In Lou Rhodes's song "Circles," the lyrics speak to the cyclical nature of life and relationships. The narrator reflects on past experiences and mistakes, realizing that despite thinking they had become wiser, they were still blind to certain truths. The mention of seven years passing and six thousand miles suggests a significant amount of time and distance separating the narrator from the person they are singing about. The narrator is caught in a cycle of trying to make sense of their feelings and the unpredictable nature of relationships. They find themselves tying themselves in knots and bows, struggling to understand the complexities of love and connection. Despite their efforts, they admit to repeatedly making the same mistakes, with their heart remaining open and vulnerable. The narrator ultimately comes to the realization that life is a combination of great and small moments, lightness and weight, and that whether they rise or fall, everything is fleeting and temporary. The song's message seems to convey a sense of acceptance and resignation to the unpredictable and ever-changing nature of life and love.
