Circles
by Post Malone
Summary
"Circles" by Post Malone dives into the struggles of a relationship that's stuck in a repetitive cycle. It highlights the pain of trying to hold onto something that's clearly falling apart, mixing regret with a sense of inevitability.
Full Analysis
The song reflects on the ups and downs of a relationship that feels like it’s going in circles. Post Malone captures the feelings of frustration and sadness that come with love that isn’t working anymore. There’s a sense of longing mixed with the realization that both people are just spinning their wheels. Despite the attempts to keep things alive, it’s clear that they’re stuck in a loop.
Verse 1
We couldn't turn around
'Til we were upside down
I'll be the bad guy now
But, no, I ain't too proud
I couldn't be there
Even when I tried
You don't believe it
We do this every time
This verse sets the stage for the song's emotional turmoil. The imagery of being "upside down" suggests confusion and chaos in the relationship. Post Malone admits to taking on the role of the "bad guy," which shows he’s aware of his faults but is also not ashamed to own them. The line about trying but still failing to be there highlights the struggles of wanting to make things work yet feeling helpless. The repetition of "we do this every time" indicates a cycle of arguments or issues that keep reappearing, emphasizing the frustration of the situation.
Chorus
*Seasons change and our love went cold / Feed the flame 'cause we can't let it go / Run away, but we're running in circles
Full Lyrics
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'Til we were upside down
I'll be the bad guy now
But, no, I ain't too proud
I couldn't be there
Even when I tried
You don't believe it
We do this every time
Seasons change and our love went cold
Feed the flame 'cause we can't let it go
Run away, but we're running in circles
Run away, run away
I dare you to do something
I'm waiting on you again
So I don't take the blame
Run away, but we're running in circles
Run away, run away, run away
Let go
I got a feeling that it's time to let go
I say so
I knew that this was doomed from the get-go
You thought that it was special, special
But it was just the sex though, the sex though
And I still hear the echoes (the echoes)
I got a feeling that it's time to let it go, let it go
Seasons change and our love went cold
Feed the flame 'cause we can't let it go
Run away, but we're running in circles
Run away, run away
I dare you to do something
I'm waiting on you again
So I don't take the blame
Run away, but we're running in circles
Run away, run away, run away
Maybe you don't understand what I'm going through
It's only me
What you got to lose?
Make up your mind, tell me
What are you gonna do?
It's only me
Let it go
Seasons change and our love went cold
Feed the flame 'cause we can't let it go
Run away, but we're running in circles
Run away, run away
I dare you to do something
I'm waiting on you again
So I don't take the blame
Run away, but we're running in circles
Run away, run away, run away
