Today there are brutal riffs, thundering drums, weird vocals and an increasing amount of electronical elements which shape the sound of Cynicism.
The first outcome of the development of Cynicism is the Mini-CD „The Path of Self-Sacrificing Destruction“. All songs are conceptionally connected and empathize the downfall of a mentally shattered person. Within five chapters the listener experiences the realisation, the denial, the distress and finally the abyssal fall without standing a chance of return. It is left to the imagination of the listener what slowly destroys the protagonist.
The morbid spirit of the lyrics is underlined by the music. „The Path of Self-Sacrificing Destruction“ is conceived as a Gothic Metal-Album, influenced by bands like Paradise Lost, but also the most sombre moments of Nevermore or Hypocrisy.
„The Path of Self-Sacrificing Destruction“ is available as free download including the CD-artwork via the project-homepage. The whole CD was recorded by the project-leader himself in his own Grotesque Studios.
Now in 2008 it is time for the next step. The new record "A Taste of Hate" shreds the listener away on an unbelievable and incomparable musical rollercoaster-ride. An energetic and hybrid mixture of Death, Thrash and Doom Metal explodes within each song and eats itself into the auditory canals. And best of all: this killer album is once again available as a free download!
Uncompromising and just obliged to the own demands ... who needs predictable standard if you can have CYNICISM?
Twist In My Sobriety
Cynicism Lyrics
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Drive your problems from here
All good people read good books
Now your conscience is clear
I hear you talk girl
Now your conscience is clear
In the morning when I wipe my brow
I like to think I can be so willed
And never do what you say
I'll never hear you
And never do what you say
Look my eyes are just holograms
Look your love has drawn red from my hands
From my hands you know you'll never be
More than twist in my sobriety
More than twist in my sobriety
More than twist in my sobriety
We've just poked a little empty pie
For the fun that people had at night
Late at night don't need hostility
The timid smile and pause to free
I don't care about their different thoughts
Different thoughts are good for me
Up in arms and chaste and whole
All God's children took their toll
Look my eyes are just holograms
Look your love has drawn red from my hands
From my hands you know you'll never be
More than twist in my sobriety
More than twist in my sobriety
More than twist in my sobriety
Cup of tea, takes time to think, yeah
Time to risk a life, a life, a life
Sweet and handsome
Soft and porky
You pig out 'til you've seen the light
Pig out 'til you've seen the light
Half the people read the papers
Read them good and well
Pretty people, nervous people
People have got to sell
The news you have to sell
Look my eyes are just holograms
Look your love has drawn red from my hands
From my hands you know you'll never be
More than twist in my sobriety
More than twist in my sobriety
Look my eyes are just holograms
Look your love has drawn red from my hands
From my hands you know you'll never be
More than twist in my sobriety
More than twist in my sobriety
More than twist in my sobriety
The opening lines of Cynicism's "Twist In My Sobriety" suggests an escape from problems and conscience by means of traveling. The singer says, "All God's children need traveling shoes, Drive your problems from here, All good people read good books, Now your conscience is clear." It’s essentially about breaking free from the limitations of life and letting go of limitations that wear you down. Then, in the second verse, the singer conveys the struggle to maintain this freedom and to avoid being controlled by others, singing, "In the morning when I wipe my brow, Wipe the miles away, I like to think I can be so willed, And never do what you say, I'll never hear you, And never do what you say."
The chorus is the heart of the song, repeating the phrase “More than twist in my sobriety” several times. The meaning behind “twist in my sobriety” is ambiguous, but it could be interpreted as twisting or spinning out of control in sobriety, which is the opposite of being inebriated. The verses also touch on themes like the facade of contemporary culture, the pressure to conform to societal norms, and the struggle to maintain one's internal sense of identity while being influenced by external forces.
Line by Line Meaning
All God's children need travelling shoes
Everyone needs to be able to move on from their problems
Drive your problems from here
Leave your problems behind and move on
All good people read good books
Reading good books is a way to become a better person
Now your conscience is clear
You have nothing to feel guilty about anymore
I hear you talk girl
I am listening to what you are saying
In the morning when I wipe my brow
Starting a new day can be refreshing
Wipe the miles away
Leave behind what has happened in the past and move forward
I like to think I can be so willed
I believe I can be strong enough to resist temptation
And never do what you say
And not give in to your requests or demands
Look my eyes are just holograms
What you see is not always what you get
Look your love has drawn red from my hands
Your love has caused me pain and suffering
From my hands you know you'll never be
You will never be able to control or possess me
More than twist in my sobriety
I am not just a toy to be manipulated or played with
We've just poked a little empty pie
We have only scratched the surface of something with no substance
For the fun that people had at night
For the sake of enjoyment or entertainment in the moment
Late at night don't need hostility
At night, it's better to avoid conflict or negativity
The timid smile and pause to free
Sometimes it's better to hold back and not act impulsively
I don't care about their different thoughts
I am not influenced by what others think or believe
Different thoughts are good for me
Diversity in ideas is beneficial
Up in arms and chaste and whole
Standing up for what you believe in is noble and pure
All God's children took their toll
We all have struggles and challenges to overcome
Cup of tea, takes time to think, yeah
It's important to take time to reflect and contemplate
Time to risk a life, a life, a life
The consequences of our actions can have a significant impact
Sweet and handsome
Attractive and charming
Soft and porky
Indulgent and lazy
You pig out 'til you've seen the light
You indulge to the point of realization or enlightenment
Half the people read the papers
Many people are influenced by the media
Read them good and well
Read them with a critical mind and analyze the information
Pretty people, nervous people
People who are attractive or anxious
People have got to sell
Everyone is trying to promote or market something
More than twist in my sobriety
I am more than just a simple, easily manipulated being
Contributed by Kylie B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Александр Кошколюбов
Шикарно!!!
И глаза такие добрые-добрые!
💥💥💥🤣🤣🤣
Nurichselbstinmir
Bestes Cover bisher! Hört sich einfach nur genial an, genau wie alle anderen Lieder von Cynicism!
ash e
I love this version, and how the chorus goes all metal..
Guy Mauve
Holly shit! 0_0 This is pure awesomeness wrapped in silver silk!
vlasi vatsadze Власи Вацадзе
So interesting version:)
The Lonesome Lost Rōnin
Wow, this escalated quickly lol 😂
Peppe Suaria
Gooddddddddddddddddd...
cybernaut667
this is nice but how can anyone call it a metal (????) cover !
Fight Collective
@torpeedo1 And neither are as good as Tanita Tikarams original.
ash e
I love it when it changes to metal when the chorus cones on.