ARTIST STATEMENT
Eric creates music that embodies the reason why people play in the first place - as a natural expression, he cannot hold it in. He writes passionate, emotional music that touches the heart in an authentic, powerful and uncheesy way. His lyrics capture specific moments and broad ideals covering the many aspects of love and living life in the modern world.
Any questions or comments, criticisms, favorite songs/lyrics, inspirations, feel free to email eric at: ericlumieremusic@gmail.com
Music melts all the separate parts of our bodies together. - Anais Nin
It seems to me that those songs that have been any good, I have nothing much to do with the writing of them. The words have just crawled down my sleeve and come out on the page. - Joan Baez
Where words fail, music speaks. - Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) Danish short-story writer, poet
Creativity is an expression of the Soul.
NEWS:
Filo & Peri's remix of "Anthem" Filo & Peri - Anthem (feat. Eric Lumiere).. was released in Fall '07 and soon after became a Top 40 hit on the UK Singles Chart along with holding 1 on the US Billboard Dance Airplay Chart. Eric is currently working on more dance songs with Filo & Peri and is very excited to expand his appeal and expression through different musical genres. A rough acoustic version of Anthem can be heard at www.purevolume.com/ericlumiere
Tonight
Eric Lumiere Lyrics
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I'll find a way to find you
I know you're somewhere in this place
They keep telling me dream on
So I keeping dreaming it won't be long
Till you see more than a face
This time I'm not waiting
CHORUS:
Tonight
We'll fly above the stars
Tonight
Play board games on the highest mountain
Tonight
We'll take our jokes too far
Tonight
We'll see who can stare the longest without smiling
I hope you lose
I'm walking the streets with nothing on
But I can tell that nothing's wrong
How can you see if you're hiding
They will look and laugh at me
Cause I don't match the TV screen
But I know you won't care
There's more than faces to share
CHORUS
Bridge
We will be so bright so bright
Maybe they will light will light
Tonight
The lyrics to Eric Lumiere's song Tonight tells a story of a person who has nothing to do at a quarter to six but is determined to find someone special. It starts with the singer being unsure if they will find that person but persisting with the hope that they are somewhere in the same place. Despite discouragement from others, they continue to dream that soon enough, the person they are searching for will notice them as more than just a face. The chorus suggests a night full of adventure and fun. The singer assures their special someone that they will take risks and push limits, even to the point of seeing who can hold a stare without smiling the longest. The singer hopes that the other person will lose, indicating that they are making a playful flirtation.
In the second verse, the singer walks the streets with no real plan but a sense that everything is just right. They remark that they may not match the standards of the TV screen, but they believe their special someone will not care. The chorus repeats, signaling further devotion to a fun evening. The bridge emphasizes the excitement of this meeting, suggesting that together they will be so bright that even others may look on in awe.
Line by Line Meaning
A quarter to six with nothing to do
It's almost six, and I have no plans or activities.
I'll find a way to find you
I will look hard and go to great lengths to locate you.
I know you're somewhere in this place
I believe that you are present and existing here.
They keep telling me dream on
People keep encouraging me to keep imagining and wishing for things to come true.
So I keeping dreaming it won't be long
So I keep having positive aspirations that it will be a short amount of time until they become a reality.
Till you see more than a face
Until you notice and recognize me not just for my physical appearance alone.
This time I'm not waiting
I am not willing to sit and wait for something to happen without taking any action.
We'll fly above the stars
We will venture to unimaginable heights and experience things beyond what we thought was possible.
Play board games on the highest mountain
Engage in recreational activities on the peak of the highest mountain for a unique and memorable experience.
We'll take our jokes too far
Exceed the normal limits of what is considered acceptable humor in a playful and lighthearted manner.
We'll see who can stare the longest without smiling
Have a staring contest with the objective of not breaking into laughter.
I hope you lose
I anticipate that you will be the first person to crack and laugh during the staring contest, which will result in a lighthearted victory.
I'm walking the streets with nothing on
I am casually roaming around in everyday attire.
But I can tell that nothing's wrong
I have a sense of well-being, even though there appears to be no apparent cause for it.
How can you see if you're hiding
If one is disguising themselves, or not presenting their true self, how can they be truly seen?
They will look and laugh at me
Society will point out my differences and derive amusement from them.
Cause I don't match the TV screen
I do not fit the mold of what is traditionally accepted or portrayed on television.
But I know you won't care
However, I know that you will not mind or judge me for being different.
There's more than faces to share
There is much more substance and physical aspects that can be enjoyed and shared besides our appearance.
We will be so bright so bright
We will emanate a bright, radiant energy that will be palpable to others.
Maybe they will light will light
Perhaps our energy and presence will positively impact others and bring their spirits up.
Tonight
This evening.
Contributed by Max R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Michael Oliver
love it!! u guys r killin these 80s remakes!!! have bought 3 so far from amazon...now make that 4 :) God bless yall....njoy a great weekend!!! -michael