1) Cire is guitar-driven, intelligent rock. The contemplative vocals of creator Eric Johanson often explore philosophical and scientific worldviews stemming from his interest in evolutionary psychology, philosophy, and politics. Cire has recently released its third album, Wholesale Buyout (2006), a download-only release.
Started in New Orleans by artist/producer Eric Johanson, Cire's musical influences range from industrial to blues, but the sound would generally be classified an original species of rock. Though Cire's music features intense melodic compositions and musicianship, the lyrical content is, to many, just as important.
In 2005, drummer Chris O'Guinn joined Cire, and brought a new level of energy and excitement to the project. Over the spring and summer of that year, Eric and Chris would spend much of their time rehearsing and developing new ideas while searching for the right bassist to complete the live show.
Then, in August 2005, Hurricane Katrina hit. Eric's uninsured apartment/studio was completely destroyed in the flood. Like many New Orleans residents, they were both displaced for months, unable to do anything with the band. Around this time it became clear that Eric would soon be starting his life over far away from the US, taking sanctuary in the rainforests of New Zealand.
The two bandmates decided to make the best of the time they had left together. Stranded, broke, and unable to tour, they dropped the search for a live bassist and set upon recording some of the ideas they'd been developing back in New Orleans. The outcome of this would be Wholesale Buyout, a work full of unapologetic lyrics and devastating musical arrangements.
2) Cire is a rapper, producer and songwriter. He is also known for working alongside the likes of other rappers such as Dripinoy and along with likes of producers such as zico, and becker.
Autonomy
Cire Lyrics
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Far from complying, I'm so drenched in spite,
I'd chew off my own feet before stepping in line.
Crawl back out to be pushed down.
Come lay down to be dissolved...
(chorus)
Once again you waste what little time we have,
Fueling me with a wealth of cold dissent
And dreams of our extinction.
Keep both eyes away from the damage,
And it is so easy to hide from your mistakes.
He crawls back out to be pushed down.
He won't lay down to be dissolved.
(chorus)
Afraid of being replaced,
The old turn into barricades shouting praises of control.
(break)
Cutting all connection to your reasoning.
Clutching to this failed methodology.
Rebellion is the bastard of conformity.
Choose to step in line or choose your misery.
Choose your misery...
The song "Autonomy" by Cire is a powerful and emotional portrayal of the singer's struggle against conformity and control. The lyrics express the singer's frustration with being stifled and held back by those who seek to limit his potential and freedom. The first verse begins with an image of a chokehold, which represents the suffocating control that the singer is experiencing. He feels like he's being driven away from the world that he wants to inhabit, and he is filled with spite at the situation. The singer declares that he would rather chew off his own feet than submit to conformity and step in line. However, the chorus reveals the singer's deep sense of hopelessness and frustration. He believes that time is being wasted in fighting against those who seek to limit him, and he sees the future as bleak and uncertain.
The second verse delves deeper into the problems of control and conformity. The singer explains how it's easy to hide from one's mistakes when you keep your eyes away from the damage. The old turn into barricades who shout praises of control because they are afraid of being replaced. In the bridge, the singer urges the listener to cut all connections to the faulty reasoning and clutching to failed methodology. Rebellion is equated with the darkness of conformity, and the chorus asserts a final ultimatum that the listener must choose between stepping in line or choosing their own misery.
Overall, "Autonomy" is a song about rebellion and the struggle for freedom against those who seek to limit us. The lyrics express deep frustration with conformity and control, and the chorus signals a deep sense of hopelessness about the situation. The message of the song is clear: we must fight against control and conformity, even if it means stepping out of line and choosing our own path.
Line by Line Meaning
This choke hold is driving me away from your world.
The singer feels suffocated and repelled by the controlling environment.
Far from complying, I'm so drenched in spite,
The singer refuses to conform and is full of resentment instead.
I'd chew off my own feet before stepping in line.
The singer would rather suffer on their own than give in to the demands of authority.
Crawl back out to be pushed down.
The artist keeps trying to escape, but is repeatedly forced back into submission.
Come lay down to be dissolved...
Submission leads to losing one's own identity and being erased.
(chorus)
The singer repeats that their time is being wasted and the future is being restricted.
Fueling me with a wealth of cold dissent
The frustrations they face only fuel their anger and defiance.
And dreams of our extinction.
The artist feels that the oppressive systems will ultimately lead to the downfall of society.
Keep both eyes away from the damage,
The ones in power remain ignorant of the issues and cannot see the harm they cause.
And it is so easy to hide from your mistakes.
Lack of accountability allows for the perpetuation of harmful actions without consequence.
He crawls back out to be pushed down.
Reinforcing how the singer is forced to submit, even when trying to escape.
He won't lay down to be dissolved.
The artist refuses to give up their identity and autonomy.
Afraid of being replaced,
Those in power are afraid to lose their control and position.
The old turn into barricades shouting praises of control.
The outdated systems hold on to power by praising the very control that causes harm.
(break)
The music temporarily changes, acting as a pause to reflect on the words so far.
Cutting all connection to your reasoning.
The disconnect between the artist and authority's reasoning creates further tension.
Clutching to this failed methodology.
Despite the clear failures of the current systems, authority still clings to them.
Rebellion is the bastard of conformity.
Those who don't conform are considered outsiders, but it is their opposition that drives change.
Choose to step in line or choose your misery.
A final ultimatum, either give up autonomy or suffer.
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Jee Pee
I know Eric. Hasn't played as Cire in a while but this album is my favorite of theirs and one of my favorites period!
RazorCamel
Love the opening to this song, the end of Clear is amazing too.
Sein Schatten
that guitar solo is unforgettable
Ruzwangol
cant stop listening to it! such a masterpiece...
RaduKing
amazing band!
Barbara Wiegers
Fuck this is a great band. Looks like I have new material to annoy my friends with until they feel the same.
Ramzi Aaron
I have done the same thing so many times with Tool... I have made so many Tool fans lol
RaduKing
amazing song!
Joseph Levy
One of the best bands.
braintrain5000
A friend was listening to it at work. he deserves a gold medal too