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.
Pieces
Udora Lyrics
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Awakened by the call
I hear the words I feared the most
They crush my heart against walls
I look around
And everything is falling far apart
I loosen my grip on those years
All pieces remain intact
I'ts coming, coming
I know, I know, I know
It's gonna take some time
All pieces remain intact
I'ts coming, coming
I know, I know, I know
When that day comes,
There will be no regrets
A part of me is screaming like
I'm born again somehow
I'm slippery from motherly fluids
But still I'm in doubt
I stack up piles of minutes
Over memories from afar
I loosen my grip on these fears
And let it come down, my way
All pieces remain intact
I'ts coming, coming
I know, I know, I know
It's gonna take some time
All pieces remain intact
I'ts coming, coming
I know, I know, I know
When that day comes,
There will be no regrets
So I'm waiting
And it's aching
With a war inside my head
I'm waiting
I'm waiting
I'm waiting for the coming
The lyrics to Udora's song "Pieces" tell a story of a person who is faced with difficult choices and must confront their fears and doubts in order to move forward. The opening lines describe a sense of loneliness and feeling overwhelmed by the weight of responsibility. The singer hears something they have been dreading, which leads to a crushing feeling in their heart. The imagery in this section of the song suggests that the singer is struggling to confront something that may be painful or difficult.
As the song progresses, the singer begins to take action. The line "loosen my grip on those years" suggests that the singer is letting go of past experiences or regrets that have been holding them back. They are moving forward, even though things around them may be falling apart. The repetition of the phrase "all pieces remain intact" reinforces the idea that the singer is taking control of their life and is determined to succeed. However, the lyrics also acknowledge that this will take time, and that there will be challenges along the way.
The final lines of the song suggest that the singer is waiting for something to happen. The repeated phrase "I'm waiting" creates a sense of anticipation and tension, as though the singer is on the cusp of something important. Despite the war inside their head, they are determined to see this through to the end. The repeated refrain of "it's coming" reinforces the idea that change is inevitable, and that the singer is ready to face whatever comes their way.
Overall, the lyrics of "Pieces" are a powerful and emotional depiction of a person facing their fears and taking control of their life. The song conveys a sense of hope and determination, even in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sinking into solitude
I am feeling overwhelmed and alone.
Awakened by the call
Something has woken me up from a state of numbness.
I hear the words I feared the most
The thing I've been dreading is finally happening.
They crush my heart against walls
I feel trapped and powerless.
I look around
I survey my surroundings to try to make sense of what's happening.
And everything is falling far apart
The world around me is in chaos and disarray.
I loosen my grip on those years
I am letting go of the past to move forward.
And let it come down, my way
I am taking control of my future and doing things my way.
All pieces remain intact
Despite the chaos, I am staying strong and not falling apart.
It's coming, coming
Change and progress are on the way.
I know, I know, I know
I have faith in myself and the future.
It's gonna take some time
I know that progress won't happen overnight.
When that day comes, There will be no regrets
I am working towards a future where I won't have any regrets.
A part of me is screaming like, I'm born again somehow
Despite my doubts, I feel like I am going through a rebirth.
I'm slippery from motherly fluids
I am still feeling the effects of my birth and early life.
But still I'm in doubt
I am still uncertain about the future.
I stack up piles of minutes
I am collecting memories and moments.
Over memories from afar
I am holding onto distant memories of the past.
I loosen my grip on these fears
I am letting go of my anxieties and fears.
And let it come down, my way
I am taking control of my life and embracing change.
So I'm waiting
I am being patient and hopeful for what's to come.
And it's aching
The waiting is causing me some pain and discomfort.
With a war inside my head
I am battling with conflicting thoughts and emotions.
When that day comes, There will be no regrets
I am working towards a future where I won't have any regrets.
I'm waiting
I am patiently waiting for my future to unfold.
I'm waiting
I am being patient and hopeful for what's to come.
I'm waiting for the coming
I am eagerly waiting for the changes and progress that are coming.
Contributed by Gabriella Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rodrigo Breckenfeld
melhor timbre do brasil, com certeza!
Renan Rafael
vi as novas músicas, bem melhores :D... a falta é muito boa....!
ARIXANDRE
Saudades demais!
Thiago Nessralla Alpoim
concordo com o cocolaum saudade do diesel , da época em q tocavam e era famosos aqui em BH =]
SirSponge101
NO SHIT!! He's the drummer for Sepultura now, didn't know that.. Sweet!
Renato de Rezende
Muito bom =o)
Dimitri Cabral
massa, jean aí e no ego kill talent, as guita se parecem um pouco
E- nnynho
"Ao infinito e além com essa porrada no ouvido "
mansolano
hey I saw'em on the same Jerry Cantrell tour on 2002 actually in Atlanta at the Roxy I believe,I liked Udora immediatly ,their first album is an excelent one even comparing to the american market at that time. I dont really liked their latest sound or I dont know if it is the singer only that cause that change on style, Good old udora
Guilherme Fontana
Have you ever heard Oceania? It's the new band from Udora's singer. Sounds soo much like the good old Udora. You're gonna like it! :)