1) A mononym of Aurelio V… Read Full Bio ↴Voltaire is a name of at least three acts:
1) A mononym of Aurelio Voltaire HernΓ‘ndez (b. 1967, Havana, Cuba), a singer/songwriter whose music has its roots deeply embedded in European folk and also has influences from the gothic scene. He has also been directing commercials and animating short films for ten years, the best known of these are his Hieronymus Bosch-inspired station MTV IDs.
Inspired by the films of Ray Harryhausen (Jason and the Argonauts, The 7th Voyage of Sinbad), Voltaire began animating at the age of ten on a super8 camera. By piecing together snippets of information from fanzines, he eventually was able to teach himself how to make foam rubber animation models and animate them. The films of his childhood landed him his first directing job in 1988 with MTV. The stop-motion tour of the hellish Garden of Earthly Delights won several awards.
He also teaches stop-motion animation at the School of Visual Arts in New York City.
He also wrote the song "BRAINS!" for the Cartoon Network show "Grim and Evil" which has since split into two separate shows (The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy, Evil Con Carne) and the song can also be found on his album "Boo Hoo".
An avid fan of Star Trek, Voltaire frequently attends conventions and released a four track E.P. called "Banned on Vulcan". It was a set of comedy recordings poking fun at characters from the show.
He often takes part in Adventure Quest Worlds special musical events in which he is drawn incredibly well!
Discography:
The Devil's Bris (1998)
Almost Human (2000)
Boo Hoo (2002)
Then and Again (2004)
Ooky Spooky (2007)
To the Bottom of the Sea (2008)
Hate Lives in a Small Town (2010)
Riding a Black Unicorn Down the Side of an Erupting Volcano While Drinking from a Chalice Filled with the Laughter of Small Children (2011)
BiTrektual (2012)
Raised by Bats (2014)
Heart-Shaped Wound (2017)
What Are the Oddz? (2019)
The Black Labyrinth (TBD)
2) A German indie rock group from Bonn, too. They were founded in 2003 by Roland Meyer de Voltaire, who is the singer, songwriter and producer of the band. Their discography includes one EP and two albums, called "Heute ist jeder Tag" (2006) and "Das letzte bisschen Etikette" (2009).
Sites: Voltaire-Musik.De (official)
3) A Polish punk rock band who have released two albums.
4) An 18th-century French writer and philosopher, who might be scrobbled by people listening to audiobooks of his works.
Almost Human
Voltaire Lyrics
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That you should treat me this way?
Is it really such a crime
For an angel to speak his mind?
In time I'll try to shed some light
If I were a big boy I wouldn't cry
But since I'm not a big boy I'll have to cry
That you should cast me from grace
Though I love to rule in hell here
How I miss the taste of heaven
Its soft and cool embrace
If I were a big boy I wouldn't cry
But since I'm not a big boy
I'll have to close my eyes
And picture what's it's like
I'm just like you
I'm made by him
Despised by they
I'm almost me
I'm nearly human look at me
I'm almost a human being
I'm just like you
Made by him
Despised by they
I'm almost me
I'm nearly human
Pity me I'm almost a human being
I still remember your light
It was streaming down
And burning out my eyes
If I were a big boy I wouldn't cry
But since I'm not a big boy
I'll have to close my eyes
And picture what it's like
I'm just like you
I'm made by him
Despised by they
I'm almost me
I'm nearly human look at me
I'm almost a human being
there tears are real
I'm jealousy I'm spite and hate
To the core I'm mean
I'm nearly human look at me
I'm almost a human being
I'm just like you
Better than he
To hell with they
I'm almost me
I'm nearly human
Pity me I'm almost a human being
don't touch me
I couldn't bear the thought of it now
Don't touch me
I couldn't bear the strength
Don't touch me
I couldn't bear the thought of it now
Touch me touch me touch me
Don't touch me touch me touch me
Voltaire's song "Almost Human" is a ballad that reflects on a fallen angel's contemplation of the punishment he is enduring. The song's lyrics suggest that the character was cast down from heaven for speaking his mind, and he now finds himself longing for the paradise he knew before. The portion "What did I ever do to you that you should treat me this way?" communicates the essence of the song, as the singer appears to question the justice and reason behind such a drastic punishment. He then goes on to express his frustration as he wishes he were a big boy and wouldn't cry over his loss of grace, but since he isn't, he will have to find solace in his mind's eye.
Voltaire uses the song to expose a part of humanity's core that suggests sympathy for those who are suffering. At the same time, the lyrics also warn that people should be mindful of their actions toward others, for they could face disciplinary measures, just like the angel in the song. However, the penultimate line suggests an entirely different side to the singer's being, as he says he is almost human, meaning he holds the capacity for emotions and mistakes, much like humans.
Line by Line Meaning
What did I ever do to you
What wrong did I commit that led to your mistreatment of me?
That you should treat me this way?
Why are you treating me with such contempt and hostility?
Is it really such a crime
Is it a punishable offense
For an angel to speak his mind?
For an angel to express his honest thoughts?
In time I'll try to shed some light
I will eventually reveal the truth
If I were a big boy I wouldn't cry
If I were stronger, I wouldn't show my emotions
But since I'm not a big boy I'll have to cry
But since I'm not strong, I am going to cry
what did I ever do so wrong
What wrong did I commit?
That you should cast me from grace
That you should expel me from your favor?
Though I love to rule in hell here
Although I enjoy being in control in this chaotic state
How I miss the taste of heaven
I miss the peaceful and heavenly experience
Its soft and cool embrace
The soothing and pleasant environment
I'm just like you
I am the same as you
I'm made by him
I was created by Him
Despised by they
They hate me
I'm almost me
I am very close to being my true self
I'm nearly human look at me
I resemble a human being
I'm almost a human being
I am very similar to a human being
Pity me I'm almost a human being
I deserve compassion for almost being like a human being
I still remember your light
I still recall your radiance
It was streaming down
It was descending
And burning out my eyes
And causing me pain
there tears are real
These are genuine tears
I'm jealousy I'm spite and hate
I feel envy, anger, and malice
To the core I'm mean
I am inherently cruel at heart
I'm just like you
I am the same as you
Better than he
I am superior to him
To hell with they
I don't care about their opinion
I'm almost me
I am very close to being myself
Pity me I'm almost a human being
I deserve compassion for almost being like a human being
don't touch me
Please don't touch me
I couldn't bear the thought of it now
I cannot handle the idea of it at the moment
Touch me touch me touch me
Please touch me
Don't touch me touch me touch me
Please don't touch me
But since I'm not a big boy
But since I am not strong
I'll have to close my eyes
I will have to shut my eyes
And picture what it's like
And imagine how it feels
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TOM WRIGHT-GOSS, CLARE MAGUIRE, LINCOLN BARRETT
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