In June of 2007, they expanded to open a theater exclusively for the BMP (formerly Nickelodeon Studios) at Universal Studios Florida in Orlando, Florida, performing two shows daily.
In 1999, the group released their first audio recording, appropriately titled Audio. Although it contained some of the music from their stage productions, it was less of a soundtrack and more a collection of full-length instrumentals that featured new instruments. Nonetheless, that album would eventually be certified gold by the RIAA in 2003, making it their best selling to date.
In 2002, the group participated in Moby's Area2 tour, giving a more rock-oriented performance than in the theatrical shows. Songs developed during this tour appeared on 2003's album The Complex.
Unlike Audio, The Complex featured a variety of vocalists and guests including Tracy Bonham, Dave Matthews, Gavin Rossdale and Venus Hum. The record spawned its own 2003 tour, the first headlined by Blue Man Group. The tour deconstructed the traditional rock concert experience into its often clichéd parts and was chronicled in a 2004 DVD release. The tour featured Tracy Bonham and Venus Hum as supporting acts. The DVD included a surround sound mix of some of the studio recordings.
Blue Man Group launched its second tour, The "How to Be a Megastar Tour 2.0", on September 26, 2006. The tour added some new material to material from the original Complex Rock Tour, and had Tracy Bonham as an opening act and vocalist. DJ/VJ Mike Relm was the opening act for the second leg of this tour, which ended April 22, 2007 in Wilkes-Barre, PA. This third leg of the tour began in May 2007 and included performances in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey, Mexico; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and Santiago, Chile. The fourth leg, using "2.1" in its title, included more U.S. and Canada dates. Following that, the Megastar World Tour visited France, Korea, Canada, Germany, and a few other European countries throughout 2008.
The "How to Be a Megastar Tour 2.0" visited Taipei, Taiwan from August 19 to 23 as part of a promotional campaign for the 2009 Summer Deaflympics in Taipei, most of the show's dialogue displayed with subtitle. As Typhoon Morakot hit the island and caused serious damage in mid August, the group agreed to perform one extra show with the proceeds being donated to the victims of the flood.
Announced in 2009, Blue Man Group will be performing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship, the Norwegian EPIC. The EPIC begins alternating 7-Day Eastern and Western Caribbean sailings round-trip Miami with Blue Man Group shows nightly starting July 2010.
"Bluephoria/Live at The Venetian – Las Vegas" in Las Vegas at The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino (October 10, 2005–present)
The Current
Blue Man Group Lyrics
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Going down
Down where my breath is the only sound
Going down
Going down
Going down
Don't look for me now I'm not around
I've been thinking about the future
I've been waiting for the day
Let the current carry me... far away
Let the current carry me away
Color flows
But I don't know where it goes
I don't care
I just get it there
Took this job
'Cause I needed one
Now it's seven years since I've seen the sun
All day long I'm underground
I've been thinking about the future
I've been waiting for the day
Let the current carry me... far away
Let the current carry me away
And I've been thinking about the future
I hope someday that I'll get away
But the current keeps bringing me back around
Seems the only place for me is underground
So tomorrow when the sun comes out
I'll be going down
Going down
Going down
The Blue Man Group's song "The Current" portrays the feeling of being trapped and alone. The lyrics give the impression that the singer is isolated and doesn't want to be found. The phrase "Going down" is repeated throughout the song, representing the idea of descending into darkness and despair. There is also the repeated phrase, "All day long I'm underground," which could be interpreted as living and working invisibly, and not being able to break free from the monotony of everyday living. The singer seems to be waiting for some kind of rescue from their situation, as evidenced by the lines "I've been thinking about the future, I've been waiting for the day, let the current carry me... far away."
The song also touches on the idea of being a cog in a larger machine. The line "Took this job cause I needed one" suggests that the singer is working to survive, not necessarily because they find fulfillment in their job. The image of "color flows, but I don't know where it goes" may represent the idea of feeling powerless, as the machinery moves around them. However, it is interesting to note that the singer says "I just get it there," which may suggest some level of control or agency.
In summary, "The Current" could be interpreted as a commentary on feeling disconnected from society and longing for escape. The lyrics paint a picture of a person laboring away invisibly and waiting for a way out.
Line by Line Meaning
Going down
Descending into a lower place or state of being
Going down
Descending even further
Down where my breath is the only sound
Reaching a level so low that only one's breath can be heard
Going down
Continuing to descend
Going down
Continuing to descend even further
Don't look for me now I'm not around
I can't be found or reached
All day long I'm underground
I spend all day in a place beneath the surface
I've been thinking about the future
I have been contemplating what will come
I've been waiting for the day
I have been anticipating a specific moment
Let the current carry me... far away
Allow the flow of something to take me to a distant place
Let the current carry me away
Let the movement of something take me elsewhere
Color flows
Different hues move through the environment
But I don't know where it goes
I am unsure of the destination of this flow
I don't care
I have no interest or concern in what happens to it
I just get it there
It is my job to ensure that it is transported to its intended location
Took this job
Accepted employment in this particular role
'Cause I needed one
Out of necessity for work
Now it's seven years since I've seen the sun
Seven years have passed without exposure to sunlight
And I've been thinking about the future
I am still pondering what will come next
I hope someday that I'll get away
I have a desire to escape from my current situation
But the current keeps bringing me back around
Despite efforts to leave, circumstances keep me coming back
Seems the only place for me is underground
It appears that my only suitable location is beneath the surface
So tomorrow when the sun comes out
When the new day begins with sunshine
I'll be going down
I will once again be heading underneath the surface
Going down
Descending again
Going down
Descending even further
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Blue Man Group – The Current Lyrics Going down
Going down
Down where my breath is the only sound
Going down
Going down
Going down
Don't look for me now I'm not around
All day long I'm underground
I've been thinking about the future
I've been waiting for the day
Let the current carry me... far away
Let the current carry me away
Color flows
But I don't know where it goes
I don't care
I just get it there
Took this job
'Cause I needed one
Now it's seven years since I've seen the sun
All day long I'm underground
I've been thinking about the future
I've been waiting for the day
Let the current carry me... far away
Let the current carry me away
And I've been thinking about the future
I hope someday that I'll get away
But the current keeps bringing me back around
Seems the only place for me is underground
So tomorrow when the sun comes out
I'll be going down
Going down
Going down
@aleisterseverusgrey3778
20 years next year and i still get in my head and come back to it.
@DonDarkz
Same bro! Thanks for making me feel old, been listening to this since I was 10! Loved terminator haha
@craigbeasley3120
It was great for the movie, too. John Connor had basically gone off the grid and become a non-person, thinking his life now consisted of just needing to stay out of sight. The story of the song matches that, and the grind of the vocals and relentless tune was the waiting reality...
@HiroshiMizushima
Such an underrated song.
@mdmjr2468
does anyone know what kind of brand are those drums are
@fafling
Fitting for an underrated movie.
@MrGean83
@@fafling Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines is a masterpiece fck the nay sayers!!
@gabe_s_videos
This was such a once-in-a-lifetime collaboration. It could have only happened when it happened.
@koslisted9458
Pretty much one of the best live shows you'll ever see. Up there with NIN and Bare Naked Ladies in My opinion. Even Security rocks out in the aisle at Blue Man shows in Vegas.
@michaelmashayahanya6281
Terminator 3 Ending credits. Beautiful song.