The Unified Theory is a 2 man crew hailing from the funky fresh streets of … Read Full Bio ↴The Unified Theory is a 2 man crew hailing from the funky fresh streets of Portland, Oregon.

ADM (the skinny one) and mc-delta-t (the cute one……ok, the chubby one) were two solo artists aimlessly swimming in the ocean of hip-hop, searching for a purpose and a mission.

Through a friend of a friend ADM and delta-t met on a camping trip deep in the bowels of Dead Mans Cave up on Murderous mountain. It was here the dynamic duo fist encountered the Ruby Skull. An ancient and mysterious artifact, it is said to give it’s possessor the power to rock a thousand mics without growing tired or old. Since there’s only one Ruby Skull the fellas have to share, I imagine they only get the power to rock 500 mics each before they have to take a break. Still, 500 mics, that’s a lot. But we’ve gotten off track here.

Once the Ruby Skull was unearthed ADM and mc-delta-t knew they had a duty to use their immense power for good, and only sometimes evil. As soon as the boys got back to civilization they named themselves The Unified Theory, bought mic’s, a keyboard, and a computer and got to work. ADM and mc-delta-t emerged from the studio 30 days later tired, hungry, and weak, but with one kick-ass record called “The Project For The New American Century”.

Keep On
The Unified Theory Lyrics

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Fighting waves thirty feet tall
The boat is nearly full of water
When your thinking becomes crystal clear
Life is consumed by the moment
Keep on, keeping on
Don't wait for the wind to blow
Keep on, keeping on
Don't wait for the wind to blow

Is this fear or love I feel
Did we sink or are we sailing
Calm and warm the water moves
Over me like a lover who puts me to sleep
There was a lot of things I never believe
Like that I would ever drown at sea
There lived a man in control of his life who believed
To die doing what you loved is alright
Keep on, keeping on
Don't wait for the wind to blow
Keep on, keeping on
Don't wait for the wind to blow
There was a lot things I never believe
Like that I'd ever drown in the sea
I'm not bitter I'd sail out again
If I could
There was a lot of things I never believe
Like that I'd ever drown at sea

There lived a man in control of his life who believed
To die

Overall Meaning

doing what you loved is alright
These lyrics portray a sense of perseverance and determination in the face of adversity. The mention of fighting waves thirty feet tall and a boat nearly full of water represents the challenges and obstacles that one may encounter in life. Despite these difficulties, the lyrics suggest that one should continue pushing forward. The line "When your thinking becomes crystal clear, life is consumed by the moment" implies that clarity of mind and focus on the present moment can help overcome challenges.

The repeated refrain of "Keep on, keeping on, don't wait for the wind to blow" emphasizes the importance of taking action and not waiting for external circumstances to dictate one's path. It encourages the listener to keep moving forward regardless of the external conditions or uncertainties. The questioning of whether the feeling experienced is fear or love reflects the complexities of emotions that arise in difficult situations. The lyrics further explore the idea of accepting risks and pursuing one's passions, even in the face of potential failure or danger.

Overall, this song seems to convey a message of resilience, determination, and a belief in living life fully, even in the face of adversity.

Line by Line Meaning

Fighting waves thirty feet tall
Confronting immense challenges

The boat is nearly full of water
Facing imminent danger

When your thinking becomes crystal clear
Gaining clarity of thought

Life is consumed by the moment
Fully embracing the present

Keep on, keeping on
Persisting and staying determined

Don't wait for the wind to blow
Taking action instead of waiting for external forces

Is this fear or love I feel
Questioning emotional experience

Did we sink or are we sailing
Reflecting on the outcome

Calm and warm the water moves
Experiencing tranquility and comfort

Over me like a lover who puts me to sleep
Soothing and gentle