1) An five piece Alternat… Read Full Bio ↴Several artists are known under this name:
1) An five piece Alternative rock band from the Southeast Michigan/ Northwest Ohio area. The band consists of three permanent members: Mat Kerekes (vocals), Nick Hamm (guitars) & Eric Hamm (bass). They are currently signed to Run For Cover Records (http://facebook.com/citizentheband) (http://citizenmi.bandcamp.com/)
2) A brocore band from Denver, Colorado. Loud, fast, douchey and rather boring to say the least. (http://citizenhardcore.bandcamp.com)
3) A hardstyle duo, consisting of Cristiano Giusberti (technoboy), Riccardo Tesini;
4) A US guerilla extremist grindcore band (which features members of Exhumed and Cretin);
5) A fastcore band from the Sunshine Coast, Australia;
6) A progressive psy-trance project;
7) An underground house/techno/uk bass producer from London (real name Claudio Lillo);
8) A short-lived and unfortunately unsigned post-punk/britpop group from east London active throughout the 1990s and during some time in 2006.
Ring of Chain
Citizen Lyrics
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I could be your bait when you will hide from what you're running from
I was medicated but I ended up where I was
I was beautiful
I was yet to be someone
I know they won't let me in
They don't wear my skin
I know what you meant
Lay me down where you are or where you want to be
There's a quiet breeze and it sings for me
I was giving way for all of the stories I have chose to waste
The bells rang out when you were carried out to keep the pace
I was barricaded
I was choking up from my restraints
I was elegant
I was yet to deviate
I know they won't let me in
They don't wear my skin
I know where the fragments fit
I know what you meant
Lay me out on the floor
Show off your display
There's a lineament and it fills the walls
Lay me out where you are, where I need to be
There's a quiet breeze and it sings for me
A ring of chain takes place of me
But where am I?
The lyrics of Citizen's song "Ring of Chain" seem to be about the struggles of finding one's place in society and dealing with the limitations that society imposes on individuals based on their appearance, social status, or mental health. The first verse suggests that the singer is seeking someone who can help them escape from their problems or fears, while also offering themselves as a means of support for that same person. The reference to medication implies that the singer might be dealing with some form of mental illness or addiction, but they see themselves as still having potential to become someone better than they are now.
The second verse describes the struggles of trying to fit in with others who have different backgrounds or values than oneself. The singer feels like an outsider who is being kept out of certain social circles or that they are being unfairly judged based on their appearance or behaviors. Despite this, they hold onto some sense of understanding or knowledge about the world, suggesting that they have a deeper intuition than others might give them credit for.
The chorus repeats the idea that the singer knows that they don't quite fit in, but that they also understand the fragmented nature of their own identity and the world around them. The closing lines of the song pose a haunting question: "A ring of chain takes place of me, but where am I?" This could suggest that the singer feels trapped or powerless to change their circumstances, or that they are struggling with their own sense of self-identity.
Line by Line Meaning
You could be my savior when I'm in need of another one
I'm looking for someone to save me when I'm in trouble, and I hope that someone is you.
I could be your bait when you will hide from what you're running from
If you need to hide from something you're afraid of, I'm willing to be the bait to distract it, so you can escape.
I was medicated but I ended up where I was
I took medicine to try to help me, but it didn't work, and I'm still in the same place I was before.
I was beautiful
I used to think I was attractive or had some sort of charm about me.
I was yet to be someone
I hadn't figured out who I wanted to be or what I wanted to do with my life at that time.
I know they won't let me in
They don't wear my skin
I know that the pieces fit
I know what you meant
I understand that I'm not accepted or welcomed by some people because of how I look or who I am, but I know that I have something to offer, and I understand your intentions.
Lay me down where you are or where you want to be
There's a quiet breeze and it sings for me
I don't care where we are, as long as we're together. There's a peaceful feeling in the air that I appreciate.
I was giving way for all of the stories I have chose to waste
The bells rang out when you were carried out to keep the pace
I was barricaded
I was choking up from my restraints
I was elegant
I was yet to deviate
I wasted a lot of time telling stories that never went anywhere. When you left, it was like a signal for the story to continue. I felt trapped and unable to move or speak freely, but I still had a certain grace or elegance about me, even though I hadn't fully found my own path.
I know where the fragments fit
I know what you meant
I understand the pieces of the puzzle and what you were trying to say.
Lay me out on the floor
Show off your display
There's a lineament and it fills the walls
Lay me out where you are, where I need to be
There's a quiet breeze and it sings for me
I'm willing to be vulnerable and expose myself to you, and I'm okay with being put on display. There's a sense of detail and intricacy in the air, and I'm happy to be wherever you need me to be, as long as there's still that peaceful breeze.
A ring of chain takes place of me
But where am I?
I feel like I've been replaced by something cold and mechanical, and I'm not sure where I fit in anymore.
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elwoodrock182
You could be my savior when I'm in need of another one
I could be your bait when you will hide from what you're running from
I was medicated but I ended up where I was
I was beautiful
I was yet to be someone
I know they won't let me in
They don't wear my skin
I know that the pieces fit
I know what you meant
Lay me down where you are or where you want to be
There's a quiet breeze and it sings for me
I was giving way for all of the stories I have chose to waste
The bells rang out when you were carried out to keep the pace
I was barricaded
I was choking up from my restraints
I was elegant
I was yet to deviate
I know they won't let me in
They don't wear my skin
I know where the fragments fit
I know what you meant
Lay me out on the floor
Show off your display
There's a lineament and it fills the walls
Lay me out where you are, where I need to be
There's a quiet breeze and it sings for me
A ring of chain takes place of me
But where am I?
Run For Cover Records
Citizen's new album 'As You Please' is out 10/6. Listen to "Jet", the first song on the album right here. https://youtu.be/RqIByGY5Ziw
Shark Bait
What a coincidence...10/6 is also the rating I gave the album!
elwoodrock182
This must be in Citizen's top 3 songs. Perfect closing to this album.
Christian Gil
Damn. I didn't really understand this album when it came out. I was 18 years old. Now i'm 22 and holy shit this album is amazing.
banker1020
Huge relate. I was 16 when this was released though I didn’t hate it; I wasn’t really “Wowed” either. Coming back now that i’m 23 I have a whole new perspective on the album and damn, it’s so damn good
KillerSlothYT
@banker1020 so much relate. So much. I was the same age as you and just I don't know how to explain the way I feel now
Co0pAnimations
debatably best song on album.
NewScapePro - Minecraft SCP Roleplays!
Co0pAnimations agreed, i've been jamming to this one for weeks
Chris Kopec
This is Citizen's best song hands down omg
Rachel Hargrove
Citizen is slept on but SOOOO FUCKING AMAZING GOOD GOD