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.
Stay Magical
Uncle Outrage Lyrics
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Everything falls down from your tiny hands
Perfect diamonds are your brand new source of food
Only you've got nothing, nothing to lose
It looks just like it does in books
There's no more magic in me
Sucking dicks and giving looks
You make me chew at my nails
Your breath is hot on my feet
This skin is far beyond repair
Now I know what's in between my sheets
I thought you were just a tiny ant
Rub my balls and my back with your tiny hands
Perfect diamonds are your brand new source of food
Only you've got nothing, nothing to lose
It looks just like it does in books
There's no more magic in me
Sucking dicks and giving looks
I've got to stay magical
Stay magical, stay magical, stay magical
Stay magical, stay magical...
It looks just like it does in books
There's no more magic in me
Sucking dicks and giving looks
I've got to stay magical
The lyrics of "Stay Magical" by Uncle Outrage describe a sense of disillusionment and loss of magic in the world, juxtaposed with the need to maintain a façade of enchantment. The opening lines compare the subject of the song to a "tiny ant," suggesting a power dynamic in which they are insignificant and powerless. Despite this, they are able to consume "perfect diamonds," a symbol of wealth and luxury inaccessible to most individuals. The phrase "only you've got nothing, nothing to lose" implies that the subject fritters away their power and possessions without concern for consequence.
The next verse continues with a sense of hopelessness and despair, describing the loss of magic and the use of sex to manipulate others. The phrase "sucking dicks and giving looks" is confrontational and provocative, indicating a willingness to use whatever means necessary to maintain control. The chorus repeats the phrase "stay magical," suggesting that maintaining the illusion of enchantment is crucial, even in the face of cynicism and exhaustion.
Line by Line Meaning
I thought you were just a tiny ant
I underestimated you, but now I see you as small and insignificant.
Everything falls down from your tiny hands
You are powerless and everything you touch ends up failing.
Perfect diamonds are your brand new source of food
You crave for materialistic possessions to satisfy your inner hunger.
Only you've got nothing, nothing to lose
You have nothing of value in your possession and hence, nothing to lose.
It looks just like it does in books
Life is not as magical as the stories portrayed in books.
There's no more magic in me
I am no longer the person I used to be and have lost the unique qualities I once had.
Sucking dicks and giving looks
I have been reduced to doing unsavoury things to get by in life.
I've got to stay magical
Despite the challenges I face, I must hold on to my unique qualities that make me magical.
You make me chew at my nails
You make me nervous and anxious.
Your breath is hot on my feet
You are getting uncomfortably close to me and invading my personal space.
This skin is far beyond repair
I am damaged beyond repair both physically and emotionally.
Now I know what's in between my sheets
I have become more aware of the kind of people I am getting involved with.
Rub my balls and my back with your tiny hands
Performing menial tasks for me with your insignificant hands.
Stay magical, stay magical, stay magical
Reiterating the importance of holding onto one's magical, unique qualities.
Stay magical, stay magical...
Continuing to emphasise the importance of preserving one's unique traits.
Contributed by Eva W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
DrNilsRasmussen
To those who think that Uncle Outrage is inspired by drugs ; not true. I don't even drink. It is made for the simple fact that I have fun making it.
Imaginary Trails
Andddd there's no new musssicccc why? Plz do something soon ❤😫 i miss you
Ryan Bishop
I've never once felt like anything you've made had been from drugs. Even if it has, in 2020 I still love everything! @vr6prodigy hit me up on ig. I've always loved all of it! I'd love to talk to you!
Mex Zesty
I personally want to say I only recently discovered you but I am already a massive fan keep doing what u do
Leia howarth
Family friendly ladddzz
Wednesday Black
Stay Magical Nils. I love you.
Mike Diva
yesss! love it! love the shots of nilzy flying. bravo sir
Jared johnson
@cake That's Jasper Dorex Cyborg Esquire to you sir.
cake
Mike Diva holy shit you listen to UO!
mauiboynokaoi
UO does make great music. And not just that, you know they don't change their image/style merely to match what's popular at the time since they're completely non-commercial. One of the few musicians that I can honestly say I have a deep earnest respect for.