“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.
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What Is All About
Blasted Mechanism Lyrics
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Start jumping
Back to the begining
'till you all know the meaning
The desert will keep you alive (4x)
Hey,
Start running
And the feel keeps coming
Back to the begining of it (4x)
Ain't the world
What it's all about (4x)
Yeah,
Stop climbing
Rearrange your tummy
'cause your hands are sliding
Back to hold it (4x)
The desert will keep you alive
So,
Start turning
While the beat is running
And the world is trimming
And your head is going around (4x)
Ain't the world
What it's all about (8x)
The lyrics to Blasted Mechanism's song "What Is All About" are a call to action for listeners to jump back to the beginning and reconnect with the true meaning of life. The reference to the desert keeping you alive is a metaphor for finding strength and resilience in difficult times. The theme of movement and action continues with the suggestion to start running, to keep moving forward even when your feet are burning. The repetition of the phrase "back to the beginning" emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with one's roots and finding a sense of purpose or direction.
The lyrics also suggest that the world is not what it seems, and that there is more to life than meets the eye. The repeated phrase "ain't the world what it's all about" challenges listeners to question their assumptions and seek deeper meaning.
Overall, the song's lyrics encourage listeners to embrace change, take risks, and stay true to themselves. The upbeat tempo and catchy rhythms of the music reinforce this message, creating an energetic and empowering anthem.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey,
Attention grabber to bring focus to the message to follow
Start jumping
Take action and begin moving forward
Back to the beginning
Return to the starting point and reflect on the past
'Till you all know the meaning
Continue until you fully understand the purpose of your journey
The desert will keep you alive (4x)
There are challenges ahead, but perseverance will ensure survival
Start running
Keep moving forward with haste and agility
'Till your feet are burning
Push yourself beyond your limits until you feel the intensity of your efforts
And the feel keeps coming
Stay motivated despite obstacles and setbacks
Back to the beginning of it (4x)
Revisit the starting point and reflect on the journey taken thus far
Ain't the world
The world isn't
What it's all about (4x)
Fulfillment cannot be achieved through material possessions alone
Yeah,
Reaffirmation of message
Stop climbing
Pause and reassess your situation
Rearrange your tummy
Emphasizes the need for introspection and reflection on personal values
'Cause your hands are sliding
The path towards success may be slippery, but stay focused and keep moving forward
Back to hold it (4x)
Revisit and affirm personal values and aspirations
So,
Continuation of message
Start turning
Emphasizes the need for adaptability and awareness of changing circumstances
While the beat is running
Stay in sync with the rhythm of life
And the world is trimming
The extraneous aspects of life will fall away, leaving only the essentials
And your head is going around (4x)
The journey may be overwhelming, but stay focused on your goals
Ain't the world
The world isn't
What it's all about (8x)
True fulfillment comes from finding and pursuing one's passions and purpose, not solely from material possessions
Contributed by Ryan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.