Orestes

A Perfect Circle · Mer De Noms [2000]

Metaphor for a missing moment

Pull me into your perfect circle



One womb

One chain

One resolve



Liberate this will

To release us all



Gotta cut away, clear away

Snip away and sever this

Umbilical residue that's

Keeping me from killing you



And from pulling you down with me in here

I can almost hear you scream



One more medicated peaceful moment

(Give me)

One more medicated peaceful moment



And I don't wanna feel this overwhelming... hostility

I don't wanna feel this overwhelming... hostility



Gotta cut away

Clear away

Snip away and sever this

Umbilical residue

Gotta cut away

Clear away

Snip away and sever this

Umbilical residue that's

Keeping me from killing you

Keeping me from killing you

Orestes - A Perfect Circle

Released on the 2000 album Mer De Noms, 'Orestes' stands as a defining track in the post-grunge and alternative metal landscape. The song showcases the band's signature blend of heavy riffs and melodic sensibilities, characteristic of their work during the early 2000s. As a key component of their discography, the recording reflects the era's shift toward more polished production while maintaining the raw energy that defined their previous albums. The track remains a staple in their catalog, often cited by fans and critics alike as an example of the band's ability to fuse aggressive metal elements with accessible songwriting structures.