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.
Prophecy
Remy Zero Lyrics
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This is a train in the night
And now it's time for you to go
You know you've had a healthy life, boy.
You walk this world like you're a ghost
Your hands are coming through the needles
Sick of your tragic and the evils
Look into the sun and see your soul is dying
Used to feel the faith, but now you're tired of trying
Should have left alone what you have stolen from everyone
How are you feeling?
Seem a little sick to me now
This is a coming of the times
You are a witness to the movement
If all you're seeing is your lies
You had your chance, but now you've blown it.
You want this world so you can own it
I am the keeper of the songs of everyone
Look into the sun and see your soul is dying
Used to feel the faith, but now you're tired of trying
Should have left alone what you have stolen from everyone
How are you feeling?
You seem a little sick to me
From the light on high
A chance to change your fate
Forgiveness falling down
On those who chose to wait
Remember the time
Find yourself home again
Deep within your life
Find yourself a home again find yourself home again
It's a choice
You have chosen your own
In the old days
When the world was young and bright
If you raise the mask, who will lead us home tonight
Look into the sun and see your soul is dying
Used to feel the faith, but now you're tired of trying
Should have left alone what you have stolen from everyone
How are you feeling?
Look into the sun and see your soul is dying
Used to feel the faith, but now you're tired of trying
Should have left alone what you have stolen from everyone
How are you feeling?
Seems a little sick
It seems a little sick
It seems a little sick to me now
The lyrics of Remy Zero's song "Prophecy" are open to interpretation, but it seems to convey a message to a person who is entering a new stage of life. The lyrics suggest that the person may have been living life in a careless way, perhaps stealing from others, and it's now time for them to face the consequences of their actions. The singer is the keeper of the songs of everyone, implying that this person's story is not unique, and they are not alone in their struggles.
The lyrics urge the person to take a hard look at their life and soul, which seem to be dying. They may feel tired and lost, and it's suggested that they should have left alone what they have taken from others. However, there is still hope for redemption and forgiveness if they choose to make amends and find their home again.
The song's message is a cautionary tale of sorts, warning against living a life without purpose or consideration for others. The lyrics also suggest that there is always a chance for redemption and that it's never too late to change one's fate.
Line by Line Meaning
Consider this a sign.
This is an indication that something important is happening.
This is a train in the night
This is an opportunity or situation that is passing quickly and unseen.
And now it's time for you to go
It is time for you to leave or move on from this situation.
You know you've had a healthy life, boy.
You have enjoyed a good life up until this point.
You walk this world like you're a ghost
You are moving through life without really living or engaging with it.
Your hands are coming through the needles
You are hurting yourself and others with your actions and choices.
Sick of your tragic and the evils
You are tired of the negative consequences of your mistakes and misdeeds.
I am the keeper of the songs of everyone
I am the one who remembers and records the stories and experiences of all people.
Look into the sun and see your soul is dying
If you examine yourself honestly, you will see that your spirit is suffering and losing life.
Used to feel the faith, but now you're tired of trying
You used to have hope and belief, but now you have become weary of trying to hold onto them.
Should have left alone what you have stolen from everyone
You should not have taken things from others that you did not earn or deserve.
How are you feeling?
What is your emotional state or perspective on your situation?
Seem a little sick to me now
You appear to be struggling or unhealthy.
This is a coming of the times
This is a significant moment in history or society's development.
You are a witness to the movement
You are observing and experiencing a change or shift in societal attitudes and actions.
If all you're seeing is your lies
If you cannot see past your own deceit or falsehoods,
You had your chance, but now you've blown it.
You had an opportunity, but you have squandered it or ruined it.
You want this world so you can own it
You desire power and control in the world.
From the light on high
From a divine or spiritual source.
A chance to change your fate
An opportunity to alter the course of your life and destiny.
Forgiveness falling down
An act of pardoning and compassion is given to those who seek it.
On those who chose to wait
To those who exercise patience and delay in pursuit of their goals.
Remember the time
Do not forget the past and the lessons learned from it.
Find yourself home again
Rediscover your place and purpose in the world.
Deep within your life
Inside your being or soul.
It's a choice
You have the ability to decide and take action.
You have chosen your own
You are responsible for the consequences of your choices and actions.
In the old days
In ancient times or a previous era.
When the world was young and bright
In a time when the world was new and full of promise.
If you raise the mask, who will lead us home tonight
If you reveal your true self, who will guide and direct us in our journey?
Seems a little sick
Appears to be unhealthy or unwell.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CINJUN TATE, SHELBY TATE, CEDRIC LEMOYNE, JEFFREY CAIN, GREGORY SLAY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@clothesabd1822
Consider this a sign
This is a train in the nightΒ
And now it's time for you to goΒ
You know you had a healthy life boy
You walk this world like you're a ghost
Your hands are coming through the needles
Sick of your tragic and the evilsΒ
I am the keeper of the songs of everyone
Look into the sun and seeΒ
Your soul is dyingΒ
Used to feel the faithΒ
But now you're tired of tryingΒ
Should have left aloneΒ
What you have stolen from everyoneΒ
How are you feeling?Β
Seems a little sick to me nowΒ
This is a coming of the timesΒ
You are a witness to the movementΒ
If all you're seeing is liesΒ
You had your chance, but now you've blown itΒ
You want this world so you can own themΒ
I am the keeper of the songs of everyoneΒ
Look into the sun and seeΒ
Your soul is dyingΒ
Used to feel the faithΒ
But now you're tired of tryingΒ
Should have left aloneΒ
What you have stolen from everyoneΒ
How are you feeling?Β
Seems a little sick to me nowΒ
From the light on highΒ
A chance to change your fateΒ
Forgiveness falling downΒ
On those who chose to waitΒ
Remember the timeΒ
Find yourself home againΒ
Deep within your lifeΒ
Find yourself home again
Find yourself home againΒ
It's a choiceΒ
You have chosen your ownΒ
In the old daysΒ
When the world was young and brightΒ
If you raise the maskΒ
Who will lead us home tonightΒ
Look into the sun and seeΒ
Your soul is dyingΒ
Used to feel the faithΒ
But now you're tired of tryingΒ
Should have left aloneΒ
What you have stolen from everyoneΒ
How are you feeling?Β
Look into the sun and seeΒ
Your soul is dyingΒ
Used to feel the faithΒ
But now you're tired of tryingΒ
Should have left aloneΒ
What you have stolen from everyoneΒ
How are you feeling?Β
Seems a little sick
Seems a little sick
Seems a little sick to me now
@spacefreak09
One of the coolest songs that has ever existed!
@validationboy
Yes, indeed
@wakinguponjupiter7505
I wish I listened to it more often
@Twisted837
One of my favorite songs!!!!
@Twisted837
One of the most underrated bands. That brings me so much nostalgia. I listen to this song and the album weekly β€
@mightybitchy
She's All That & Charmed :). I miss late 90s...
@lilredpothead
same here
@injusticeExpert7
@Rhonda Painter what episode of oc
@xAaeiynx
Charmed!!!
@michellecottrell3553
Me too,I haven't thought about Charmed in so long my favorite childhood show