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UADA (meaning 'haunted' in Latin) is a black metal band from Portland, USA that formed in October 2014. Their debut full-length album 'Devoid of Light' was released on April 8, 2016 through Eisenwald Records.
S.N.M.
Uada Lyrics
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deception encases the illusion of our lives
thy will be done, without the son
where are we to seek meaning in your truth
when only fib, fable and fiction is absolute
deny his name, there are no flames
constitutionally enslaved
we would surely drown if it wasn't for waves
at what point will we try to break away
and turn back from the paths that they have paved
we have to see, we are not free
In "S.N.M." by Uada, the lyrics depict a world filled with deception, lies, and illusions that blur the lines between what is real and what is fictional. The opening lines suggest that we are constantly being watched and are subjected to the unreliable information that surrounds us. The phrase "thy will be done" implies a resignation to a higher power's plan without question or dissent, leading to a lack of individual freedom and self-determination.
The following lines highlight the difficulty in finding truth and meaning in a world where fiction is treated as incontrovertible fact. The refusal to acknowledge the significance of the son - likely a reference to Jesus Christ - suggests a detachment from traditional religious doctrine and a sense of existential confusion. The lyrics suggest that we are "constitutionally enslaved," a term that refers to systemic oppression and the ways in which we are oppressed by the laws and institutions that govern us. Despite our captivity, the singer suggests that we are still held together by the waves - perhaps a metaphor for community, resilience, or collective action.
The chorus encourages listeners to look to the sky in search of hope, and to break away from the paths that have been paved for us by a system that does not serve us. The final line, "we have to see, we are not free," underscores the message of the song: that complacency and apathy will keep us captive, but awareness and action can free us.
Line by Line Meaning
Here below the great watching eyes
We exist beneath a powerful force that is constantly observing us.
deception encases the illusion of our lives
Our lives are surrounded and shaped by falsehoods and illusions.
thy will be done, without the son
We conform to the will of a higher power, despite the absence of any guidance or assistance.
where are we to seek meaning in your truth
We struggle to find clarity in the supposed teachings of this higher power.
when only fib, fable and fiction is absolute
The supposed truth is nothing more than stories and fabrications.
deny his name, there are no flames
Rejecting this higher power's existence is not punished, as there is no hell or damnation.
constitutionally enslaved
We are bound by societal structures and frameworks, limiting our true freedom.
we would surely drown if it wasn't for waves
Even the small amount of freedom we have is what keeps us afloat in this oppressive system.
look to the sky, open your eyes
We should seek greater understanding and awareness of our surroundings.
at what point will we try to break away
When will we attempt to escape our oppressive circumstances?
and turn back from the paths that they have paved
We need to abandon the predetermined paths set out for us by society.
we have to see, we are not free
We must acknowledge that we are not truly free within this system.
Contributed by Eli J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.