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A Perfect Circle — Gravity
Album: Thirteenth Step
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Released: 2003
Length: 4:55
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Lost again, broken and weary
Unable to find my way
Tail in hand, dizzy and clearly
Unable to just let this go

I am surrendering
To gravity and the unknown
Catch me, heal me
Lift me back up to the sun
I choose to live

I fell again like a baby
Unable to stand on my own
Tail in hand, dizzy and clearly
Unable to just let this go

I am surrendering
To gravity and the unknown
Catch me, heal me
Lift me back up to the sun
I choose to live, I choose to live
I choose to live

Catch me, heal me
Lift me back up to the sun
Help me survive the bottom

Calm these hands before they
Snare another pill and
Drive another nail down
Another needy hole
Please, release me

I am surrendering
To gravity and the unknown
Catch me, heal me
Lift me back up to the sun
I choose to live
I choose to live
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A perfect circle

the circle of fifths
Posted 9 months ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 dmcanany wrote:

Seriously odd album cover. Is that a banana slug?


Looks like one.  The song is superb! 
Posted 10 months ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 Grayson wrote:

That was really good! Never heard of the artist or the song. But yeah, that's what RP is for. 


That is why we come here.  Thanx RP!  
Posted 11 months ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Another 7/4-stroke track.  
Posted 2 years ago by Piego    [ Reply ]
 
This song is DEEP
Posted 2 years ago by wiegandshawn    [ Reply ]
 Alice in Chains wibe.
Posted 3 years ago by jasko    [ Reply ]
This song is powerful.  Maynard's vocals are gorgeous.
Posted 4 years ago by khardog145    [ Reply ]
Keenan is an artist that will stand the test of time. More people will talk about him in 100 years than Justin Bieber.
Posted 4 years ago by moocray    [ Reply ]
 darshan wrote:
This one almost Tool but RP never played Tool?
 
Yes they do! Every now and then we here a peace from fear inoculum.
Posted 4 years ago by ybsen    [ Reply ]
 johnm2277 wrote:
I'm so loving this station, been listing for about a year now........Playing at the house,car,etc. Thanks for your excellent programming. 
 

About 16 years for me ... still feel exactly the same way! 
Posted 4 years ago by radiotoe    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of Younger Brother
Posted 4 years ago by Welly    [ Reply ]
This one almost Tool but RP never played Tool?
Posted 4 years ago by darshan    [ Reply ]
Sounds like Porcupine Tree. Like it!
Posted 4 years ago by jocelynsart    [ Reply ]
Maybe Prison Sex should be the intro!
Posted 5 years ago by RandyChard    [ Reply ]
Seriously odd almub cover. Is that a banana slug?
Posted 5 years ago by dmcanany    [ Reply ]
I'm so loving this station, been listing for about a year now........Playing at the house,car,etc. Thanks for your excellent programming. 
Posted 5 years ago by johnm2277    [ Reply ]
That was really good! Never heard of the artist or the song. But yeah, that's what RP is for. 
Posted 5 years ago by Grayson    [ Reply ]
Maynard is a once in a generation talent.
Posted 5 years ago by apocopa    [ Reply ]
 jchrise wrote:
I thought for a brief moment this was a Steven Wilson/Porcupine Tree compilation. Fooled me!
 

I did too. And like most other songs from this band and those, onto the pile of 1s and 2s it goes. 
Posted 6 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
Also Awesome - the new album

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r03V9OEJlgg

 
Posted 6 years ago by jmsmy    [ Reply ]
 LowPhreak wrote:

I don't think the majority of the RP listener base can handle much TOOL, at least not many tracks from 10,000 Days or Lateralus. This is probably as close as they'll get.

 
Unfortunately true.  
Posted 6 years ago by coyotexxx2    [ Reply ]
In a personal top ten of all time best albums, this fantastic album would be in it.
Posted 7 years ago by Amrit    [ Reply ]
I thought for a brief moment this was a Steven Wilson/Porcupine Tree compilation. Fooled me!
Posted 7 years ago by jchrise    [ Reply ]
Wow, as in not sarcastically.
Posted 7 years ago by old_shep    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:

I am not into "Metal" or any music that has an adjective to describe it (other than "good"), but I think this is a legitimate question that deserves a response. 
 

Hear, hear!
Posted 7 years ago by Castelfranco    [ Reply ]
 amyvoscas wrote:

Yes! Tool!

 
I don't think the majority of the RP listener base can handle much TOOL, at least not many tracks from 10,000 Days or Lateralus. This is probably as close as they'll get.
Posted 7 years ago by LowPhreak    [ Reply ]
 Karhu wrote:
More more more of it, please! And please play tool from time to time as well.
 
Yes! Tool!
Posted 8 years ago by amyvoscas    [ Reply ]
 MJ_STRONG wrote:
Not heard these/this before...{#Kiss} reminds me of "Tool"

 
Maynard James Keenan is lead singer in both bands.  He's also in Puscifer.
Posted 8 years ago by Jota    [ Reply ]
 MJ_STRONG wrote:
Not heard these/this before...{#Kiss} reminds me of "Tool"

 
I think this is the same person, so well spotted.
Posted 8 years ago by NeilBlanchard    [ Reply ]
Not heard these/this before...{#Kiss} reminds me of "Tool"
Posted 8 years ago by MJ_STRONG    [ Reply ]
Cleverly different.  8 from Bristol.
Posted 9 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
More more more of it, please! And please play tool from time to time as well.
Posted 9 years ago by Karhu    [ Reply ]
ch83575 wrote:

Watch who your calling a banana slug dude.  That chick might just haul off and banana slug you for that kind of shit.

 
I nearly puked when I saw the first banana slug  I ever saw, in the woods behind my house in Seattle.
Posted 10 years ago by misterbearbaby    [ Reply ]
He is so freaking brilliant.  Loved him with Tool and his distinct voice- he has a very special thing going with his voice and their unique sound.  Makes me quiver!
Posted 11 years ago by msturgis    [ Reply ]
 Falcon wrote:

There are some "softer" Tool tracks on Lateralus and 10,000 Days that would blend quite well with the standard RP fare. Then again, I also wouldn't mind things getting a little harder from time to time too.  
 
Agreed ... absolutely love RP ... only time I have to walk away is when I need a little excitement in the day/night with something like the brilliance of Tool amongst others.

Rebecca/Bill, please, just a couple of heavier tracks just once in a while ;o)
Posted 11 years ago by martinw    [ Reply ]
 DaMoGan wrote:

That's a banana slug on the album cover, innit?
 
Watch who your calling a banana slug dude.  That chick might just haul off and banana slug you for that kind of shit.
Posted 11 years ago by ch83575    [ Reply ]

That's a banana slug on the album cover, innit?
Posted 11 years ago by DaMoGan    [ Reply ]
... And I didn't even know Maynard was in this side project. Immediately thought Porcupine Tree when I heard this, except slightly darker and harder to listen to. Love it. :D
Posted 11 years ago by christopherwoods    [ Reply ]
I really like this. I've enjoyed Tool ever since 'Sober' (ah...MTV when it was good) in the early 90's, but never knew there were any side projects. Thanks for the info! That's why I love this station. For years RP and all of its wonderful listeners have been showing me music and insights that, I feel, make me a better, or at least, a more well-rounded, person.
Posted 11 years ago by shakitten    [ Reply ]
 gilesclone wrote:
I don't get it.  Why is Maynard's side project cool, but not even one Tool song is ever played on RP?
 
I am not into "Metal" or any music that has an adjective to describe it (other than "good"), but I think this is a legitimate question that deserves a response. 
Posted 11 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 Byronape wrote:

Tool's music tends to be a little harder than standard RP fare.  Sure, there are some metal guitar work on this song and much of Maynard's other side projects, but Tool has the hardest edge.  RP is a little conservative when it comes to the heavy stuff.

Not a bad thing I suppose, but I wouldn't mind hearing things get a little harder from time to time.
 
There are some "softer" Tool tracks on Lateralus and 10,000 Days that would blend quite well with the standard RP fare. Then again, I also wouldn't mind things getting a little harder from time to time too.  
Posted 12 years ago by Falcon    [ Reply ]
 Jmanofktown wrote:
Bill, I'm really enjoying that you're dipping into Maynard's work. Although many people can't hear Tool for anything but noise, they are so much more than that! They are so intelligent and are only progressing in their talents as artists continuing to please our ears. Please take a look at Tool's - Wings for Marie pt.2 off 10000 Days. Written in context to his mother. Such a beautiful song. Also; The Humbling River by Pusifer is amazing as well. Thank you radio paradise :-D

 

That song is so damn amazing.
Posted 12 years ago by ZiegZeon    [ Reply ]
 gilesclone wrote:
I don't get it.  Why is Maynard's side project cool, but not even one Tool song is ever played on RP?
 
Tool's music tends to be a little harder than standard RP fare.  Sure, there are some metal guitar work on this song and much of Maynard's other side projects, but Tool has the hardest edge.  RP is a little conservative when it comes to the heavy stuff.

Not a bad thing I suppose, but I wouldn't mind hearing things get a little harder from time to time.
Posted 12 years ago by Byronape    [ Reply ]
I don't get it.  Why is Maynard's side project cool, but not even one Tool song is ever played on RP?
Posted 12 years ago by gilesclone    [ Reply ]
Bill, I'm really enjoying that you're dipping into Maynard's work. Although many people can't hear Tool for anything but noise, they are so much more than that! They are so intelligent and are only progressing in their talents as artists continuing to please our ears. Please take a look at Tool's - Wings for Marie pt.2 off 10000 Days. Written in context to his mother. Such a beautiful song. Also; The Humbling River by Pusifer is amazing as well. Thank you radio paradise :-D

Posted 12 years ago by Jmanofktown    [ Reply ]
Well, at least it'll be over soon

edit:  {#Smile}

Posted 12 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
Yes.  APC really just makes me want to hear Tool...with a Porcupine Tree chaser.  Sounds like a full prog metal meal.
Posted 12 years ago by wolfkiss    [ Reply ]
 efaulkjr wrote:
Wow! Maynard on RP. I wonder if Bill will play some old Tool. Great song!
 
That would be great! Don't think it's going to happen soon, but at least we hear some A Perfect Circle on here. I've got Tool on my mind though, just got tickets to see them in Vegas in a month.

Posted 12 years ago by grungepuppy    [ Reply ]
just love it!!! Maynard's voice is amazing...
Posted 13 years ago by kayumann    [ Reply ]
 Foot wrote:
Pretty good but it sounds like a poor man's Porcupine Tree.
Hmmm.. I like PT but this comment just doesn't sit right.  Tool and PC are top tier progressive, as I see PT. 

Posted 13 years ago by More_Cowbell    [ Reply ]
Pretty good but it sounds like a poor man's Porcupine Tree.
Posted 13 years ago by Foot    [ Reply ]
Wow! Maynard on RP. I wonder if Bill will play some old Tool. Great song!
Posted 13 years ago by efaulkjr    [ Reply ]

Turned up really loud, this can shake your soul. . . 
 
Posted 13 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
A brilliant album (ha, i said album). it has mellowing undertone unlike a Tool album where it can get pretty hard at times. The whole thing puts me in a trance but not quite unconscious.
Love the segue
Posted 13 years ago by ddehoyos    [ Reply ]
 chyk5 wrote:


Both bands are great, so what exactly is the "real thing"?
 
Yea, I don't get the OHMish comment either, both bands are very solid....

Posted 14 years ago by sbegf    [ Reply ]
 blotto wrote:


me too

 
The lead singer is from Tool...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Perfect_Circle

Posted 14 years ago by sbegf    [ Reply ]
 chyk5 wrote:


Both bands are great, so what exactly is the "real thing"?
 

agreed. i like some songs by A Perfect Circle, some by Tool and some by Porcupine Tree (let's not forget Pucifer!). They can sound similar but all have their moments of greatness
Posted 14 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
 d00kie wrote:
Reminds me of tool
 

me too

Posted 14 years ago by blotto    [ Reply ]
Wait...wait, don't tell me......sounds like a U2 mash on the chorus....
Posted 14 years ago by amoreena    [ Reply ]
 OHMish wrote:
I like it! {#Tongue-out}
This is the real thing, unlike Porcupine Tree.

 

Both bands are great, so what exactly is the "real thing"?
Posted 14 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
A good one!!
Posted 14 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
Maynard {#Meditate}
Posted 14 years ago by Beez    [ Reply ]
 countyman wrote:

Reminds you of Tool..........hmmmmmm I wonder why???

 

lol.... yeah, big curiosity there! : P
Posted 14 years ago by xopiatex    [ Reply ]
 jzekeb wrote:
That intro sounded a lot like The Cure.
 
naaaah! more something like Tool
Posted 14 years ago by Paolo_Chiara    [ Reply ]
That intro sounded a lot like The Cure.
Posted 14 years ago by jzekeb    [ Reply ]
I like it! {#Tongue-out}
This is the real thing, unlike Porcupine Tree.

Posted 14 years ago by OHMish    [ Reply ]
Wow, this is f*ckin' good! Very Porcupine Tree-like, but with its own distinctive and possibly sinister feel. 8 from the Nottingham jury.
Posted 14 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Thank you RP for a great set this afternoon.  One amazing song after another, some I haven't heard before, and finally this one, which gets a "9" from me on the first listen.  The lyric is stirring and deep.   Thanks, Bill and Rebecca!{#Clap}
Posted 15 years ago by haretic    [ Reply ]
I was thinking this could be incubus...
Posted 15 years ago by MinMan    [ Reply ]
Maynard {#Sunny}
Posted 15 years ago by Deadwing    [ Reply ]
 d00kie wrote:
Reminds me of tool
 

LLLOOLLL, this is the quote of the year!!
Posted 15 years ago by djblitz    [ Reply ]
 d00kie wrote:
Reminds me of tool
 
Reminds you of Tool..........hmmmmmm I wonder why???

Posted 15 years ago by countyman    [ Reply ]

A perfect circle perhaps... but not a perfect tune... kinda like Depeche Mode but less interesting.


Posted 15 years ago by gobits    [ Reply ]
I almost wish that A Perfect Circle didn't get so much radio exposure, so I wouldn't have to share them with the FM zombies...

Hints of Tool composition with PT rockability.  8.
Posted 15 years ago by auburntigerrich    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of tool
Posted 15 years ago by d00kie    [ Reply ]
alas some perfect circle!
Posted 15 years ago by Kregg    [ Reply ]