Circle
allenstone Lyrics
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The world rotates as I fall behind
Change, what's with all this change?
Years go by but I stay the same
Fear, what's with all this fear?
I push back but it always stays here
Pace, how can I keep this pace?
'Cause out of this circle, there are no corners to hide
Every line I follow leads me back inside
Gravity pulls me from the center every time
And gravity pulls me from my center every time
Home, where did I lose my hope?
Life moves quick when you're quick to show faith
Faith, where can a man find faith?
The damage done is now taking shape
'Cause out of this circle, there are no corners to hide
Every line I follow leads me back inside
Gravity pulls me from the center every time
And gravity pulls me from my center every time
The lyrics of the song, "Circle" by Allen Stone, portray the feeling of being stuck in a cycle of stagnancy, fear, and uncertainty. The repetition of questions like "what's with all this time?" and "where did I lose my hope?" reflect the confusion and frustration that the artist is feeling. He notes how the world moves on without him, even as he struggles to keep up with the pace of life.
The circle, referred to throughout the song, represents the repetitive nature of the artist's experiences. Each time he tries to break free, he is pulled back to the center, feeling trapped and helpless. The image of gravity pulling him from his center every time emphasizes this sense of powerlessness.
The lyrics also touch on themes of faith and hope. The artist wonders where he can find faith in himself and the world around him, as he sees the damage that has already been done. He reflects on how quickly life passes by and how important it is to hold onto hope even in the face of uncertainty.
Overall, the lyrics of "Circle" convey a powerful message about the struggle to break free from stagnancy and the importance of finding hope and faith in oneself and the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Time, what's with all this time?
The singer questions the passing of time and its purpose.
The world rotates as I fall behind
The singer feels left behind as time continues to move forward.
Change, what's with all this change?
The singer reflects on the constant changes that occur over time.
Years go by but I stay the same
Despite the passing of years, the singer feels stuck in the same place.
Fear, what's with all this fear?
The singer questions the presence of fear in their life.
I push back but it always stays here
Despite trying to fight against it, fear remains a constant presence in the singer's life.
Pace, how can I keep this pace?
The singer struggles to keep up with the demands and speed of life.
The damage done is now taking shape
The difficulties faced by the singer are beginning to show their effects.
'Cause out of this circle, there are no corners to hide
The singer realizes that there is no escape from the cycle of life they are in.
Every line I follow leads me back inside
No matter which path the singer takes, they always end up back where they started.
Gravity pulls me from the center every time
The forces of life are constantly pulling the singer away from their true center.
Home, where did I lose my hope?
The singer reflects on a loss of hope in their life.
Life moves quick when you're quick to show faith
The singer recognizes that life can move quickly when you have faith in it.
Faith, where can a man find faith?
Despite recognizing the importance of faith, the singer is unsure where to find it.
The damage done is now taking shape
The singer realizes that the difficulties they have faced are beginning to have a lasting impact.
'Cause out of this circle, there are no corners to hide
The cyclical nature of life has left the singer feeling trapped with no escape.
Every line I follow leads me back inside
No matter which path the singer takes, they always end up back where they started.
Gravity pulls me from the center every time
The forces of life are constantly pulling the singer away from their true center and purpose.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: MAGNUS TINGSEK, ALLEN STONE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@luisalfredo7036
Time - what's with all this time
The world rotates as I fall behind
Change - what's with all this change
Years go by but I stay the same
Fear - what's with all this fear
I push back but it always stays here
Pace - how can I keep this pace
The damage done is now taken shape
inside of this circle there are no corners to hide
Every line I follow lead me back inside
Gravity pulls me from the center every time
And gravity pulls me from my center every time
Hope - where did I lose my hope
Life moves quick when your quick to ...
Faith - where can a man find faith
The damage done is now taking shape
inside of this circle there are no corners to hide
Every line I follow leads me back inside
Gravity pulls me from my center every time
And gravity pulls me from my center every time
@justcandacespeaks7967
My 18 year old daughter turned me on to Allen Stone....where have I been? I'm embarrassed...you are one of the BEST!!
@Floating_Lotus
Dear Allen and Company..my Mummy died...my heart is so broken..i can only find peace in Music...Allen..i cant say 'thank you' enough!! Your Music has always given me strength and man i so need that strength right now! Stay blessed and again...i so thank you Allen! x
@danahopkins5788
I hope you've been able to find some peace in you Mummy's passing. Sending you hugs and a whole lot of love!
@BazookaTooth707
I hope you're doing alright.
@lonesomejob
My God, Allen. That's one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard. So proud we share a birthday.
@crystalmorrison2322
I loved unaware and had no idea who Allen was until America’s song contest. Needless to say, I feel like I wasted so many years of his talent! All his songs are on repeat now
@MicheleGalloway
Allen. You are so important to this generation. God has truly blessed you with a gift. Thank you so much and stay encouraged. My prayer for you is that happiness overtakes every atom of your body and every molecule of your life. Peace
@tashar561
Such a beautiful melody, I miss music like this!!! Beautiful voice ❤❤
@dayzeafter944
Allen stone is the BEST singer of this day and age....effing love him xx
@fadeblac5633
Very, very nice song. L&HH brought me to this song this year. Never heard of Allen Stone before but i know who he is now.