In August 2000 the band issued their self-titled debut album. While working on tracks for a second album, delays set the band back, and Krusen grew somewhat frustrated and left. That eventually lead to Unified Theory's breakup. They have since announced plans to release a new album consisting of the recorded material for the second album (some of which has never been heard) as well as songs from the Luma period. No timetable has been set for this release.
Unified Theory is also progressive metal band from Portugal.
Wither
Unified Theory Lyrics
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Makes the mountains look big enough from where I'm sitting
Poking through the skin your wearing
The spike has a way of dimming you life
And so I'll sit and watch you wither on by
A miracle is what I'm asking,
To take away the spike and spoon I see you sweatin
And open up to the world you missing
If just for a day
And so I'll sit and watch you wither on by
You are blowing away
Pulled from the roots
Don't crumble from weight
Like a wave that broke to far from shore
And so I'll sit and watch you wither on by
The lyrics of Unified Theory's song "Wither" tell the story of someone who is living with addiction and struggling to overcome it. The first stanza describes the singer's perspective of the situation, explaining how from where they are sitting, even the mountains look small compared to the enormous burden that the addict is carrying. The second stanza speaks directly to the addict, stating that the "spike" (a reference to a needle used in drug use) has a way of dimming their life. Despite this, the persona sits and watches as the addict withers away.
The third and final stanza is a plea for the addict to overcome their addiction, if only for a day. The lyrics ask for a miracle to take away the needle and the spoon (a reference to a tool used to heat drugs) and to "open up to the world you're missing." The final line is a warning not to "crumble from weight" and to persevere, even though it may feel like being "pulled from the roots."
Overall, the lyrics of "Wither" paint a bleak picture of addiction and the difficulties of breaking free from it. The imagery is stark and powerful, evoking a sense of hopelessness and despair, but also a glimmer of hope for a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
Fill the hole with a single perforation
Cover up the emptiness in your life with one small thing
Makes the mountains look big enough from where I'm sitting
Your problems seem big to you, but look small from my perspective
Poking through the skin your wearing
The pain you feel is visible on the surface
The spike has a way of dimming your life
The source of your pain is holding you back from living fully
And so I'll sit and watch you wither on by
I can't help you, so I'll just watch as you continue to suffer
A miracle is what I'm asking,
I don't see a way out, so I need something miraculous to happen
To take away the spike and spoon I see you sweatin
I wish I could remove the things causing your pain and struggle
And open up to the world you missing
I hope you can start to see and experience the good things in life
If just for a day
Even if it's only temporary, I hope you can find some relief
You are blowing away
You are being worn down and weakened by your difficulties
Pulled from the roots
You are being uprooted from your foundation and stability
Don't crumble from weight
Don't let the pressure and stress break you
Like a wave that broke too far from shore
You are struggling and drifting far from safety and support
And so I'll sit and watch you wither on by
I can't do anything to help, so I'll just watch as you continue to struggle
Contributed by Maya M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.