1) Illumination from N… Read Full Bio ↴There are 2 bands with the name Illumination:
1) Illumination from Norway (electronic)
2) Illumination from Belgium (Thrash metal)
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Illumination consists of the english/norwegian artists Nicholas Sillitoe and Per Martinsen (aka Mental Overdrive).
Both Sillitoe and Martinsen are known as true pioneers and innovators in Norwegian electronic music, club culture and alternative pop music production - paving the way for other electronica/pop artists like Røyksopp.
Illumination are also well known for their exquisite remixes under their "Chilluminati" monicker, notably the essential Café del Mar mixes of Mari Boine (Gula Gula), Bugge Wesseltoft (Existence). Both these remixes, as well as their own post-rave come-up, come-down anthem "Cookie Raver" have all been defining moments of the Café del Mar worldwide releases.
After releasing several 12" singles and e.p´s throughout the 1990´s, their eventual major label debut album came in 2000 "This Is Illumination" - with "The Chilluminati remixes" and follow up "The Poppy Rocks" in 2004.
Nicholas Sillitoe is currently occupied with many film and tv scores, and albums with norwegian singer/songwriter Anne Marie Almedal.
Per Martinsen is currently focusing on his electronica project Mental Overdrive, and productions with the band Frost.
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Illumination - Anno 2010
Illumination is a thrash metal band from Belgium. They have been playing for several years now and they were lucky to share the stage with bands like Asphyx, Hatesphere, Gama Bomb, Crucifier,... . also recorded a demo called 'Inside the warmachine' and the new demo called 'The Apocalyptic Era' is just released! Right now they are writing their first full album!
Stay tuned and check out their myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/illuminationthrash
Cry Me A River
Illumination Lyrics
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You cried the whole night through
Well you can cry me a river, cry me a river
I cried a river over you
Now you say you're sorry
For being so untrue
Well you can cry me a river, cry me a river
You drove me, nearly drove me out of my head
While you never shed a tear
Remember, I remember all that you said
Told me love was too plebeian
Told me you were through with me
And now you say you love me
Well just to prove you do
Come on and cry me a river, cry me a river
I cried a river over you
Go on and cry me a river, cry me a river
I cried a river............over you
The song "Cry Me A River" by Illumination is a classic break-up song that expresses the pain and resentment of a lover who has been betrayed. The lyrics highlight the emotional turmoil that follows a breakup, and the singer's desire for the other person to feel the same pain they have inflicted upon them. The opening verse captures the essence of the song, where the singer says "Now you say you're lonely, You cried the whole night through, Well, you can cry me a river, Cry me a river, I cried a river over you." These lines show that the person who betrayed the singer is now experiencing loneliness, and the singer advises them to cry as much as they want as they have already done the same when the breakup happened.
The second verse continues in a similar vein, with the singer highlighting the other person's lies and deception, stating "You said you love me, But you're not honest or true, Well, you can cry me a river, Cry me a river, I cried a river over you." The lines here suggest that the other person's love was not genuine, and they were just playing with the singer's emotions. The third verse has the singer recalling all the hurtful things that the other person said to them, and how it made them feel. The lines "Told me love was too plebeian, Told me you were through with me" suggest that the other person did not value the love that the singer had for them and ended the relationship abruptly.
Overall, "Cry Me A River" is a song that speaks to the pain of a lost love and the hurt that comes with it. The lyrics are relatable, and the emotion behind the song is powerful, making it a classic breakup tune that resonates with many people.
Line by Line Meaning
Now you say you're lonely
You are suggesting that you are lonely now, but it’s too late as I have already experienced this feeling.
You cried the whole night through
You spent the entire night crying, which is a feeling I have been through myself.
Well you can cry me a river, cry me a river
You can express your sadness to me, just like I did, but it won't make a difference.
I cried a river over you
I was extremely emotional and heartbroken over what you put me through.
Now you say you're sorry
You are apologizing for what you’ve done to me, but your apologies are empty words to me now.
For being so untrue
You betrayed me and lied to me, which caused me a lot of pain.
You drove me, nearly drove me out of my head
Your behavior and actions affected me so deeply that I felt like I was losing my mind.
While you never shed a tear
You didn't even care enough to cry or show any emotion for what you did to me.
Remember, I remember all that you said
I haven't forgotten the hurtful things you said to me when you were leaving me.
Told me love was too plebeian
You said that our love was too common and ordinary, which made me feel inadequate.
Told me you were through with me
You made it clear to me that you no longer wanted to be with me.
And now you say you love me
You are trying to win me back by saying that you love me, but your words are falling on deaf ears.
Well just to prove you do
If you truly love me, you'll show me and not just say it as empty words.
Come on and cry me a river, cry me a river
Express your sadness to me, but it doesn't change anything.
Go on and cry me a river, cry me a river
Indicates the singer's frustration and disbelief that the other party didn't seem to care about their pain.
I cried a river............over you
Reiterates the extent of the artist's emotional pain and betrayal because of the other party's actions.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Arthur Hamilton
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