The Circle

Ocean Colour Scene

About The Circle

"The Circle" is a rock song by Ocean Colour Scene (OCS). "The Circle" was released in September 1996 and reached number 6 in the UK Singles Chart. It is taken from their 1996 album Moseley Shoals and was the fourth and final single to be released from this album, following "The Riverboat Song", "You've Got It Bad" and "The Day We Caught the Train". Like the previous single, this single was also released as an acoustic alternative on a second CD, with additional B-sides. The song was also covered by Journey South in 2006.  


Year:
1997
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Saturday afternoon
The sunshine pours like wine
Through the 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 by the trees
I'll catch the falling leaves
If the wind blows

But I know all this means is
Whiling on the hours
Watching sideshows

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 going somewhere I can warm my bones

Fare you well I'll carry me away
And sing to those I know
Upon their birthdays

And I won't feel like I'm on the outside
I wont feel like I'm on the outside
I wont feel like I'm on the outside
Of the circle

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Ocean Colour Scene

Ocean Colour Scene (often abbreviated to OCS) are an English Britpop band formed in Moseley, Birmingham in 1989. They have had five Top 10 albums and six Top 10 singles to date. more »

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Written by: DAMON MINCHELLA, OSCAR LLOYD HARRISON, SIMON FOWLER, STEPHEN CRADOCK

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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.
Album Debut
Journey 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.
Ocean Colour Scene Version Popularity
The 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.
Songwriters
"The Circle" was written by Ocean Colour Scene band members Damon Minchella, Oscar Harrison, Simon Fowler, and Steve Cradock.
Music Genre
Both 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.
Lyrics Interpretation
The lyrics of "The Circle" carry a philosophic theme, reflecting on the repetitious cycle of life and the human experience.
Chart Performance
Despite 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.
Critical Reception
The song, particularly the version by Ocean Colour Scene, has been praised for its deep, meaningful lyrics and melodious tune.
Band Formation
Both 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.
Live Performances
Though 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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