1) The Unwante… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name, including:
1) The Unwanted is a British punk band formed in mid-March 1977.
2) The Unwanted is an Irish band comprising Cathy Jordan, Rick Epping and Seamie O’Dowd.
3) The Unwanted was a British three-piece, female-fronted, unsigned Derby/Nottingham band.
[for the Canadian hardcore punk band from the 80s, see Unwanted.
1) The Unwanted is a British punk band formed in mid-March 1977 from a meeting between Ollie Wisdom, a clothes shop proprietor in the Kings Road and Mark Curzon a student at a private educational establishment.
Some great moments for instance their cover of These Boots Are Made For Walking on the B side of "Secret Police" (1978 Raw) if only for the fact that it sounds like Wire. Track on Live at The Roxy - Freedom. Other great tracks Bleak Outlook and 1984. Two members later ended up in the Psychedelic Furs.
2) The Unwanted is an Irish band comprising Cathy Jordan, Rick Epping and Seamie O’Dowd. Between them, the three musicians encompass a range of the music of Ireland, America, and other places geographically and culturally linked to these lands that encircle the Atlantic Ocean. They released "Music From The Atlantic Fringe" in 2009.
3) The Unwanted was a British three-piece, female-fronted, unsigned Derby/Nottingham band. The band formed in July 2005, and have been together in their current line up since early 2006. The Unwanted's style of music is what they like to call "sophisticated pop".
The End Is Nigh
The Unwanted Lyrics
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Of blood and bone
Haunted by the secrets
You keep unknown
Forceful destruction
Intel abduction
Bury your evidence
No longer can we sit in
To violence
It's time to erase the tyranny
This world is through
The end is due
This world is through
The end is due
The end is due
War
Run your congress
Of mindless apes
Ruling your empire
Of new age slaves
Try and absorb this
Your minds is distorted
Bliss is your ignorance
No longer can we sit in
Silence as our world erupts
In violence
It's time to erase the tyranny
This world is through
The end your is due
This world is through
The end your is due
The end is due
The lyrics to The Unwanted's song "The End Is Nigh" appear to be a commentary on the state of society and world events. The phrase "we walk on this surface of blood and bone" suggests a world filled with violence and death. The line "haunted by the secrets you keep unknown" could refer to the hidden agendas of those in power, who manipulate the masses for their own gain. The lines "forceful destruction, intel abduction, bury your evidence" further emphasize the theme of corruption and deceit.
The chorus, "no longer can we sit in silence as our world erupts in violence, it's time to erase the tyranny, this world is through, the end is due," expresses the desire for change and a rejection of the current state of affairs. The use of the word "tyranny" suggests that those in power are seen as oppressive and that the current system must be dismantled in order for progress to be made.
The second verse continues the theme of corruption, with the lines "run your congress of mindless apes, ruling your empire of new age slaves." The phrase "new age slaves" could be a reference to the idea that modern technology and consumer culture have enslaved people, keeping them chained to a cycle of materialism and superficiality. Once again, the chorus reiterates the desire for change and the need to remove the current power structure.
Overall, "The End Is Nigh" appears to be a call to action for social and political change, emphasizing the need to confront corruption and work towards a more just and equitable system.
Line by Line Meaning
We walk on this surface
We exist on a planet covered with the remnants of countless generations of life and death.
Of blood and bone
The very fabric of our existence is built on the foundation of blood and bone - the life and death of all living things.
Haunted by the secrets
We are tormented by the knowledge that there is so much we don't know... mysteries that may never be revealed.
You keep unknown
There are people and organizations that hoard knowledge as a means of wielding power over others.
Forceful destruction
Sometimes, tearing apart what we have built is the only way to make room for something new.
Intel abduction
The theft of information and knowledge is an insidious form of attack, one that can do untold damage to societies and individuals alike.
Bury your evidence
Attempts to hide the truth or obscure facts only delay the inevitable reckoning that comes with knowledge.
No longer can we sit in
We can no longer be idle or complacent. We must act now before it is too late.
Silence as our world erupts
The world around us is in constant turmoil, and our inaction only adds fuel to the fire of chaos.
To violence
Violence is the all-too-common result of inaction or misguided action.
It's time to erase the tyranny
Powerful people and institutions may exert control through the use of force or fear, but their grip on power is not inevitable or permanent.
This world is through
The current state of affairs cannot continue. Change must come, sooner or later.
The end is due
Time marches on, and all things come to an end. The future, whatever it may be, is rapidly approaching.
War
Conflict and chaos are inevitable parts of life, but only through reconciliation and understanding can we hope to emerge stronger.
Run your congress
The people who make decisions must be held accountable by those who are impacted by their actions.
Of mindless apes
People who refuse to think critically or take responsibility for their choices are no better than animals.
Ruling your empire
The world is full of people who seek to impose their will on others in the pursuit of selfish ends.
Of new age slaves
In our modern world, freedom is often an illusion, as people are coerced by authority or bound by circumstances beyond their control.
Try and absorb this
We challenge you to truly understand the implications and consequences of the chaos and strife around us.
Your mind is distorted
The ways in which we perceive the world are often warped by our fears, biases, and incomplete information.
Bliss is your ignorance
Those who remain blissfully unaware of the state of the world are simply living in an illusion that cannot last forever.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Gerrit Nel
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