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.
Meta
Cire Lyrics
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A life into a metaphor seems pressed in one direction,
One dimension of conflicting forms.
Start to abstract from this fluctuation static forms,
Eternalize and prophesize the random shades into accord.
Never quite together,
Always looking for some new epiphany to anchor me upon the shore.
Always waiting for some grand awakening inside to open up the door
The opening lines of Cire's song "Meta" express a deep sense of hopelessness and despair. The artist reflects on the meaningless nature of existence and how life can feel like a metaphor that is limited to just one direction. This sentiment is particularly poignant because it speaks to the feeling of being trapped in a cycle of sameness and not being able to break free.
The lyrics go on to speak about conflicting forms and the need to abstract from fluctuation in order to find eternal peace. It is a message about finding some sort of order amidst the chaos of life. The idea of prophesizing random shades into accord suggests that the artist is trying to create some sense of harmony out of the many different elements that make up life.
The chorus of "Meta" talks about the struggle to find purpose and meaning in one's life. The artist is always looking for some sort of epiphany that will ground them and give them a sense of direction. The grand awakening that is mentioned suggests that the artist is aware that they need some sort of internal transformation to overcome their feelings of confusion and chaos. In essence, "Meta" is a song about struggling to find one's place in the world and trying to make sense of the chaos around us.
Line by Line Meaning
This is meaningless.
Life feels meaningless or lacking in purpose.
A life into a metaphor seems pressed in one direction,
It feels like life is confined to one direction or interpretation, like a metaphor.
One dimension of conflicting forms.
There is a sense of conflict or contradiction within this limited interpretation of life.
Start to abstract from this fluctuation static forms,
Instead of being confined to one interpretation, try to abstract and find static forms that can exist in different contexts or interpretations.
Eternalize and prophesize the random shades into accord.
Take the random or conflicting parts of life and find a way to make them work together in harmony.
Never quite together,
Always feeling a sense of disconnection or incompleteness.
Always looking for some new epiphany to anchor me upon the shore.
Searching for a new understanding or revelation to bring a sense of stability or groundedness.
Never quite together,
Continuing to feel a sense of disconnection or incompleteness.
Always waiting for some grand awakening inside to open up the door
Waiting for a significant realization or breakthrough that will lead to a greater understanding or sense of purpose.
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Julian Seiler
This is so awesome! I love the whole album and especialy this song, it has such an exceptional atmosphere!
Christian Dawson
It's an incredible album. Eric adds a great technical touch to his songs. Really layered sound.
Ace
@Christian Dawson machines certainly love to enjoinder others
Christian Dawson
@Ace Eric is the vocalist and guitarist. And yeah youtube merges several artists called Cire to the same channel.
Ace
Is eric the drummer? Who was the singer ? I noticed on the cire channel some the old albums now on private. The new material is some shitty plasticy spanish pop.
Ace
I wonder why the old Cire singer stopped writing material. He wrote some kick ass songs. if i had his contact I would totally offer to play drums and secondary guitar for a new project.
Christian Dawson
He has released other material with his band Emptyself after Cire disbanded. He’s currently making blues rock records under Eric Johanson.