In August 2000 the band issued their self-titled debut album. While working on tracks for a second album, delays set the band back, and Krusen grew somewhat frustrated and left. That eventually lead to Unified Theory's breakup. They have since announced plans to release a new album consisting of the recorded material for the second album (some of which has never been heard) as well as songs from the Luma period. No timetable has been set for this release.
Unified Theory is also progressive metal band from Portugal.
Keep On
Unified Theory Lyrics
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The boat is nearly full of water
When your thinking becomes crystal clear
Life is consumed by the moment
Keep on, keeping on
Don't wait for the wind to blow
Keep on, keeping on
Don't wait for the wind to blow
Did we sink or are we sailing
Calm and warm the water moves
Over me like a lover who puts me to sleep
There was a lot of things I never believe
Like that I would ever drown at sea
There lived a man in control of his life who believed
To die doing what you loved is alright
Keep on, keeping on
Don't wait for the wind to blow
Keep on, keeping on
Don't wait for the wind to blow
There was a lot things I never believe
Like that I'd ever drown in the sea
I'm not bitter I'd sail out again
If I could
There was a lot of things I never believe
Like that I'd ever drown at sea
There lived a man in control of his life who believed
To die
The lyrics of Unified Theory's song Keep On are open to interpretation but on a basic level, they convey the message to keep moving forward in life even during tough times. The opening lines describe a dangerous situation on a boat with waves that are thirty feet tall, and the boat is almost full of water. Despite this, the lyrics encourage the listener to push through and maintain clarity of thought, living fully in the moment. The refrain repeats the phrase "Keep on, keeping on" twice, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and not waiting for fate to take hold. The lyrics also explore the feelings of fear and love, asking whether the singer and their companions have sunk or are still sailing.
The lyrics then shift to a description of calm water and the gentle feeling it brings while "putting [the singer] to sleep." The song also touches upon the idea of unexpected events and accepting the inevitability of death, with a line stating that "to die doing what you loved is alright." The lyrics end on a somewhat ambiguous note, expressing a willingness to sail again and not feeling bitter about the experience despite the hardship.
Overall, the lyrics of Keep On encourage listeners to keep moving forward even during difficult times, to fully immerse themselves in the present, and to accept the inevitability of life's unexpected events.
Line by Line Meaning
Fighting waves thirty feet tall
Braving giant waves that tower over the boat
The boat is nearly full of water
The boat is almost submerged underwater
When your thinking becomes crystal clear
When your thoughts become sharply focused
Life is consumed by the moment
Life is entirely absorbed in the present
Keep on, keeping on
Continue onward with strength and determination
Don't wait for the wind to blow
Don't wait for external forces to take action
Is this fear or love I feel
Am I experiencing fear or love?
Did we sink or are we sailing
Did we fail or are we succeeding?
Calm and warm the water moves
The water moves gently and warmly
Over me like a lover who puts me to sleep
The water engulfs me like a tender lover, soothing me to slumber
There was a lot of things I never believe
There were many things I never thought possible
Like that I would ever drown at sea
I never thought I would sink in the ocean
There lived a man in control of his life who believed
There was a man who was in charge of his destiny, and he had faith
To die doing what you loved is alright
It's okay to pass away while pursuing your passion
I'm not bitter I'd sail out again
Despite the hardship, I'm not resentful and would set sail again
Contributed by Makayla T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.