By 2004 the band line-up had become a full time band when the EP Sessions from Room 4 was released.
It was in 2005 that Population 1 were forced to change their name due to legal issues. Under this name the band's second full length album Love was issued.
Though not formally split, Nuno's reunion with Extreme as well as excursions with Satellite Party and Rihanna have caused the band to remain inactive since 2007.
Heavy
DramaGods Lyrics
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You feel the pressure pumping
With courage in your pocket
No time for indecision
We're on a heavy mission
With confidence you fire
Take out specific targets
You're on a heavy mission
Ready or not, get set go
It's oh so beautiful
The poetry of rage
And the violence in the air
Smells so wonderful
Sweet malaise
You carry all the burden
The pain is penetrating
Block out the devastation
Forget the grief and sorrow
You know there's no tomorrow
A man in this condition
A man is this position
Must now become a killer
You know it's now or never
A desperation effort
Forget to stop and listen
We're on a heavy mission
And as the lights begin to dim
I find myself at home
I sit here on my thrown
I think I'll light myself a bone
And as I sit here in the dark
I know I'm not alone
I found my self a girl
I found here halfway round the world
As heavy as she is
She's beautiful to hold
I squeeze her tightly in my hand
She'll send me back where I belong
The lyrics to DramaGods's song Heavy speak to the intensity of a mission and the emotional turmoil that comes with it. The opening lines paint a picture of increasing tension and urgency as the mission begins. The singer describes the need for courage and conviction, emphasizing the importance of action over hesitancy or indecision. The language used to detail the mission is pointed and deliberate - the targets are specific, the precision technical, and the stakes high. The chorus suggests a kind of ecstasy in the midst of all this intensity, with the "poetry of rage" and "sweet malaise" of violence and destruction being described as beautiful and wonderful.
But there's a darker side to this mission as well. The singer acknowledges the burden and pain that comes with it, and encourages the listener to block out devastation and forget grief and sorrow in order to accomplish their task. There's an urgency to the mission that's reinforced throughout the song - the man in this position must become a killer, and there's no time to stop and listen. The final verse, however, brings the energy down from this manic intensity, with the lights dimming and the singer finding themselves at home, smoking and holding onto something heavy and beautiful. The suggestion here is that even amid all the chaos and danger, there can still be moments of respite and peace - moments made all the sweeter for their contrast with the rest of the experience.
Line by Line Meaning
You start to feel the static
Senses are heightened, something is about to happen.
You feel the pressure pumping
Adrenaline pumping, ready for action.
With courage in your pocket
Feeling brave and prepared.
No time for indecision
Decisive action is required.
We're on a heavy mission
We have an important and dangerous task to complete.
With confidence you fire
Feeling sure of yourself and your actions.
Take out specific targets
Eliminating specific obstacles that stand in your way.
With technical precision
Performing with great skill and accuracy.
Ready or not, get set go
It's time for action, regardless of readiness.
It's oh so beautiful
The power and intensity of the situation is awe-inspiring.
The poetry of rage
The beauty in the intensity of emotions.
And the violence in the air
The tension in the atmosphere is palpable.
Smells so wonderful
Even the negative aspects of the situation are alluring.
Sweet malaise
An enjoyable feeling of discomfort and unease.
You carry all the burden
The weight of responsibility is heavy and stressful.
The pain is penetrating
The emotional and physical pain is intense and consuming.
Block out the devastation
Trying to ignore the destruction and damage caused by the situation.
Forget the grief and sorrow
Avoiding feeling the negative emotions associated with the situation.
You know there's no tomorrow
There is no option to wait or delay, action must be taken immediately.
A man in this condition
Someone in this situation, dealing with these emotions and pressures.
A man is this position
Someone in this specific role or responsibility.
Must now become a killer
Becoming ruthless and violent in order to achieve the goal.
You know it's now or never
The situation requires immediate action or it will be too late.
A desperation effort
The action taken is a last resort, with little hope for success.
Forget to stop and listen
Ignoring the advice or caution of others.
And as the lights begin to dim
The end of the situation is approaching, things are winding down.
I find myself at home
Back to a sense of safety and comfort after the intense experience.
I sit here on my thrown
Relaxing and reflecting on the experience from a position of authority.
I think I'll light myself a bone
Relaxing and taking a break with a drug reference.
And as I sit here in the dark
Reflecting on the experience without distraction.
I know I'm not alone
Feeling a sense of connection to others who have gone through similar experiences.
I found my self a girl
Having found a companion after the experience.
I found here halfway round the world
Finding someone who is very different from yourself, possibly due to travel or relocation.
As heavy as she is
As intense as she may be, in terms of personality or experience.
She's beautiful to hold
Despite the intensity, there is still beauty and value in the experience.
I squeeze her tightly in my hand
Holding onto the memory or lesson from the experience.
She'll send me back where I belong
The experience has provided guidance or direction for the future.
Contributed by Ellie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Luke Gray
Comment number one. Great tune. Nuno is amazing.
Luke Gray
10 years for one comment. I smell a rat