The Circle

I know what this song means - Simon Fowler is gay and does not intend to have children. The feeling of being 'outside the circle' means refers to how not having children and a family makes him feel. The verses are basically about him dwelling on the way this makes him feel. 'Will i turn my coat to the rain etc' is him asking if he will be able to find happiness without it and 'sing to those I know on their birthdays' etc refers to how he is still part of the lives of the children and families of his friends and how that makes him feel like he ISN'T outside the circle occasionally. I knew exactly how he felt when this song was around a lot more and it is a very profound and beautiful statement really. You can find this info elsewhere on the internet if you search.

Aparently this was written about the number 11 bus route (a circular) around Birmingham and how every day is the same routine doing the same thing. I think the song is sort of a pondering on what's in the wider world "and I feel like I'm on the outside of the circle" (as far as I know the lyrics are THE circle and not A circle). Also, Mosely Shoals was the second album, their first album was self titled.

Great tune - I like the way the lyrics seem to progress through the seasons, Summer-Autumn-Winter.

I always took it that it was about not fitting in and lonliness and overcoming it.

I get the impression he's telling how his life, or something in his went from good to bad (golden June can turn an empty grey) and in turn has been pushed away from everyone, and thing, and no longer fits in so wants to go somewhere, where everything is ok.

Unfortunately OCS were out the same time as oasis, and because oasis were so big, OCS were kind of put on the back burner and never really relished in the success they deserved

Yes it is a great album by a great band, but that isn't want this site is about. It is about "song meanings", if you really feel it necessary to air your personal opinion on a song, please do it on youtube and stop ruining songmeanings with your pointless opinions - that is NOT what this site is for.

For those that still don't get it - read up on what a "song" is, and then what "meaning" is, and then add the words together and think about it.

I've always took this song about being an outsider. Feeling different and isolated, yet at the same time your privvy to more than most cause your on the outside looking in.

Why aren't OCS one of the biggest bands in the world? Travis, Stereophonics & Coldplay have all been recognised at home and abroad & OCS only seem to be know by dedicated fans! If you like this song look for the Acoustic version which may be called 'Outside of a circle'. Truely Amazing!!!

OCS were one of the biggest bands in the world when Mosley Shoals was released, and in a way opened the door to bands like Travis et al.

If they ever record a masterpeice equal or greater than MS they'll be huge once more.

fantabulous!

mosley shoals was a great album.. indeed songs from the front row, is pretty all taken from mosley shoals. second album was quite a let down in all honesty. but yes. they are a great band.