Devoid of Light
Uada Lyrics


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Darkness cloak us all
wild cosmic orgy gorge
where Orion once stood tall
and sagittarian arrows soar
twilight engulf us all
supreme existence ignored
united we shall fall
independece unexplored
lost... here in time
perpetually still
we are indoctrinated blind
in opposition to our will




fading... is the light that never shines
aiding... manipulation against our minds

Overall Meaning

In the song "Devoid of Light" by Uada, the lyrics paint a picture of a world that has succumbed to darkness, both literally and figuratively. The opening line, "Darkness cloak us all," indicates that there is no escape from the pervasive darkness, which is both physical and metaphorical. The use of the word "cloak" implies that the darkness is a suffocating force that surrounds and engulfs everything in its path.


As the song continues, the lyrics describe a "wild cosmic orgy gorge," an image that conveys both chaos and hedonism. The reference to Orion and Sagittarius adds a celestial dimension to the darkness, suggesting that it is not just limited to Earth, but extends out into the universe. The phrase "supreme existence ignored" suggests that humans have lost touch with the higher power that might have once guided them, instead succumbing to their own base desires.


The final lines of the song are perhaps the most poignant: "Fading... is the light that never shines / Aiding... manipulation against our minds." These lines suggest that there may have once been hope, however small, for escaping the darkness and finding some kind of enlightenment. But now that hope has faded, and the forces of manipulation and control have taken hold, leaving humanity trapped in a never-ending cycle of darkness and despair.


Line by Line Meaning

Darkness cloak us all
We are all covered in darkness, symbolizing ignorance and lack of understanding.


wild cosmic orgy gorge
The universe is vast and uncontrollable, and sometimes it feels like everything is happening at once.


where Orion once stood tall
Referring to the constellation Orion, a reminder of a time when humans could look at the sky and feel connected to the greater universe.


and sagittarian arrows soar
Another constellation reference, Sagittarius, adds to the sense of awe and wonder for the vast universe.


twilight engulf us all
The darkness and fading light create a feeling of unease and uncertainty within us.


supreme existence ignored
Despite being insignificant in the grand scheme of things, we ignore the fact that there may be a higher power that we cannot comprehend.


united we shall fall
The irony of working together, as it can lead to a loss of individuality and critical thinking.


independence unexplored
We don't always embrace our own individuality or think for ourselves, which can lead to us being controlled by others' ideas and agendas.


lost... here in time
We are always running out of time but often feel lost and unsure of our place in the world.


perpetually still
In the midst of chaos or change, we often get stuck and resist what's happening around us.


we are indoctrinated blind
We are often blind to the messages and ideas that are being forced upon us by those in power.


in opposition to our will
We resist, but it seems like our resistance is futile or doesn't matter in the face of authority.


fading... is the light that never shines
The idea of a light that is constantly fading and never quite shines is a metaphor for our own potential and the world we exist in.


aiding... manipulation against our minds
We are constantly being manipulated by those in power, and we may not even be aware of it until it is too late.




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SVNS OV THE VOID 2022
Uada & Panzerfaust European Tour
Tickets & Information → https://ffm.live/svnsovthevoid

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SirHammerHead888

1st time hearing UADA.
Generally I'm not into this kind of metal at all... besides Venom & Bathory of course.
But I dooo like this tune!
Loved the opening and how it sets the tone/mood. Heavy & melodic. Made me want to hear more. Nice.
Really liked the slower, melodic and 'atmospheric' singing (not screaming/screeching) against the blast beats in the verses. That worked well actually.
REALLY liked that headbanging riff at 1:13 and the other ones after the verses.
AND that tempo & riff change at 3:37 was full on "stick your head in the speaker and play the air guitar" worthy!!
Awesome tune from beginning to end!
Annddd...me thinks me sees something at 3:12??
\m/ \m/



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See UADA on tour this summer across Europe:

SVNS OV THE VOID 2022
Uada & Panzerfaust European Tour
Tickets & Information → https://ffm.live/svnsovthevoid

22-07 Boarstream Festival Mulfingen
23-07 Viper Room Vienna
24-07 Colosseum Kosice
25-07 Fuga Bratislava
26-07 Chemiefabrik Dresden
27-07 Goldgrube Kassel
29-07 Metal Days Tolmin
02-08 Le Molotov Marseille
03-08 Rock and Eat Lyon
05-08 Rockstadt Extreme Raznov*
06-08 Zappenduster Open Air Münster
07-08 Baroeg Rotterdam
08-08 The Asylum Birmingham
09-08 Rebellion Manchester
10-08 Electrowerkz London

*Uada only:
11-08 Brutal Assault Jaromer
12-08 Party San Open Air Schlotheim
13-08 Alcatraz Festival Kortrijk

Panzerfaust only:
12-08 Brutal Assault Festival Jaromer
13-08 Partysan Open Air Schlotheim
14-08 Alcatraz Festival Kortrijk
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Varjo Hörrikyn

I was at Party San in the 2nd row. You guys were incredible. I bought a shirt. It is the least I can do. You guys are hands down the best black metal band across the big pond. Keep it up!

Carlos Funes

The passage from 4:36 - 5:10 must be one of the most epic melodies in black metal.

TrveMetalManiac

Unbelievably good. I don't even have words to say. You've really outdone yourselves. Absolute perfection.

Mark Gilbert

Love this band. Can't wait to see them again live. It is truely an experience. These folks play with an incredible intensity from start to finish and No letting up.

OLD DARK

I first discovered this to day. Thanks for enlighten my day! Very energetic atmospheric melodic black metal. Very awesome indeed!

F҉L҉E҉S҉H҉ V҉E҉S҉S҉E҉L҉

I found out about these guys through Helleborus. They know how to be melodic and evoke beauty without coming off sappy or emotionally weak. Another powerfully tranquil sonic manifestation from the glorious darkness!

Moparnut69

Just saw these guys last night and they were amazing.

Jack Wareing Films

Devoid of Light was the first Album/CD I ever heard from UADA. Wonderful! UADA has to be considered one of the best Black Metal Bands ever from USA. Respect.

Lux Interna

hmm, you think so? I find them okay, but also somehow too clean, too formulaic. For me they can't get past Judas Iscariot or Nachtmystium.

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