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.
Vacuity
Gojira Lyrics
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The fools are kings, tearing apart the soul
The race for complication, communicate reaction
The lack of heart of men, I grow distant from the core
Borrow this body for a lifetime, earthly material
My soul unraveled out of mental
The shell returns to dust
I focus on the present, concentrate on what I find
Accelerate the vision high beyond the curse of time
Bring light to my attention, the walls of vacuum fall
This force increases and tells me where to go
Follow, I enter my dimension, awakened heart for life
Enforce my senses understanding
I find the will to live straight
I feel the change, I see the vicious circle
Finally turned into a virtuous one
Having the whole world in my hands filled
Timelessness
Out of the frame I feel so vast I'm all around myself
Imaginative interaction
But I keep struggling inside to hold this always
Forever there
Is it the fear to fall in space that keeps us from understanding?
The only way to find the power is to look inside
Increase your fall on purpose and let this river flow
Now you hold this secret, appeared out of the vacuum of space
Remain in what you are, the center of your life
You made it to this point, no one can tell you how
You crawled and bled all the way but you were the only one
That was tearing your soul apart, you finally find yourself
The lyrics to Gojira's song "Vacuity" reflect on the destructive and soul-crushing nature of the world we live in. The first stanza speaks about how the sickness of our world has destroyed all the dreams and that fools are now ruling and destroying the human soul. The second stanza seems to reflect on the frailty of human life - that the body is only temporary and the soul is eternal. The singer's soul is unraveled, and they focus on the present moment, accelerating their vision high, beyond the curse of time.
The third stanza speaks of enlightenment and the realization of self through struggle and hardship. It speaks of entering a new dimensional understanding and discovering the will to live a meaningful life. The singer is fighting to overcome the vicious circle that life in this world represents and turning it into a virtuous one. The fourth stanza speaks of the transformative power of finding oneself and the sense of empowerment that comes with it. The singer's soul expands into the vastness of the universe, and they force themselves to embrace it. In the final stanza, the singer urges listeners to remain true to themselves, to continue to crawl and bleed, but to never forget that in the end, they are the only ones that can save themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
The sickness of this world is destroying all the dreams
The problems of this world are ruining people's aspirations and desires.
The fools are kings, tearing apart the soul
People in positions of power and influence are causing harm and destruction to others.
The race for complication, communicate reaction
People compete to make things more complicated, and communicate only when it is necessary to react.
The lack of heart of men, I grow distant from the core
People's lack of compassion and empathy make me feel disconnected.
Borrow this body for a lifetime, earthly material
Our physical bodies are temporary vessels for our consciousness.
My soul unraveled out of mental
My spiritual essence is not confined by my thoughts or emotions.
The shell returns to dust
Our physical bodies will inevitably decay and return to the earth.
I focus on the present, concentrate on what I find
I try to live in the moment and pay attention to what is happening around me.
Accelerate the vision high beyond the curse of time
I strive to broaden my perspective beyond the limitations of time.
Bring light to my attention, the walls of vacuum fall
When I become more aware, my narrow-minded views no longer hold me back.
This force increases and tells me where to go
As I become more enlightened, I feel a stronger sense of direction.
Follow, I enter my dimension, awakened heart for life
By embracing my inner wisdom, I feel more alive and authentic.
Enforce my senses understanding
I seek to gain a deeper understanding through my sensory experiences.
I find the will to live straight
I discover the motivation to live my life with purpose and authenticity.
I feel the change, I see the vicious circle
I witness the cycle of negative patterns and behaviors in myself and others.
Finally turned into a virtuous one
I experience a positive transformation that leads me towards a virtuous path.
Having the whole world in my hands filled
I feel empowered and capable of achieving my goals and dreams.
Timelessness
I feel a sense of timelessness and transcendence.
Out of the frame I feel so vast I'm all around myself
I feel like the boundaries of my physical body do not define me.
Imaginative interaction
I engage in creative thinking and interpretation of my experiences.
But I keep struggling inside to hold this always
However, I struggle to maintain this state of awareness and understanding.
Forever there
This awareness and understanding will always exist within me.
Is it the fear to fall in space that keeps us from understanding?
Do our fears of the unknown prevent us from gaining enlightenment and understanding?
The only way to find the power is to look inside
The key to empowerment and understanding lies within oneself.
Increase your fall on purpose and let this river flow
We must let go of our fears and thoughts and allow ourselves to fully experience and learn.
Now you hold this secret, appeared out of the vacuum of space
Once we embrace our inner wisdom, we hold the key to enlightenment that seems to come from nowhere.
Remain in what you are, the center of your life
We must remain true to who we are and what we believe.
You made it to this point, no one can tell you how
We are the only ones who know how we got to where we are.
You crawled and bled all the way but you were the only one
We have gone through struggles and hardships, but we are the only ones who truly understand our experiences.
That was tearing your soul apart, you finally find yourself
Our difficulties have led us to a better understanding of ourselves and our place in the world.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOSEPH DUPLANTIER, MARIO DUPLANTIER
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The sickness of this world is destroying all the dreams
The fools are kings, tearing apart the soul
The race for complication, communicate reaction
The lack of heart of men, I grow distant from the core
Borrow this body for a lifetime, earthly material
My soul unraveled out of mental
The shell returns to dust
I focus on the present, concentrate on what I find
Accelerate the vision high beyond the curse of time
Bring light to my attention, the walls of vacuum fall
This force increases and tells me where to go
Follow, I enter my dimension, awakened heart for life
Enforce my senses understanding
I find the will to live straight
I feel the change, I see the vicious circle
Finally turned into a virtuous one
Having the whole world in my hands filled
Timelessness
Out of the frame I feel so vast I'm all around myself
Imaginative interaction
But I keep struggling inside to hold this always
Forever there
Is it the fear to fall in space that keeps us from understanding?
The only way to find the power is to look inside
Increase your fall on purpose and let this river flow
Now you hold this secret, appeared out of the vacuum of space
Remain in what you are, the center of your life
You made it to this point, no one can tell you how
You crawled and bled all the way but you were the only one
That was tearing your soul apart, you finally find yourself
Batuhan Güner
Vacuity never gets old. One of the all time greats.
Sputnik
the way of all flesh zaten one of all time great.
Kataton
Best album
cornholy69
Absolutely! 🤘🏼
Emre Zafrak
twoaf ve l'enfant sauvage gibi albümler daha gelmez
Sputnik
@Emre Zafrak the link ve terra incognita underrated hocam onlari unutmayalim.
CranX
Everybody talking about how brutal 3:15 is but is it only me or the groove at 1:57 is absolutely awesome
Life Music of the Galaxy
Indeed
This whole song is a masterclass in the beauty of simplicity
Shawn McGregor
Truth!
mahsheenman
Yes 1:57 has a brutal and forlorn quality. It sounds like marching to a battle where one could certainly die.