1… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists who recorded under the name Christopher.
1. Christopher Nissen (born January 31, 1992) is a Danish singer from Copenhagen, signed to EMI Denmark. In November 2012 he won an award at the Danish Music Awards 2012. He was awarded New Thinker of the Year (Årets nytænker), given by Spotify as an innovation prize. His debut single was 'Against the Odds' (September 2011), which reached #23 in Denmark. His début album, 'Colours', was released in March 2012, its follow-up, 'Told You So', in March 2014.
2. Hailing from Toronto Canada, Christopher, who found most conventions and current musical climates quite disagreeable, is a 3rd generation student drop out of Bela Bartok. Originally a classically trained guitarist, Christopher transmuted into a multi-ethnic dual gender vocal firestorm and fringe composer. The first incarnation was the 2001 release Wer Next Projekt. Fast forward five years of relocating, reinventing, whimsical auditions for Finnish metal bands, studio fires and floods, Smoke and Origination is released, a 68-minute opus that shares some of the same discordant ambitions Brian Wilson laid down in 'Pet Sounds'. The album documents urban sprawl and the cannibalistic homogenization of Western life.
3. Another one of Texas' wealth of interesting, late-'60s psychedelic bands, Christopher came together in 1968 in the Houston area. Doug Tull (drums), Doug Walden (bass, vocals), and Richard Avitts (guitar, vocals) were the original members of the band, which was originally known as United Gas. Tull and Avitts, at the time playing in a series of R&B and soul-leaning groups, first met in 1966 when Tull sat in on drums with one of Avitts' bands. Tull, however, was not as serious about the music as Avitts, leading to an eventual split. Tull developed a friendship around this time with Jefferson Airplane guitarist and Texas native Jorma Kaukonen, and, in 1967, invited Avitts to jam with them. Certain that they had the makings of a band, the two went searching for a bassist who could sing, eventually finding Doug Walden. It was not long before United Gas developed a following in and around Houston, playing local clubs such as Tangerine Forest, whose owner, Nick Lee, developed an interest in the band, eventually becoming their manager. Walden and Avitts began writing their own material and recorded a demo that Lee had circulated around Las Vegas and Los Angeles by his connections in those cities. United Gas moved to Las Vegas for a brief time and then to Los Angeles after L.A. record label Metromedia offered them a two-year contract. At the behest of Metromedia, the band changed their name to Christopher so that they wouldn't be confused with similarly monikered California band Pacific Gas & Electric. Walden and Avitts felt Christopher to be a religious band -- the name is derived from Saint Christopher -- and wanted to convey this through the music. Recording of their first album started in early 1969, but was hampered by Tull's drug use and his failed suicide attempt. He was fired (later returning to Houston and joining Josephus) and the sessions were completed with drummers John Simpson and Terrence Hand. The result was Christopher's self-titled debut album, released in a single 1970 pressing of a thousand LPs by Metromedia. Walden and Avitts remained in Los Angeles playing as Christopher until Avitts returned to Houston later in the year.
4. Christopher was a fuzz psych / garage / blues rock band from North Carolina, United States, who released one studio album: 1970s' 'What'cha Gonna Do?' on Chris-Tee Records. Only 100 copies were pressed originally, making it an ultra rarity until Rockadelic/Atlas re-issued it. Personnel: Gary Lucas (drums), Bill McKee (bass), Steve Nagle (guitar), Frank Smoak (lead guitar).
5. Paddy O'Neill had been a member of Manchester-based harmony acts such as The Chuckles in the late 1960s. He recorded a singer-songwriter album ('Where I Belong') for the fledgling RAK label as Christopher Neil in 1972. In between he recorded a one-off single for Chapter One Records under the name Christopher: 'Sharkey'b/w 'The Race'.
Irony
Christopher Lyrics
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If I quit before I'm twenty-six
I'll be fine so I'm lying to myself
While I light another cigarette
I'm addicted to my phone
Getting anxious every time that it's out of reach
I lie awake, screen right up in my face
And I wonder why I can't sleep
Oh, can you see the irony?
Oh, can you see the irony?
I saw these awful things in a documentary
Decided I would stop eating meat
To save the planet 'til I was like "damn it"
I didn't even last a week
So pretty perfect on the surface, but the truth is
I don't wanna be that guy
But I got a script, better stick to it
My label's telling me I gotta lie
Oh, can you see the irony?
Oh, can you see the irony?
And nobody's perfect under the surface
They'll never see that side of me
Oh, can't you see the irony?
I just got a new tattoo, I'm embarrassed
'Cause I didn't even tell my own mom
So every time I'm home visiting my parents
I always keep my sweater on
I don't care if it's the truth or not
All I care about is gettin' likes
Reading the comments like everybody's honest
While they're cheering for my fake life
Oh, can you see the irony?
Oh, can you see the irony?
And nobody's perfect under the surface
They'll never see that side of me
Oh, can't you see the irony?
'Cause I'm only human after all
Put a filter on and make it look natural
'Cause I'm only human after all
Put a filter on and make it look natural
Can you see the irony?
Oh, can you see the irony?
Oh, can you see the irony?
Oh, can you see the irony?
And nobody's perfect under the surface
But everybody's tryna be
Can you see the irony?
Oh, can you see the irony?
The song "Irony" by Christopher captures the irony present in modern society, particularly with regards to the pressure to maintain a perfect image on social media. The opening lines depict the singer's struggle with smoking, as he rationalizes the habit by referring to a study that claims quitting before 26 is still fine. The lying to oneself is ironic because the study is not a valid reason to continue smoking, yet the character still clings to the idea. The next lines highlight the individual's obsession with his phone, a tool that is supposed to connect people but instead makes him anxious when it is not within reach. The irony lies in the fact that the technology designed to bring people together is making him feel more alone.
The next verse explores the singer's failed attempt to follow a plant-based diet to save the planet, and the struggle to stay true to oneself while adhering to external expectations. The character has a perfect image on the surface, but in reality, he is struggling to be authentic. The label's pressure to adhere to a script and maintain a certain image adds another layer of irony to the situation. The final verse reveals the singer's fear of exposing his imperfections, particularly through his new tattoo that he hides from his own mom. The line "reading the comments like everybody's honest" highlights the irony of social media, where people can hide behind anonymity and still try to pass judgments on others.
Overall, "Irony" critiques the constant pressure that individuals feel to maintain a perfect image and the facade that social media often presents.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm still smoking 'cause I read somewhere
I know smoking is bad for me, but I continue because of a false belief.
If I quit before I'm twenty-six
I have a misconception that quitting before 26 will prevent long-term effects of smoking.
I'm addicted to my phone
I have become addicted to my phone and suffer from anxiety when I don't have it.
Getting anxious every time that it's out of reach
I feel worried and stressed when I don't have my phone and can't access it.
I saw these awful things in a documentary
I watched something that made me want to change my behavior.
Decided I would stop eating meat
I made a decision to stop eating meat to help the planet.
My label's telling me I gotta lie
My music label is asking me to portray a certain image, even if it's not authentic.
I just got a new tattoo, I'm embarrassed
I am ashamed of my new tattoo, and I didn't even tell my mom about it.
All I care about is gettin' likes
I am obsessed with gaining approval on social media by getting likes and positive comments.
Reading the comments like everybody's honest
I believe people are being truthful in their comments on social media.
Put a filter on and make it look natural
I use filters to manipulate how I look on social media so that I appear more attractive or desirable.
And nobody's perfect under the surface
Everyone has flaws and imperfections that they may hide from the public.
But everybody's tryna be
Despite our imperfections, we all try to present the best version of ourselves to others.
Oh, can you see the irony?
The songwriter is pointing out the irony in the situation.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Christopher Lund Nissen, Par Andreas Westerlund, Petter Tarland
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Thao Thai
Wow, this is raw, genuine, and heartfelt! Such a beautiful piece of music. Way to go Christopher!
CHRISTOPHER
thanks ♡
이미애
멜로디도 목소리도 모두아름답다..그냥너무좋다. 이게노래의힘이겠지
말코호랑
노래 넘 좋아요♡
StinaKiel
Årh Chris! Det her er helt klart det bedste du har lavet siden heartbeat. Den rammer dybt ind i hjertet. ÆGTE KUNST! ❤️🙏🏻
김철
너무 좋아요,, I love this song,, Thanks ❤️
k
ㅠㅠㅠ노래 너무 좋자나
This is soooooo good!!!! christopher❤️❤️❤️❤️
CHRISTOPHER
Thank you sooo much 😍
극 딜 충
와 댓달아주시네 ㄷ
Maria ESB
Rigtig fantastisk🥰❤️🤩🙂