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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.
The Great Mirage
Uada Lyrics
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(Within the language of stars)
They deny our light to embrace their gloom
(Thirsting throats now throttle)
As they sip the spurious as fact
Toasting their own turmoil
While turning contra towards the pact
With the echoes of the weak, herded like cattle
(By the scenes in which they blindly seek,
These grainial oceans)
They glitter not of gold (for these arid flats)
Entomb fragmented bones and horrors of old
Fallacies unwinding the ambitions of forgotten dreams
(Association's burden) culturally cracking at the seams
(These illusions flourish) like dead flowers in the wind
Let it be the pride of devils
(That we may find ourselves in)
"The Great Mirage" by Uada is a complex piece of music, full of rich imagery and metaphors. In the first verse, the lyrics paint a picture of a broken crown, surrounded by the darkness of night. The language of the stars is mentioned, implying that this is a cosmic event, one that affects the entire universe. The second line, "They deny our light to embrace their gloom," suggests that some powerful force is trying to snuff out hope and positivity, in favor of despair and negativity. The third line suggests that people are consuming false information as if it were true, which leads to further turmoil. The final line, "while turning contra towards the pact," appears to refer to some kind of agreement or treaty that is being disregarded or broken.
The second verse is just as rich with meaning as the first. The "chambers of the underground" are presented as a place of weakness and suffering, where people are treated like animals. The language here is particularly powerful, with the phrase "grainial oceans" providing a vivid description of the vastness and weight of oppression. The line "they glitter not of gold" implies that there is no hope or treasure to be found in this place – only fragments of the past and old horrors. The final two lines of this verse suggest that the lies and illusions that sustain this system are beginning to unravel, crack, and fade away.
The final lines of the song are perhaps the most enigmatic. The "pride of devils" sounds sinister, but it is not clear what it refers to – perhaps the defiance of oppressive forces, or perhaps something more sinister. The closing line, "that we may find ourselves in," is intriguing, as it suggests that Uada is encouraging listeners to embrace an uncertain, challenging path, rather than surrendering to falsehoods and illusions.
Line by Line Meaning
The royal crown is broken amidst midnight bloom
The symbol of power has been destroyed in the darkness
(Within the language of stars)
The universe is watching and knows what has happened
They deny our light to embrace their gloom
They refuse to accept the good and choose to be miserable
(Thirsting throats now throttle)
They are choking on their own negativity
As they sip the spurious as fact
They believe lies as truth
Toasting their own turmoil
They celebrate their own suffering
While turning contra towards the pact
They reject the agreement that would bring peace
The chambers of the underground ripple
The secret places are disturbed
With the echoes of the weak, herded like cattle
The vulnerable are being controlled
(By the scenes in which they blindly seek,
They are following false leaders
These grainial oceans)
They are swimming in a sea of lies
They glitter not of gold (for these arid flats)
The things they value have no real worth
Entomb fragmented bones and horrors of old
The past is full of pain and death
Fallacies unwinding the ambitions of forgotten dreams
False ideas are destroying hopes and goals
(Association's burden) culturally cracking at the seams
The weight of society is breaking apart
(These illusions flourish) like dead flowers in the wind
False beliefs thrive like lifeless plants in the breeze
Let it be the pride of devils
Let the evil ones take joy in their actions
(That we may find ourselves in)
So that we can see clearly what is happening
Contributed by Mackenzie O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Eisenwaldofficial
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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@Eisenwaldofficial
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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@LinuxUnderwear
No words for this masterpiece. Pure talent.
@helborn_327
This song is gorgeous, perfect in its entirety!
@CUR5A
I love this whole album
@astyrvela
The new album sounds great so far
@NervDisturb
Crazy ! 🤩
@peterbutler9878
Solo 🔥🔥🔥
@CGMoe
HEAT💪🏾🔥🔥🔥
@user-uf7rg7tn7i
Dissection - The Somberlain
@matthewaleandri553
Iced Earth-like riff at 1:45...?
Can't remember off which album now...
This song is a banger though! 🤘🔥🔥🔥😁