The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
Going around in circles again
Pedal to floor, back in the seat, purpose and will versus modern machine
Passing the slow, defeating the weak, all with the tar on the street,
And the weight of my feet the sweat on my face
Wanting first place for than you can understand
Going around in circles again
Photo finish race
Rear view stare chase
Satisfaction only when I finish at the end
If I follow all the rules, promise that I'll win?
Driven so confused that I'm going around in circles again
Going around in circles again
Holding on by a thread
Cut me loose so I can contend
Hoping for something more then second place, first place or more
Where will I be when I get to the end?
Doesn't matter what place I begin, three hundred sixty-one degree's and then
Going around in circles again
Pedal to floor, back in the seat, purpose and will versus modern machine
Passing the slow, defeating the weak, all with the tar on the street,
And the weight of my feet the sweat on my face
Wanting first place for than you can understand
Going around in circles again
Photo finish race
Rear view stare chase
Satisfaction only when I finish at the end
If I follow all the rules, promise that I'll win?
Driven so confused that I'm going around in circles again
Going around in circles again
Holding on by a thread
Cut me loose so I can contend
Hoping for something more then second place, first place or more
Where will I be when I get to the end?
Doesn't matter what place I begin, three hundred sixty-one degree's and then
Going around in circles again
Lyrics submitted by Inept Sepulchral
Circles Lyrics as written by Sean Anderson Scott Anderson
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
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