The comfort and ease The Uglysuit shares in performing together is evident in the direction each song takes. Some start as one thing and end as something completely different, but in a way that fits together perfectly. Nothing is sacrificed and everything makes sense. “Brownblue’s Passing” begins delicately before orchestral elements take a march-like turn, leading to a finale that becomes increasingly hypnotic and epic. “…And We Became Sunshine” opens with a bouncy intro that eventually transforms into a soaring chorus of guitar washes, keyboard flourishes, and lush, layered vocals. “Chicago” brings together a more traditional song structure, a melody painted with piano and delicate guitar lines, and a refrain that can stay embedded in your brain for days.
The Uglysuit’s music is an extended love song to the notion that everything is possible, yet nothing is guaranteed. It’s born of excitement and energy and built on potential and promise. It’s based on the premise that change exists in everything, and where a wide-eyed view of the world doesn’t equal naiveté. It reminds us that we are alive, and that maybe it’s not too late.
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Chicago
The Uglysuit Lyrics
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Hitting me, as I slipped further unconsciously, into a world of windy dreams.
Into a world of many windy dreams.
And where did I begin to drift off to that I think that I can fly.
My mind, I took it to Chicago.
The temperatures dropped to a stunning three degrees and I can hardly feel my legs.
Just as I had almost lost my mind completely, the seas had shown a sign to melt.
I sailed away towards many days. I sailed away so many ways.
My mind, I took it to Chicago.
In The Uglysuit's song "Chicago," the singer shares his experience of lying underneath an acorn tree, attempting to sleep in the rain. However, the drops kept falling and hitting him, causing him to slip further into a world of windy dreams. Despite the discomfort, the singer finds himself in a mindset where he believes he can fly, and he takes his mind to Chicago. The lyrics highlight the surreal and dreamlike experience of being in a state of mind where anything seems possible.
The singer's journey to Chicago is metaphorical and represents an escape from reality. The frigid temperature dropping to three degrees seemingly doesn't even faze the singer, who's already lost his mind before the temperature even drops. The seas show a sign to melt, signifying a change in the singer's circumstances, and he sails away towards many days, sailing many ways. The repetition of the phrase "and where did I begin to drift off to that I think that I can fly," emphasizes the idea that the singer doesn't quite understand what led him to this powerful state of mind, but he's willing to embrace it and let it take him anywhere, even if it's just in his imagination.
Overall, "Chicago" is an introspective and dreamy song that highlights the power of the mind to take us to places beyond our physical surroundings.
Line by Line Meaning
I tried to sleep in the rain, underneath an acorn tree, but the drops kept falling,
I attempted to sleep outside under an acorn tree, while it was raining. However, the rain kept hitting me, interrupting my sleep.
Hitting me, as I slipped further unconsciously, into a world of windy dreams.
As I drifted further into unconsciousness, I entered into a dream world filled with wind and rain.
Into a world of many windy dreams.
I found myself in another world that was filled with various windy dreams.
And where did I begin to drift off to that I think that I can fly.
I don't know where I began to fall asleep, but I started to dream that I could fly.
My mind, I took it to Chicago.
In my dream, I imagined myself in Chicago.
The temperatures dropped to a stunning three degrees and I can hardly feel my legs.
In my dream, the temperature dropped significantly to three degrees, which made my legs go numb and I couldn't feel them anymore.
Just as I had almost lost my mind completely, the seas had shown a sign to melt.
Just when I was about to lose my sanity, everything suddenly changed and it felt like the frozen seas were melting.
I sailed away towards many days. I sailed away so many ways.
I sailed off towards new adventures and experiences, exploring many paths and directions.
And where did I begin to drift off to that I think that I can fly.
I still can't recall how I fell asleep and began to dream about flying.
My mind, I took it to Chicago.
In my dream state, my mind was fixated on the city of Chicago.
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Zach Doyle
they played the grand opening of my school The Academy of Contemporary Music, and they are unbelieveable. They are amazing both live and on the album in different ways. But one of my all time fav bands. This song is like heroin, once you hear it once, you are hooked
Deanna Sydney
love the look of it! <3 the song...and ER!!
Nicholas Foster
i LOVE this song. heard it on a compilation CD for Dfest in Tulsa... it's fantastic. The wurlitzer is absolutely beautiful. Good work, guys.
Tom M.
This band is soooooooooo damn good. I saw them couple yrs ago in Boston and then they broke up which broke me up. I chose them as favorite new band of the year. So talented
megsican
i remember when these guys were corban eldra way back in the new bands tournament back in the bartlesville wherehouse days. always stellar music. i really like this! it's cool to see that they are doing so well. pure talent! :)
coeurfleur
i love this song so much...i'm addicted to it. great band! great song!
Arief Yogi
first time hearing this song in 2007, still remind me how good music back in those days
Harriet Day
Accidentally discovered this amazing band whilst looking for genuinely ugly suits... I call that a win!
espark1089
Saw them in Iowa City opening for Iron and Wine... They were all definitely on some drug and saying absolutely ridiculous shit but as soon as they started playing they were perfect... Lovem
rabbitnoise
The bass player was the talent.