Unloco w… Read Full Bio ↴Unloco (also spelled ünloco) was an American nu metal band.
Unloco was formed in 2000 by frontman Joey Duenas. That same year, the band released a six-track EP titled Useless through Captiva Records.
The band was signed by Madonna's Maverick Records label and on March 20, 2001, Unloco released their debut album Healing produced by Johnny K. The album struggled to sell, and the band's future with their label was uncertain.
Soon after, guitarist Brian Arthur left to join Goldfinger, and was replaced by Marc Serrano.
Their second effort, Becoming i, was released on March 11, 2003, and was produced by Andrew Murdock – responsible for Powerman 5000, Godsmack, and Chimaira, among other artists. During said year, the band toured with such household names as Korn, opened for Music as a Weapon II, and appeared at Ozzfest 2003. Despite the push from their label, Becoming i failed to meet expectations, and the band split up that same year.
Since then, guitarist Marc Serrano joined the now disbanded A Dozen Furies, drummer Pete Navarrete formed a band called Exit the Sun, and vocalist Joey Duenas formed a band called Anew Revolution, featuring members from Slaves on Dope. The band released a five-track self-released EP in 2005.
Members
Joey Duenas – Vocals
Marc Serrano – Guitar
Victor Escareno – Bass
Peter Navarrete – Drums
Former
Brian Arthur – Guitar
Discography
Albums, EPs
Useless (2000)
Healing (2001)
Becoming i (2003)
Singles
Healing
Face Down
Becoming i
Failure
Empty
Soundtracks appearances
"Nothing" – Used in Little Nicky
"Bruises" – Used in The Matrix Reloaded
"Bruises" – Used in Music as a Weapon II
"Bruises" – Used in True Crime: Streets of LA
"Crashing" – Used in Madden 2004
"Empty" – Used in Music as a Weapon II
Bruises
Ãnloco Lyrics
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For I can not let this go
It's the lie that I live
Everything that I give
Shut the fuck up
Please tell me that I have grown
And I fall in between everything
Let me see
Come on, get up
Let me see your bruises
'Cause I will never let you know
'Cause I will never let you go
Please leave me alone
Let me see, let me see, let me see
Come on, get up
Let me see your bruises
The lyrics of Ãnloco's song Bruises deal with the pain and struggle of holding on to a past hurt. The singer is asking to be left alone because he cannot let go of the lie he is living and the hurt that he carries. He acknowledges that he has grown but still has visible bruises to show. He feels stuck "falling in between everything" and cannot seem to move on. The repeated request to "let me see your bruises" could be interpreted as a call for validation and solidarity from someone else who understands and shares the pain of holding on to past hurt.
Overall, the lyrics of Bruises are raw and emotional, speaking to the universal experience of holding onto pain and the struggle to let go.
Line by Line Meaning
Please leave me alone
I want to be left in isolation because I am grappling with internal struggles.
For I can not let this go
I am unable to get over a certain situation or feeling and it's affecting me negatively.
It's the lie that I live
I am forced to live a lifestyle filled with deceit and pretense to hide my true feelings and struggles.
Everything that I give
All that I have to offer to the world is overshadowed by my inner turmoil and pain.
Shut the fuck up
I can't deal with outside interference and criticism when it comes to my feelings and struggles.
Please tell me that I have grown
I am looking for validation and acknowledgement that I have progressed and overcome certain things in my life.
For I have bruises left to show
Although I've grown, I still bear the emotional scars of past traumatic experiences.
And I fall in between everything
I feel lost and unsure of my place in the world and my own life path.
Let me see
I'm asking for transparency and honesty from those around me.
Come on, get up
I'm urging others to face their own demons and be strong.
Let me see your bruises
I am looking for a connection with others who also bear emotional scars and hoping to find comfort and relatability in their struggles.
'Cause I will never let you know
I am hiding my true self and feelings from the world, and will continue to do so.
'Cause I will never let you go
I am holding on to my struggles and pain instead of dealing with them and moving on.
Let me see, let me see, let me see
I'm searching for greater understanding and empathy from others towards my struggles.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAN DONEGAN, DAVID DRAIMAN, MICHAEL WENGREN, MIKE WENGREN, STEVE KMAK
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