He was/is a member of the rock band Remy Zero who formed in Birmingham, Alabama in the early 90's.
Other releases by Jeffrey Cain include:
Isidore {with Steve Kilbey, vocalist of The Church}
Sleepwell {with artist/percussionist Gregory Slay}
O+S {with Cedric Lemoyne and Orenda Fink of Azure Ray
the theme to Nip/Tuck {with The Engine Room}
"Speak The Language" by Dead Snares
was written and recorded by Jeffrey Cain in Los Angeles, Ca. in 2007. Performed by Cedric Lemoyne, Gregory Slay, Leslie Van Trease, and Jebin Bruni.
The album was mixed by Darrell Thorp {Beck, Air, Radiohead}
The album is currently available on Limited Edition Vinyl.
POPANTIPOP will release digital and cd formats in October 2010.
City Sparks
Dead Snares Lyrics
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Hidden light you know
Everybody lives the lie
Hey
Let's step into the darkness
Hey
Let's stare into the light
City sparks
Hidden light you know
Everybody lives the lie
City sparks
Empty as they glow
Everybody is a liar
Everybody is a liar
In chains
We march into the darkness
In chains
We're drug into the light
The world doesn't understand it
Religion is tired
Baby I know you are inspired
You're a child
Who's running from the darkness
I'm a child
Who's running from your light
City sparks
Hidden light you know
Everybody lives a lie
City sparks
Empty as they glow
Everybody is a liar
Oh
Everybody is a liar
Everybody is a liar
The lyrics of "City Sparks" by Dead Snares touch upon themes of deception, duality, and the struggle between light and darkness. The repeated phrase "City sparks, hidden light you know, everybody lives a lie" suggests that there is a facade or hidden truth within the city, and it implies that everyone is living a lie in some way. The lines "Let's step into the darkness" and "Let's stare into the light" reveal a certain fascination with exploring both ends of the spectrum, suggesting that there may be something to be gained from embracing darkness and light.
The repetition of "In chains, we march into the darkness" and "In chains, we're drug into the light" suggests a sense of entrapment or forced participation in both darkness and light. It implies that society or external forces have a hand in dictating our actions and choices, leading us down paths we may not fully understand. The line "The world doesn't understand it, religion is tired" hints at a disillusionment with societal norms and religious dogma.
The final lines, "You're a child who's running from the darkness, I'm a child who's running from your light," suggest a personal struggle between two individuals. It highlights the idea that sometimes we can be both drawn to and repelled by someone else's energy or presence, just as we are simultaneously running from darkness and drawn to the light.
Overall, "City Sparks" offers a reflection on the dual nature of human existence, the masks we wear to fit in, and the struggle to find authenticity in a world of deception and hidden truths.
Line by Line Meaning
City sparks
The shining lights of the city
Hidden light you know
Everyone knows the hidden truth
Everybody lives the lie
Everyone is living a false reality
Hey
Listen
Let's step into the darkness
Let's embrace the unknown and mysterious
Hey
Listen
Let's stare into the light
Let's confront the harsh truth
City sparks
The shining lights of the city
Empty as they glow
Superficial despite their brightness
Everybody is a liar
Everyone is deceiving others or themselves
In chains
Restricted and controlled
We march into the darkness
We willingly enter the unknown
In chains
Restricted and controlled
We're drug into the light
We're forcibly exposed to the truth
The world doesn't understand it
Society fails to comprehend this
Religion is tired
Religious beliefs have become weary
Baby I know you are inspired
Darling, I know you feel motivated
You're a child
You are innocent and naive
Who's running from the darkness
Trying to escape the unknown
I'm a child
I am also innocent and naive
Who's running from your light
Avoiding your harsh truth
Oh
Oh
Everybody is a liar
Everyone is deceiving others or themselves
Everybody is a liar
Everyone is deceiving others or themselves
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jeffrey Cain Thompson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Brian Prentiss
this is a really cool video and I'm glad you're spotlighting a great record. Dead Snares isn't the collab between Jeffrey and Steve however, that's Isidore. Dead Snares is a Jefferey Cain project though I think that Steve Kilbey may do some vocal work here.
B Ricker2
Thanks Brian. You're correct. Isidore is more of a collaboration of SK and JC than Dead Snares, but that's definitely Kilbey on some vocal tracks. I could change the description to a degree. Jeffrey told me a few years ago when he saw the As Above So Below video, that they cut this record around 2004-ish, so I assume the late Gregory Slay was on drums.