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.
Wheels Within Wheels
Cynic Lyrics
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I'm burning angels under my feet
And I can't explain why love
Has to stamp the ground
Is it so that our broken hearts
Will never make another sound
So we cry while the baby screams smile
And the wheels within wheels roll by
Silence me again
Keep me at bay from words
That I've said these are the days
When mars is closer than the sun
So we cry while the baby screams smile
We hide while the tyrants breathe light
And the wheels within wheels roll by
Bye, bye
I'll paint the sand
The lyrics of "Wheels Within Wheels" by the band Cynic delve into themes of love, loss, and the cyclical nature of life. The opening lines call for the suppression of dreams, as the singer feels that they are stepping on burning angels beneath their feet. The idea of love being a force that stamps the ground is introduced, leaving the singer questioning whether the pain of broken hearts prevents people from making any noise. The chorus speaks of crying while the baby screams a smile, hinting at the idea that some people may feel trapped in their lives and are unable to fully express themselves. The tyrants breathing light imply leaders or those in positions of power who take up space and consume energy, leaving others in the shadows. The final lines of the chorus refer to the titular wheels within wheels, which likely symbolize the complexities of life and how every small action has a larger effect.
Line by Line Meaning
Sleep away these dreams
I want to escape from my thoughts and stop dreaming
I'm burning angels under my feet
I am doing something sinful and destructive that goes against the norms of society
And I can't explain why love has to stamp the ground
I don't understand why love has to be painful and leave such a deep impact
Is it so that our broken hearts will never make another sound
Does this pain and heartbreak exist so that we don't become complacent or take love for granted?
So we cry while the baby screams smile
We pretend to be happy and smile for others while we feel sad inside
We hide while the tyrants breathe light
We try to avoid conflicts with people who abuse their power and cause harm
And the wheels within wheels roll by
Life goes on and everything keeps moving regardless of our problems and worries
Silence me again
I want to be silenced and take a break from speaking my thoughts
Keep me at bay from words
Protect me from the consequences of the words that I say
That I've said these are the days
I am aware of the challenges of the present times we are living in
When mars is closer than the sun
A metaphor indicating how unpredictable and strange things are right now
Bye, bye
I am ready to leave behind the struggles of the past and move on
I'll paint the sand
I will create something beautiful and artistic out of something that seems insignificant or temporary
Contributed by Taylor V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Maria Diaz
Sleep away these dreams
I'm burying angels under my feet
And I can't explain why love
Has to stamp he ground
Is it so that our broken hearts
Will never make another sound
So we cry while the baby screams smile
We hide while the tyrants breath light
And the wheels within the wheels roll by
Silence me again
Keep me at bay from words
That I've said these are the days
When mars is closer than the sun
So we cry while the baby screams smile
We hide while the tyrants breathe light
And the wheels within the wheels roll by
Bye, bye
I'll paint the sand
Buck Futtler
RIP legend! all who are suffering from this tragic loss, remember Sean's body may no longer be here, but SEAN REINERT will NEVER die. he will live forever through the amazing sounds he made and the lives he touched. ..."we are eternal, all this pain is an illusion".....
Costantino Andruzzi
This track could be their hit single. Progressive and complex but still accessible and "catchy." Love it!
Ángel Urbina
In other words, "perfect."
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R.I.P SEAN REINERT. YOU WILL LIVE FOREVER!!
Mariano Scala
Sean malone too
Waggoner
I know that the possibility of one of them read this is almost an inexistent reality, but the point is that i don't know how to explain in words how much Cynic means to me, and this song is probably one of the most important in my life. Their music is almost an spiritual way for me, i feel a connection that i never felt with anything in my life, they give me light when all is dark and force when i am weak.
You can call me a dramatic but i felt the need to express some kind of gratitude and love to them, life will never had the same meaning since you aren't a group.
Doug Clendening
Cynic comes closer to being on a big shroom trio than any other band I've experience.
Gengis Trons newer album is up there though.
Kolton Primeaux
Rest In Eternal Peace Sean Reinert & Sean Malone! Both of you are huge inspirations and will continue to be a part of my influences until I join y'all within the spiritual spectrum we call after life.
Bob Smith
what happened to them
Kolton Primeaux
@Bob Smith Sean Reinert was found dead by his partner on January 28th, 2020 & Sean Malone took his own life the same year on December 1st. I actually cried over Sean Malone because I considered him such a huge influence as a studio musician. Once I heard about it I had to listen to Grace by Gordian Knot. Sean Reinert is a bit of an influence behind my drum programming but sadly I didn't cry over his passing but 2020 was a rough year for all of us.