Their self-titled 1995 début has been followed by two more studio albums. Each has introduced fresh new sounds and styling, something that has successfully kept them from being pigeon-holed in one genre.
Victoria Lloyd provides consistently powerful, but gentle and ethereal vocals, and haunting and enigmatic lyrics, Ben Fargen's clean and bright guitars, and Chris Ross's lush keyboards all give the band their own distinct and unique style. They are currently signed to Metropolis Records, and released their long-awaited fourth album, Lustre, in September of 2009.
The band seems to be on hiatus since July 2010.
Eventide
Claire Voyant Lyrics
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Radiate slumber in this quest I'm your wire
Running for ways I mouth that I'm scared
Radiate wonder this flesh just your fringe
Fear these chains are all I have tonight
So I simply forgive
Rings have made you sigh in the work of my
Never quite noticed you quench and I'm you lighter
Fear these chains are all I have tonight
Some forgive and some forget rings of pages sigh
In the work of my own life that I
Enter this this halo
Do you deny this kind of love
If you were once Cain or Abel
Then you recite this bolder life
Through this wide open heart
Do you believe this "dying we part"
Do you believe this
Fear these chains are all I wear tonight some forgive some forget rings of pages signs
In the work of my own life was my gift to you
Fear these chains are all I have tonight
So I simply forgive.
In the work of my own life I give to you
The lyrics of the Claire Voyant song "Eventide" are enigmatic and full of metaphors that are open to interpretation. The song opens with "Run for words I nearly catch fire" which can be interpreted as being so passionate and full of impetus that it feels like flames are sparking in the heart. "Radiate slumber in this quest, I'm your wire" could mean that the singer is the conduit for another person's journey or quest, while the "slumber" could represent the singer being in a subservient or passive position. "Fear these chains are all I have tonight, so I simply forgive" reflects a sense of surrender and acceptance of whatever fate or situation is being faced. The closing line, "In the work of my own life I give to you," could represent a sense of altruism or selflessness, where the singer is submitting themselves to others.
Line by Line Meaning
Run for words I nearly catch fire
I am chasing after inspiration with fervor, my passion for creating art is intense and overwhelming
Radiate slumber in this quest I'm your wire
As I journey in this quest to find meaning through my art, I am devoted and connected to its muse
Running for ways I mouth that I'm scared
I'm constantly seeking new paths to explore but I'm also anxious and unsure of what I'll find
Radiate wonder this flesh just your fringe
I emit a sense of awe and amazement in my artistic creations, while my work remains closely attached to my true self
Fear these chains are all I have tonight
I'm burdened and restricted by my own doubts and insecurities
So I simply forgive
I choose to move past my fears and doubts by forgiving myself
Rings have made you sigh in the work of my
The struggle of creative endeavors can be exhausting and draining for those around me
Waiting for word I nearly catch fire
I'm eagerly anticipating the next wave of artistic inspiration, hoping to be consumed by it once again
Never quite noticed you quench and I'm you lighter
While I've been distracted and consumed by my art, I've failed to see how my loved ones have supported and nurtured me along the way
Enter this this halo
I'm stepping into a new level of creative inspiration and expression
Do you deny this kind of love
Are you rejecting the depth of emotion and passion present in my art?
If you were once Cain or Abel
If you've ever experienced the struggles and conflicts of sibling relationships
Then you recite this bolder life
You can relate to the intensity of living a life dedicated to something greater than yourself
Through this wide open heart
Through my vulnerability and openness in my art
Do you believe this 'dying we part'
Are you willing to fully commit to the intensity of the emotions and experiences present in my artwork?
Fear these chains are all I wear tonight some forgive some forget rings of pages signs
My fears and doubts continue to hold me back, but I know that some will forgive and forget my shortcomings while others will recognize my artistic achievements
In the work of my own life was my gift to you
Through my art, I've dedicated myself to creating something meaningful and lasting for those who appreciate it
In the work of my own life I give to you
My art is a gift to those who find meaning and connection in it
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