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.
Nova
Udora Lyrics
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One thousand thoughts of maybe
You shine through all our souls
Umbilical cord embrace
Break it find it just take me away
Nobody gets it at all
Under a moving rooftop
'til the daylight
Dressed in costumes of stool
Spilling tides of naked beauty
And the stench of purity
High spinning head counter clockwise
Unwavering linkage, it's soul delight
Blow us away we'll land back on our feet
Nova how can you untie
One thousand knots of hatred
You shine through all our pores
No one ever gets the trace
Break it find it just take me away
In time just a flick of the wrist
Is the satellite for an escape
Drawing near echoes around us
Screaming, let's live through decay
Nova how can you defy
One thousand thoughts of maybe
Come shine through all our holes
Fast forward into grace
The lyrics of "Nova" by Udora showcase a sense of surrender to the unknown and an embrace of the present moment. The opening lines ask how one can defy the thousand thoughts of uncertainty that often plague us, and instead bask in the light of transcendence that seems to shine through all of the world's experiences. The metaphor of the umbilical cord is utilized to suggest that the soul is still connected to some source of universal energy, and we need only break our current illusions to find our true potential. The final line of the first verse acknowledges the difficulty of this task, suggesting that nobody truly gets it at all.
The second verse provides a more immersive description of the moment of transcendence. The singer finds themselves "under a moving rooftop" in some type of shelter, but they are protected only by "blue rusted walls" until the daylight comes. This sets the scene for a transformative moment in which the singer is dressed in "costumes of stool" while they experience the "spilling tides of naked beauty and the stench of purity". The imagery is visceral and intense, and suggests that the singer is washing away old ways of thinking and interacting with the world in order to find a sense of renewal.
The chorus repeats, offering the potential for the singer to be taken away from their lessened state of being. The bridge section incorporates more dynamic language, suggesting a sense of movement and momentum that is building. The satellite metaphor suggests that there is always a way to escape the confines of past experience and find something new, and the final line of the song pushes towards a sense of grace and completion. As a whole, "Nova" presents a powerful message of the need to embrace the unknown and allow for transformative experiences to take place, even if it means breaking free from previously held beliefs and stumbling through an ambiguous present.
Line by Line Meaning
Nova how can you defy
The singer is in awe of Nova's ability to stand strong despite uncertainty.
One thousand thoughts of maybe
The singer has numerous doubts and uncertainties that Nova seems to surpass.
You shine through all our souls
Nova possesses a radiance that affects everyone around them on a deeper level.
Umbilical cord embrace
The artist feels a connection with Nova that is deep and inseparable.
Break it find it just take me away
The artist is willing to take risks to be with Nova and to leave behind their previous life.
Nobody gets it at all
Others do not understand the depth of the bond between the singer and Nova.
Under a moving rooftop
The singer is in an unstable, ever-changing environment.
Sheltered in blue rusted walls
Despite the instability, there is an assurance and reliability in the surroundings.
'til the daylight
The situation may change, but the artist remains in this place until a new day comes.
Dressed in costumes of stool
The artist is not literally wearing costumes, but their outward appearance is covering up their true selves.
Spilling tides of naked beauty
Despite outward appearances, there is a raw and honest beauty that is present.
And the stench of purity
Even though there is beauty, there is also a sense of something unpleasant. It could represent the imperfection or flaws in something that is otherwise pure.
High spinning head counter clockwise
The singer's thoughts are jumbled and confused, moving fast and in a disorienting direction.
Unwavering linkage, it's soul delight
Despite the confusion, there is a connection to something greater that brings the singer joy.
Blow us away we'll land back on our feet
Even if overwhelmed or pushed to the limit, the singer will find a way to recover.
Nova how can you untie
The artist acknowledges that Nova has the power to undo negative feelings or experiences.
One thousand knots of hatred
The artist has a lot of anger and ill-will towards others that Nova seems to be able to alleviate.
You shine through all our pores
Taking Nova's example can change someone on a fundamental level, affecting them physically, mentally and spiritually.
No one ever gets the trace
Despite the positive effects, people are not quite sure how Nova has such an impact.
In time just a flick of the wrist
In the grand scheme of things, making a change can be easy and quick.
Is the satellite for an escape
Changing one's mindset can be an escape from negative situations or feelings.
Drawing near echoes around us
As the artist sets out to make these changes, they are met with echoes or reminders of their past experiences or feelings.
Screaming, let's live through decay
Despite the difficulties and negativity around them, the singer is encouraging themselves and others to keep going and live through it.
Fast forward into grace
After making changes, the artist sees a more positive future, one filled with grace and hope.
Contributed by Emma L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rui
Conforme já dito, PETARDO!!!! Parabens a todos da banda, assim como todos os envolvidos. Na minha opinião. do Diesel até o Liberty Square, fizeram um serviço de primeiro mundo, que poucos tiveram a chance de fazer um dia. Podem se orgulhar à vontade! :)
Rodrigo Abinader
Bom, não sei qual foi o rumo que qualquer dos músicos envolvidos tomou depois do Diesel/Udora, mas que saibam que fizeram parte de algo especial na música brasileira, opinião compartilhada por muitos, certeza!
Afonso Oliva
Pow kra, essa música é muito foda!!! Agora, vc sabe dizer qual foi essa gravação, é das mais antigas né??
Guilherme Fontana
Não sei se estão sabendo, mas o Gustavo está com uma banda chamada Oceania. Os caras já estão para lançar o segundo álbum e as músicas são sensacionais. Ele disse numa live do instagram que vai gravar Nova no próximo disco.
sebastianhc
cara, não sei bem quando eles gravaram ela, mas sei que essa música não saiu em nenhum cd não... uma pena! tomara que ela saia em algum cd deles!
Alexandre Machado
Como um petardo dessa magnitude pôde ficar fora de algum cd deles, não compreendo O.o Puta musica foda , muito foda !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Leonardo de Albuquerque
Alguém ainda tem pra baixar em HD?
Cleitonftw
Blow us away we'll land back on our feet !!!
Leonardo de Albuquerque
O nome da música é NOVA esse tal de pmpaiva, ratowilly são é só 1 pau mandados da som livre