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

Hope
Scissorkiss Lyrics

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Color me the savior
Color me naive
Color me the martyr
Color me complete

Well, I guess I was wrong
Well, I guess I was wrong
Well, I guess I was wrong

Well, I guess I was wrong

I hope we have forever
I hope that we don't sever
I hope I hold together
I hope that I feel better

Color me the failure
Color me naive
Color me the victim
Color me incomplete

Well, I guess I was wrong
Well, I guess I was wrong
Well, I guess I was wrong
Well, I guess I was wrong

I hope we have forever
I hope that we don't sever
I hope I hold together
I hope that I feel better
I hope we have forever
I hope that we don't sever
I hope I hold together
I hope that I feel better

This is what we are,
This is who we are
This is who we are

This is who we are
This is who we are

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Scissorkiss's song "Hope" suggest a longing to belong and be understood while acknowledging the potential for failure and incompleteness. The singer asks to be colored in various ways - as a savior, martyr, failure, victim - in an attempt to capture their true essence. The repetition of "well, I guess I was wrong" suggests a self-doubt and anxiety about being misunderstood or not living up to expectations. The hope that "we have forever" and "don't sever" further emphasizes the desire for belonging and companionship.

The second verse continues the plea for understanding, admitting to being incomplete and hoping for wholeness. The repetition of the chorus drives home the singer's desire for a sense of stability and happiness. The final line, "this is who we are," can be interpreted as both a statement of acceptance and a call to action - a recognition of one's own identity and a commitment to living authentically.

Line by Line Meaning

Color me the savior
I want to be seen as someone who saves others

Color me naive
I may not fully understand the world and its complexities

Color me the martyr
I am willing to suffer for what I believe in

Color me complete
I feel fulfilled and content in myself

Well, I guess I was wrong
I admit that my previous understanding or assumption was incorrect

I hope we have forever
I want our relationship or connection to last eternity

I hope that we don't sever
I hope that we don't break apart or disconnect

I hope I hold together
I hope that I can keep myself from falling apart or breaking down

I hope that I feel better
I hope that I can feel better emotionally or mentally

Color me the failure
I acknowledge that I have failed or made mistakes in the past

Color me the victim
I may have been hurt or wronged by others