The Circle
Ocean Colour Scene
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Saturday Afternoon, the sunshine Pours like wine Through your window And I know Golden June can turn An empty gray Against your window And I feel like I'm on the outside Of the circle If I walk (If I walk, if I walk) By the trees I'll catch the falling leaves If the wind blows But I know (But I know, but I know) All this means Is whiling on the hours Watching side shows And I feel like I'm on the outside Of the circle Will I turn my coat to the rain I don't know But I'm goin' Somewhere I can Warm my bones Fare you well (Fare you, fare you well) Carry me away And sing for those I know upon their birthdays I won't feel like I'm on the outside I won't feel like I'm on the outside I won't feel like I'm on the outside Of the circle
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Written by: GREG SAGE
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
The Circle" Crossover"The Circle" is actually a song that was performed both by "Journey South" and "Ocean Colour Scene." Journey South released their version in 2006 and Ocean Colour Scene in 1997.
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Album DebutJourney South's version of "The Circle" was featured in their debut album, also titled "Journey South." The album met with considerable success, topping the UK Albums Chart.
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Ocean Colour Scene Version PopularityThe version of "The Circle" by Ocean Colour Scene is included in their most successful album, "Marchin' Already," which reached the number one spot in the UK Albums Chart and was certified 2x Platinum.
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Songwriters"The Circle" was written by Ocean Colour Scene band members Damon Minchella, Oscar Harrison, Simon Fowler, and Steve Cradock.
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Music GenreBoth versions of "The Circle" follow the bands' respective genres - Journey South's version leans more towards pop/soft rock, reflecting their typical style, while Ocean Colour Scene's version is more rooted in alternative rock and Britpop.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics of "The Circle" carry a philosophic theme, reflecting on the repetitious cycle of life and the human experience.
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Chart PerformanceDespite the overall success of the albums they were included on, neither version of "The Circle" was released as a single, and so they did not individually chart.
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Critical ReceptionThe song, particularly the version by Ocean Colour Scene, has been praised for its deep, meaningful lyrics and melodious tune.
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Band FormationBoth bands were formed in England — Journey South is a duo that was formed by brothers in Middlesbrough, and Ocean Colour Scene was formed by a group of friends in Birmingham.
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Live PerformancesThough neither band has performed "The Circle" as a staple of their live shows, the song has been played occasionally at both bands' concerts, receiving warm reception each time.
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