“Balayashi”, the ensemble’s first outing becomes the best selling EP in Lisbon since then, bringing Ary’s strong bass pulses into the fold.
The collective incarnates their first outfit skins and aided by aboriginal instrument didgeridoo, spread their surprising chemistry throughout the stages of the university circuit and major festivals turning songs like “Atom Bride Theme” into expressions of pure energy.
In 1999 The debut album, “Plasma”, is acclaimed by both public and critics as one of the most original records ever made on Portuguese soil and the northern European, Klezmer inspired piece, “Karkov”, becomes a huge success amongst fans that flock to witness Blasted Mechanism’s second mutation.
By 2000, in the “Mix00” cd, these strange mutants, aided by Brazilian drummer Fred Stone’s weighty and frantic rhythms, melt electronics and tribalism into a unique sound. This aural concept sets the basis for the following album, “Namaste”, which becomes a sales and critical success and makes it to the Portuguese tops; “Are you ready” is considered one of the best Portuguese videos and Blasted Mechanism are nominated for MTV’s best Portuguese act thus catapulting the band, joined by Zymon, The Cosmic guitarist, multi-intrumentalist and player of the Indian sitar, and their third visual metamorphosis to ever larger audiences including the first shows in England, Germany, Holland, Switzerland, Italy, Check republic, Luxembourg and Mexico.
In 2005 the messianic album “Avatara” in which the bend presents itself in a Mexican supernatural alebrijes influenced physiological form becomes a number one gold disc on the Portuguese sales charts.
The two Valdjiu directed videos “Blasted Empire”, filmed in exotic Morocco and “Sun goes down”, which gets to number one on Portugal’s MTV hot list, get Blasted Mechanism nominated for best Portuguese act on MTVE awards once more.
With this new successful record, and perfected by percussionist Winga holder of extensive knowledge of traditional Africa the bend consolidates itself as a top act in its home country.
Throughout 2006 the band ritualises recording sessions for the following album, “Sound in light”, which, once inserted on a computer, provides the download of a second free cd “Light in sound”. This Theosophical magical celebration, released in 2007, gets critical and public acclaim and gets to nº2 in the national charts. With a new album comes a new image and Blasted Mechanism reveal themselves in a regal look that mixes mysticism, ancient cultures, technology and inner magnetism.
Throughout the years Blasted Mechanism have shared the stage with: Rage Against the Machine, Moby, Marylin Manson, Nick Cave, Beck, The Prodigy, Fantomas, Chemical Brothers, Patrice, Gentleman, System of a down, Asian dub foundation, amongst many others.
In 2008, with a new member, Guitshu, the band conjures a powerful multi-dimensional concept that will be released on 2009.
More info can be found at www.blastedmechanism.com or www.reverbnation.com/blastedmechanism
Sunshine
Blasted Mechanism Lyrics
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And you should really wish too
Sunshine in the heart of the people
In the heart of the world
Sunshine is what I really really wish for
And you should really wish too
Sunshine in the heart of the people
Attack a track
I've got the map
I'm full of rap and no crap
You're the man on the set
Bittersweet juice for the drinking
I know everything that your thinking
The universal forces collide
And Planets explode
And gases expanding
The future is now a thing of the past
A story told long ago
Sunshine is what I really really wish for
And you should really wish too
Sunshine in the heart of the people
In the heart of the world
Sunshine is what I really really wish for
And you should really wish too
Sunshine in the heart of the people
In the heart of the world
Sunshine is what I really really wish for
And you should really wish too
Sunshine in the heart of the people
In the heart of the world
Sunshine is what I really really wish for
And you should really wish too
Sunshine in the heart of the people
In the heart of the world
Destination,
Under the same sun
Reaction to action
We're burning, we're not breaking,
We're doomed where meat for the (?) for an alien never found
We're coloured but shapeless,
We're lovers not haters,
And we forge emotions deep into the sound
Oh!
Sunshine is what I really really wish for
And you should really wish too
Sunshine in the heart of the people
In the heart of the world
Sunshine is what I really really wish for
And you should really wish too
Sunshine in the heart of the people
In the heart of the world
Sunshine is what I really really wish for
And you should really wish too
Sunshine in the heart of the people
In the heart of the world
Sunshine is what I really really wish for
And you should really wish too
Sunshine in the heart of the people
In the heart of the world
Sunshine in the heart of the people
[dani macaco]
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Sunshine in the heart of the world
The lyrics to Blasted Mechanism's song "Sunshine" incorporate themes of hope and positivity, emphasizing the desire for sunshine to fill the hearts of people and the world. The repetition of the phrase "Sunshine is what I really really wish for" emphasizes the importance of this sentiment. The verse that begins with "Attack a track" shifts the focus to the power of music and the ability of the universe to collide and create explosions. The line "The future is now a thing of the past, a story told long ago" implies that the future has already happened and is now a part of history, emphasizing the importance of living in the present.
The chorus of the song repeats the sentiment of wishing for sunshine in the hearts of people and the world. The line "Destination, under the same sun" suggests that regardless of where we come from, we are all united by being under the same sun.
The second half of the song shifts focus to the power of music again, emphasizing its ability to forge emotions deep into the sound. The repeated line "We're lovers not haters" emphasizes the positive attitude and hopefulness of the song as a whole.
Overall, "Sunshine" is a song that embodies positivity and hope, emphasizing the power of music and the importance of living in the present.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunshine is what I really really wish for
The singer desires positivity and happiness.
And you should really wish too
The singer wants others to share in their desire for positivity and happiness.
Sunshine in the heart of the people
The positivity and happiness that the singer desires should be felt by all individuals.
In the heart of the world
The positivity and happiness that the singer desires should spread throughout the world.
Attack a track
The singer is ready to perform and create music.
I've got the map
The singer has a plan for their music and knows where they're going.
I'm full of rap and no crap
The singer is confident in their musical abilities and promises to deliver quality content.
You're the man on the set
The singer is addressing someone in control of the musical production or performance.
Bittersweet juice for the drinking
The singer presents their music as an experience that is simultaneously enjoyable and provokes deeper thought.
I know everything that your thinking
The singer is confident that their music can relate to and connect with the audience's thoughts and emotions.
The universal forces collide
The singer suggests a powerful and impactful moment.
And planets explode
The singer is using imagery depicting a cosmic and awe-inspiring event.
And gases expanding
The singer continues to use cosmic imagery, to highlight the scale and significance of the event.
The future is now a thing of the past
The singer suggests a transformative event that changes the future entirely.
A story told long ago
The singer suggests that this event has been long awaited and prophesised in storytelling.
Destination, Under the same sun
The singer suggests that regardless of where someone is, they can still feel the same positivity and happiness if they unite under a shared goal.
Reaction to action
The singer is using alliteration to emphasise the idea of doing something impactful.
We're burning, we're not breaking
The singer is suggesting perseverance through difficulty and hardship.
We're doomed where meat for the (?) for an alien never found
The singer is using abstract imagery that may suggest a feeling of disillusionment or despair at humanity's place in the world.
We're coloured but shapeless
The singer is exploring the concept of identity and individuality - suggesting that whilst we have features that make us unique, we should also celebrate the ways in which we all connect as humans.
We're lovers not haters
The singer is emphasising the importance of love and positivity over negativity or conflict.
And we forge emotions deep into the sound
The singer is highlighting the importance of music, particularly as a medium through which emotions can be expressed or experienced.
Sunshine in the heart of the people [dani macaco]
The singer collaborates with another artist - suggesting a shared desire for positivity and happiness.
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This line is difficult to interpret clearly - as it is unclear what is being said. However, it is possible that the words represent nonsensical or abstract concepts, which may reflect the imaginative and creative aspects of the song.
Sunshine in the heart of the world
The singer reiterates their desire for positivity and happiness on a global scale.
Contributed by Andrew H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.