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.
Weave Me
Citizen Lyrics
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I'm peeling off a film of a former me and you can tell
I wish you could see me now
I am fluorescent and new
Faces in the fixtures are screaming at me once again
Fabric fills the holes in their heads
See where it gets me in the end
Stay for a minute and listen
Bandaging so bittersweet
Your spirit glows, yet you don't know
Suit yourself fittingly
The haze surrounds only us
Give the time to come to the mud
Weave me into your sin
I am strong and well-founded but you just don't like to admit it
Let your thoughts subside
For every moment living in spite, I'm forever in debt
Colored vision flooding my eyes
Open your being to mine
Leave the past behind
Softening so bittersweet
I'm holding on, yet no one knows
Suit yourself fittingly
The dust will swallow us whole
I am coming clean with myself
My darling, my darling
Now that I've shed my skin, you can tell I'm brighter than ever
The flood has washed my bitter design
Polished in every way
I am coming clean into love
I'll die if you let me
I am coming clean with myself
My darling, my darling
Now that I've seen the world through your eyes, I'm brighter than ever before
Bandaging all of me
Selfish me so bittersweet
A suspicious love for the sake of us
Suit yourself fittingly
My arms are opened up
Suit yourself fittingly
The haze surrounds only us
The song "Weave Me In" by Citizen is a piece about self-discovery and acceptance. The opening lines speak of shedding one's past self and revealing a new, fluorescent one. The singer wishes for the other person's presence, to see them now. The phrase, "Faces in the fixtures are screaming at me once again," signify the singer's self-doubt, and how it resurfaces constantly. The fabric filling the holes in the other person's head may be a metaphor for how they are close-minded or how they can't understand the singer's struggles.
The chorus illustrates a yearning for the other person's attention and the need for them to see the singer's growth - "Give the time, to come to the mud, Weave me into your sin, I am strong and well-founded, but you just don't like to admit it." There is frustration and desperation, yet a sense of hope for the other person to realize the singer's worth.
The second verse compares the two individuals - "Your spirit glows, yet you don't know" possibly highlighting how despite the other person's positive qualities, they can't seem to recognize the singer's progress. The third verse seems to show the singer finally breaking free from their past and starting anew. The use of metaphors is evident throughout the piece, such as the "softening so bittersweet," symbolizing the process of shedding one's former self.
Overall, the song delves into how one can feel trapped by their past self, and the desire for others to witness their growth and evolution. It also touches upon the difficulty in accepting change and growth from others, even when it is visible.
Line by Line Meaning
I am coming clean with myself
I am finally being honest with myself
I'm peeling off a film of a former me and you can tell
I'm shedding my past and it's evident in my new self
I wish you could see me now
I want you to witness the change in me
I am fluorescent and new
I have a bright, fresh energy
Faces in the fixtures are screaming at me once again
I'm being reminded of my past mistakes
Fabric fills the holes in their heads
Others try to cover up their own issues
See where it gets me in the end
I won't let that happen to me
Stay for a minute and listen
Please pay attention to what I have to say
Bandaging so bittersweet
Covering up my past brings mixed emotions
Your spirit glows, yet you don't know
You have a great aura, but you may not realize it
Suit yourself fittingly
Do what fits you best
The haze surrounds only us
It's just the two of us in this moment
Give the time to come to the mud
Allow for struggles to happen
Weave me into your sin
Let us share our hardships together
I am strong and well-founded but you just don't like to admit it
I have confidence, but it may not be obvious to you
Let your thoughts subside
Quiet your mind
For every moment living in spite, I'm forever in debt
Every time I'm angry, I owe something
Colored vision flooding my eyes
Everything is more vibrant now
Open your being to mine
Let us become closer
Leave the past behind
Don't dwell on what has already happened
Softening so bittersweet
Becoming more vulnerable has its ups and downs
I'm holding on, yet no one knows
I'm struggling, but it's not apparent to others
The dust will swallow us whole
Eventually, we will be consumed by life's struggles
My darling, my darling
A term of endearment
Now that I've shed my skin, you can tell I'm brighter than ever
Now that I'm honest with myself, I'm in a better place
The flood has washed my bitter design
My past experiences have changed me for the better
Polished in every way
I'm becoming the best version of myself
I'll die if you let me
I need you in my life
Bandaging all of me
Hiding all of my past struggles
Selfish me so bittersweet
I can be petty, but it's not always intentional
A suspicious love for the sake of us
We have trust issues, but we're in this together
My arms are opened up
I'm welcoming you
The haze surrounds only us
We're the only two people in this moment
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naijynx
I love everything about this album.
Bree Hazz
So hypnotizing
Paloma
Really cool vibes. Need it!
Kiele Nichols
Love this
capostatus937
this is too good...
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
J N
I wish you could see me now.
Murio x Ti
;)
algaeikPond
03/-03-2022