Formed in 2005, Dyonisis' sound is a blend of organic and digital, labeled as ‘Ethereal Rock’, incorporating the classically rich vocals of Louisa providing the perfect counter to the vulnerability and eccentricity of lead singer Nel. Her husband, Marcus creates rolling bass lines that underpin the shimmering guitars and programmed beats of Tom. The result is as luxurious as it is lacerating.
The band present their second album ‘Intoxicated’, the follow up to their acclaimed self titled debut of 2007.
More information on the band is available at www.dyonisis.info
We Are...
Dyonisis Lyrics
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& we are more than the who with which we choose to share our hips
& we are more than the nights with the lovers we have lost
& we are more than the years full of memories best forgot
& we are more than the hate when they tell us what to think
'cause we are more than the brand of the poisons that we drink
& we are more than the lies that we hide inside ourselves
'cause we are more than the truths used as weapons when we tell
'cause we are more than sum of our many splintered parts
& we are more
We are more
& we amor
In "We Are..." by Dyonisis, the lyrics express the idea that people are more than the sum of their parts, more than just their physical bodies and outward appearances. The lines "we are more than the tone of the language on our lips" and "we are more than the who with which we choose to share our hips" emphasize that peoples' identities are not simply defined by superficial traits such as race, ethnicity, or sexual partners. The lyrics suggest that there is something deeper within individuals that makes them unique and valuable.
The song also touches on the idea that people have the capacity to overcome their past experiences and mistakes. The lines "we are more than the nights with the lovers we have lost" and "we are more than the years full of memories best forgot" suggest that while people may have regrets and painful memories, they do not define who they are. The chorus repeats the phrase "we are more," emphasizing that people have limitless potential and should not be defined by their past, their physical bodies, or superficial traits.
Line by Line Meaning
We are more than the tone of the language on our lips
We are not defined solely by the dialect or accent we speak with.
& we are more than the who with which we choose to share our hips
We are not only defined by the individuals we choose to be intimate with.
& we are more than the nights with the lovers we have lost
We are not defined by the past romantic relationships we have lost.
& we are more than the years full of memories best forgot
We are not defined by the memories of the past that we wish to forget.
& we are more than the hate when they tell us what to think
We are not defined by the negative emotions we feel when others try to dictate our thoughts.
'cause we are more than the brand of the poisons that we drink
We are not defined by the type of substances we consume which may harm us.
& we are more than the lies that we hide inside ourselves
We are not defined by the falsehoods we keep hidden within us.
'cause we are more than the truths used as weapons when we tell
We are not only defined by the truths we use as weapons when communicating with others.
& we are more than the ways in which we chose to close hearts
We are not only defined by the strategies we use to protect ourselves from emotional harm.
'cause we are more than sum of our many splintered parts
We are not only defined by the fragments of our being, but rather something greater.
& we are more
We are greater than the sum of our individual parts.
We are more
We are greater than what others may see on the surface.
& we amor
And we love. We possess emotions and feelings that surpass simple definitions.
Contributed by Carter C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.