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.
Pieces
Claire Voyant Lyrics
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You stay as part of sympathy
Can it be you'd break?
If the thoughts and words collide
You might cry to fate
This tension's part of me
This chemistry
You take, you take this honesty this symmetry
You wait, you wait for suffering
Can it be that you stay
Until thoughts and worlds collide?
You might hide but you take
You can take this whole of me
Can it be?
All I have ever known is there are pieces of light in the shadows
Tonight the wounded heart's deafening
You wait for all of these things... I believe
You live fear won't change a word for destiny
But you rain, you reign over my heart and everything
All that I have ever known
Are the pieces of blue in the shadows
It's like I think I was immune to the pieces of me
In the sun and in the shadow
Tonight the wounded heart's deafening
You live here
Won't change a word...
So just believe
The lyrics of Claire Voyant's song "Pieces" is a deep introspective analysis of relationships and the dilemma of staying versus leaving. The opening lines describe the predicament of the singer who is caught in a situation where lying has consequences, and they are part of a relationship because of sympathy rather than love. However, they wonder if they would be able to leave the relationship if their thoughts and words collide. The tension of the relationship is described as a part of the singer's chemistry, indicating that they are not immune to the pull of the relationship. This verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, which is a powerful rendition of the complexity of relationships.
The chorus of the song is powerful in its message - "All I have ever known is in pieces of light in the shadows." This line indicates that despite the darkness that relationships can bring, there are still pieces of light that shine through. The shadows symbolize the doubts and fears that accompany any relationship, but the light represents the hope that the singer feels.
The second verse describes how the singer gives honesty and symmetry to the relationship, while the other person is waiting for suffering to happen. The singer wonders if they will still stay in the relationship when their thoughts and the worlds collide. This line indicates that the singer is aware of the dynamic they are in, but they are not sure they are strong enough to leave. The verse ends with the singer questioning, "Can it be?" reflecting their uncertainty.
Overall, the lyrics of "Pieces" by Claire Voyant is a powerful introspection of relationships and the doubts that come with them. The song's theme is relatable and is likely to resonate with listeners who have experienced the complexity of relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
You lie in consequence
Your words carry weight and have an impact on those around you
You stay as part of sympathy
You remain in situations out of a sense of obligation or pity
Can it be you'd break?
Is it possible that you would reach your breaking point?
If the thoughts and words collide
If your thoughts and words are contradictory or conflicting
You might cry to fate
You may feel helpless in a situation and leave it up to fate to solve
This tension's part of me
Conflict and pressure are integral aspects of who you are
This chemistry
The complex and sometimes volatile connections between individuals
All I have ever known is in pieces of light in the shadows
My understanding of life comes from bits of illumination within darker times
You take, you take this honesty this symmetry
You take advantage of the honesty and balance in a relationship
You wait, you wait for suffering
You anticipate and almost desire pain or hardship
Can it be that you stay
Is it true that you remain in unpleasant circumstances?
Until thoughts and worlds collide?
Until your thoughts and the reality clash?
You might hide but you take
You may conceal your true feelings, but still hold onto them
You can take this whole of me
You can have all of me and everything I have to offer
All I have ever known is there are pieces of light in the shadows
I've come to understand that hope and positivity exist even in difficult times
Tonight the wounded heart's deafening
My emotional pain is overwhelming
You wait for all of these things... I believe
You anticipate and expect certain outcomes, and have faith in them
You live fear won't change a word for destiny
You understand that worrying about things out of your control won't alter their course
But you rain, you reign over my heart and everything
You have a powerful hold over my emotions and my life
All that I have ever known
My entire life experience
Are the pieces of blue in the shadows
Are the glimpses of beauty even in dark periods
It's like I think I was immune to the pieces of me
I felt as though my own vulnerabilities and emotions couldn't impact me
In the sun and in the shadow
In all aspects of life
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Marlene Rivera
Está noche mi sueño es volver a verlo, cantarle y bailar juntos está canción 🖤
Cassie Leaf
This song actually...makes...me...feel love.
Enticing Beaut
2022 and I still love and watch the movie Gypsy 83! Still love this song and plenty of other songs from that movie! Will always 💜
Aleister Crowley
Very beautiful!!!! Their best song I believe is "twenty-four years"!!!!!!
Harsha7
Beautiful lyrics. Incredible voice! Thanks for the song.
Shawn Tackett
2019 and Gypsy 83 is still such an amazing movie! All you Stevie Wonder lovers, rejoice! You're voices still have inspiration!
Sean Hubbard
not only did I fall in love with the movie this is from Gypsy 83 I fell in love with this song I would actually go back to the beginning of the movie just to hear this
Christian Solorzano
+Sean Hubbard Same
Robert Lanier
Sean Hubbard same here!
Glitterbox Glitterbox
Sean Hubbard man I thought thãt movie was pretty sad to me