After performing in a number of metal bands in high school, Townsend was discovered by a record label in 1993 and was asked to perform lead vocals on Steve Vai's album Sex & Religion. After recording and touring with Vai, Townsend was discouraged by what he found in the music industry, and vented his anger on a solo album released under the pseudonym Strapping Young Lad. He soon assembled a band under the name, and released the critically acclaimed City in 1997. Since then, he has released three more studio albums with Strapping Young Lad, along with solo material released under his own independent record label, HevyDevy Records. Townsend's solo albums, a diverse mix of hard rock and progressive metal, have featured a varying lineup of supporting musicians. In 2002 he formed The Devin Townsend Band, a dedicated lineup which recorded and toured for two of his solo releases.
In 2007, Townsend disbanded both Strapping Young Lad and The Devin Townsend Band, taking a break from touring to spend more time with his family. After a two-year hiatus, he began work on a four-album series called The Devin Townsend Project, with each album written in a different style. The first two entries in the series, Ki and Addicted, were released in 2009. Townsend scheduled tours throughout Australia and North America in 2010 in support of the albums, and released the next two, Deconstruction and Ghost, in 2011.
Townsend's trademark production style, featuring a heavily multitracked wall of sound, has been compared to the styles of Phil Spector and Frank Zappa. His versatile vocal delivery ranges from screaming to an opera-esque singing, and his songwriting is similarly diverse. Townsend's musical style is rooted in metal, and his albums are written to express different aspects of his personality.
Unity
Devin Townsend Lyrics
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It's all alive
It's alright now
We're home
Home, home, home
Light, it's all light
It's all lies
It's all right, now we're home
The lyrics in Devin Townsend's song Unity seem to reflect a sense of acceptance and peace with life. The singer seems to be recognizing that all of life is united and connected in some way. The repetition of the phrase "it's all life" emphasizes this idea, while the repetition of "home" suggests that we are all part of the same family or community.
The second verse shifts to the idea of light, which comes across as somewhat contradictory to the first verse. While the first verse is about acceptance and unity, the second verse refers to light as something that can deceive us. The idea that light is all lies is an interesting one, as light is typically associated with truth or clarity. The singer may be suggesting that there is more to life than what we see on the surface, and that we need to look deeper to find true understanding.
Overall, the lyrics in Unity seem to convey a message of acceptance and unity, but also acknowledge that there is more to life than what first meets the eye. The repetition of certain phrases emphasizes these themes and adds to the overall sense of peace and contentment expressed in the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Life, it's all life
Everything around us is teeming with life and vitality.
It's all alive
Every single thing in existence has its own unique energy and essence.
It's alright now
All is well, and there's no need to worry or fret about anything at this moment.
We're home
We've found our place in the world and are at peace with ourselves and our surroundings.
Home, home, home
The concept of 'home' is deeply important and comforting to us.
Light, it's all light
Everything is composed of light, in one form or another.
It's all lies
The idea that everything is light is a falsehood; there are deeper truths that cannot be comprehended with our limited understanding.
It's a life
This existence we're experiencing is filled with both beauty and pain, happiness and sorrow.
It's all right, now we're home
Though there are hardships along the way, ultimately we will find our place in the world and be at peace with ourselves and our surroundings.
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