Uncle Outrage was started in 1999 as a joke/hobby by Nils Rasmussen. He produced 3 albums (a total of 87 songs) over the next 3 years through mp3.com. As the band grew in popularity (even having the 3rd most plays on mp3.com in Canada at one point), Nils decided that he needed help in order to play demands for live performances. He recruited his best friend Matt "H" on guitar (whom he has known since kindergarten), Matt Poles on bass, and Ryan Holmes on synth.
It took about a year for the band to really find their sound as a cohesive group before they finally released Bonecock Vol. 1 in early 2004. Earlier in the year, they had released a limited copy of a self titled CD. After being disappointed with the overall quality of that album, they decided to take matters into their own hands. Bonecock Vol. 1 was produced almost entirely in a studio set up in Nils' basement. The band was far more satisfied with the new sound, and it seemed the public was too. The album was well-received in the Edmonton area, and word of mouth spread their songs throughout the United States and the rest of Canada. This album allowed Nils to work with some of his music idols from bands like The O/gONNAgETgOT, Betty's Trash, Erotic Golf, and Switchee. The group continued to play shows around Western Canada as they began writing their follow-up album Dance Extreme in 2006. Dance Extreme took the band in a slightly new direction with higher standards in recording quality, and had the guys taking their work a little more seriously.
The following year presented many stresses in the personal lives of the band, causing a lull in producing new material as well as live performances. After a long period of consideration, H and Ryan decided that they couldn't continue being a part of UO. Despite this unhappy turn of events, Nils continued to crank out new songs on his own, with the help of Poles for basslines and song structure. For the first time in six years, Nils was working on his own, and unable to perform live once again. After about 2 years of hard work, The Chinchilla Album is born. While still maintaining the tongue in cheek nature that Uncle Outrage started out with, in songs such as "Superbowl" and "A.D.D", the new album also explores new ideas and diverse genres. Songs such as "Kingfish", "Fear Of God", and "Strange Harvest" demonstrate Nils' lyrical prowess. Whereas before, the band was struggling to compromise in order to suit everyone's tastes, the newest offering from Uncle Outrage still has the patented UO sound, but with more eclectic elements.
Alchemy
Uncle Outrage Lyrics
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Weavin' some, weavin' some gold now
Weavin' some, weavin' some gold now
Weavin' some, weavin' some gold now
You heat me up and melt me down
I'm naked, why don't you rape me?
I'm packing up and leaving town
With the weather wetter better be something
Beautiful like you
With the weather wetter better be something
Beautiful like you so
This song's about trying to convert
One form of matter to another
This song's about trying to convert
One form of matter to another
Melts like ice, melts like ice
Melts like ice in the thaw
Melts like ice, melts like ice
Melts like ice in the thaw
Melts like ice, melts like ice
Melts like ice in the thaw
Melts like ice, melts like ice
Melts like ice in the thaw
Beautiful like you
Beautiful like you
You heat me up and melt me down
I'm naked, why don't you rape me?
I'm packing up and leaving town
I'm thinking why don't you hate me?
With the weather wetter better be something
Beautiful like you
With the weather wetter better be something
Beautiful like you so
This song's about trying to convert
One form of matter to another
This song's about trying to convert
One form of matter to another
This song's about trying to convert
One form of matter to another
This song's about trying to convert
One form of matter to another
The lyrics to Uncle Outrage's song Alchemy are a metaphoric representation of trying to change oneself or one's circumstance from one form to another. The repeated phrase "weaving some gold now" represents the transformation from something that is ordinary and base into something valuable and precious. The singer is urging their partner to "heat me up and melt me down" in order to change them into something new. However, despite being willing to undergo this transformation, the singer feels unease about their partner's intentions, questioning why they don't hate or abuse them instead of changing them.
The mention of "weather wetter" could be interpreted as a way of saying that the external environment or circumstances need to align perfectly in order for the transformation to occur. The repetition of the phrase "beautiful like you" reinforces the idea that the partner is the catalyst or the key to the singer's transformation.
The use of the metaphor of alchemy, the ancient practice of trying to transform base metals into gold, further drives home the idea that the song is about personal transformation. The singer is trying to change themselves from something ordinary into something of value, just as an alchemist would try to change a base metal into gold. The repeated chorus of "melts like ice in the thaw" creates a sense of urgency and action, as if the transformation is in progress and cannot be stopped.
Overall, the lyrics to Alchemy by Uncle Outrage are a deep and introspective look at personal transformation and the desire to change oneself from something ordinary into something of value.
Line by Line Meaning
Weavin' some, weavin' some gold now
The song is about transforming a substance, possibly from something of little value to something precious and desirable.
You heat me up and melt me down
The process of converting matter often involves melting it down and reforming it in a different state or shape.
I'm naked, why don't you rape me?
The lyrics use provocative language to express the idea of being vulnerable to change or transformation.
I'm packing up and leaving town, I'm thinking why don't you hate me?
The artist is undergoing a difficult time of transition and may feel like they deserve punishment for their perceived failings.
With the weather wetter better be something Beautiful like you
The artist looks for hope and beauty in a time that might otherwise seem bleak.
Melts like ice, melts like ice Melts like ice in the thaw
The lyrics use melting ice as a metaphor for change happening over time, often through the natural course of events.
This song's about trying to convert One form of matter to another
The overarching theme of the song is about changing the form, nature, or value of something in order to achieve a goal or desired outcome.
Contributed by Brody E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ghostelose
я не понимаю почему он не стал популярным
Cherry Teimo
@ishida ookami зато имел бы деньги и желание продолжать что-то делать
ishida ookami
знаешь, пусть он и останется малоизвестным... а то засветится в тиктоке и каждая 13-летка будет его напевать;)
Savely.Q
прошло несколько лет, а он до сих пор мой самый любимый исполнитель, он ахуенен.
надеюсь хоть его не расфорсят в тиктоке, не хочу чтобы из прекрасного исполнителя малолетки делали кринж.
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согласна
babyfat beauty
one of my favourite musicians on the face of the planet, always
cake
For real dude he’s the fucking best and I live in the US and no one here fuckin knows about him I don’t know if it’s the same way in Canada or whatever but it’s gay
Derailed Amazement
he's so damn underrated
Виктория Котова
Слушала его еще когда его песни выходили. Это такой шикарный вайб был, словами не передать. С возрастом стало еще лучше) Надеюсь его не зафорсят в тиктоке, как заметили люди ниже. Уж слишком эти песни много значат для небольшой группы людей.
fried crab legs
I love this band. I started listening a few few years ago and came back bc nostalgia and love