The band's first album Healing struggled to sell, and the band received little support from their label Maverick Records.
Ultimately, Maverick gave them a second chance and they recorded their second album Becoming i in 2003. This time, the label supported them and got them touring with big name bands such as Korn and Disturbed. They also appeared at Ozzfest 2003. The album was produced by Andrew Murdock, responsible for Powerman 5000, Godsmack and Chimaira among other artists. Even with a more focussed sound and better production, Becoming i failed to sell, and the band split up that same year.
Since then, guitarist Marc Serrano (who was recruited for the second album) joined the now departed metalcore group A Dozen Furies, vocalist Joey Duenas formed a band called A New Revolution (featuring members from Slaves On Dope), and Pete Navarrete formed a band called Exit The Sun.
Ünloco are doing a reunion show on September, 20, 2014.
Empty
Ünloco Lyrics
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Except for me, I'll always be the one who sits and stares
And now and then, you're just my friend
Somone I could talk to
And it's killing me, it's just killing me
[Chorus]
'Cause I'm a freak in your eyes
I feel so empty inside
And it's killing me
I look outside and see that everything is different
You'll never see inside of me, inside just who I am
And now and then you're just my friend
Someone I could talk to
And it's killing me, it's just killing me
[Chorus]
I, I'm outside looking in
I look into your eyes and see that you are perfect
Except for me, except for me
I feel so empty inside
'Cause I'm a freak in your eyes
I feel so empty inside
I feel so
I feel so
I, I feel so empty inside
The song "Empty" by Ünloco delves into the feeling of loneliness and not belonging. The opening lyrics "I look outside and see that everything is perfect, except for me" sets the tone for the song. The singer feels like an outsider who will never be able to fit in and connect with others.
The chorus of the song "I feel so empty inside, 'cause I'm a freak in your eyes" highlights how the singer perceives themselves as different and not accepted by those around them. They feel like they are viewed as a freak, which makes them feel empty and alone. The first verse "And now and then, you're just my friend, someone I could talk to, and it's killing me, it's just killing me" could be interpreted as the singer wishing for a deeper connection with the person they are talking to. They long to be seen as more than just a friend, but as someone who is accepted and understood.
The bridge "I, I'm outside looking in, I look into your eyes and see that you are perfect, except for me, except for me" encapsulates the feeling of being an outsider, looking at others and feeling like they are on the outside looking in. The singer feels like everyone else around them is perfect, but they are not included in that perfection. This feeling of isolation and detachment is palpable throughout the song and adds to the introspective atmosphere of the track.
Line by Line Meaning
I look outside and see that everything is perfect
When I look at the world, everything seems ideal and flawless.
Except for me, I'll always be the one who sits and stares
I feel like an outsider who can't fit in, so I often watch from afar.
And now and then, you're just my friend
Occasionally, we have a friendly relationship where we can talk to each other.
Someone I could talk to
You're someone I can confide in and share my thoughts with.
And it's killing me, it's just killing me
This situation is causing me a great deal of emotional pain and suffering.
I feel so empty inside
I am experiencing a profound sense of inner emptiness.
'Cause I'm a freak in your eyes
You see me as an abnormal or strange person, and it makes me feel inadequate.
I look outside and see that everything is different
The world seems altered and unfamiliar, as if it's no longer my own.
You'll never see inside of me, inside just who I am
You can't see the real me or understand the thoughts and feelings I hide.
I, I'm outside looking in
I feel like an outsider trying to fit in and belong.
I look into your eyes and see that you are perfect
When I gaze into your eyes, I see a flawless and idealized version of yourself.
Except for me, except for me
I'm the only exception to the otherwise perfect picture.
I feel so empty inside
Despite my desire to belong, I still feel immensely empty and alone.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DAN DONEGAN, DAVID DRAIMAN, MICHAEL WENGREN, MIKE WENGREN, STEVE KMAK
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Kyle Tyre
I relate to this song pretty well...honestly my favorite from the album. I always feel like an outsider in so many aspects...just feel like I don't belong anywhere most days. Lot of things within that bother me...i'm not like suicidal...just wanna figure things out ya know?
blackibanez
I've seen them live for the first time in Music As a Weapon with Disturbed. They made an impression on me, considering they were only an opening band. Then I checked them out, and found out they were coming to town short after. A small venue show with Factory 81, Memento.... wow!!! I'm nostalgic by how much fun it was. I also still have a baseball cap that Unloco signed after the show.
Doddy wahyudi
rock never dies, unloco never dies......
Milan Havlíček
I look outside and realize how much Im different You'll never see inside of me, inside just who I am And now and then you're just my friend, Someone I could talk to And it's killing me, it's just killing me great band.
Izabella Panorama
Fantastic band, fantastic song, fantastic album - "Healing" is also a great album.
LocoKid
9 years passed, I still got my nick in tribute to band with which I grew up
LocoKid
just to confirm lastfm.pl/user/DosUnloco :D
Katie Burak
So badass! I wish more nu metal bands were still around today.
Ernanemion07 Mion
Não conhecia mais passei a gostar assim q ouvi.
1stpKlosr2
The live version on "Music As A Weapon 2" made me buy "Becoming i". Its better than the studio version, it just has more energy. Becoming i is still a good record though