There is more than one artist with the name Enigma:

1) Enigma is a … Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with the name Enigma:

1) Enigma is a German electronic musical project founded by Michael Cretu (Romanian musician), David Fairstein and Frank Peterson in 1990. Cretu, who based his recording studio A.R.T. Studios in Ibiza, Spain in the early 1990s is both the composer and the producer of the project. His former wife Sandra often provided vocals on Enigma tracks. Jens Gad co-produced and played guitar on three of the Enigma albums.

After some solo projects, Cretu started to produce the first Enigma record "MCMXC a.D." in 1990 using the nickname "Curly MC". Until today, with seven albums out, "Seven Lives, Many Faces" being the latest one (released on September 19, 2008), 35 million CDs sold worldwide, 50 number one hits, 90 platinum discs, and songs appearing on more than 1,000 compilation albums.

With the 1990 hit "Sadeness Part I," Enigma brought the new age fascination with Gregorian chants and old-world culture to the world and clubs; the resulting single was both unique and irresistible.

On his second album, 1993’s "Cross of Changes", some of the old-world elements remained, but the new age angle came to the forefront in a set of slick, radio-friendly pop. The well-known "Return to Innocence" was born.

Enigma 3: "Le Roi Est Mort, Vive le Roi" followed in 1996 - a musical summary of the previous concepts.
The fourth Enigma record, "The Screen Behind the Mirror", followed in early 2000, and in 2003 "Voyageur" came out. Three years later, "A Posteriori" (2006) was released. The result is an intergalactic sound trip through the universe and back, based on a more electronic/trance sound.

In 2008 his seventh album was released, "Seven Lives, Many Faces".

In 2009 "The Platinum Collection" was released, spread between 3 disks, the first containing the popular music created by Engima, the second CD contains remixes of all the songs on the first CD with the third containing never before heard tracks.

On 5 October 2010, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the first album MCMXC a.D., the "Enigma's Social Song" project began. Enigma fans were asked to submit vocals for a new Enigma song. The public was then asked to vote, with the winning submission "Fei mea" being provided by Latvian singer Fox Lima for the chorus. The top 3 runners up, Mark Joshua from Brazil, J. Spring from Spain, and Rasa Serra from Lithuania provided other important parts of the vocals like the bridge, backing, and verse of the final version of the single. Fans also influenced further stages of the song's creation by voting on elements such as a lead instrument, general mood, and style of the track. The final mix of the single named "MMX (The Social Song)" was released on 15 December 2010. It became the first song ever created for and by the fans via the internet.

In August 2016, Enigma's eighth studio album The Fall of a Rebel Angel was announced for a release on 11 November 2016. It features guest musicians Brazilian singer-songwriter Mark Josher, Indonesian singer Anggun, female voice Nanuk, and English electro-pop duo Aquilo. Two singles from the album have been released, "Sadeness (Part II)" featuring Anggun, and "Amen" featuring Aquilo.

In May 2018, limited edition coloured vinyl editions of Enigma's entire catalogue were released in a new collection, The Colours of Enigma – The Vinyl Series. The set features new artwork and remastered stereo mixes made from the original master tapes.

Throughout 2019 and into 2020, three former vocalists for Enigma, Andru Donalds, Angel X, and Fox Lima, embarked on a world tour under the name Original Enigma Voices. This marks the first time Enigma's music has been performed live.

2) Enigma is a technical death metal band from San Jose, CA consisting of Petr Oplatka (vocals), Byron Leon (guitars/programming), Ryan McNatt (guitars), Dan Saltzman (bass) and Harley Blandford (drums).

3) Enigma is a dubstep producer from the UK.

4) Enigma is a Mexican psychedelic rock band of the early '70s.

5) Enigma are an Alternative/Rock band from the UK.

Célia
Enigma Lyrics

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NOT, Celia, that I juster am
Or better than the rest!
For I would change each hour, like them,
Were not my heart at rest.

But I am tied to very thee
By every thought I have;
Thy face I only care to see,

Thy heart I only crave.

All that in woman is adored
In thy dear self I find--
For the whole sex can but afford
The handsome and the kind.

Why then should I seek further store,
And still make love anew?

When change itself can give no more,
'Tis easy to be true!

Overall Meaning

The song "Celia" by Enigma is a love song that talks about the depth of the singer's love and devotion for a woman named Celia. The lyrics convey the idea that the singer believes he is tied to Celia by every thought he has, indicating a profound emotional connection. He also mentions that he finds all the qualities adored in women solely in Celia. The phrase "thy heart I only crave" suggests that the singer longs for a deeper connection with Celia, beyond just physical desire.

The singer then goes on to express that he has no desire to seek love elsewhere, as the change offered by other women would not be comparable to what he has already found in Celia. He chooses to remain steadfast and loyal to her, suggesting that being true to Celia is the only way to truly experience happiness and fulfillment.

Overall, "Celia" is a romantic love song that celebrates the depth and beauty of true love. The lyrics are simple and direct, but they convey a powerful message of love and devotion.

Line by Line Meaning

NOT, Celia, that I juster am
Don't think, Celia, that I am fairer or more righteous than others.

Or better than the rest!
I am not superior to anyone else.

For I would change each hour, like them,
Like everyone else, I would change my ways from time to time.

Were not my heart at rest.
But I am happy with the way I am.

But I am tied to very thee
However, I am bound to you alone.

By every thought I have;
I think of you all the time.

Thy face I only care to see,
I only want to look at your face.

Thy heart I only crave.
I only desire your heart.

All that in woman is adored
Everything that is admired in women

In thy dear self I find--
I see them in you.

For the whole sex can but afford
For all women can offer are