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.
Twister
Remy Zero Lyrics
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I don't know why I hang around.
You will soothe the pain within my eyes
And then you leave without a sound.
Show me a sign and I'm
Taking you home.
Give me the time to show
Under the old back porch you knew
I loved you more than there and so,
You will let me fall back on my own
And where you were I'll never know.
Show me a sign and I'm
Taking you home.
Give me the time to show
How I have grown.
There'll be sun, and
All eyes fall from heaven now.
See that I walk on.
That way.
So to the fall
All stares, all breaks and no breaths.
Yeah, I walk on through the listen.
So you're sad, I turn away
To find out what I can be and so,
All these colors
That shine within my soul,
And all I am, you'll never know.
Show me a sign and I'm
Taking you home.
Give me the time to show
How I have grown.
Mmmm, it all works in
All harboured lands.
Something is real here,
My real bonney lass.
Something is real here and it's real there.
It's real here.
Something's habit and some
Some things happen.
The song "Twister" by Remy Zero is a hauntingly beautiful depiction of a bittersweet moment of letting go of someone you love. The lyrics convey the singer's feelings of confusion, pain, and a desire for closure. The opening lines "I need to hear you say goodbye/ I don't know why I hang around" encapsulate the turmoil of wanting to cling on to a relationship that has already ended.
Despite the pain and confusion, the singer seeks solace in the "you" of the song, who can "soothe the pain within my eyes" but "leaves without a sound." The chorus of "Show me a sign and I'm taking you home/ Give me the time to show how I have grown" reflects the singer's yearning for a resolution, a final goodbye, and a sense of closure.
The song's bridge echoes the sentiment of letting go with lines like "You will let me fall back on my own/ And where you were, I'll never know." In the end, the singer must walk away from this relationship and find their identity beyond the relationship's confines. The song explores complex themes of love, loss, and personal growth through evocative lyrics and a haunting melody.
Line by Line Meaning
I need to hear you say goodbye.
I am holding onto something that is weighing me down and I need closure to move on.
I don't know why I hang around.
I am uncertain why I am staying in a situation that is not good for me.
You will soothe the pain within my eyes
And then you leave without a sound.
You provide temporary comfort but ultimately leave me feeling alone and hurt.
Show me a sign and I'm
Taking you home.
Give me the time to show
How I have grown.
If you give me a chance, I can prove that I have changed and I am ready to move forward.
Under the old back porch you knew
I loved you more than there and so,
You will let me fall back on my own
And where you were I'll never know.
In a place where you once knew me well, you let me go and now I'm uncertain of where I stand with you.
There'll be sun, and
All eyes fall from heaven now.
See that I walk on.
That way.
Even when things seem bleak, I persevere and keep moving forward.
So to the fall
All stares, all breaks and no breaths.
Yeah, I walk on through the listen.
So you're sad, I turn away
Despite the obstacles and other people's negative judgments, I continue on my journey and distance myself from those who bring me down.
To find out what I can be and so,
All these colors
That shine within my soul,
And all I am, you'll never know.
I am on a journey towards personal discovery and growth, but you will never fully understand.
Mmmm, it all works in
All harboured lands.
Something is real here,
My real bonney lass.
Everything eventually falls into place, and I have found something authentic in this place/person.
Something is real here and it's real there.
It's real here.
Something's habit and some
Some things happen.
There is something genuine and unchanging across different places and experiences, but not everything is meant to be permanent or significant.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AUGUST CINJUN TATE
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