Zeromancer is an Industrial Rock group with members from Norway.

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The core members of Zeromancer met in the influential Norwegian band Seigmen. During the 1990s this band dominated the national rock scene and even made a name for themselves outside the country by playing concerts abroad.

When Seigmen split in 1999, Alex Møklebust (vocals), Erik Ljunggren (keyboard, programming), Kim Ljung (bass guitar) and Noralf Ronthi] (drums) joined forces with Chris Schleyer (ex-Kidneythieves) (guitar) as Zeromancer.

Zeromancer are as of today:
Alex Møklebust (vocals)
Kim Ljung (bass, vocals)
Noralf Ronthi (drums)
Dan Heide (guitar)
Lorry Kristiansen (keyboard, programming)

Zeromancer's official site:
http://www.zeromancer.com

Weakness
Zeromancer Lyrics

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Sync yourself
It breaks my heart
To see in silence
not getting attention

When cheerleaders cry
Astronauts die
Something you cant resist

Who wants a hollow kiss?

I'm sick and tired of holding
Everyone at arms length
I'm sick and tired of lies

It's the weakness
That connects us
It's the strength that tears us apart

Our lust
Is a fading light
Adjust
To make things right
Don't you know you need to die
To survive

When cheerleaders cry
Astronauts die
I'm sick and tired of holding on to
This weakness

This weakness
That connects us
It's the strength that tears us apart

Sync yourself
It breaks my heart
I'm sick and tired of holding on to
Your weakness

Oh, Weakness
Oh, Weakness

It's the weakness
That connects us

(Oh, Weakness)
It's the strength that tears us apart

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Zeromancer's song "Weakness" delve into the complex emotions of connection and isolation. The singer is heartbroken to see someone they care for not getting the attention they deserve, and they express frustration with the superficiality of society's values. The chorus describes the paradoxical nature of weakness - it both connects and tears us apart. The singer is tired of holding everyone at arm's length and of participating in a web of lies. They call for a reckoning, a death to the old ways of thinking, in order to move forward and make things right.

The song seems to be commenting on the ways in which we are all connected by our struggles and vulnerabilities, yet these same weaknesses can create divisions between us. The lines "When cheerleaders cry / Astronauts die" highlight the fact that nobody is immune to pain or suffering, no matter how strong or successful they may seem. The repeated refrain of "Oh, Weakness" emphasizes the overwhelming power of this concept and the complexity of the emotions it evokes.

In terms of musical style, "Weakness" features electronic instrumentation and a driving beat. The vocals are sung in a slightly detached, introspective tone that emphasizes the melancholic themes of the lyrics.

Line by Line Meaning

Sync yourself
Get yourself in sync, align your actions with your beliefs

It breaks my heart
I feel sad about it

To see in silence
To watch something happen without saying anything

not getting attention
Feeling ignored or not valued

When cheerleaders cry
When even the seemingly happy people are sad

Astronauts die
When even the most heroic figures face danger or harm

Something you can't resist
An urge or temptation too hard to ignore

Who wants a hollow kiss?
Who wants a meaningless or insincere gesture of affection?

I'm sick and tired of holding
I'm exhausted from always being in control or not relying on others

Everyone at arms length
Keeping everyone at a distance, not letting anyone get too close

I'm sick and tired of lies
I'm fed up with dishonesty

It's the weakness
Our shared vulnerability or fragility

That connects us
It's what makes us human and allows us to empathize with one another

It's the strength that tears us apart
Our perceived strength or independence can sometimes make it difficult for us to connect with others and ask for help

Our lust
Our intense desire or passion for something or someone

Is a fading light
Our desire is diminishing or losing power

Adjust
Make changes

To make things right
To fix or improve a situation

Don't you know you need to die
You must let go of your old ways or habits to move forward

To survive
To stay alive or endure

I'm sick and tired of holding on to
I'm exhausted from trying to keep something or someone under control

This weakness
Our shared frailties or vulnerabilities

That connects us
Our shared human experience and ability to empathize with each other

It breaks my heart
I am deeply saddened by this

I'm sick and tired of holding on to
I am exhausted from trying to maintain control over my own life and others'

Your weakness
Someone else's vulnerabilities or limitations