I think much like another song “Anti-Matter” (that's also on the same album as this song), this one is also is inspired by a horrifying van crash the band experienced on Nov 3, 2022. This, much like the other track, sounds like it's an extension what they shared while huddled in the wreckage, as they helped frontman Garrett Russell stem the bleeding from his head wound while he was under the temporary effects of a concussion. The track speaks of where the mind goes at the most desperate & desolate of times, when it just about slips away to all but disconnect itself, and the aftermath.
From the day we arrive on the planet
And blinking, step into the sun
There's more to be seen than can ever be seen
More to do than can ever be done
Some say, "Eat or be eaten"
Some say, "Live and let live"
But all are agreed as they join the stampede
You should never take more than you give
In the circle of life
It's the wheel of fortune
It's the leap of faith
It's the band of hope
'Til we find our place
On the path unwinding
In the circle, the circle of life
Some of us fall by the wayside
And some of us soar to the stars
And some of us sail through our troubles
And some have to live with the scars
There's far too much to take in here
More to find than can ever be found
But the sun rolling high through the sapphire sky
Keeps great and small on the endless round
In the circle of life
It's the wheel of fortune
It's the leap of faith
It's the band of hope
'Til we find our place
On the path unwinding, yeah
In the circle, the circle of life
It's the wheel of fortune, yeah
It's the leap of faith
It's the band of hope
'Til we find our place
On the path unwinding, yeah
In the circle, the circle of life
On the path unwinding, yeah
In the circle, the circle of life
And blinking, step into the sun
There's more to be seen than can ever be seen
More to do than can ever be done
Some say, "Eat or be eaten"
Some say, "Live and let live"
But all are agreed as they join the stampede
You should never take more than you give
In the circle of life
It's the wheel of fortune
It's the leap of faith
It's the band of hope
'Til we find our place
On the path unwinding
In the circle, the circle of life
Some of us fall by the wayside
And some of us soar to the stars
And some of us sail through our troubles
And some have to live with the scars
There's far too much to take in here
More to find than can ever be found
But the sun rolling high through the sapphire sky
Keeps great and small on the endless round
In the circle of life
It's the wheel of fortune
It's the leap of faith
It's the band of hope
'Til we find our place
On the path unwinding, yeah
In the circle, the circle of life
It's the wheel of fortune, yeah
It's the leap of faith
It's the band of hope
'Til we find our place
On the path unwinding, yeah
In the circle, the circle of life
On the path unwinding, yeah
In the circle, the circle of life
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Are you crazy? If this comment was about some dumb rapper or some stupid screaming metal "singer" or a whiney little Daddy's girl, I bet their "fans" would tear this guy to pieces. But no, when it goes for someone really big, all we can say that this song [as well as each and every other Elton's song] ROCKS. Everything's said in the lyrics. And what's not there is tucked into the music. So there isn't really a point in doing brainless critics about this piece of music. You can say whatever you like, but music that is so powerful that can change your life, fill you up with energy and make you think as a better person, is true master work. And that's why Elton John deserves his good $, especially after he has worked for them all his life because he did not have everything given for granted. In fact, he had nothing given for granted. He had to start from the bottom, having only his talent. When you're as good as him in every way, than make your good $ and noone will blame you. [except for some stupid jerk like you who would, of course, come and leave his dumb comment cause he has nothing else to say].
i cannot believe nobody has made a comment.... i just love this song!!! its so pretty, shame about the artist.... lion king rocks! (but it makes me cry)
Well first I think that Elton John is a very talented artist. Besides that, I know of his sexual orientation. As we all know. But you cannot deny the true beauty in this song. Why can't anyone just accept that without being judgmental.Hence goes the live and let live. This song has a true meaning to me, it brings reality.
I heart the Lion King. Circle of Life slays!
this song is awesome! i love the lion king and always will! its the 1st and only movie i cried in! awww pooor mufasa! i love simba!
I love Elton John... this song is very beautiful, but is not one of my favorites.
Elton John is a freakin' P.I.M.P. He is one of the greatest names in music/rock of ALL TIME. Nuff said.
This is easily one of the best soundtracks ever made in the history of mankind, that is a fact. Extremely beautiful song, really touches..
This is my funeral song.
It's about the journey we make from life to death hence 'circle of life'. It's a very beautiful song with amazing lyrics xxxxx