Chicosci's biggest mainstream hit is "Paris" from their sophomore effort "Method of Breathing". "Paris" stands as the only song to hold the number one spot on Manila rock station NU 107's Midnight Countdown for a lengthy period of time. "Shallow Graves" from the third release, "Icarus", peaked highest at number 7. Now armed with their latest album, "Chicosci", the band garnered another number one hit with "A Promise".
Chicosci regularly plays the Manila music circuit as well as the relative provincial gigs.
To Cleanse
Chicosci Lyrics
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In a dare, we wake up in shells of the wrong-doers
Maybe this will pass
Dreaming so out of the way
Is all this real
No symptoms of regret
And maybe we'll taste it with patience
Just get them out of the way
Why do these feelings interfere
Nobody said this would be mine
Why do these feelings interfere
Am I so wrong
Is all this real
The lyrics of the Chicosci song To Cleanse are quite enigmatic and open to interpretation, but they seem to revolve around the themes of emotional turmoil, resilience, and self-discovery. The opening line, "My heart bends inverted fire," suggests that the singer's emotions are intense and inverted, as if they are burning inside out. This imagery is reinforced by the next lines, which describe waking up in shells of wrong-doers, possibly implying that the singer and his/her companions feel guilty or conflicted about their past actions. However, the line "Maybe this will pass" implies a glimmer of hope and a belief that their current struggles will eventually fade away.
The second verse adds to the sense of confusion and disorientation, as the singer questions the reality of their situation and their inability to feel regret. The chorus, "We're flying, ecstatic, the sun so inviting / And maybe we'll taste it with patience / Just get them out of the way," seems to suggest that the singer and his/her companions are in a state of exhilaration and hope, but they need to overcome some external or internal obstacles to fully enjoy it. The line "Why do these feelings interfere" hints at some inner conflict or trauma that prevents the singer from fully embracing their emotions and desires. The final line, "Am I so wrong," highlights the singer's self-doubt and vulnerability, as they question whether their actions and emotions are justified or acceptable.
Line by Line Meaning
My heart bends inverted fire
My heart is burning with passion and intensity
In a dare, we wake up in shells of the wrong-doers
Sometimes we take risks and end up in situations that we didn't expect, surrounded by people who have made mistakes in the past
Maybe this will pass
Perhaps time will ease the pain or the intensity of this feeling
Dreaming so out of the way
Fantasizing about a reality that seems out of reach or unlikely
Is all this real
Questioning whether these emotions or situations are actually happening or if they are just a figment of our imagination
No symptoms of regret
Not feeling guilty or remorseful about anything that has happened
We're flying, ecstatic, the sun so inviting
Feeling free and happy, the warmth and brightness of the sun making everything feel more alive
And maybe we'll taste it with patience
If we wait and are patient, we may be able to experience what we desire
Just get them out of the way
Removing obstacles or distractions that prevent us from achieving our goals or happiness
Why do these feelings interfere
Questioning why intense emotions can sometimes cause problems in our lives or relationships
Nobody said this would be mine
No one promised that the road to our dreams or desires would be easy or guaranteed
Am I so wrong
Doubting oneself or wondering if one's desires or emotions are not normal or acceptable
Contributed by Ryan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.