1. Formed in Florida, United S… Read Full Bio ↴There are three artists called Cynic.
1. Formed in Florida, United States in 1987, Cynic is a progressive metal band that recorded a few thrash metal demos before moving to a highly complex form of jazz-fusion influenced experimental/avant-garde death metal, manifested in their seminal album, 1993's Focus, which for over a decade was the band's only official release.
Cynic disbanded in 1994 due to artistic differences while working on their second album, but regrouped in 2007 to perform a series of shows. The reunion was successful, with the group also performing a new song, entitled Evolutionary Sleeper, a composition in the unique style of Focus. This was a harbinger of things to come, as the group recorded two additional tracks, Integral Birth and Adam's Murmur and then signed a contract with Season of Mist for two albums. Their second album, Traced in Air, was released on November 17, 2008 in Europe and November 25, 2008 in North America.
They released Re-Traced, a collection of re-workings of songs off Traced in Air, in 2010. This album features a different style that has been described as "space science fiction prog-folk". The album also includes the new track Wheels Within Wheels, which Cynic felt fit better on this album than Traced in Air.
Cynic's ground-breaking and pioneering footprint on the world of progressive metal continues to influence avant-garde and technical metal bands to these days. Members of Cynic have also participated in the projects Portal, Æon Spoke, Aghora, Exivious, Gordian Knot and Death.
Longtime drummer Sean Reinert died on January 24, 2020. Hank Shteamer of Rolling Stone magazine wrote a tribute to Reinert shortly after his passing commemorating his contributions to Death and Cynic.
Bassist Sean Malone died on December 9, 2020.
Cynic's lineup currently consists of Paul Masvidal (guitars, vocals), and drummer Matt Lynch, who joined the band in 2015.
2. British NWoBHM Cynic was founded in 1980, and still exists. They released two demos, one 2 track 7", one album and one 'best of' compilation. Their page is here: Cynic (UK)
3. The German RAC band Cynic released one album in 2008 called Wach endlich auf. They also released 3 splits in 2006, 2007 and 2009.
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Cynic Lyrics
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Space, wake my eyes
Space, grace my heart
Can I be the space for this
Soft omens
Traced in air
Disassembling the captain?s chair
Can I be the space for this
Will I be the space for this
Breathe out, breathe in
Out of ruins
We?ve haunted like owls
The future druids
Drop the crystal goblet forming spells
Can I be the space for this
Will I be the space for this
Breathe in, breathe out
Must I bend the sky to realize
A bundle of thoughts
On a dirty cloth perfumed
To tell you who you are
A bundle of thoughts
On a lonely ghost pursuit
Lost inside the space for this
Raise my arms
Space, wake my eyes
Space, grace my heart
Can I be the space for this
Will I be the space for this
Breathe in, breathe out
Must I bend the sky to realize
Can I be the space for this (I will)
Will I be the space for this
Must I bend the sky to recognize
I can be the space for this
I will be the space for this
I am now the space for this
I am now the space for this
I just bend the sky and realize
The lyrics of Cynic's song "The Space for This" are an exploration of one's ability to create a space for personal growth and transformation. The first verse begins with the lines "Space, raise my arms/ Space, wake my eyes/ Space, grace my heart," which suggest a desire to connect with the vastness of the universe and find peace within oneself. The next few lines speak of "soft omens" and "phantom warnings," which may represent the inner conflict and doubt that can arise when one is trying to make changes in their life. The idea of "disassembling the captain's chair" may symbolize the need to let go of control and surrender to the journey of self-discovery.
The chorus consists of the lines "Can I be the space for this/ Will I be the space for this," which express the uncertainty and questioning that often comes with taking on such a transformational journey. The following lines speak of breathing in and out, suggesting a need to stay present and mindful through the process. The next verse uses the metaphor of "haunting like owls" to represent the past that may need to be released in order to move forward. The "crystal goblet forming spells" may represent the illusions and patterns of thinking that hold us back.
The bridge introduces the idea of a "bundle of thoughts on a dirty cloth perfumed," which could represent the stories we tell ourselves about who we are, even if they are not completely true. The final verses speak of the willingness to "bend the sky" and recognize that one can be the space for personal growth and transformation. The repetition of the line "I am now the space for this" represents a sense of ownership and power in the ability to create change.
Line by Line Meaning
Space, raise my arms
Asking the universe or the abstract notion of space to elevate the singer's physical and emotional being
Space, wake my eyes
Invoking space to arouse the singer's senses and make them more alert
Space, grace my heart
Beseeching space to bless the singer's emotional core with its benevolence
Can I be the space for this
Questioning whether the artist has the capacity to embody the qualities of space that they just prayed for
Soft omens
Subtle signs or indications in the environment that foretell something significant
Traced in air
Not physically tangible but perceptible through the atmosphere
Phantom warnings
Illusory or intangible premonitions of danger or important events
Disassembling the captain?s chair
Metaphorically betraying someone in a position of authority or control
Breathe out, breathe in
A breathing exercise to center oneself
Out of ruins
Emerging from a state of destruction or devastation
We?ve haunted like owls
Moving silently and ominously in the shadows, like nocturnal birds of prey
The future druids
Shamanistic figures who will guide and inform the artist's destiny
Drop the crystal goblet forming spells
Using mystical and ceremonial language to cast and shape the future
Must I bend the sky to realize
Questioning whether the singer needs to perform an impossible feat to comprehend certain truths
A bundle of thoughts
A collection of mental reflections or insights
On a dirty cloth perfumed
Attached to something unclean or unpleasant but still possessing an attractive quality
To tell you who you are
To inform someone of their true identity or nature
On a lonely ghost pursuit
Searching for something intangible and elusive, like a spirit or specter
Lost inside the space for this
Feeling overwhelmed and untethered amid the vastness of existence
I just bend the sky and realize
Affirming that the artist has indeed achieved the impossible, and has gained a profound understanding of their place in the world
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: PAUL MASVIDAL, SEAN REINERT
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Justin Giaquinta
Great freakin Cynic song!!!