At the age of five, Emileigh Rohn began taking piano lessons from her church organist, Mildred Benson, and eventually began singing solos in church. By the age of 13 she received a Casiotone keyboard and began experimenting with electronic music. In her final year of high school she joined an experimental/industrial performance art group called Inter Animi.
In the fall of 1997, while studying molecular biology in Detroit, Rohn joined Calvin P. Simmons in his project Dragon Tears Descending (DTD) as a keyboardist doing performances and supporting other bands. Rohn then left DTD and formed her own project Electrophoretic Transfer in 1998.
Chiasm began in 1998 when Rohn began to entirely produce her own music with her first demo CD named "Embryonic" completed in October. Her song "Bouncing Baby Clones" was featured on a Detroit Electronica compilation CD, D[elEcTROnIc]T, in the spring of 1999. By March 2001, Rohn released her debut album, Disorder on COP International.
Following Disorder, the track "Isolated" was released on the PC Game, "Vampire-The Masqurerade-Bloodlines" as well as used in an episode of the CBS series "Navy:NCIS" in 2003 coinciding with the release of the remix album with labelmate Threat Level 5 titled "Divided We Fall: The Remix Collection". The second full-length solo album, "Relapse" was released in 2005, also on COP.
Chiasm released a virtual single, "Prefrontal EP", exclusively on iTunes in 2006 through COP International. Her new full-length album, titled "REFORM", was released in September 2008! "REFORM" CDs are now available! Be sure to check out the new Facebook page, and keep in touch with her on Myspace where new remixes and random older tracks are also posted for streaming!
Emileigh is currently working on new material, an album called "11:11" and remixes/collaborations with other artists.
For more information, see her web site, www.chiasm.org
Still
Chiasm Lyrics
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Still I await the choice
To find
Your peace of mind
Still I awake so cold
Still hear your breath unfold
Your hand
Lost, I await your call
Lost, I can hear you fall
The same
Cold misty rain
Here I am found at last
Here I'll forget the past
And find
What's truly mine
I can hear your conscience dancing
I can feel the fear unfold
I can see the tension grasping
Now I know the still you hold
Now I know the still you hold
I can still hear you
I can still feel you
You left a mark that will not ever change
Now that I will find your peace of mind
Your path awaits me
I can't erase the
Unending touch that makes my breath unfold
I'll be here until
You break the still
I'll be here until
You break the still
Break the still
The song "Still" by Chiasm is a hauntingly beautiful track that deals with themes of mourning, loss, and the search for inner peace. The lyrics speak of the longing for a loved one who has passed away and the desire to find closure and move on. Despite the pain and sorrow, the singer is determined to find solace and "what's truly mine."
The opening verse sets the tone for the song, as the singer reflects on the sound of their loved one's voice and the choice they must make to find their own peace of mind. The second verse describes the physical sensations of grief, with the singer waking up cold and hearing their loved one's breath. The image of their hand on solid land suggests a sense of grounding and stability amid the tumultuous emotions.
The chorus builds on these themes, with the singer feeling lost without their loved one and hearing them fall like the "cold misty rain." The repetition of the word "still" emphasizes the lingering presence of the departed person and the ongoing impact they have on the singer's life. The second half of the chorus introduces a new element, with the singer expressing their ability to sense their loved one's conscience, fear, and tension.
The third verse offers a sense of hope and resolution, as the singer declares that they have finally found themselves and will forget the past. The closing lines of the verse suggest that the singer is ready to move on, but only if their loved one finds peace as well. The final chorus repeats the word "still" one last time, but with a different meaning - not as a reminder of the past, but as a challenge to break free from it and embrace the future.
Overall, "Still" is a powerful and poignant song that captures the complex emotions of grief and the search for healing. The haunting melody and ethereal vocals add to the haunting atmosphere, making it a beautiful and moving piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
Still I can hear your voice
Despite time passing, I can still clearly remember and hear your voice as if it were beside me.
Still I await the choice
I am still waiting for the moment when you will make a decision, and I am ready to face the consequences.
To find
The reason why we parted ways or the meaning behind our relationship.
Your peace of mind
I want you to find inner peace and happiness in your life.
Still I awake so cold
Even though I am awake and alive, I still feel numb and unfeeling because of our separation.
Still hear your breath unfold
I can still hear your breathing as if you were lying next to me, even though we are apart.
Your hand
The comfort and security I felt when I held your hand or was close to you.
On solid land
I felt safe and grounded when I was with you, like I was standing on solid ground.
Lost, I await your call
I am feeling helpless and unsure of what to do, so I wait for your guidance and direction.
Lost, I can hear you fall
I am aware of your struggle and pain, and I can hear the sound of you falling down or giving up.
The same
The experience or feeling of being lost, struggling, and hurt is the same for the both of us.
Cold misty rain
The sadness and misery that we are both feeling are like a cold, misty rain that won't let up.
Here I am found at last
I have finally found my place and purpose without you, after much soul-searching and reflection.
Here I'll forget the past
I am choosing to move forward and let go of the memories and experiences that no longer serve me.
What's truly mine
The things and people in my life that are most important and valuable to me, beyond material possessions.
I can hear your conscience dancing
I sense that you are conflicted and struggling with your inner thoughts and values.
I can feel the fear unfold
I can sense your fear and anxiety, and it is affecting me too.
I can see the tension grasping
I can see the tension in your body and movements, and it is distressing to me.
Now I know the still you hold
I understand now that you are holding onto your stillness and not allowing yourself to be vulnerable or open to me.
You left a mark that will not ever change
You had a profound impact on me, and your influence will always be a part of who I am.
Your path awaits me
I am ready and willing to follow you and support you in whatever path you choose for yourself.
I can't erase the
No matter how hard I try or how much I want to, I cannot wipe away the memories and emotions that we shared.
Unending touch that makes my breath unfold
The connection we had was so deep and profound that it takes my breath away and leaves me feeling exposed.
I'll be here until
I will wait patiently for you and support you through your journey, however long it may take.
You break the still
I understand that you need to break free of your stillness and be open and vulnerable with me before we can move forward together.
Contributed by Adam P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
punkyitz
This is a beautiful song. I remember listening to it after I bought the album for another song that drew me in 😻
punkyitz
It was probably isolated 😎
Randall Sobien
Beautiful song... have it on a playlist in my iTunes now for a writing project.
Rebekah Noir
I absolutely cannot believe it took me soo long to search this masterpiece. I missed you 😓
Rebekah Noir
Thank you
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