Circle Around The Sun
James Taylor · James Taylor [1968]
Yes, I love my baby, and she's bound to love me some.
Now, she throws her arms around me just like a circle
around the sun, yeah yeah.
I lay down last night just to try to take my rest.
I said I lay down last night, Lord, I was trying to take my rest.
But my thoughts they just kept wandering just like
them wild geese in the west, babe.
Now I know that sunrise, sunrise,
it's gonna shine in my back yard someday.
I said I know that sunrise,
sunrise, sunrise, it's gonna shine in my back yard someday.
And that wind's just bound to rise up,
gonna blow, blow all my blues away, hey, hey, hey,
I love my baby and she's bound to love me some.
Hear me say that I love my baby, and she's bound to love me some.
Now, she throws her arms around me just like a circle around the sun.
Circle Around The Sun
James Taylor's 1968 album James Taylor [1968] established her as a defining voice of the folk-rock era, blending acoustic intimacy with melodic sophistication. The track Circle Around The Sun exemplifies this approach, offering a reflective and melodic composition that became a staple of her early discography. Released during a period where Taylor was transitioning from the folk revival to a broader pop sensibility, the song showcases her signature ability to weave personal emotion into accessible arrangements. Its enduring popularity stems from its lyrical depth and the warm, resonant production that characterized her recordings from this pivotal year. As a key component of her catalog, the song remains a touchstone for listeners exploring her foundational work and the musical landscape of late 1960s America.