When Throbbing Gristle was terminated in 1981, Chris Carter and Cosey Fanni Tutti signed to Rough Trade Records and began recording and performing as Chris & Cosey. From the very start they indulgently utilised electronics, sampling, rhythms and Cosey's distinctive vocals, cornet and guitar style. In 1983 they formed their own offshoot record label Conspiracy International (aka: CTI) for their more experimental recordings and collaborative projects. CTI continues to run alongside their more accessible work.
During the 1980's and 90's Chris & Cosey went on to record some of the most inventive Electronica albums, including the much sampled and remixed TRANCE album (1982), the Techno Pop classic OCTOBER Love Song (1983) and the West Coast and Goa dance floor hit EXOTIKA (1987).
In 1992 after many gruelling tours and for both health and artistic reasons they decided to scale down their live performances and concentrate on studio recordings.
Since their inception they have collaborated with such artists and musical luminaries as Monte Cazazza, Coil, Current 93, John Duncan, Erasure, Eurythmics, Boyd Rice, Robert Wyatt. Their music has also been remixed by Carl Craig, Cosmic Connection, Fred Giannelli, Daniel Miller, µ-Ziq, Vapourspace and Andrew Weatherall.
June 2004 saw the release of CABAL, the debut album under their newly adopted Carter Tutti name.
2003-2004 also saw Chris Carter and Cosey Fanni Tutti collaborating once again with Peter Christopherson and Genesis P-Orridge for a regrouping of Throbbing Gristle. This resulted in an album of new TG material and a live performance in London.
Shivers
Chris & Cosey Lyrics
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Bliss and kiss and two deceiving
Taking heart with center off
Seeking light when all surrounding
All around and never finding
Falling out divided heart
Dying fire, lost intention
Telling now and all concealing
Twisting, turning all resisting
Silent tongue and none are listening
Bloodied hands the jokes not hitting
The song "Shivers" by Chris & Cosey is a deeply emotional track that touches upon themes of deception, heartbreak, and isolation. The first stanza sets the tone for the song, describing the feeling of watching something slip away while trying to hold onto the happiness and love that it provided. The phrase "bliss and kiss and two deceiving" suggests a romantic relationship that turned out to be deceptive and false, leaving the singer feeling brokenhearted.
The second stanza continues with this sense of searching for something that seems unattainable. The line "seeking light when all surrounding" evokes a feeling of being lost in a dark and empty space, desperately trying to find a way out. The phrase "falling out divided heart" suggests that the singer has lost their sense of self and their emotions are torn between conflicting feelings.
The third stanza brings everything together with a sense of hopelessness and despair. The image of "shivering in a tiny vision" suggests that the singer is trapped within their own mind, unable to escape from their feelings and the situation they find themselves in. The lyrics "silent tongue and none are listening" convey the sense that even if the singer were to speak out or cry for help, they would be unheard and alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Look away to miss it leaving
When something is leaving or ending, we often avoid paying attention to it so we can miss the pain of saying goodbye.
Bliss and kiss and two deceiving
Things that give us pleasure and comfort are not always true, and they may deceive us.
Taking heart with center off
We may feel like we are losing our emotional center or balance when we are going through difficult times that challenge our beliefs and values.
Seeking light when all surrounding
When we feel lost or overwhelmed, we try to find something that can give us guidance or clarity, even if the situation is hopeless.
All around and never finding
Despite our efforts to find meaning or direction, we may feel like we are surrounded by emptiness or confusion.
Falling out divided heart
Sometimes, we may feel conflicted and torn between people or situations, and this can cause us to lose our sense of identity and purpose.
Shivering in a tiny vision
When we are afraid or uncertain, even small things can make us feel vulnerable and helpless.
Dying fire, lost intention
Our passions and motivations may fade away over time, leaving us feeling empty and directionless.
Telling now and all concealing
We may try to reveal our true feelings or thoughts, but we also fear being judged or rejected, so we may conceal the most important parts of ourselves.
Twisting, turning all resisting
When we are struggling with something, we may twist and turn to avoid it, even though resistance can often make things worse.
Silent tongue and none are listening
Sometimes, we may choose to stay quiet because we fear that no one would understand or care about what we have to say.
Bloodied hands the jokes not hitting
Even when we try to make light of a difficult situation, the jokes may fall flat or have unintended consequences, leaving us feeling worse off than before.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Christopher Keith Lenox
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Michael Rête
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Doctor john,was a great song!with strange ambiance!i like very much!