Sparkbird - The Circle Maker

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{Refrain}
How strange I am to all
How strange to sleep so long

{Verse}
Not a soul, not a soul
Will meet my gaze or greet me
And the carob tree’s brittle leaves
Rattle hoarsely on the wind

{Chorus}
“You are out of time
You are out of favor
You are but a cipher
You are the circle maker
You are out of time
You are out of favor
You are but a cipher
You are the circle maker

{Refrain}
“How strange you are to all
How strange to sleep so long

{Bridge}
“How strange to grow so old
And to never grow up
And to never grow tall
And to never grow wise
And to never grow anything
But smaller and farther away”

{Refrain}
How strange I am to all
How strange to sleep so long

{Verse}
But in sleep, I may dream
Fairy lights illuminating everything
Everyone gathered all around me
Singing a song

{Instrumental}

{Bridge}
Only the carob tree
Will keep me company
Oh, bitter friend
Oh, beloved enemy
Symbol of the time gone by
And stretching out in front of me
A lonely life of any length is like eternity

{Chorus}
And I am out of time
I am out of favor
I am but a cipher
I am the circle maker
Praying for the rain
Paying for the prayer
Begging for a sign that I was
Ever even there

{Refrain}
How strange I am to all
How strange to sleep so long

{Outro}
To sleep to feel seen
To sleep perchance to dream

Release Date: May 10, 2024

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The meaning of the song

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The song "The Circle Maker" by Sparkbird is a haunting and introspective ballad that explores feelings of loneliness, isolation, and the passage of time. The lyrics paint a picture of a person who feels disconnected from the world around them, and who longs for connection and meaning in their life. The repetition of the refrain "How strange I am to all, how strange to sleep so long" highlights the sense of alienation and detachment that the protagonist feels.

The chorus of the song emphasizes the protagonist's feelings of being out of time and out of favor, as well as their sense of insignificance and isolation. The imagery of the carob tree, a symbol of both friendship and enmity, adds to the sense of longing and melancholy that permeates the song.

The bridge of the song reflects on the passage of time and the protagonist's struggle to find meaning and purpose in their life. The instrumental section creates a dream-like atmosphere, contrasting with the stark reality described in the verses.

The outro of the song offers a glimmer of hope, as the protagonist finds solace in the act of sleeping and dreaming, suggesting that there may be a way to find peace and connection in the midst of loneliness and isolation. Overall, "The Circle Maker" is a poignant and evocative song that speaks to the universal human experience of longing for connection and meaning in a world that can often feel cold and indifferent.

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Sparkbird (aka Stephen Nance), is an American, non-binary music artist who has been making music since as early as 2008! They recently released singles “November” and “Sparkbird,” and plan to continue writing music!