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.

Phantom Limb
Udora Lyrics

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Hey now, I'm turning away
Far and alone
It's pulling me deep inside
Hey now, I'm facing the day
Far and alone
Tucked in the hands of time

Know that my thoughts still claim for you

know that I long

Burning inside of me
No matter where I'll be
I feel like it's still somewhere within
Just like a phantom limb

Hey now, I'm running away
Far and alone
Stumbling upon my mind
Hey now, I'm placing the weight
Far and alone
No one could break this stride

Know that my heart still begs for you
Know that I long

Burning inside of me
No matter where I'll be
I feel like it's still somewhere within
Just like a phantom limb
Just like a phantom limb
Just like a phantom limb

Know that my thoughts still claim for you
Know that I won't be long
Know that my heart still waits for you
Know that I long

Burning inside of me
No matter where I'll be
I feel like it's still somewhere within
Just like a phantom limb

Burning inside of me
No matter where I'll be

I feel like you're still somewhere within
Just like a phantom limb

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Udora's song "Phantom Limb" depict a person who is struggling to move on from a past love. The first verse begins with the singer admitting to turning away from their former love, but feeling pulled deep inside towards them. The second verse continues with the singer acknowledging that their heart still longs for their past love, and that it's burning inside of them no matter where they are. The chorus emphasizes the feeling of holding onto something that isn't there anymore, comparing it to a "phantom limb."

The use of the metaphor "phantom limb" is noteworthy, as it usually describes the sensation of feeling a limb that has been amputated. This creates a sense of longing and a feeling of something that has been lost. The line "tucked in the hands of time" is also poignant, as it implies that the singer is aware that their past love is a memory that is becoming more distant with time.

Overall, the lyrics to "Phantom Limb" speak to the experience of letting go of someone you once loved, but still feeling a deep emotional attachment to them. The singer seems to be in a state of limbo, unable to fully move on but also aware that they must.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey now, I'm turning away
I am purposefully distancing myself

Far and alone
I am separating myself and becoming isolated

It's pulling me deep inside
Despite my efforts to distance myself, my emotions are consuming me

Hey now, I'm facing the day
I am confronting the realities of life

Tucked in the hands of time
I am trapped in the past and unable to move forward

Know that my thoughts still claim for you
I am unable to let go and my mind is fixated on you

know that I long
I deeply desire your presence

Burning inside of me
My emotions are intense and overwhelming

No matter where I'll be
My physical location does not affect my emotional state

I feel like it's still somewhere within
I sense that my attachment to you is still present despite my efforts to move on

Just like a phantom limb
It is a lingering feeling that is difficult to shake off