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.
Mirrors
Cire Lyrics
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Feels like I'm the lucky one
to turn away from all my troubles.
Wait for emptiness to come.
A face that cries now dries it's eyes.
'cuz pain is now part of itself.
Can't stand aside and look within.
What do you fear when you're in hell.
but it remains unchanged beside me.
So tell me what difference does it make,
if it's the last thing I see...
Mirrors scorn me with hate,
'cuz life is too hard to take.
And I don't need someone to talk to,
because I have no more to say...
The lyrics to Cire's song "Mirrors" convey a deep sense of loneliness and despair. The opening lines "Feel the cold upon my neck" set the tone for the rest of the song, painting a picture of someone who is isolated and alone. The singer speaks of feeling lucky to turn away from their troubles, but this only leads to emptiness. The pain has become a part of them, and they can't escape it by looking within. The line "What do you fear when you're in hell" suggests that the singer feels they are in some kind of personal hell, where there is no escape from their pain.
The chorus of the song speaks of mirrors that "scorn" the singer with hate, suggesting that they are forced to confront their own image and the feelings that it brings up. Life is too hard to take, and the singer no longer feels the need to talk to anyone because they have nothing left to say. The final lines of the song speak of making a scratch on the wall, but it remains "unchanged" beside them. This suggests that no matter what they do, they will never be able to escape their pain.
The song seems to be about a deep sense of despair and hopelessness, where the singer feels trapped and isolated with their emotions. The use of mirrors as a metaphor suggests that the singer is trapped in a cycle of self-reflection, where they are forced to confront their own emotions and feelings. The repetition of phrases like "can't stand aside and look within" and "what do you fear when you're in hell" reinforce the idea that the singer is unable to escape their own thoughts.
Line by Line Meaning
Feel the cold upon my neck.
I sense the discomfort creeping up on me.
Feels like I'm the lucky one to turn away from all my troubles.
I feel fortunate for being able to distract myself from my problems.
Wait for emptiness to come.
I anticipate feeling empty inside.
A face that cries now dries its eyes. 'cuz pain is now part of itself.
The face that once displayed sadness has now become numb to the pain it endures.
Can't stand aside and look within.
I cannot avoid confronting my inner demons.
What do you fear when you're in hell.
What else can one fear when they already feel like they're in hell?
I make a scratch unto the wall, but it remains unchanged beside me.
I leave a mark but it doesn't make any difference or progress.
So tell me what difference does it make, if it's the last thing I see...
What is the point in trying if it won't make any difference in the end?
Mirrors scorn me with hate, 'cuz life is too hard to take.
The reflection in the mirror seems to hate me for not being able to handle life's challenges.
And I don't need someone to talk to, because I have no more to say...
I have exhausted all my words and have nothing more to express to anyone else.
Contributed by Nora F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.