Before recording any full length albums, Radiohead found their demo tape and invited them to be part of the US tour for The Bends. After that, they moved from Birmingham, Alabama to Los Angeles, California to record their first album. Several band mates suffered from substance abuse and homelessness after moving from Alabama.
Their first album, self-titled, drew from these experiences and unfortunately received little recognition or sales. The subsequent album Villa Elaine caused them to be praised as "the next big thing". Villa Elaine was recorded when the band was living in an apartment of the same name in Hollywood. Remy Zero's third album The Golden Hum was also received well. A 30 second clip of the song "Save Me" from The Golden Hum was used as the theme song for WB's Smallville. Remy Zero's music has also been on KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic radio show. Most recently Remy Zero's song "Fair" from Villa Elaine was used in the film Garden State, and "Prophecy", also from Villa Ellaine was used in The Last Kiss. In 2003 Jeffrey Cain, Cedric Lemoyne, and Gregory Slay formed The Engine Room and wrote the theme song to the television show Nip/Tuck titled "A Perfect Lie" which was nominated for an Emmy Award.
Remy Zero broke up after making The Golden Hum and many of its members have joined new bands. Shelby and Cinjun Tate have created Spartan Fidelity, Jeffrey Cain has formed Isidore with Steve Kilbey of The Church and recorded a solo album under the name Dead Snares,Gregory Slay has recorded multiple albums as Sleepwell, and Cedric Lemoyne has collaborated with Orenda Fink of Azure Ray on an album set for release in early 2009.
In 2006 there was reason to believe, from their MySpace posting, that the group was attempting to reform. However, as of Summer 2007, the Remy Zero MySpace page showed the following statement: "The story so far: We formed in Birmingham, AL in 1989. We took a break in 2003. We thought momentarily that we might start making music again, but now... who knows. We'll keep you posted here on whatever we're doing - together or separately - as much as we can. Stay tuned...". The Remy Zero website now has the following message:
"The five of us thank all of you who have listened, & had faith in us.
These years as Remy Zero have given birth to music and friendships that will hopefully live on past this moment. We will take the inspiration, lessons, and spirits we have encountered as each of us moves forward into new territories. Remy Zero has been put to rest.
thank you again
peace,
cedric, cinjun, jeffrey, gregory, shelby".
On Tuesday May 22, 2007 Jeffrey Cain's solo album Dead Snares Speak the Language was released, featuring performances with fellow Remy Zero members Cedric LeMoyne, Gregory Slay and Leslie Van Trease. A limited edition release on 180 gram vinyl was made available through SoundIsidore Recordings.
Bitter
Remy Zero Lyrics
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I've already lost myself
This day is descending
The flower is bending
And I tried to believe in these lies
I tried to still see with black eyes
I wanted to tame you but
You never came through
Bitter
Just one more day when its already been too long
Bitter
Just one more day when its already been too long
Bitter
Just one more day when its already been too long
And the sea is forming shackles to deliver
And I came to a resting place
I tried to take just a taste
The future is wasted
And I can't see the light from the sun
I can't even see where to run
You said we are learning but
The whole world is burning
It's so wrong
Bitter
Just one more day when its already been too long
Bitter
Just one more day when its already been too long
Bitter
Just one more day when its already been too long
And the sea is forming shackles to deliver
And the sea is forming shackles to deliver
And the sea is forming shackles to deliver
And the sea is forming shackles to deliver
The lyrics of Remy Zero's song "Bitter" paint a bleak picture of a person who feels lost and disillusioned with life. The opening lines, "I'm waiting for something else, I've already lost myself," suggest a sense of aimlessness and detachment from the world. As the day descends and the flower bends, the singer tries to believe in lies and still see with black eyes. These lines could be interpreted as a struggle to maintain optimism and hope in the face of despair.
The chorus of the song repeats the word "bitter," emphasizing the sense of dissatisfaction and disappointment the singer feels. They describe the day as "already been too long," suggesting a weariness with the mundane repetition of everyday life. The final stanza speaks of a resting place, but even here there is no escape from the bleakness of reality. The future is wasted, and the world is burning. The sea is forming shackles, perhaps a metaphor for the feeling of being trapped or confined.
Overall, "Bitter" is a song about disillusionment and the struggle to find meaning in a world that often seems devoid of it. The singer is bitter and disillusioned, but still searching for something more.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm waiting for something else
I am longing for something different.
I've already lost myself
I feel like I have lost my identity.
This day is descending
The day is getting worse.
The flower is bending
The weight of the world is bringing down beauty and grace.
And I tried to believe in these lies
I attempted to trust in falsehoods.
I tried to still see with black eyes
Despite the dark situation, I tried to stay optimistic.
I wanted to tame you but
I wanted to control things, but was unable to do so.
You never came through
My expectations were not met.
Bitter
Feeling full of resentment and disappointment.
Just one more day when its already been too long
I cannot bear to continue with this situation for another day.
And the sea is forming shackles to deliver
The overwhelming force of the ocean is trapping me and delivering me to my fate.
And I came to a resting place
I have finally found a place to rest, even if it is not a permanent solution.
I tried to take just a taste
I was cautious and only wanted to experience a bit of this situation.
The future is wasted
There is no hope for the future.
And I can't see the light from the sun
The future is bleak and there is no hope.
I can't even see where to run
There is no escape from this situation.
You said we are learning but
Someone promised that we would gain knowledge from this experience, but that promise was not kept.
The whole world is burning
Everything around me is on fire and in chaos.
It's so wrong
This situation is completely unacceptable and unjust.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AUGUST CINJUN TATE, CEDRIC LEMOYNE, CINJUN TATE, GREGORY SLAY, GREGORY SCOTT SLAY, JEFFREY CAIN, JEFFREY CAIN THOMPSON, SHELBY TATE
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