U.C.R. (aka Uncontrolled Chain Reaction) was a Danish punk / post-punk and … Read Full Bio ↴U.C.R. (aka Uncontrolled Chain Reaction) was a Danish punk / post-punk and gothic band. Initially inspired by bands like Siouxsie & the Banshees and A Certain Ratio, later by including Japan.

Line up:
Lars Bent Petersen (bass),
Søren "Sly" Søndergaard Johnson (drums),
Michael Hjarsø (guitar),
Lone (vocals 1979-1982) / James (vocals 1982-1983) / Filip (vocals 1983-1985),
Bettina (Keyboards / backing vocals) and Todd (percussion).

Discography:
1982: You See Are (7")
1982: Communication (12'' LP)
1982 Nosferatu Festival (Live compilation)

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Placeformed: Copenhagen, Denmark

Night and Day
U.C.R. Lyrics

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今日が「またね」って終わっていくね
みんな手を振ってそれぞれの帰り道

気になって少し振り返る
今日を精一杯がんばったかな?
(がんばったよねっ!)

みんなで歌ったあの歌

何気ない会話に笑ったあの笑顔も
ココロのポッケにしまえば
きっといつかキラキラ宝物だよ

グッデイ・グッナイ
今日も楽しかったね
やさしい夜のメロディー
朝にはまだ知らないステキが
待っているはず
大丈夫だよ
じゃあねまた明日

グッデイ・グッナイ
今日も楽しかったね
やさしい夜のメロディー
朝にはまだ知らないステキが
待っているはず

大丈夫だよ
じゃあねまた明日

Overall Meaning

In U.C.R.'s song Night and Day, the artist reflects on his experience of going on a national tour and how it has changed his life. He repeats the lyrics, "long days and them late nights, late nights and them long days," highlighting the grueling nature of touring but also suggesting that it is worth it. Despite missing his mother and feeling low at times, U.C.R. also feels a sense of accomplishment, being the first from his section (likely referring to his hometown or neighborhood) to make it this far. He also acknowledges the negativity and doubt from others, but he has learned to tune it out.

The artist references UFC fighter Justin Gaethje, suggesting that he feels like a top athlete or performer on tour. He mentions fans screaming his name at every show and feeling a high from his growing buzz. However, U.C.R. also suggests that these experiences may be a "cover-up" for the exhaustion and challenges of touring. Overall, the song expresses the highs and lows of chasing one's dreams and the sacrifices and hard work required to do so.

Line by Line Meaning

Yeah
An exclamation to start the song and indicate excitement

So I went on a national tour
I went on tour throughout the country to perform my music

Shit changed my life
Going on tour had a significant impact on my life

I don't think I'll ever be the same
I don't believe I will be the same person I was before this experience

Fuck it
An expression of not caring or disregarding negative opinions

Long days and them late nights
Days are long and nights are spent working late on tour

Late nights and them long days
Nights are spent working late and days are long on tour

Different city every sunrise
Each day on tour starts in a new city

Got me feeling like I'm top
The experience of touring makes me feel successful and on top

Like Gaethje I'm the highlight
A comparison to UFC fighter Justin Gaethje as being in the spotlight or the main attraction

Problems in my rear view
I am leaving my problems behind as I move forward on tour

Momma I miss you
I miss my mother while I am on tour

But I gotta do it
I feel the need to continue with the tour despite missing my mother

Nobody from my section ever made it this far
None of my peers or people from my hometown have achieved this level of success in music

Past or present 928 I got you
I represent and honor my hometown area code, 928

Grandma saying amen
My grandmother is proud of me and expresses blessings

My son made it out
My child has escaped poverty or difficult circumstances

Everybody yelling negative shit in the background
Despite the success, there are still people who criticize or express negativity

I just tuned it out
I ignore the negativity and focus on the positive aspects of the tour

Fans scream my name at every single show
My fans show excitement and support for my music at all of my performances

Shaking hands snapping pics with peeps I don't know
I am meeting new people and taking pictures with strangers who are fans of my music

My buzz getting high
My popularity and success is increasing

But I feel so low
Despite the success, I still feel down or unhappy

Vets in the game telling me that's how it go
Experienced musicians are telling me that these feelings are normal in the industry

Moment you been waiting on
This is the moment I have been working toward and waiting for

Reason you killing every song
This experience is why I am able to create great music and perform so well

Against all odds
Despite struggles or obstacles, I have succeeded in my career

Isn't this what you wanted
A rhetorical question reflecting on whether the success is what was desired

Don't act like you don't want it
A reminder to not forget the desire for success and recognition

Now what the fuck is wrong?
An expression of frustration or confusion about the feelings of being down despite success

Just some thoughts bottled up
These are feelings that have been kept inside and not expressed before

Twist the top open up
I am expressing and releasing these bottled up feelings

It isn't as easy as I make it look
Despite appearances, this journey and success is not effortless

It's just a cover up for the
The success and positive aspects of the tour are a facade or temporary fix for the underlying emotions

Long days and them late nights
Days are long and nights are spent working late on tour

Late nights and them long days
Nights are spent working late and days are long on tour

Fuck it
A continuation of not caring or disregarding negative opinions