolly Sloth
@Chris Christodoulou True! After this, nothing to prove whatsoever. Also Police State is very good, although more of a cut down version of this album. This was his masterpiece.
Holds up 25 years later, even the production. Not many electronic albums you can say that about when comparing it to modern production. I wonder how much money he ever made from this album though?
I'll bet he made more from the commercial stuff.
Chris Christodoulou
@The Jolly Sloth I hear you man - this is a masterpiece but no doubt took its toll on Mark for the reasons you mention. My comment was more about the pressures musicians of this talent face to 'dumb down', commercialise, etc, in order to survive in a difficult industry. Shouldn't be that way. He made this and Mutant Jazz, with the Trace remixes themselves legendary - he has nothing more to prove as far as I'm concerned
The Jolly Sloth
@Chris Christodoulou Yes, that was sad. Thing is he said making this album nearly destroyed him mentally. I can see how. It is well over an hour of musical perfection.
Technically insane and apprently it took him nearly 2 years alone in his flat.
Whatever, I am fucking glad it exists.. it is a masterpiece.
Waveform is great, but this far, far outstips it.
I can see how he wanted to make something more mainstream after Police State, This and Waveform. Not a fan of the shit myself but plenty were and it made his name more mainstream, which can only be good since it opened more people to this.
Chris Christodoulou
Moving from 'left to centre'... And into mediocrity... 'Shake Your Body'. Sort of tragic really.
The Jolly Sloth
Mark Royal was a genius... even Waveform was a work of genius, although not as easy to listen if you are straight. Need to be be proper off your nut on some quality LSD or Shrooms for Waveform to make sense.
𝔇𝔯𝔦𝔣𝔱𝔢𝔯
0:01 circle
6:24 square
9:49 trapezium
12:17 octogon
16:12 triangle
21:06 indigo
26:00 silver
28:44 turquoise
35:43 amber
43:38 bud
54:04 the Inti Raymi (remix)
trev spunkbubble
one of the best albums ever made..
Paul Todd
Agreed. Amazing.
Rene Thomas
Sublime may be a word that gets overused, but I don't use it much, but I have to here.
From 8.33 - 9.55 it gets so sweet