Circles – English Lyrics

• By: Mac Miller

Lyrics & Translation

Delve into Mac Miller's 'Circles,' a song that offers a raw and honest exploration of complex emotions through its accessible lyrics. For English language learners, this track provides an opportunity to connect with themes of introspection and the struggle for self-acceptance, articulated in a clear and heartfelt manner. What makes 'Circles' special is its vulnerability and the universal feeling of being stuck, making it a powerful and relatable piece for listeners worldwide.

[English]

Well this is what it look like right before you fall

Stumblin' around, you've been guessin' your direction

Next step you can't see at all

And I don't have a name, I don't have a name, no

Who am I to blame, who am I to blame though?

And I cannot be changed, I cannot be changed, no

Trust me, I've tried

I just end up right at the start of the line

Drawin' circles

...

Well I drink my whiskey, you sip your wine

Went through a wall, sittin',

Watchin' the world falling down its decline

...

And I can keep you safe, I can keep you safe

Do not be afraid, do not be afraid

You're feelin' sorry, I'm feelin' fine

Don't you put any more stress on yourself

It's one day at a time

It's gettin' pretty late, gettin' pretty late

And I find it goes around like the hands that keep countin' the time

Drawin' circles

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
circles /ˈsɜːrkəlz/ A2	noun - round shapes; a set of points that are the same distance from a centre
fall /fɔːl/ A1	verb - to drop down freely under the force of gravity noun - the act of falling; a drop
guess /ɡes/ B1	verb - to form an opinion or answer without sufficient information noun - an estimate or conjecture
direction /dəˈrɛkʃən/ B1	noun - the course along which something moves; guidance
blame /bleɪm/ B2	noun - responsibility for a fault or wrong verb - to hold someone responsible for something bad
changed /tʃeɪndʒd/ B1	verb (past participle) - to make or become different adjective - different from what it was before
trust /trʌst/ B2	noun - firm belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something verb - to rely on someone or something with confidence
start /stɑːrt/ A2	noun - the point or moment at which something begins verb - to cause something to begin; to commence
line /laɪn/ A2	noun - a long narrow mark or band; a row of words
drink /drɪŋk/ A1	verb - to swallow liquid noun - a liquid that can be consumed
whiskey /ˈwɪski/ B1	noun - a distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash
wine /waɪn/ A2	noun - an alcoholic drink made from fermented grapes
world /wɜːrld/ A1	noun - the earth, together with all of its countries and peoples
decline /dɪˈklaɪn/ B2	noun - a gradual weakening or reduction verb - to become less strong, less numerous, or less important
safe /seɪf/ A2	adjective - free from danger or risk
afraid /əˈfreɪd/ A2	adjective - feeling fear or anxiety
stress /strɛs/ B1	noun - mental or emotional pressure verb - to emphasize or give special importance to something
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the indefinite continued progress of existence and events
hands /hændz/ A1	noun - the prehensile organs at the end of a human arm
count /kaʊnt/ B1	verb - to determine the total number of something noun - the act of counting; a total number