Full Circle
The Byrds
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Yeah If I could change the world Like a fairy tale I would drink the love From your holy grail I would start with love Tell ol' Beelzebub To get outta town Cause you just lost your job How did we get so affected Cause I think Love is love reflected Time Don't let it slip away Raise yo' drinkin' glass Here's to yesterday In time We're all gonna trip away Don't piss Heaven off We got Hell to pay Come full circle And if There's a spell on you that I could take away I would do the deed Yeah, and by the way Here's to Heaven knows As the circle goes It ain't right I'm uptight Yeah, get on my toes! I used to think that every little thing I did was crazy But now I think the Karma cops are comin' after you Time Don't let it slip away Raise yo' drinkin' glass Here's to yesterday In time We're all gonna trip away Don't piss Heaven off We got Hell to pay Come full circle Every time you get yourself caught up Inside of someone else's crazy dream Own it, yeah, that's a mistake Everybody's gotta lot o' nada killing Them instead of killing me Time Don't let it slip away Raise yo' drinkin' glass Here's to yesterday In time We're all gonna trip away Don't piss Heaven off We got Hell to pay Come full circle Circle, circle...
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Written by: GENE CLARK
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11 facts about this song
Gene Clark's Creative ContributionGene Clark was a pivotal songwriter for The Byrds, and "Full Circle" is one of his iconic pieces. This song, like many of his, is noted for its introspective lyrics and melodic brilliance.
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Separation and ReunionInterestingly, "Full Circle" was written after Clark had parted ways with The Byrds. Later, he reunited with the band in the early 70s, and the song was featured on the group's album "Byrds."
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Alternate TitlesThe song is also known by the title “Full Circle Song” as it was referred to that in Gene Clark's solo album "Roadmaster."
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Album ReviewsThe "Byrds" album, which includes "Full Circle," was released in 1973 and, while it wasn't a commercial success, it received positive reviews from critics who praised its return to the band's folk-rock roots.
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Other PerformancesThe song was also covered by other artists like the British band Fairport Convention in their album "Gladys' Leap" and singer Susanna Hoffs in her solo album "Someday."
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Song ThemeThe philosophical lyrics of "Full Circle" hint at the theme of life's cyclical nature and how events often come full circle.
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Record LabelThe song "Full Circle" by The Byrds was published under the Asylum Records label.
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Clark’s Solo VersionGene Clark’s solo version of “Full Circle” was recorded in 1972, around the same time when he was discussing a potential reunion with The Byrds.
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Reunion Line-UpThe Byrds' album with "Full Circle", marked the first time the original line-up of The Byrds had worked together since 1966.
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Posthumous ReleaseGene Clark's solo album "Roadmaster," which contains his version of the song, actually saw most of its tracks, including "Full Circle Song," released posthumously in the Netherlands. It was only later that it was officially released in the United States.
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GenreFrom a musical perspective, both Gene Clark’s solo version and The Byrds' version of the song "Full Circle" are often described as part of the country rock and folk-rock genres.
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