First Time Reaction to "Cirice" by Ghost - Deep Dive

In this video I will be taking a deep dive into the song "Cirice" by Ghost. I will be watching 4 videos. First, I'll be watching a lyric video. Next, I'll be watching the official Music Video. Then, I'll watch a live acoustic performance. Finally, I'll be watching a live performance on the Late show with Stephen Colbert.
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[@GeekFurious]

What's interesting about Tobias is how his voice seems to have improved with age. That's not common. And he never got any formal training, so he's essentially learning how to sing through trial and error.

[@marybrant9586]

It's harder to sing through a mask and still sound that good. He could expand even more without it. Love his voice. An angelic tone to it but he has so many textures he uses within his ranges

[@nihi]

I don't think he is wearing a mask to record studio songs

[@Calumetto]

I think he's saying that, unlike everyone trying to force you into a mold, I have no desire to change you. I see through to the real you and it's beautiful.

[@TouchyReactions]

I like it

[@marybrant9586]

Grammy winning song. They've been nominated for Call me Little Sunshine this year...This Sunday we'll see if they win again

[@aqillasong910]

Answer from the future: nope, they didn't (and that's sad), but Ozzy did (and that's great) at least Ghost were nominated

[@kabukiangelartz4176]

@@aqillasong910 yea, sad that Ghost didn’t win, but glad it was Ozzy compared to the others

[@aqillasong910]

@@kabukiangelartz4176 yeah I'd throw hands if it was someone other than Ozzy

[@jongregoryusaf7699]

Ghost has been the only band that’s hit me as hard as you described. All their music has so many meanings and feelings that it can be interpreted completely different by everyone. Love these reactions, and can’t wait to see your reaction to Ritual, definitely my all time favorite Ghost song.

[@FrostyJokerr]

Ritual, Kerrang’s ranked the 41st most evil metal song.

[@monsterlair]

Can't believe it's been almost thirteen years since i first saw Ghost at Sweden Rock Festival. The most atmospheric concert i've ever been to, a transcendent experience. This is not only my favourite Ghost song, it's one of the best music videos i have ever seen!

[@chasemathis2016]

I love these guys. I discovered them when they opened for Avenged Sevenfold on the Hail to the King tour, and by the end of their set we were all singing along to Monstrance Clock despite their goofy outfits. They used to have to go by Ghost B.C. in the States back then because of some legal shenanigans.

[@TouchyReactions]

Thank you Chase

[@hedvigkhaugen]

Hi, fairly new fan here as well, but I love your videos so much! Here are some interesting facts about the video/this song The couple standing up and clapping at the end is meant to represent how swedish people (but also Nordics in general) are very open to rock and metal. Countries like Finland, Sweden and Norway are amongst the highest exporters of rock music, so the general public are very open to it most of the time! Im sure someone has mentioned this, but Cirice is a HUGE song in the fandom. When they play this song at concerts, Papa will grab an audience members hand and sing to them during a part of this song. The fans call it being "Ciriced", and ngl, its my lifelong dream lol

[@TouchyReactions]

Glad you enjoyed the reaction.

[@peo4989]

Awesome reaction. Love how you react to different versions and analyze the song and videos. Great reaction to an awesome song. Cheers

[@TouchyReactions]

Thank you so much!!

[@Djsouthpaw1987]

Great! loving the journey through their discography. Keep it up :)

[@TouchyReactions]

Thank you 😊

[@Ram-2112]

The way you do these deep dives and the quality of everything on your channel is top notch. Love it I have watched a few videos but after this one I am a subscriber

[@TouchyReactions]

Glad you like them!

[@michelleisaacson6069]

I agree with you when you said how when you discove Ghost it speaks to you and hits you hard. Hit me like 3 months ago! Lol ❤❤❤

[@missmeeper]

I do

[@Andjelka99]

So happy with your Ghost journey, love finding new uploads on weekends. People probably already asked for Kaiserion reaction, but I would love to add my own vote too

[@TouchyReactions]

Thanks, it's on my list

[@absea7918]

Great reaction(s). Colbert had Ghost on for a Halloween special episode.

[@brit7317]

Going through your Ghost reactions and love your format!! I am so glad to see you put the acoustic live of this! (That was also the Halloween episode of Colbert, and was filmed intentionally grainy to be "spookier" i'm sure) If you ever react to Ghuleh/Zombie Queen please do the SiriusXM acoustic of it!!! :)

[@TouchyReactions]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@MrMvidz]

I think that there are quite a few hints in the lyrics that the "person" that is seeing you is the devil :) Also a kick against the notion of original sin is there in the text.

[@SODOMIIZER]

When you comment about the audience feeling like the girl in the video is kinda hilarious since, A little fun fact I suppose but, when they used to play it live, Papa would do this thing where he would kneel at the front of the stage and grab a random audience member's hand and sing that chorus to them , is what later became known as "Getting cirice'd" in the fandom, great reaction still!

[@TouchyReactions]

Nice

[@GeekFurious]

Used to play it live? Do you mean before they were headlining arenas so the audience can't get close enough?

[@SODOMIIZER]

@@GeekFurious that's a part of it yea, it was also post covid changes, I meant mainly during Era 3/beginnings of 4 with cardinal Copia that it used to happen

[@BeansCo.]

I have always been against getting a tattoo with words on it (nothing wrong with them just not my style) but there are multiple lyrics from this song I want etched into my body because they speak to me on a level that just gets to me somehow 😅

[@dansantosn]

This album is about the growing disbelief, caused by the "presence of The Antichrist on Earth" (a metaphor for people becoming more well informed, having easier access to education and therefore starting to question old dogmas), until we reach the absolute absence of God on the last track "Deus in Absentia". "Cirice", which is ancient English for 'church', is the 3rd song of the album and is about the church struggling to keep their sheep by trying to convert back the former believers now falling for Satan's charms (self thinking and open-mindedness).

[@LemurianJones]

St. Elizabeth is a call back to a track on their first album called...wait for it... Elizabeth

[@kungsverige1886]

Nice reaction dude.. Cirice = old church

[@TouchyReactions]

Thank You Thank You

[@tehherpderp7007]

Yeah this song is a very good one, well worth it for the grammy winner, iirc the child singer in the video is actualy Tobias' son. Also I want to add to my previous mention of Jigolo Harr Megiddo, this acoustic version live in the lounge is absolutely brilliant: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIKreJmfe6-tsLc provided I'm not too late on that xD

[@TouchyReactions]

Not too late

[@johanzander5919]

The young Papa in the Cirice video is Andrew Ortega. It's not Tobias son.

[@ellabella6099]

@@johanzander5919thank uou for putting it right 😊

[@staceyrees353]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@icewolf1988]

The song is about the abuse of power by some churches. What starts as empathy turns into a dependency on the pastor or leader. Also cirice means church

[@Gen-x-press]

Such a masterpiece

[@georgekulyk4454]

" Cirice " is " Church " from old-english. And the song about the religion propaganda that searching ways to " conquer " your mind and follow them ( church). I mean, can't you see that you're lost without me?

[@victorscrypt]

Yes!!!

[@mrjester752]

Ghost is usually known because of their "satanic" style and lyrics. This song talks about a conection with the devil and maybe, the one who sings and understands what the person they are talking about, it´s him, the devil. It can be seen in two different perspectives from my point of view. The devil understands what we are going through and he or it sees itself as a normal being. Or he could just be being empathic to catch us into his evil web lol, idk. That´s my point of view of the lyrics. Greetings!

[@Calumetto]

When you do "Ghuleh/Zombie Queen" do include the Sirius XM Stage acoustic version -- very fun and quirky. Link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJjEnqp7np5jrZY .

[@johanzander5919]

Cirice is church in old english🙂

[@TouchyReactions]

Thanks

[@xScooterAZx]

Cirice means Church.

[@TouchyReactions]

Thanks

[@stlouiscardinalfan69]

The name of the song, "Cirice", is the Old English word for church and is intentionally mispronounced as sir-ees, similar to the feminine name Clarice, in order to trick people into thinking it is a love song.

[@AlissonJ666]

you need to make a video just for Square Hammer and Call Me Little Sunshine

[@davidboomsma2524]

I think cirice means church in latin.

[@hopkinsdesign4027]

Circle means "church". This song is about a girl who gets seduced and possessed by the Devil. In a loving way of course, ha ha.

[@josephrodriguez5726]

It translates to church or the lord's house

[@Drescher1984]

Some of the nicest people I have met, was Mormon missionaries here in my home town in Denmark. Very respectful and I hope some of my none religious and Danish culture have rubbed off on some of them. And no we didn't talk religion.

[@TouchyReactions]

Yeah, most Mormons are very friendly.

[@Drescher1984]

And when they're on mission, they dress sharply too. I do think some of the kids know that Danes won't become Mormon's, so they do there duty and then just have fun.

[@maggieharris6935]

Cirice is church in old english. So the usual comment on organized religion. BTW can I suggest a band? Look up Palaye Royale. Don't judge them by their looks. They sing songs with dark themes. Try Lonely or Broken or Anxiety. People say they are like Måneskin, 21 Pilots and My Chemical Romance I bet your son knows of them. They are huge online.

[@dallesamllhals9161]

To young for Carrie (1976)? Danish xennial asking?

[@The1painkiller]

Cirice means church. To me the song is Satan relating to us. God can’t

[@karm9180]

Why the sh... performances from talk shows.. oh why...

[@christinaconnerly3515]

Pronounced cheer e chee

[@TouchyReactions]

Thanks Christina 😊

[@christinaconnerly3515]

@@TouchyReactions - you’re very welcome! ❤️