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.
The Age Of Fear
Dead Snares Lyrics
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In the beginning
I never questioned it
But now I taste something in the water
My son I know you're tired
Of wearing that sad disguise
What were we on? when we dropped out of the party
I knew that you were healed
You said "let's jump into the water"
And the age of fear is over
It's time to lose that sad disguise
And all the pain I've felt inside
Wasn't even mine
{it wasn't even mine}
In the end
There was only water
There was only you
There was only me
And we saw the door wide open
You pulled the veil out of my eyes
The age of fear is finally over
Take my disguise
The age of fear is over
The Age of Fear by Dead Snares is a song that introduces the theme of moving away from fear and disconnection towards love and unity. The song is about the singer experiencing a change in perception about life and overcoming their fears. In the beginning, the singer did not question their environment or the presence of fear in their life. However, as the song progresses, they reveal that they tasted something in the water, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for experiencing a new way of seeing the world. The singer addresses their child, acknowledging that they are both tired of wearing sad disguises and hiding behind fear.
The turning point in the song occurs when the singer and their child jump into the water, which could symbolize taking a leap of faith towards something new. The singer realizes that all the pain they had felt inside was not even theirs, likely referring to inherited fears and anxieties that they had been carrying unknowingly. In the end, they discover that there was nothing but water, and the presence of the other person, as they found the door to a new way of seeing things wide open. The song ends with the statement that the age of fear is over, and the singer can finally lose their disguise and embrace a new way of living.
Line by Line Meaning
In the beginning
At first, I did not question the world around me
I never questioned it
I blindly accepted what was happening without thought
But now I taste something in the water
I have begun to notice something wrong with the world
My son I know you're tired
I understand that you are exhausted from pretending to be someone you are not
Of wearing that sad disguise
Of putting on a façade of happiness while feeling sorrow inside
So am I
I, too, am tired of hiding my true emotions
What were we on? when we dropped out of the party
What were we under the influence of when we decided to leave the norm?
I knew that you were healed
I knew that you had finally found a sense of peace
You said 'let's jump into the water'
You suggested we take a leap of faith and embrace the unknown
And the age of fear is over
The era of being afraid has come to an end
It's time to lose that sad disguise
It is time to stop hiding our pain and show our true selves
And all the pain I've felt inside
All of the anguish I have experienced internally
Wasn't even mine
Was not caused by my own experiences
{it wasn't even mine}
(repeated for emphasis)
In the end
Ultimately
There was only water
There was nothing else but the unknown
There was only you
The only person left to rely on was you
There was only me
The only person left to rely on was myself
And we saw the door wide open
We realized that a new opportunity had presented itself
You pulled the veil out of my eyes
You helped me see the truth I had been avoiding
The age of fear is finally over
We no longer have to live in fear
Take my disguise
Throw away the mask I have been wearing and be true to myself
The age of fear is over
(repeated for emphasis)
Contributed by Riley R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.