Circles
rhythm odyssey and dr. dunks Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Staying inside all day
Staring outside my window
I swear, wasting my life away
Oh, but that's the same old story, that I tell myself
And I've been telling it now for so long
I'm losing touch
I should have known as much
And now I'm running in a field of broken glass and heartache
Oh yeah
Running in circles, chasing my own tail
Oh yeah
Pacing around my room
Sleeping my way through June
Microwave TV dinner, baby
I'm wasting my life away
Oh, but that's the same old story, that I tell myself
And I've been telling it now for so long
I'm losing touch
I should have known as much
For the longest time I never heard you speak
And now I'm running in a field of broken glass and heartache
Oh yeah
Running in circles chasing my own tail
Oh yeah
Shut the door, sleep to death, fake a smile, fix your hair
Clean your room, get a date, lose some weight, write a song
I'm losing touch
I should have known as much
For the longest time I didn't make a peep
And now I'm running in a field of broken glass and heartache
Oh yeah
Running in circles chasing my own tail
Oh yeah, aaawooooooooooo
Running in circles
Running in circles
I'm Running, I'm running,
I'm running, I'm running,
I'm running in circles
OooOoOOOoooOOoo
The song "Circles" by Rhythm Odyssey and Dr. Dunks is a reflective piece that touches on themes of romance, loss, and moving on. The opening lines describe a lonely moment where the singer falls asleep in a chair with the lights on, hinting at a sense of restlessness and unease. However, the tone changes as they recall a peaceful snowy night where they were kissed for the first time, urging themselves not to let go of the memory.
The next lines suggest a conversation with someone who is feeling sorry for the singer, but they reject that pity and embrace where they are in the present moment. The mention of "that same old tune" and "Auld Lang Syne" evoke a sense of nostalgia and repetition in the singer's life. They then address the person they are speaking to, advising them not to be too self-centered in their pain and to let go of their grievances to move on.
The final verse is a realization that the person the singer is addressing is also the one they have been involved with for seven years, and they wake up alone for the first time. The lines "Going back to sleep, 'cause it just has to be a dream, It can't be real" express the singer's reluctance to face the reality of losing their partner. The chorus is repeated again, emphasizing the idea that both parties are running in circles and feeling the same pain.
Overall, "Circles" is a poignant exploration of the complexity of human emotions and the difficulty of letting go of the past to embrace the present.
Line by Line Meaning
Fell asleep inside this lonely chair with the lights on
I fell asleep while sitting alone in this chair, with the lights still turned on.
Overflo
This line does not have a clear meaning on its own, it may be interpreted as a sound effect or continuation of the previous line.
Dreaming quiet
I am dreaming peacefully and silently.
Peaceful on that snowy night when she kissed me the first time
I remember the first time she kissed me, it was a peaceful and snowy night.
Don't let go
I don't want to lose her, I want to hold on to her.
There you go feeling sorry for me
You are showing pity towards me.
This is where I'd rather be
I prefer to be in this situation.
Here we go dancing to that same old tune again
We are repeating the same old patterns and routines.
Auld Lang Syne
This phrase refers to a traditional Scottish song often played during New Year's Eve celebrations, it may symbolize remembering the past and old times.
Don't ride wounded on your bruised high horse
Don't act superior or prideful, while still being hurt and vulnerable.
Like you're the only one to feel this way
Don't think that you are the only person who experiences these emotions.
Just let go and watch the pieces fall down slow
Release your grip and observe the situation as it unfolds slowly.
Wherever they may
No matter where the pieces fall or what happens.
You're not the only one who's blue
You are not the only person who is feeling down or sad.
You got me running in circles too, tonight
You are causing me to also repeat the same patterns and routines, just like in the past.
Waking up, and she's not in my bed for the first time in seven years
I wake up and realize that she is not next to me, which hasn't happened for the past seven years.
Going back to sleep, 'cause it just has to be a dream
I try to go back to sleep, thinking that her absence must be a dream.
It can't be real
I cannot accept the reality of her absence.
There you go just denying the truth
You are simply rejecting or ignoring the truth.
Never mind, it's just no use
It's not worth the effort, let's just move on.
Here we go living in the same old past again
We are repeating the same old patterns and mistakes from the past again.
Auld Lang Syne
The phrase is repeated, perhaps to emphasize the theme of reminiscing and remembering the past.
Don't ride wounded on your bruised high horse
The same line is repeated, emphasizing the importance of being humble and vulnerable.
Like you're the only one to feel this way
The same line is repeated, emphasizing the need to understand that others may feel the same emotions.
Just let go and watch the pieces fall down slow
The same line is repeated, perhaps to reinforce the message of releasing control and observing the situation slowly.
Wherever they may
The same line is repeated, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of the situation.
You're not the only one who's blue
The same line is repeated, emphasizing the idea that others may also be feeling down.
You got me running in circles too, tonight
The same line is repeated, perhaps to reinforce the idea of repeating the same patterns and routines from the past.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Nick Carver
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind