“Cirice” is the Grammy Award-winning first single off of Ghost’s third album, Meliora. Old English for “Church,” “Cirice”’s lyrics approach the listener warmly like a pastor, assuring them that they belong and they are accepted. By Satan, of course.
[Verse 1: Papa Emeritus III]
I feel your presence amongst us
You cannot hide in the darkness
Can you hear the rumble?
Can you hear the rumble that's calling?
I know your soul is not tainted
Even though you've been told so
Can you hear the rumble?
Can you hear the rumble that's calling?
[Chorus: Papa Emeritus III]
I can feel the thunder that's breaking in your heart
I can see through the scars inside you
I can feel the thunder that's breaking in your heart
I can see through the scars inside you
[Verse 2: Papa Emeritus III]
A candle casting a faint glow
You and I see eye to eye
Can you hear the thunder?
How can you hear the thunder that's breaking?
Now there is nothing between us
From now our merge is eternal
Can't you see that you're lost?
Can't you see that you're lost without me?
[Chorus: Papa Emeritus III]
I can feel the thunder that's breaking in your heart
I can see through the scars inside you
I can feel the thunder that's breaking in your heart
I can see through the scars inside you
[Bridge: Papa Emeritus III]
Can't you see that you're lost without me?
[Chorus: Papa Emeritus III]
I can feel the thunder that's breaking in your heart
I can see through the scars inside you
I can feel the thunder that's breaking in your heart
I can see through the scars inside you!
I can feel the thunder that's breaking in your heart
I can see through the scars inside you
I can feel the thunder that's breaking in your heart
I can see through the scars inside you
Cirice was written by Tobias Forge & Klas Åhlund.
Cirice was produced by Klas Åhlund.
Papa Emeritus III told Diablo Rock:
Initially, this song was thought of as a complete dome theme, with an even longer intro—“Devil Church.” As we already had other songs that had these great refrains we thought about leaving long choruses out. But in a coffee break, the chorus appeared out of nowhe...