Four years of dreaming, working hard, and Udora has come to Liberty Square.… Read Full Bio ↴Four years of dreaming, working hard, and Udora has come to Liberty Square... Back home in Brazil, Liberty Square - the historical landmark, was always perceived as a symbol and a refuge to the chaotic lifestyle in Belo Horizonte. On their debut album, Udora finds deeper meanings to those words. "Liberty Square represents the physical place where we came from, but more importantly, it also represents a state of mind, a metaphor for what we've always dreamed to become." says Gustavo Drummond, the band's lead singer/songwriter.

The story begins in Brazil at their defining point – playing the Rock in Rio Festival, the largest concert ever held in South America. Udora battled and beat over 1,500 bands for the main prize of performing in front of a crowd of 250,000 people. The exposure at the festival led to a successful tour where they sold over 10,000 self-released CD's over more than 150 shows. Taking the band as far as they could in Brazil, Udora moved to Los Angeles, where they still reside to this day. The guys arrived with the clothes on their backs, a few guitars, and 700 dollars in their pockets. They bought a van, found an old mattress on the streets, threw it inside and this became their new home. Struggling from day to day, Udora played countless shows throughout the United States, always trying to absorb the many nuances and subtleties of the American culture, but never departing from their original roots. Things started to fall into place when more and more fans started to converge.

The buzz started growing and suddenly the industry took notice. Being in America for only a short time, Udora created the opportunity to work with some reputable music veterans. The band toured the entire US with major label rock acts such as Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains, and have worked with such top record producers as Matt Wallace (Maroon 5, Faith No More, Train), Gavin Mackillop (Toad the Wet Sprocket, Goo Goo Dolls, Sugarcult), Bob Marlette (Black Sabbath, Seether, Il Nino) and Thom Russo (System Of A Down, Johnny Cash, Audioslave).

2006 has been a fresh start for the band, as the debut of Liberty Square, produced by Thom Russo, will bring the band's unique blend of Rock, Bossa Nova and Gustavo's soul-searching lyrics, to a broad audience. "The image depicted on the album cover shows a path. Although we're striving for an end result, it's the process of getting there that's most important. The road that has to be traveled is both grim and enlightening, and to conquer your goals in life, you need to be focused on the journey, not only on the destination.", says Gustavo.

With the band's raw power and range of musical sensibilities, Liberty Square showcases an original yet familiar sound that fits perfectly into today's Modern Rock music scene. With a live show that has the explosive caress of a velvet hand grenade; Udora is determined to reach the end of this journey in order to embrace a much greater one.

Light In The Hole
Udora Lyrics

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Shaken by the rapture
All I know is out of place
Gave in to the lure to kiss her face
Ruthless in reaction
Stern embrace I learned to crave
She's the master I've become a slave

But I'm here,

Can you hear, hear me
Another year
I'm somewhere near

Said I'd be gone tomorrow
'Cause it feels like she's in control
Trying so hard to swallow
I believe, I believe I can see
A light in the hole

Gaze upon the wonder
All in me is made of clay
Promises are made and thrown away
Easy prey to conquer
Someone help me run away
She will pull me in and make me stay

And I'm here
Not a fear, fear
Another year
And I'm still here

Said I'd be gone tomorrow
'Cause it feels like she's in control
Trying so hard to swallow
I believe, I believe I can see
A light in the hole

But I'm here
Can you hear, hear me
Another year

I'm somewhere
I'm still here

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Light In The Hole" by Udora reveal a toxic relationship between the singer and their manipulative partner. The singer is entranced by the partner's captivating presence and stern embrace, becoming a slave to their masterful ways. The opening lines provide a sense of disorientation and confusion, as the singer's world is shaken by their rapture, and all they know seems out of place. Despite this, the singer remains committed to the relationship, believing that there is a possibility for escape and redemption.

Throughout the song, the singer struggles with the desire to leave, declaring that they said they would be gone tomorrow. However, they are constantly drawn back into the relationship by the partner's seductive hold. The repeated phrase "but I'm here" underscores the singer's sense of entrapment and lack of control, despite their attempts to resist. Despite the difficult circumstances, the singer believes that there is a glimmer of hope, represented by "a light in the hole." This light may represent the possibility of escape, self-discovery, or a new beginning.

"Light In The Hole" is a powerful exploration of the dynamics of abusive relationships, highlighting the complexity of emotions and the difficulties of breaking free. Through the use of vivid imagery and repetitive phrases, the song creates a sense of claustrophobia and intensifies the emotions conveyed in the lyrics. Ultimately, the song speaks to the universal experience of feeling trapped and powerless in the face of intense emotions and difficult situations.

Line by Line Meaning

Shaken by the rapture
Overwhelmed by intense emotions

All I know is out of place
I feel lost and disoriented

Gave in to the lure to kiss her face
I couldn't resist the temptation to be with her

Ruthless in reaction
She acts without mercy

Stern embrace I learned to crave
I became addicted to her aloofness

She's the master I've become a slave
She has complete control over me

But I'm here,
Despite everything,

Can you hear, hear me
Do you understand my pain?

Another year
Time keeps passing by,

I'm somewhere near
I'm still struggling to escape

Said I'd be gone tomorrow
I promised to leave, but I can't