Singer/DJ Carol C … Read Full Bio ↴Si*Sé is an Electronic group from New York City.
Singer/DJ Carol C sings in English and Spanish over producer Cliff Cristofaro (The Crystal Pharoah)’s post-trip-hop grooves. The band includes drummer Ryan Farley, bassist Morgan Phillips, percussionist Neil Ochoa and violinist Nicole Arena.
David Byrne fell for Si*Sé in 2000, signing the New York City crew to his Luaka Bop label, releasing its self-titled debut in 2001 and taking the band along on his Look Into the Eyeball world tour.
The group released its 2005 sophomore effort More Shine on Fuerte/Universal. Si*Sé has shared the stage with Gotan Project, Norah Jones, Soulive, Arcade Fire, Kraftwerk, The Roots and James Brown. The group’s music has been featured on TV shows Sex in the City, Nip/Tuck, One Tree Hill, Six Feet Under, Project Runway, Lipstick Jungle, CSI, MTV’s Road Rules, and in various commercials.
Si*Sé enters the new decade with their independently-produced third release, Gold. This five-song EP is mastered by Bob Power whose repertoire includes artists Erykah Badu, Citizen Cope, A Tribe Called Quest and Chaka Khan. James “Bonzai” Caruso who produced Mary J. Blige and Damien Marley returns as the mixing engineer.
The truth
Si*Sé Lyrics
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Should realize
We’re all confused
When all we know is fed with news
There’s more you know than public views
Ahhhhh….
What are we gonna do
'Cause I can’t watch the world go down
And say, I don’t wanna, know
I don’t wanna know
No I can’t watch the world go down
'Cause I don’t wanna go I don’t wanna go
When will we try to see the truth
Should realize
It’s them it’s you
Try, I'm begging you, try
'Cause I can’t watch the world go down
And say, I don’t wanna know
I don’t wanna know
No I can’t watch the world go down
Oh no, 'cause I don’t wanna go
I don’t wanna go
Feel like a rolling stone
Feel like a rolling stone
Oh 'cause I won’t watch the world go down
And say, I don’t wanna know
I don’t wanna know
That I have watched the world go down
Oh oh oh oh no…
Between this confusion I can’t tell
If it’s real or if it’s illusion
With all this confusion and all this illusion
Can’t see a conclusion
Between this confusion I can’t tell
If it’s real or if it’s illusion
Oh between this confusion I can’t tell
If it’s real or if it’s illusion
The song "The Truth" by Si*Sé is a call to action for people to seek and acknowledge the truth amidst the confusion and illusions created by the media and society. The opening lines "It takes some time to see the truth / Should realize / We're all confused" emphasize the difficulty of recognizing the truth in a world where news and information are often manipulated and distorted for various reasons. The lyrics suggest that we have a responsibility to look beyond the "public views" and seek the truth for ourselves.
The chorus repeats the phrase "I can't watch the world go down / And say, I don't wanna know," highlighting the need for action and awareness. The line "Feel like a rolling stone" could be interpreted to mean feeling lost or disconnected amidst the chaos of the world. The repeated line "between this confusion I can't tell / if it's real or if it's illusion" further emphasizes the difficulty of discerning truth from falsehood.
Overall, the lyrics of "The Truth" urge listeners to be proactive in seeking the truth and standing up for what is right. It acknowledges the confusion and uncertainty that exists in the world but encourages people to take responsibility for their own understanding and actions.
Line by Line Meaning
It takes some time to see the truth
Realizing the truth requires patience and time.
Should realize
We must come to the realization.
We’re all confused
Everyone is bewildered by their perception of reality.
When all we know is fed with news
The information we receive from media channels can limit our understanding of the world.
There’s more you know than public views
The truth is hidden from the public and requires searching for.
'Cause I can’t watch the world go down
The singer cannot accept the world's destruction.
And say, I don’t wanna, know
Ignoring the problem isn't an option.
When will we try to see the truth
We should endeavor to seek the truth.
It’s them it’s you
Collectively, we are responsible for the current state of the world, including their own actions and the actions of others.
Try, I'm begging you, try
The singer is pleading for people to put effort into discovering the truth.
Feel like a rolling stone
The singer feels lost and isolated.
Oh 'cause I won’t watch the world go down
The singer refuses to remain passive towards the destruction of the world.
That I have watched the world go down
The singer acknowledges that they have witnessed the world's decline.
Between this confusion I can’t tell
The singer is unsure and disoriented.
If it’s real or if it’s illusion
The line speaks to how unreliable and subjective our understanding of the world can be.
Contributed by Madelyn E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.