Éric Serra's father Claude was a famous French songwriter in the 1950s and '60s, and, as such, Éric was exposed to music and its production at a young age. His mother died when he was just seven years old. In the early '80s, Serra met director Luc Besson and was asked to score his first movie Le Dernier Combat (1983). Serra has scored all of Besson's directed movies to date, except Angel-A (2005) (scored by Anja Garbarek), and several that Besson has written such as Wasabi.
In 1995, Éric Serra was chosen to compose the score to the James Bond film GoldenEye, and produced a much more modern-sounding avant-garde soundtrack compared to previous Bond films. It met with mixed reviews from film critics. Serra's score is often criticized by Bond fans, and is considered the farthest departure from a traditional Bond score and, by some, as the most inappropriate in the series history. Others find it highly innovative, with the main problem the lack of John Barry's traditional theme. The producers later hired John Altman to provide the music for the tank chase in St. Petersburg. Serra's original track for that sequence can still be found on the soundtrack as "A Pleasant Drive In St. Petersburg".
Occasionally, and mainly due to his album released by this name, he is known in credits as RXRA (pronounced like his name, in French). An example is "Little Light of Love" on The Fifth Element soundtrack, which is credited to RXRA.
From 1980 to 1988, Éric Serra played bass guitar for French singer Jacques Higelin.
Éric Serra is also a songwriter, notably having written "It's Only Mystery" for the film Subway and "My Lady Blue" for Le Grand Bleu. In 1988, Éric Serra released an album of rock music titled RXRA which resembles the artist's name when pronounced as initial letters in French.
Most recently he composed the music for the new Criss Angel/Cirque Du Soleil show 'Criss Angel: Believe' to open at the Luxor Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, in October 2008.
Serra has spent little time in front of the camera, choosing to work behind the scenes instead. However, on French television he has made a number of appearances performing music, and notably appeared in the Luc Besson movie Subway in which he plays 'Enrico the bassist'.
I Am Everywhere
Eric Serra Lyrics
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Two times the devil with all the significance
Dragged and raped for the love of a mob
I can't stay, because I can't be stopped
Eat motherfuckers alive who cross us
I know you're all tired of the same ol' bosses
Let me tell you how it's gonna be
I'm gonna kill anyone who steps up in front of me
Welcome to the same ol' fucking scam
Same ol' shit in a dead fad
Everybody wants to be so hard
Are you real or a second rate sports card?
They all lost their dad or their wife just died
They never got to go outside, shut up
Nobody gives a fuck
It doesn't change the fact that you suck
(We are) the anti-cancer
(We are) the only answer
Stripped down, we want you dead
But what's inside of me, you'll never know
(We are) bipolar gods
(We are) you know what we are
My life was always shit
And I don't think I need this anymore
Now I'm not pretty and I'm not cool
But I'm fat and I'm ugly and proud, so fuck you
Standing out is the new pretension
Sreamline the (sic)ness, half-assed aggression
You gotta see it to believe it, we all got conned
All the mediocre sacred cows we spawned
Put your trust in the mission
We will not repent, this is our religion
(We are) the anti-cancer
(We are) the only answer
Stripped down, we want you dead
But what's inside of me, you'll never know
(We are) bipolar gods
(We are) you know what we are
My life was always shit
And I don't think I need this anymore
I am hated
You are hated
We are hated
Everything sucks and I can prove it
Everybody dies, shuffle on, remove it
Individuals, indispensable
I'm the paradox deity vessel
The other side holds no secret
But this side is done, I don't need it
Before you go, you should know you're breaking down
You'll be rotten by the time you're underground
(We are) the anti-cancer
(We are) the only answer
Stripped down, we want you dead
But what's inside of me, you'll never know
(We are) bipolar gods
(We are) you know what we are
My life was always shit
And I don't think I need this anymore
(We are) the source of conscience
(We are) distorted sentients
There's only one thing left
And I can't leave until it's sated
(We are) the absolute
(We are) controlling you
They're closing in, I can't escape
I am hated
The lyrics to "I Am Everywhere" by Eric Serra depict the hardened, rebellious attitude of an outlaw, who views the entire world as his enemy and himself as a walking target. He boasts of being twice the devil with immense significance and being ready to eat anyone alive who crosses him. The song narrates the rapper's willingness to do anything to stay ahead, even if it means killing anyone who steps in his way.
The song continues with the rapper's disdain for the status quo and the people who try to fit in. He suggests that everyone wants to be so hard, but in reality, they're just second-rate sports cards, lost and seeking attention through their carefully crafted image. The rap artist emphasizes that he's not trying to fit in and doesn't care for popularity. He asserts that he doesn't need this life of violence anymore, and that he's content with his imperfections.
In the final verse, the rapper emphasizes his deity status and that the world, including the other side, holds no secrets for him. He speaks of being the source of conscience, controlling anyone who comes close to him. The rapper is hated, and he is quick to remind both himself and the listener of this.
Line by Line Meaning
The whole world is my enemy, and I'm a walking target
I feel like everyone is against me, and I am always in danger.
Two times the devil with all the significance
I am very powerful and dangerous, and I know it.
Dragged and raped for the love of a mob
I have been manipulated and abused by a group of people who claim to care about me.
I can't stay, because I can't be stopped
I cannot stay in one place for too long because I am always on the move and unstoppable.
Eat motherfuckers alive who cross us
I will destroy anyone who tries to get in my way or oppose me.
I know you're all tired of the same ol' bosses
I know that people are tired of being controlled by the same old leaders.
Let me tell you how it's gonna be
I am going to take charge and dictate how things will be done.
I'm gonna kill anyone who steps up in front of me
I will use violence to eliminate anyone who challenges me or opposes my authority.
Welcome to the same ol' fucking scam
I am aware that people are tired of being deceived and manipulated by the same old tricks.
Same ol' shit in a dead fad
The things that people once found interesting or exciting are now stale and outdated.
Everybody wants to be so hard
Everyone wants to appear tough and strong.
Are you real or a second rate sports card?
Do you have any true value or are you just another disposable commodity?
They all lost their dad or their wife just died
Many people have experienced significant loss and hardship in their lives.
They never got to go outside, shut up
Their experiences do not excuse their behavior or give them the right to complain excessively.
Nobody gives a fuck
No one cares about their problems, and they should not expect sympathy.
It doesn't change the fact that you suck
Their struggles and hardships do not excuse their flaws or shortcomings.
(We are) the anti-cancer
We are a force that destroys and eliminates anything that threatens our power and influence.
(We are) the only answer
We are the only solution or path forward, and anyone who opposes us is wrong.
Stripped down, we want you dead
We want to destroy and eliminate anything that challenges us or opposes us.
But what's inside of me, you'll never know
I have a hidden inner life that no one else can see or understand.
(We are) bipolar gods
We are unpredictable and volatile, like gods with mood swings.
(We are) you know what we are
We are confident in our identity and our place in the world.
My life was always shit
My life has been difficult and unpleasant from the beginning.
And I don't think I need this anymore
I am considering leaving behind my current situation, which is no longer serving me.
Now I'm not pretty and I'm not cool
I do not fit into conventional standards of attractiveness or popularity.
But I'm fat and I'm ugly and proud, so fuck you
However, I am not ashamed of who I am, and I will not be intimidated or insulted by others.
Standing out is the new pretension
In a world obsessed with conformity, being different is now seen as a form of arrogance.
Sreamline the (sic)ness, half-assed aggression
People try to appear tough and aggressive, but in reality, they are only putting in minimal effort.
You gotta see it to believe it, we all got conned
People are fooled into believing that certain things are valuable or desirable, when in fact, they are not.
All the mediocre sacred cows we spawned
We have created and celebrated things that are actually unremarkable and undeserving of attention.
Put your trust in the mission
Believe in and support our cause or goal.
We will not repent, this is our religion
We will not apologize or change our ways, as our beliefs and actions are like a religion to us.
Everything sucks and I can prove it
I am convinced that everything in life is terrible and can provide evidence to support this view.
Everybody dies, shuffle on, remove it
Death is inevitable and should be accepted as a normal part of life.
Individuals, indispensable
Each person is unique and important in their own way.
I'm the paradox deity vessel
I am a complex and contradictory person, both human and divine in some way.
The other side holds no secret
I have explored and experienced many different aspects of life, nothing is truly hidden from me.
But this side is done, I don't need it
I am ready to move on from my current situation or experience, as it no longer serves me.
Before you go, you should know you're breaking down
Before you leave or give up, you should realize that your mental or emotional state is deteriorating.
You'll be rotten by the time you're underground
If you continue down this path, you will not achieve anything meaningful or lasting before you die.
(We are) the source of conscience
We are the origin or guiding force behind people's sense of morality or ethics.
(We are) distorted sentients
We are beings with altered or confused perceptions, possibly due to past trauma or negative experiences.
There's only one thing left
In the face of all our struggles, only one thing remains important or meaningful.
And I can't leave until it's sated
I cannot move on or find peace until I have addressed this one remaining issue or need.
(We are) the absolute
We are the ultimate or most powerful force in existence.
(We are) controlling you
We have the power to manipulate or dictate the thoughts and actions of others.
They're closing in, I can't escape
I feel like my enemies or problems are closing in on me, and I cannot avoid them.
I am hated
Many people dislike or resent me, possibly due to my behavior or beliefs.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRIS FEHN, CHRISTOPHER FEHN, COREY TAYLOR, CRAIG JONES, JAMES ROOT, MICHAEL CRAHAN, MICHAEL SHAWN CRAHAN, MICKAEL THOMSON, NATHAN JORDISON, NATHAN J JORDISON, PAUL GRAY, PAUL D GRAY, SID WILSON, SIDNEY WILSON
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Sheila Hoy
This touched me with every emotion in my heart and soul
ChemicalFrost
Потрясающий фильм и саундтрек.Я в восторге!
mrlokalist
it gives me chills I never had before
Jakob Nunez
Such ethereal music.
Oasis
Life was given to us billion years ago, now you know what to do with it
Salami
No I don't
Noname
injoy it
BasicEight6467
@Noname I think it's very primal to dedicate your life to enjoyment, so I'd say contribute to society, and enjoyment will come as a side-effect.
Tonimaria Hawkins
You should download a 1 hour version of this
Xuse Fans
I unlocked 2 more % after re-listened to this soundtrack.