“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
URU
Blasted Mechanism Lyrics
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Who,
Who are you?
Who are you?
Who,
Who are you?
Who are you?
Who are you?
Who are you?
Who are you?
Who are you?
Who are you?
Are you part of my life?
Are you on top rolling dice?
Or are you just another victim?
I take no blame from addicting
Or are you thinking of me?
Are you someone to be?
You came here just for fun?
From where in hell, do you all come?
Who are you?
Who are you?
Who are you?
Who are you?
Who are you?
Who are you?
Who are you?
Strange faces coming before my eyes
Strange faces singing me lullabies
Strange faces that I don't know
Strange faces Come and go
Strange faces coming before my eyes
Strange faces singing me lullabies
Strange faces that I don't know
Strange faces Come and go
Who are you?
Who are you?
Who?
Who are you?
Who are you?
Are you part of the scene?
Did you came out of a dream?
Are you enjoying the game?
I used to play it every day
Are you a whisper of serious?
Am I becoming delirious?
Or are you from another planet?
Are you my partner for the summit?
I haven't seen you around
Well, my head is not your bloody playground
Who are you?
Who are you?
Who are you?
Who are you?
Who are you?
Who are you?
Who are you?
Who are you?
Strange faces coming before my eyes
Strange faces singing me lullabies
Strange faces that I don't know
Strange faces Come and go
Strange faces coming before my eyes
Strange faces singing me lullabies
Strange faces that I don't know
Strange faces let me go
I can't help you!
I can't help you!
I can't help you!
I can't help you!
I can't help you!
I can't help you!
I can't help you!
I need help too!
The lyrics to Blasted Mechanism's song URU are about the strange and unfamiliar faces that exist in the world, and the uncertainty and confusion that comes with encountering them. The song opens with the repetition of "Who are you?" as if the singer is speaking directly to these unknown faces. Throughout the song, there is a sense of the singer questioning the role that these faces play in their life, whether they are a partner or simply a victim.
The singer also questions their own sanity in the face of these unknowns, wondering if they are becoming delirious or if these faces are from another planet. The final lines of the song express the vulnerability and helplessness that the singer feels in the face of this uncertainty, with the repeated refrain of "I can't help you" and the admission that they too are in need of help.
Overall, the song URU is a reflection on the complexities and mysteries of the world around us, and the sense of disorientation that comes with encountering the unfamiliar.
Line by Line Meaning
The strings are hanging from the top
The situation is tense and there are many unknown factors.
Who, Who are you?
The singer is questioning the identities of those around them.
Are you part of my life?
The singer is questioning whether the person is important or relevant to their life.
Are you on top rolling dice?
The artist believes that the person might have control or power in the situation.
Or are you just another victim?
Alternatively, the artist considers that the person might be vulnerable or powerless.
I take no blame from addicting
The singer denies responsibility for any addiction or similar behavior.
Or are you thinking of me?
The singer is curious about the other person's motives and thoughts.
Are you someone to be?
The artist is uncertain of the other person's worth and value.
You came here just for fun?
The artist questions the intention behind the other person's presence.
From where in hell, do you all come?
The artist is frustrated and overwhelmed by the unknown origins of the people around them.
Strange faces coming before my eyes
The singer is bewildered by the unfamiliar faces they encounter.
Strange faces singing me lullabies
The artist is being seduced or misled by unknown forces.
Strange faces that I don't know
The singer is uncomfortable with the unfamiliarity and uncertainty of their surroundings.
Strange faces Come and go
The singer feels overwhelmed by the constant changes and instability of their environment.
Are you part of the scene?
The singer wonders if the person is involved in their current situation.
Did you came out of a dream?
The artist questions whether the person is real or imaginary.
Are you enjoying the game?
The artist is skeptical of the other person's intentions and actions.
I used to play it every day
The singer implies that they are experienced with games and manipulation.
Are you a whisper of serious?
The singer is uncertain of the other person's level of seriousness or importance.
Am I becoming delirious?
The artist doubts their own sanity and clarity of thought.
Or are you from another planet?
The artist is incredulous and disbelieving of the other person's origins or actions.
Are you my partner for the summit?
The artist questions whether the other person is a trustworthy ally for a significant goal or objective.
I haven't seen you around
The singer is suspicious and questioning of the other person's presence.
Well, my head is not your bloody playground
The artist is setting boundaries and asserting their autonomy and control over their own mind and decisions.
Strange faces let me go
The singer desires to be free from the unsettling and disturbing environment they are in.
I can't help you!
The singer denies any responsibility or obligation to assist the other person.
I need help too!
The singer admits to their own need for help and support in their situation.
Contributed by Amelia O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.