The band released several singles, albums, and EPs that reached number one. This commercial success was most evident in the release of their third album Cutterpillow, which achieved platinum status several times. Eraserheads are one of the best-selling musical acts of all time in the Philippines, paving way for an international career that earned them the "Moon Man" in the MTV Video Music Awards.
Their diverse music worked both in the underground and mainstream scenes of the Philippine music industry. By fusing different musical styles such as alternative, pop, rock, reggae, and synthpop, Eraserheads helped change the sound of Pinoy rock.
Ultrasound
Eraserheads Lyrics
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Magic life support system
Keeps me from sinking
Keeps me from sinking
Heart beneath my feet
She beats faster and faster
Black hole rains on me
Black hole rains on me
Black hole rains on me
Waves crash through my skin
Senses wakened from within
Let my life begin
Let my life begin
Young girl dressed in black
Neon tear drops flight upstairs
Consciousness dreaming
Consciousness dreaming
The lows, mids and highs
The sounds of your love and mine
Echo for Eons
Echo for Eons
Waves crash through my skin
Senses wakened from within
Let my life begin
Let my life begin
(repeat 3x)
Waves crash through my skin
Senses wakened from within
Let my life begin (repeat 6x)
The lyrics of Ultrasound by Eraserheads are cryptic and metaphorical in nature, and there are a number of ways to interpret them. However, the recurring theme throughout the song seems to be that of transformation and rebirth. The singer is floating in darkness but is kept afloat by a "magic life support system" that prevents him from sinking. This system could be a metaphor for the feelings of hope and strength that emerge during a difficult time in one's life. The "heart beneath [his] feet" that beats faster and faster could represent a new love or passion that is exciting and invigorating.
The references to a "black hole" and "waves crashing through [his] skin" could represent the negative thoughts and feelings that threaten to consume him, but the new lease on life that he has found is helping him to push through these difficult emotions. The young girl dressed in black with neon tear drops symbolizes sadness and mourning, but even in her dreams (or the singer's dreams) there is a sense of hope and consciousness.
The sounds of love and life "echo for eons", suggesting that the positive effects of this transformative experience could last for a very long time. Ultimately, the song seems to be about embracing change and taking risks in order to find a better life.
Line by Line Meaning
Floating in darkness
Feeling lost and uncertain, unsure of one's surroundings and direction.
Magic life support system
Something that keeps you going, sustains you and prevents you from drowning in despair.
Keeps me from sinking
Prevents you from losing hope and giving up, helps you stay afloat and keep moving forward.
Heart beneath my feet
Feeling overwhelmed by emotions, having your heart pounding so loud it feels like it's beneath your feet.
She beats faster and faster
Emotions getting more intense, heart rate increasing, feeling like you're losing control.
Black hole rains on me
Feeling overwhelmed by negative emotions, feeling like you're being consumed and dragged down by them.
Waves crash through my skin
Intense emotions that feel like physical sensations, like crashing waves breaking through one's skin.
Senses wakened from within
Becoming more aware of one's surroundings and feelings, experiencing heightened senses.
Let my life begin
Yearning for a fresh start, a change, a new beginning.
Young girl dressed in black
A melancholic girl, possibly struggling with her own emotions and thoughts.
Neon tear drops flight upstairs
Bright, vivid tears that seem to soar up towards the heavens, symbolizing intense emotions.
Consciousness dreaming
Being lost in thought, daydreaming, possibly trying to escape reality.
The lows, mids and highs
All the different aspects of a relationship, from the lows to the highs and everything in between.
The sounds of your love and mine
The things one remembers and cherishes about a past relationship or special connection with someone.
Echo for Eons
Those memories and feelings lasting for an eternity, reverberating through time and space.
Let my life begin
Repeating the desire for a new beginning, a start to something better and brighter.
Contributed by Keira I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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on Fill Her
The song fill her is about an accidental creampie.