1) A mononym of Aurelio V… Read Full Bio ↴Voltaire is a name of at least three acts:
1) A mononym of Aurelio Voltaire Hernández (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.
Anastasia
Voltaire Lyrics
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And I go walking through them when I feel you near me
You know I'd love to pick one for my lapel
But you know there are too many insects watching
I'm afraid they'd tell on me
And here the skies are neither day
nor night, in this place
Its like my skin would try so hard to hold it back
Where I close my eyes
there's an explosion it comes raining down
There's a smile you smiled at me
Anastasia your disappearance is the thorn in my side
Anastasia you know your absence is the thorn in my side
I think about you every night
And every day every moment since you left here
You were the one that got away as they say
Everyone has an Anastasia
Your disappearance is the thorn in my side
Anastasia You know your absence is the thorn in my side
I kept your room just as you left it
There's not a toy out of place
Just in case the fates are kind and you come back someday
I don't want to live without my little Anastasia
Anastasia your disappearance is the thorn in my side
Anastasia you know your absence is the thorn in my side
Little Anastasia..
(I know you're out there)
And only you can take the thorn from my side
The song "Anastasia" by Voltaire is a haunting and melancholic tribute to a lost love. The singer is consumed by thoughts of their beloved, who has vanished from their life, and can't help but revisit the memories of their time together. The opening verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer describing a field of flowers that remind them of their lost love. They wander through the field when they feel the presence of their beloved, but they're afraid to pick a flower for fear of being watched by insects that might give them away.
The second verse paints a picture of a place where day and night exist simultaneously, and the singer feels like their skin is straining under the weight of the emotions they're experiencing. They close their eyes, and there's an explosion of feeling that comes raining down on them. The chorus is a direct appeal to Anastasia, with the singer stating that her absence is a constant thorn in their side. They think about her every day and every moment since she left, and she's become the one that got away.
The final verse is perhaps the most poignant, with the singer revealing that they've kept Anastasia's room exactly as she left it in the hopes that she might one day return. They can't bear the thought of living without her, and are desperate for her to take the thorn from their side. Overall, "Anastasia" is a beautifully crafted song that captures the pain and longing of lost love in a way that is both evocative and timeless.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a field of flowers and they smell like you
The scent of flowers triggers memories of Anastasia.
And I go walking through them when I feel you near me
The singer feels closer to Anastasia when he walks through the field of flowers.
You know I'd love to pick one for my lapel
The singer wishes he could have a tangible reminder of Anastasia with him at all times.
But you know there are too many insects watching
The singer is hesitant to pick a flower because he feels as though people are constantly scrutinizing his every move.
I'm afraid they'd tell on me
The singer is paranoid about being judged for his desires.
And here the skies are neither day
nor night, in this place
The singer feels emotionally unstable and uncertain about his surroundings.
Its like my skin would try so hard to hold it back
The singer can't suppress his overwhelming feelings of loss and longing.
Where I close my eyes
there's an explosion it comes raining down
The singer is haunted by vivid memories of Anastasia's departure.
There's a smile you smiled at me
The singer holds onto the memory of Anastasia's smile.
Anastasia your disappearance is the thorn in my side
The singer is deeply affected by Anastasia's absence and struggles to move on without her.
Anastasia you know your absence is the thorn in my side
Anastasia's absence is a constant source of pain for the singer.
I think about you every night
Anastasia is always on the singer's mind.
And every day every moment since you left here
Anastasia's departure has had a profound impact on the singer's life.
You were the one that got away as they say
Anastasia represents a missed opportunity in the singer's life.
Everyone has an Anastasia
Everyone has experienced loss and heartbreak in their lives.
Your disappearance is the thorn in my side
The singer's pain and grief are tied to Anastasia's absence.
I kept your room just as you left it
The singer can't bear to let go of Anastasia's memory and has kept her room untouched.
There's not a toy out of place
The singer has meticulously maintained Anastasia's room as a tribute to her.
Just in case the fates are kind and you come back someday
The singer hopes that Anastasia will one day return to him.
I don't want to live without my little Anastasia
Anastasia is irreplaceable to the singer and he can't imagine life without her.
Little Anastasia..(I know you're out there)
The singer holds onto hope that Anastasia is still alive and well somewhere.
And only you can take the thorn from my side
The singer can only find closure and healing if Anastasia returns to him.
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