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.
The Last Word
Voltaire Lyrics
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When another forces your hand
And what will they say
When they find me here this way
And know, no no no it wasn't my idea
No it wasn't my idea
But oh,just to see your face
When you find me here like this
Darkness is now at my door
Rapping with bony fingers
He's come to take me home
He'll envelope me in sleep
Wrapped in black feathery wings
but before we fly, here's my goodbye
I get the last word
I get the last laugh
As sure as the room is growing cold
I'll have the last word
I'll have the last laugh
As sure as my blood is running cold
they won't call it suicide
Because I've got the killer's name
Engraved so deeply in my veins
They will call it homocide
Because I've got your name
So clearly carved into my wrist
The weak and the lame will find their way
To escape but why should I
Leave all this beauty behind
And forfeit the joy in my life
In the name of an enemy
I'll have the last word
I'll have the last laugh
As sure as the room is growing cold
I'll have the last word
I'll have the last laugh
As sure as your blood is running cold
far be it for I to leave all this beauty behind
I will stay to watch you wither away
And with any luck you may be hit by a truck
And I will remain to dance upon your grave
Oh, look, can't you see how much your death means to me
Please won't you play in a busy street
Far be it for I to leave all this beauty behind
I will remain to dance upon your grave
The song “The Last Word” by Voltaire is a poetic and dark exploration of the complicated emotions that can arise from a situation where one feels they have been forced into making a drastic decision. The first verse opens with the question “What do you call it when another forces your hand?”. Here, Voltaire is questioning the moral implications of being compelled to take drastic measures as a result of some external factor or person. The following lines “And what will they say when they find me here this way?” are referring to the aftermath of this decision and the judgment that may come from those who witness the final outcome. In the second verse, Voltaire shifts into a more introspective tone with “But oh, just to see your face when you find me here like this” expressing the bitter satisfaction one may feel in leaving behind a final message or image that will affect the person or situation that caused them to take this drastic action. The chorus “I'll have the last word, I'll have the last laugh” is a bold declaration of taking control of a situation that may have otherwise been out of one’s control, reclaiming power in a moment of vulnerability. The final verse contains some dark humor with lines such as “And with any luck you may be hit by a truck/ And I will remain to dance upon your grave”, reflecting a coping mechanism of finding absurdity in the pain.
Line by Line Meaning
What do you call it
What is the name for a situation when someone else forces you to do something against your will?
When another forces your hand
When someone forces you to do something you do not want to do.
And what will they say
What will people say about me now that I am in this situation?
When they find me here this way
What will people think when they find me in this condition?
And know, no no no it wasn't my idea
I did not choose to be in this position.
No it wasn't my idea
I am not the one responsible for this outcome.
But oh,just to see your face
Even though I did not want this to happen, it will bring me satisfaction to see your reaction.
When you find me here like this
When you discover me in this state, it will be a shock to you.
Now there's no time for wondering
There is no more time to think or contemplate my situation.
Darkness is now at my door
My fate is sealed, and I am about to face the unknown.
Rapping with bony fingers
The end is near, and death is coming to collect me.
He's come to take me home
Death has come to take me away.
He'll envelope me in sleep
I will be consumed by eternal slumber.
Wrapped in black feathery wings
My body and soul will be taken by death and wrapped in darkness.
but before we fly, here's my goodbye
Before I depart from this world, I am leaving behind my final words.
I get the last word
Even though I did not want what happened to me, I will have the satisfaction of having the final word in the situation.
I get the last laugh
In the end, I will be victorious and have the last laugh.
As sure as the room is growing cold
My time is running out, and the coldness of death is closing in.
they won't call it suicide
My act will not be classified as suicide.
Because I've got the killer's name
Because someone else caused me to be in this situation.
Engraved so deeply in my veins
The impact of their actions has cut me deeply.
They will call it homocide
My death will be deemed a homicide.
Because I've got your name
Your name is etched into my mind and is the sole reason for my demise.
So clearly carved into my wrist
Your name is permanently etched into my being.
The weak and the lame will find their way
Others will find a way to escape their struggles, but I refuse to do so.
To escape but why should I
Why should I run from my problems when I can face them head-on?
Leave all this beauty behind
Life is beautiful, and I do not want to leave it behind, even if it means suffering.
And forfeit the joy in my life
I refuse to give up on life's happiness, even in the face of pain and suffering.
In the name of an enemy
Despite my struggles, I will not let my enemy win by taking my own life.
Far be it for I to leave all this beauty behind
I cannot bear to leave all the joy and wonder of life behind.
I will stay to watch you wither away
I will continue to live and thrive while you suffer the consequences of your actions.
And with any luck you may be hit by a truck
I wish for karma to catch up with you and for you to experience the pain and suffering you caused me.
And I will remain to dance upon your grave
I will not rest until I have avenged myself and can dance upon your grave in victory.
Oh, look, can't you see how much your death means to me
Your death will bring me immense satisfaction and joy.
Please won't you play in a busy street
I am urging you to take risks and live recklessly, just as you caused me to do.
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