Claire Voyant was a Gothic / darkwave / dream pop band from Sacramento, Cal… Read Full Bio ↴Claire Voyant was a Gothic / darkwave / dream pop band from Sacramento, California, USA. They have been described as a lush, hypnotic blend of sounds reminiscent of Cocteau Twins, The Sundays and even Garbage.

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.

Warm
Claire Voyant Lyrics

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Here, hold my breath
Feel the tremble I know best
The fear in my mind is the echo in my heart
Cold and plain
As you watch me fall apart

And these tears are warmer than the sun

And these tears are warmer than the sun

The heart I'll share with you
Maybe manic or diseased
But always true
If you keep me here you can chase away this pain...
I'm warm again and in your light I'll stay

These tears are warmer than the sun

And these tears are warmer than the sun..........

Overall Meaning

The first verse of Claire Voyant's song "Warm" talks about a sense of fear and trembling. The term "holding my breath" suggests that the singer is anxious and anticipating something, while "feel the tremble I know best" signifies a familiarity with this sense of fear. The singer's mind is the source of worry, as it echoes in their heart. However, the person watching them fall apart is cold and indifferent, which intensifies the singer's feelings of distress. The chorus of the song is where the title of the song comes in, with the singer claiming that their tears are warmer than the sun. The tears are seen as a release of the intense emotion the singer has been keeping bottled up, emotions that are even more intense than the heat of the sun.

The second verse changes slightly in tone, with the singer offering their heart to someone. The heart may be manic or diseased, but it's always genuine. If the person keeps the singer close to them, they can alleviate their pain. Once again, the chorus repeats that the tears the singer is shedding are warmer than the sun, reaffirming the intensity of the emotions they feel. Finally, the singer notes that they are warm again thanks to the person they have given their heart to, and that they will stay in their light.

Overall, "Warm" is a song about the intensity of emotions, particularly fear and sadness. The singer sees their tears as a symbol of this intensity and claims that they are even more powerful than the sun. However, they also offer their heart to someone who can alleviate this pain and bring them back into the light.

Line by Line Meaning

Here, hold my breath
Take a moment to pause everything and focus on me

Feel the tremble I know best
Sense the shaking and vulnerability I am familiar with

The fear in my mind is the echo in my heart
The anxiety in my thoughts reflects the unease in my emotions

Cold and plain
My demeanor appears detached and simple

As you watch me fall apart
While you observe me break down and lose control

And these tears are warmer than the sun
My tears may seem cool, but they are filled with immense heat

The heart I'll share with you
I'll reveal my true self to you

Maybe manic or diseased
Perhaps I have mental or physical health issues

But always true
But I will consistently show my genuine character

If you keep me here you can chase away this pain...
If you keep me near, you can alleviate my suffering

I'm warm again and in your light I'll stay
You've brought me comfort and I'll continue to bask in it