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
Useless
Ãnloco Lyrics
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I'm lying on the bed
'Cause outside is just too cold
I turn the radio loud
So I could fall asleep
But it's all I've come to know
Push me and you
But nothing's ever the same
But how can I explain
the damage you have done
When all that's left is pain
So I tried to stay awake
And so I would try to stay awake
And so I learned
I fucking tried your way
And I don't like what I see
'cause I've been put to the test
And faced all the rest
And useless is all I'll be
So I tried your way
And don't like what I see
And now I'm bored
Waiting in my room
I'm lying on the floor
'cause outside I just don't know
I turn the radio loud
So I can hear me think
But it's all I've come to know
So I tried to stay awake
And so I would try to stay awake
And so I learned
I fucking tried your way
And I don't like what I see
I've been put to the test
And faced all the rest
And useless is all I'll be
So I tried your way
And don't like what I see
And now I'm bored
So I burn a part of me that slowly fades to you
but how can I plainly see what slowly fades to me
So I tried to stay awake
And so I would try to stay awake
And so I learned
I fucking tried your way
And I don't like what I see
I've been put to the test
And faced all the rest
And useless is all I'll be
So I tried your way
And don't like what I see
And now I'm bored
And now I'm bored
The lyrics of Ãnloco's song Useless are about feeling trapped in a situation and constantly trying to stay awake to avoid it. The singer is lying in their room, unable to face the cold and harsh outside world. They turn up the radio to find comfort, but it's all they've come to know. However, the person's pushy behavior has caused damage that is hard to explain, leaving behind only pain. The singer then explains that they have tried to do things the other person's way, but they don't like what they see, and now they're bored.
The singer feels useless because of the situation they're in, and they feel like they can't escape it. They burn a part of themselves that fades to the other person, but they can't see what's fading to them. The repetition of "I've tried your way, and I don't like what I see," shows the frustration and feeling of being trapped that the singer is experiencing. The song's somber tone and slow pace emphasizes the feelings of hopelessness and monotony.
Overall, Ãnloco's song Useless is about feeling trapped in a hopeless situation, the frustration of trying to please others, and the feeling of worthlessness that arises from it. The lyrics are relatable, and the somber tone of the song makes it a poignant reflection on the struggles of being trapped.
Line by Line Meaning
Waiting in my room
I am stuck in my own isolation
I'm lying on the bed
I am feeling defeated and deflated
'Cause outside is just too cold
The world feels harsh and unforgiving
I turn the radio loud
I am trying to distract myself from my own thoughts
So I could fall asleep
I am exhausted and searching for peace
But it's all I've come to know
This cycle of isolation and sadness is all I am accustomed to
Push me and you
Your behavior towards me is aggressive and controlling
shoved like you always do
You consistently force your will upon me
But nothing's ever the same
Our relationship is constantly changing for the worse
But how can I explain
I struggle to articulate the pain you have caused me
the damage you have done
Your actions have hurt me deeply
When all that's left is pain
I am left with nothing but agony as a result of your actions
So I tried to stay awake
I am resisting the temptation to retreat into my own mind
And so I would try to stay awake
I am committed to fighting against my own despair
And so I learned
Through my struggles, I have gained insight and knowledge
I fucking tried your way
I have attempted to comply with your expectations
And I don't like what I see
Your way of life does not bring me happiness or fulfillment
'cause I've been put to the test
I have endured trials and hardships
And faced all the rest
I have confronted other challenges in my life
And useless is all I'll be
I feel like I have no value or purpose
And now I'm bored
I am uninspired and uninterested in life
Waiting in my room
I am still trapped in my own misery
I'm lying on the floor
I am feeling even more broken and helpless
'cause outside I just don't know
The world feels confusing and overwhelming
So I can hear me think
I am attempting to sort through my own thoughts and emotions
But it's all I've come to know
This introspection and despair is all I am familiar with
So I burn a part of me that slowly fades to you
I am sacrificing a part of myself to please you, but it is a painful and destructive process
but how can I plainly see what slowly fades to me
I struggle to recognize the harm that your influence has on my own identity
And now I'm bored
I remain stuck in this miserable and unfulfilling state
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROBERT ARTHUR, ROGER SPRINGER, MARK WRIGHT
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