1. a British folk/c… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple bands/artists called Unicorn:
1. a British folk/country rock band of the 1970s
2. a Swedish melodic rock band
3. a Japanese rock band, spelled ユニコーン in Japanese
4. a Dutch trance producer (real name: Ron van den Beuken)
5. a Belgian trance-duo Mauro Crisci & Tiziano Crisci
6. a Belgian trance duo consisting of Philip Dirix and Prince Peration
7. a medieval and early Renaissance music ensemble from Austria
8. a German (hard)trance and techno producer (real name: Sebastian Ostermann)
9. a Dutch hardstyle / 'gabber' duo consisting of Youri and Milos Gispen
10. a melodic power metal band from Italy
11. a heavy metal band from Germany
12. a dancehall / reggae artist from Jamaica
13. a Slovak progressive / experimental rock band formed in 2002
14. a Polish rock band.
15. Girls Planet 999 Creation Mission team
16. A South Korean girl group
17. An Australian alternative band led by Jenna Hardie.
Additional info on some of the above artists...
1. Unicorn from the United Kingdom played country and folk rock. They broke up in 1977. Several of the bands album were produced by (and featured contributions by) David Gilmour of Pink Floyd.
2. Unicorn was a progressive melodic rock band from Sweden, fronted by Dan Swanö (Bloodbath, Edge of Sanity, Nightingale). They released two full-length albums (Emotional Wasteland and Ever Since), two EPs (After Before and The Weirdest of Tales), and two demos (A Collection of Worlds I and A Collection of Worlds II).
The band's style was a far cry from the brutal death metal Swano would later become known for. (Swano formed Unicorn as a young teen.) Unicorn is a very melodic, light progressive band. Nightingale comes closest to their style, though even Nightingale is much heavier.
Swano is currently working on a new project called Second Sky. He says Second Sky is the new Unicorn. An album is expected in 2009.
3. Unicorn (ユニコーン) is a Japanese band fronted by Okuda Tamio(奥田民生), active in the 80s and early 90s. During that time the band released eight albums and nine singles. The band reunited in 2009.
12. UNICORN from the U.S. plays noise drone electronics. W. T. Nelson formerly of Bastard Noise (risen from the ashes of Man Is the Bastard) and Sleestak has released a split CD with noise artist 2673, a split CD with Bastard Noise, and a full-length titled "Playing with Light". Less harsh and more melodic than previous projects.
15. Unicorn is a five-member girl group formed for Girls Planet 999's Creation Mission. The group consists of K-Group's Kang Ye Seo (강예서), Kim Bo Ra (김보라) and Kim Chae Hyun (김채현), C-Group's Huang Xing Qiao (黄星侨), and J-Group's Kawaguchi Yurina (川口ゆりな). Together, the team performed and released "Utopia".
16. Unicorn ( 유니콘 ) was a five member South-Korean group under Cartoon Blue Company. Produced by R&B singer Kim Jo Han, they debuted on September 3, 2015 with the mini-album UNICORN 'Once Upon A Time'. The group disbanded in September 2017. The group consisted of Rumi, Yujin, Gayoung, Sally and Winnie (who had left the group before their disband). Sally is now a soloist under the name Soseo and Gayoung is now a soloist under the name Mauve with the debut single My Cat.
17. Unicorn is led by Jenna Hardie, who has previously fronted other Perth bands like The Government and Gold Suns. Unicorn has released two singles so far, Cats and Twisted.
Sleep Song
Unicorn Lyrics
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But to keep out of sight and to stay 'neath my sheets
In the safety of sleep, in the safety of sleep
There's a man in my mirror face of death morning white
Memories of last night hanging over his head
I was reaching too tall, I was riding to fall
But I climb to my feet for my challenge to greet
But it's alright, it's okay, only morning anyway
It's alright, it's okay, just another part to play
Fishes float in the breeze I guess to put you at ease
But he's already here and I bet he's got plans
For the drill in his hand, for the drill in my mouth
Staring into the nose of a white dental man
Hanging onto his seat like a leach or sea clam
But he carries on Lord like he's fixing a Ford
Come on, inject my blood with your merciful drug
So my mind may retreat to the safety of sleep
But it's alright, it's okay, only morning anyway
It's alright, it's okay, just another part to play
Guess we all get those days when it pays not to speak
But to keep out of sight and to stay 'neath my sheets
In the safety of sleep, in the safety of sleep
There's a man in my mirror face of death morning white
Memories of last night hanging over his head
I was reaching too tall, I was riding to fall
But I climb to my feet for my challenge to greet
Though tonight we will meet in the safety of sleep
But it's alright, it's okay, only morning anyway
It's alright, it's okay, just another part to play
The opening lines of Unicorn's song Sleep Song talk about the importance of being silent on certain days, and instead finding solace in the safety of sleep. The singer seems to be going through a tough time and is grappling with their inner demons. The second verse reveals that the singer's reflection in the mirror is that of a person who has endured a tough night. The man in the mirror is a reminder of the singer's bad decisions from the previous night, and the painful consequences that they have to now face. The lyrics also suggest that the singer may be facing some sort of medical procedure as there is a "drill in his mouth" and an injection of "merciful drug."
The repeated lines, "it's alright, it's okay, only morning anyway, just another part to play," suggest that this is not the first time the singer has found themselves in a difficult situation, and it's not the end of the world. Despite the troubles they face, the singer seems to be resilient and is ready to face the challenges that lie ahead. The song is about the importance of finding comfort in sleep, and that it is okay to take a step back from time to time.
Line by Line Meaning
Guess we all get those days when it pays not to speak
There are times when it's best not to express oneself
But to keep out of sight and to stay 'neath my sheets
During such times, one should avoid being seen and remain covered with blankets
In the safety of sleep, in the safety of sleep
Sleeping can provide a safe haven from the outside world
There's a man in my mirror face of death morning white
The artist sees a lifeless reflection in the mirror, pale from his past experiences
Memories of last night hanging over his head
They are haunted by their memories of the night before
I was reaching too tall, I was riding to fall
They took too many risks, and it led to their downfall
But I climb to my feet for my challenge to greet
They rise up to face their challenges and move forward
Though tonight we will meet in the safety of sleep
They are ready to face their challenges tomorrow after resting tonight
But it's alright, it's okay, only morning anyway
The artist reassures themselves that it's just another day, and they will be alright
Fishes float in the breeze I guess to put you at ease
The artist sees fish in the air, which might be comforting or unsettling
But he's already here and I bet he's got plans
They anticipate someone or something is coming to impose their will
For the drill in his hand, for the drill in my mouth
They fear someone is going to use a drill on them
Staring into the nose of a white dental man
They are visiting the dentist and are terrified
Hanging onto his seat like a leach or sea clam
They are holding on tightly to the dentist's chair
But he carries on Lord like he's fixing a Ford
The dentist is going about their work as if it's routine
Come on, inject my blood with your merciful drug
They want the dentist to give them anesthesia to escape their current reality
So my mind may retreat to the safety of sleep
They hope that the drugs will help them find solace in sleep
It's alright, it's okay, just another part to play
The singer tries to convince themselves that life is just an act in a play, and everything will turn out alright
Contributed by Sydney R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.