From an early age, BT demonstrated a remarkable aptitude for playing and understanding classical music. He was heavily influenced by avant-garde and romantic composers such as Stravinsky, Bartok, Debussy and Rachmaninov. His biggest influences, however, were from everyday sounds that most would take for granted, from noticing the meter of the grandfather clock in the foyer to the micro-rhythms of crickets and cicadas to the ambience of passing trains at night.
The drive to actualize the tools BT envisions has led to his evolution as one of the most cutting-edge programmers and technologists in music today. He has expanded this reach into a visionary software venture, Sonik Architects which launched its critically- and commercially-acclaimed iPhone application, Sonifi™.
Brian Transeau is the father of a young daughter, Kaia. He lives and composes his works in his Los Angeles home/studio in which he has a few Apple G5's and 8 AMD dual-core Opteron 64-bit desktops which he uses for his techno-wizardry.
BT has released 8 albums and has scored over a dozen films. His most critically acclaimed album, "This Binary Universe" (released August 29, 2006), was composed in 5.1 surround sound and contains animated videos for each song, presenting a new way of experiencing music.
BT works with multiple computers and the CSound programming language to help craft his work. He also owns a company, Sonik Architects, which develops both VST and VSTi programs which he uses in his own productions.
Love in the Time of Thieves
BT Lyrics
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Our hearts can't survive without it
I came from the dark
To share in your light
Sonorous and infinite
You′ve given me life
You came in my life
Now I'm so glad that I tried it
All that is you is my release
We found this love and it gave us peace
When love arrives, fear subsides
When love arrives, fear subsides
Your perfect in your temporary form
Unique as every rising sun
My concubine and creation
You are my great elation
When love arrives, fear subsides
When love arrives, fear subsides
The lyrics to BT's song "Love in the Time of Thieves" convey a deep and profound reflection on the power of love. The singer expresses how their love has become an essential part of their life, stating that their hearts cannot survive without it. The song suggests that love has the ability to bring light into the darkness, as the singer mentions coming from a dark place to share in the light of their loved one.
The lyrics emphasize the transformative nature of love, as it is described as sonorous and infinite, giving life to the singer. The arrival of love is depicted as a turning point, where fear subsides and the singer finds gladness in having tried and embraced this love. The connection between love and peace is highlighted, suggesting that their love has brought tranquility and harmony into their lives.
The second verse further explores the significance of the loved one in the singer's life. The person is described as perfect in their temporary form, symbolizing their unique and ever-changing nature. The loved one is likened to a rising sun, emphasizing their beauty and individuality. The words "concubine and creation" suggest a deep intimacy and a sense of the loved one being both cherished and instrumental in the singer's existence. The lyrics reiterate that when love arrives, fear subsides, emphasizing the transformative and calming power of love once again.
Line by Line Meaning
My love I′ve been thinking about it
I have been deeply contemplating our love and its significance in our lives
Our hearts can't survive without it
Our souls are intertwined and dependent on this love for their survival
I came from the dark
I emerged from a place of despair and loneliness
To share in your light
To immerse myself in the radiance and positivity that you bring to my life
Sonorous and infinite
Resonating with harmony and boundlessness
You′ve given me life
You have breathed vitality and purpose into my existence
You came in my life
You entered my world
And fear subsided
And all feelings of apprehension and anxiety diminished
Now I'm so glad that I tried it
Now I am immensely grateful that I took a chance on our love
All that is you is my release
Everything that encompasses you acts as my liberation and solace
We found this love and it gave us peace
The discovery of this love granted us tranquility and harmony
When love arrives, fear subsides
The presence of love diminishes any fears and worries within us
Your perfect in your temporary form
In your transient state, you are flawlessly unique and exceptional
Unique as every rising sun
As extraordinary and incomparable as the emergence of each new day
My concubine and creation
You are my partner and muse, inspiring my artistic and emotional creations
You are my great elation
You are the cause of my immense joy and happiness
When love arrives, fear subsides
The arrival of love erases any signs of fear
When love arrives, fear subsides
Love's presence dispels all apprehension
Writer(s): Brian Transeau, Tamra Keenan, Kevin Beber
Contributed by Stella C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sergio Costantini
on Firewater
One of my favorite all time albums!