Circles
wildes Lyrics


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If I weigh in you′ll give me a reason to say it
I've been tilting over but I′m not going to fall in
To these motions scattered with our words never spoken
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh

All the circles that we move in
Remind me of the love we've wasted
If we're searching for the same thing
Then why are we still suffering?
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh

Dreadful silence, waiting for the moment to break it
I′ve been slipping but I think that I′m going to make it
Where did we go? I lost you in the smoke
And I've tried patience but we′ve just overgrown

All the circles that we move in
Remind me of the love we've wasted
If we′re searching for the same thing
Then why are we still suffering?
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh

I've been falling short lately
I thought love was true, but loneliness won too
Love′s been running out, maybe
I'll find solitude without you

All the circles that we move in
Remind me of the love we've wasted
If we′re searching for the same thing
Then why are we still suffering?




Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Circles" by Wildes comprise a poignant reflection on a failed romance that has left the singer lingering in a state of inner turmoil. The opening lines touch on the theme of dependency, as the singer agitates for the validation of a love interest, someone who they deem vital to their sense of worthiness. Despite facing difficulties, the singer is determined not to surrender and reach a point of no return. The song then evokes the painful void that emerges when a couple stops communicating genuinely, symbolized by the lines "To these motions scattered with our words never spoken." The choral hook repeats mournfully, reinforcing the song's message that despite the absence of warmth, meaning, and acceptance from the two partners, they are still trapped together, making the same mistakes over and over again, going around in circular motions that bring them no closer to the kind of relationship they truly need.


The narrative of failed love that circles the song is resonant and empathic, sure to appeal to anyone feeling lost, jaded, and unmoored by a recent romantic breakup. Wildes restricts the song's hopeful moments, leaving the listener to be submerged below the surface of a seething, gray ocean, where a bracing and troubled story is unfolding. The chorus amplifies the punchy melody, bringing it to the forefront and highlighting the pain and despair embedded in the lyrics, with a sense of inevitability about the crumbling relationship. Overall, "Circles" is an enriching and emotional track that perfectly captures the agony and frustration of a love that never quite bloomed.


Line by Line Meaning

If I weigh in you'll give me a reason to say it
I need your approval before I can express my true feelings


I've been tilting over but I'm not going to fall in
I've been struggling, but I won't give up


To these motions scattered with our words never spoken
Our actions are filled with secrets


All the circles that we move in
The recurring patterns of our relationship


Remind me of the love we've wasted
Make me think of the time we've lost


If we're searching for the same thing
If we both want the same outcome


Then why are we still suffering?
Why do we still struggle?


Dreadful silence, waiting for the moment to break it
Uncomfortable quiet, waiting for a chance to speak


I've been slipping but I think that I'm going to make it
I've had setbacks, but I'm hopeful for the future


Where did we go? I lost you in the smoke
What happened to us? I can't seem to find you


And I've tried patience but we've just overgrown
I've been patient, but our problems have grown too big


I thought love was true, but loneliness won too
I believed in love, but being alone seems to be winning


Love's been running out, maybe
Our love may be fading


I'll find solitude without you
I'll seek peace on my own




Writer(s): Alex Goose, Ella Walker

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@jamieh5358

what an astounding song.. thank you Wildes & The Good Doctor

@nournana6656

It's beautiful 🖤I'm glad that the good doctor made me come to here and listening to this magnificent singing, the lyrics touches my heart.

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