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.
Silo
Citizen Lyrics
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If you heal these wounds, sing me off
When a favor's too much to ask, an hour's come and passed
When you heal those wounds, sing me off. Sing me off
If I can't choose, why would you?
If I could bloom, so could you
What a sour tasting delight
When you heal your wounds, sing me off
Sing me off
Sing me off
If I hear your ghost I'm a fool
If I slit my throat, would it be to use?
Yeah I've been ashamed but I got away
I hope you heal your wounds, sing me off
Swallow me whole
Swallow me whole
If I'm still too young, break my chains
If my shades too dark, weep in vein
If I kill you now, will I be saved?
I'll kill you now, and I'll be saved
If you heal your wounds, sing me off.
The song "Silo" by Citizen is a soul-stirring composition that revolves around the themes of emotional wounding, self-doubt, and emotional healing. The poetic lyrics of the song carry deep meaning and are open to multiple interpretations. The opening lines of the song, "If you heal these wounds, sing me off. When a favor's too much to ask, an hour's come and passed," depict a sense of desperation and helplessness, where the singer is pleading for emotional healing, and seeking solace in the act of singing. The repetition of the phrase "Sing me off," adds to the feeling of being lost and in need of guidance.
The second stanza of the song, "If I can't choose, why would you? If I could bloom, so could you. What a sour tasting delight, a killing in front of your eyes," portrays the idea of choice and responsibility. The singer questions the motives and intentions of the people around him and wonders why they don't take responsibility for their actions. The line "What a sour tasting delight, a killing in front of your eyes," serves as a metaphor for the emotional pain and suffering that the singer is going through.
In the final stanza of the song, "If I hear your ghost, I'm a fool. If I slit my throat, would it be to use? Yeah, I've been ashamed but I got away. I hope you heal your wounds, sing me off. Swallow me whole," the singer acknowledges his own vulnerabilities and doubts. The line "Swallow me whole," could be interpreted as a metaphor for the singer's desire to be free from the pain and suffering that he is going through.
Line by Line Meaning
If you heal these wounds, sing me off
The singer is asking someone to heal their emotional wounds and then sing a farewell song to them.
When a favor's too much to ask, an hour's come and passed
When the singer feels like asking for help is too much and time has passed them by.
If I can't choose, why would you?
The singer questions why someone would think for them when they cannot make their own decisions.
If I could bloom, so could you
The artist is saying that if they can flourish or grow, so can the person they are addressing.
What a sour tasting delight
The artist describes something that is unpleasant yet brings satisfaction or pleasure.
A killing in front of your eyes
The singer suggests that the person they are addressing is witnessing a destruction or defeat.
If I hear your ghost I'm a fool
The singer believes that they are foolish if they still hear the voice or memories of the person they are addressing.
If I slit my throat, would it be to use?
The artist wonders if harming themselves will serve any purpose.
Yeah I've been ashamed but I got away
The artist acknowledges they have experienced shame but have managed to overcome it.
I hope you heal your wounds, sing me off
The artist expresses their wish for the other person to also heal their emotional wounds and then say goodbye.
Swallow me whole
The singer suggests being engulfed or consumed entirely.
If I'm still too young, break my chains
The artist requests for the person they are addressing to free them from any restrictions or limitations that may hinder their growth or development.
If my shades too dark, weep in vein
The singer believes that even if someone tries to understand them when they appear to be in a dark place, it will be useless.
If I kill you now, will I be saved?
The singer believes that by hurting or harming the person they are addressing, they can save themselves.
I'll kill you now, and I'll be saved
The singer reiterates their belief that they will be better off if they harm the other person.
If you heal your wounds, sing me off
The artist again asks for the other person to heal their emotional wounds and bid farewell.
Contributed by Keira I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sailortusspot6539
If you heal these wounds, sing me off
If you heal these wounds, sing me off
When a favor's too much to ask, an hour's come and passed
When you heal those wounds, sing me off. Sing me off
If I can't choose, why would you?
If I could bloom, so could you
What a sour tasting delight
A killing in front of your eyes
When you heal your wounds, sing me off
Sing me off
Sing me off
If I hear your ghost I'm a fool
If I slit my throat, would it be to use?
Yeah I've been ashamed but I got away
I hope you heal your wounds, sing me off
Swallow me whole
Swallow me whole
If I'm still too young, break my chains
If my shades too dark, weep in vein
If I kill you now, will I be saved?
I'll kill you now, and I'll be saved
If you heal your wounds, sing me off.
@heyitsdrake
If you heal these wounds, sing me off
If you heal these wounds, sing me off
When a favor's too much to ask, an hour's come and passed
When you heal those wounds, sing me off. Sing me off.
If I can't choose, why would you?
If I could bloom, so could you.
What a sour tasting delight,
A killing in front of your eyes
When you heal your wounds, sing me off
Sing me off
Sing me off
If I hear your ghost I'm a fool
If I slit my throat, would it be to use?
Yeah I've been ashamed but I got away
I hope you heal your wounds, sing me off
Swallow me whole
Swallow me whole
If I'm still too young, brake my chains
If my shades too dark, weep in vein
If I kill you now, will I be saved?
I'll kill you now, and I'll be saved
If you heal your wounds, sing me off.
@runforcovertube
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
@Tht1kidYouKnw
Citiizen is rapidly becoming one of my all time favorite bands.
@josephbastidas3561
Same here, just started listening to them a few days ago and their whole discography has been consistently incredible
@cmonCOLBY
Goose they’re literally the greatest
@alannegrete9219
So do I
@xxVidGodxx
How can people not like this. Open up your mind. This is great.
@D3V01D
This song was the transition from Youth to Everybody Is Going To Heaven. I love this song to death
@darkmasterchief227
this song is love.
@APreacherAFake18
Seeing them play this at Riot Fest was great. He got angry as fuck when he got to the screaming. I could see it in his facial expression. Dude was shaking.
@celestialxdesire
Awesome. Raw emotion. I can dig it