1) Gojira is a metal band … Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists called Gojira;
1) Gojira is a metal band from Bayonne, France. Their lyrics focus on life, ecology, and spiritual themes. They were formed in 1996 by brothers Joe Duplantier (vocals and lead guitar) and Mario Duplantier (drums), Christian Andreu (guitar) and Alexandre Cornillon (bass guitar). Cornillon left the band in 2001 and Jean-Michel Labadie became their bass player. Genres that they have been associated with over their career include death metal, progressive metal, thrash metal and groove metal.
They had initially named their group Godzilla, but due to legal constraints had to change their name. They therefore chose to re-name their band Gojira - the original Japanese version of their name (in Japanese Gojira means gorilla-whale or gorilla the size of a whale). Some of the content of their music is focused on the ecological effects of human activity on the Earth.
Joe and Mario Duplantier also play in an experimental metal band called Empalot.
In 2007 Joe also became the bass player for former Sepultura members Max and Igor's new project, Cavalera Conspiracy.
2) Canadian powerviolence band existing from 1996-1998 based in Toronto, Ontario.
RISE
Gojira Lyrics
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But I'm still alive
Clenched fist, I bite the floor
My eyes turn to red
I raise my voice, show my fury
Wide open to the sun
I put my hands in this source of light
In that constant energy
Present at my funeral
I know I'll rise
And meet myself reborn
Sculpt entrance out of rock
Now advance without a respite
Go back to the source
I raise my head
The opening lyrics of Gojira's song Rise describe the feeling of displacement experienced by many indigenous peoples who have been separated from their ancestral lands and cultures. The singer of the song acknowledges that their history and stories have been erased, but asserts their survival and vitality nonetheless. The image of biting the floor and the eyes turning red suggests a turning inward to draw on one's own strength and energy. When the singer raises their voice, it is an act of defiance and assertion, claiming their place in the world and connecting with the sustaining power of the sun. The image of putting hands in a source of light could suggest embracing spiritual, cultural, or personal values that give strength and hope.
The final lines of the song suggest an ongoing process of rebirth and transformation. The singer expects to be present at their own funeral, suggesting a sense of control and acceptance over their own mortality. The idea of rising and meeting oneself reborn is a powerful image of renewal and regeneration. The phrase "sculpt entrance out of rock" could suggest carving out a place in the world, while "go back to the source" speaks to the need to connect with one's roots and origins to find meaning and direction. When the singer raises their head, it is an act of determination and purpose, ready to embrace the future with strength and resilience.
Line by Line Meaning
History erased my story, my ancestors
My ancestral stories were lost in history.
But I'm still alive
But I am still here, alive today.
Clenched fist, I bite the floor
I am fighting with all my strength and determination.
My eyes turn to red
I am feeling rage, anger and intensity inside me.
I raise my voice, show my fury
I am boldly expressing my emotions and anger.
Wide open to the sun
I am embracing the light and new beginnings.
I put my hands in this source of light
I want to feel, touch and connect with this new energy.
In that constant energy
It is a continuous, sustainable energy that gives me strength.
Present at my funeral
When I die, I will still be present and remembered.
I know I'll rise
I am confident that I will rise again.
And meet myself reborn
I will become a new, improved version of myself.
Sculpt entrance out of rock
I will create my own path, whatever the difficulties.
Now advance without a respite
I will move forward tirelessly, without giving up.
Go back to the source
I will go back to the beginning, where it all started.
I raise my head
I am optimistic, hopeful and determined to face whatever comes next.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KEVIN M. GRIFFIN, MICHAEL COLTON DIXON
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