Quote from jhimm -- “Scissorkiss was a Boston-based trio which attempted to… Read Full Bio ↴Quote from jhimm -- “Scissorkiss was a Boston-based trio which attempted to bring together the disparate worlds of metal, EBM, darkwave, synthpop and industrial. Following in the large footsteps of such groups as Nine Inch Nails and Curve while predicting the arrival of new-comers such as Evanescence, Scissorkiss was fronted by passionate female vocals, braced by blistering guitars, and backed by infectious beats drawn from hip-hop, house, techno and synthpop.

Between 1998-2004, Scissorkiss was Liz Nickrenz [[artist]Rachael's.Surrender] aka Liz Amadea Nickrenz – vocals; Mathew Fuller [[artist]Seven Sunless Days] -- guitar, programming; and jhimm [[url=http://www.last.fm/music/lispboston](lisp)] -- vocals, guitar, programming.

During that time, Scissorkiss recorded and released three CD's: I Want to Believe (2001); Where's My Silver Love? (2003); The Ties That Bind (2004).

Amadea went on to pursue an academic career and perform in the project "Rachael's.Surrender, jhimm went on to form (lisp) and Mathew went on to form Seven Sunless Days.

This was my band, I think I'd know :) ” – jhimm, 27 Mar 2007

Official Websites
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Scissorkiss/27429434453
http://www.jhimm.net/

Edited by: ~Neferast~ 3 Feb 2011 06:05

Believe
Scissorkiss Lyrics

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Hold it together
Or slip away
These walls of water
All around me
I want to believe

Overwhelmed
All is senseless

These walls of water

Can't keep from drowning
I want to believe... in you

Overall Meaning

These lyrics convey a sense of desperation and hopelessness, with the singer feeling trapped and overwhelmed by the challenges and obstacles in their life. The "walls of water" represent the difficulties and hardships that surround them, threatening to consume and drown them at any moment. Despite this, the singer wants to believe in something or someone that can give them the strength and hope to keep going. It's an expression of vulnerability and the human desire for connection and support in difficult times.

The repetition of the phrase "I want to believe" underscores this longing and yearning for something to hold onto. It's a plea for faith and trust in the face of uncertainty and fear. The choice between "holding it together" or "slipping away" highlights the narrow margin between perseverance and giving up. Overall, the lyrics suggest a deep emotional struggle and the need for external support and guidance to stay afloat.

Line by Line Meaning

Hold it together
Maintain your composure despite the difficulties

Or slip away
Give in to the overwhelming circumstances

These walls of water
Feeling surrounded by an insurmountable force

All around me
Permeating through every aspect of life

I want to believe
Still holding onto hope and faith despite the odds

Overwhelmed
Fully consumed by the force or circumstance

All is senseless
Unable to find meaning or reason in the situation

Can't keep from drowning
Unable to stay afloat or resist the negative effects

I want to believe... in you
Seeking solace and support in someone or something greater than oneself

Contributed by Alexandra G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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