Steve McEwan played guitar in World Party, and while in the group began working with fellow member Guy Chambers on a side project. They wrote several songs together which would later be included on UnAmerican's debut album. After Chambers left to work with Robbie Williams, McEwan recruited Matthew Crozer from a London band called Ugli, and Peter Clarke and Tim Bye from a group called Bugs. The group were signed by Estupendo Records, a Universal subsidiary, after only a few live shows. Their debut self-titled record was released early in 2000. Following the release of the album, the group toured the United States with The Who.
The group worked on a second album, but it was never released
Members:
Steve McEwan - vocals
Peter Clarke - bass
Matthew Crozer - guitar
Tim Bye - drums
Wicked
Unamerican Lyrics
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In my head
Out of my head
In my head
Out of my head
In my head
Out of my head
In my head
In an arc of beauty busy being born
Skin on skin and my heart is torn
From the tour of duty
Heaven is here and here's my home
She is seated on the holy throne
'Neath the cherub on the tread of dawn
Unnerving beauty
Out of my head
In my head
Out of my head
In my head
Out of my head
In my head
Out of my head
In my head
You came alive in your pride
You shiny diamond
You cry like you lie
There's no denying
Yet to see you come in the crash of thunder
But when I do I'll watch in wonder
Wicked
Out of my head
In my head
Out of my head
In my head
Out of my head
In my head
Out of my head
In my head
One day comes and a baby born
Another flies by and a mother mourns
Soul come go in the dead of morn with the passing season
Lose myself find me here with you
Don't know where I've been don't know what to do
Time stands still and my spirit's through and my soul it's freezing
Out of my head
In my head
Out of my head
In my head
Out of my head
In my head
Out of my head
In my head
Your eyes line with the sun
You hungry demon
Uproot my belief cut down my reason
Who or why or what there's no believing
Everything you touch there's no leaving
Wicked
Wicked
Wicked
Wicked
Out of my head
In my head
Out of my head
In my head
Out of my head
In my head
Out of my head
In my head
Out of my head
In my head
Out of my head
In my head
Out of my head
In my head
Out of my head
In my head
Lightning flash and the flesh so warm
In arc of beauty busy being born
Skin on skin and my heart is torn
Wicked
The lyrics of Unamerican's song "Wicked" seem to delve into the ideas of love, loss, and mortality. The repetition of the lines "out of my head, in my head" create a sense of confusion and inner turmoil, almost as if the singer is struggling with their emotions. The lightning flash and flesh being born suggest the beauty and chaos of life, while the line "heaven is here and here's my home" implies that the singer has found comfort or solace in someone or something. The reference to a "tour of duty" could be interpreted as a metaphor for life, and the idea that we must endure hardship and pain in order to reach a higher state of being.
The second half of the song seems to shift focus towards a specific relationship. The lines "You cry like you lie, there's no denying" imply that someone in the relationship is being dishonest or insincere. The repeated use of the word "wicked" adds a sense of darkness or danger to the situation. The reference to a "hungry demon" and "uprooting beliefs" suggest that this person is causing turmoil and chaos in the singer's life. In the end, the lyrics suggest that these struggles are inevitable parts of life's passing seasons, and that we must navigate them as best we can.
Line by Line Meaning
Out of my head
Trying to forget, moving on from some mental burden
In my head
Still haunted by some thoughts or memories
Lightning flash and the flesh so warm
Intense and exciting physical pleasure
In an arc of beauty busy being born
The beauty of this moment is overwhelming
Skin on skin and my heart is torn
Intense feelings of love or passion causing emotional pain
From the tour of duty
From the stress and trauma of a challenging experience
Heaven is here and here's my home
This moment or person brings a sense of peace and belonging
She is seated on the holy throne
This person is powerful and respected
'Neath the cherub on the tread of dawn
In a beautiful and spiritual place, at an auspicious time
Unnerving beauty
This person or moment is both alluring and unsettling
You came alive in your pride
You are confident and impressive
You shiny diamond
You are valuable and alluring
You cry like you lie
Your tears don't seem genuine
There's no denying
It's impossible to ignore
Yet to see you come in the crash of thunder
Looking forward to an exciting and powerful moment
But when I do I'll watch in wonder
I'll be amazed by your presence or actions
Wicked
Impressive, awe-inspiring
One day comes and a baby born
Life begins anew
Another flies by and a mother mourns
Time passes quickly and loss is inevitable
Soul come go in the dead of morn with the passing season
The soul experiences change and loss as time goes on
Lose myself find me here with you
I feel lost or confused, but find comfort with this person
Don't know where I've been don't know what to do
Feeling lost or unsure about one's past and future
Time stands still and my spirit's through and my soul it's freezing
Feeling trapped or hopeless, unable to move forward
Your eyes line with the sun
Your eyes are bright and beautiful
You hungry demon
You have strong desires and are willing to do whatever it takes to fulfill them
Uproot my belief cut down my reason
You challenge my beliefs and make me question my logic
Who or why or what there's no believing
It's difficult or impossible to understand or trust you
Everything you touch there's no leaving
You have a powerful influence on everything around you
Wicked
Impressive, awe-inspiring
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STEVE MCEWAN
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