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.
Not Dead
Unified Theory Lyrics
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That a drop of your wine
Is sweeter than mine
Someone scared me
Into opening my mind
And drank the poisonous wine
I know I'm not dead
Oh God, I'm not dead
Something tells me that your cigarette smoke
Will not make me choke
Something scared me
And I haven't let go
I must face this alone
I know I'm not dead
Oh God no I'm not dead
Oh God, I know I'm not dead yet
The more I believe
The less I enjoy this life
The less I need anyone
The more I need you
The lyrics of Unified Theory's song "Not Dead" convey a sense of fear and uncertainty about the future, and a tension between a desire for independence and the need for connection with others. The singer is afraid of opening their mind and trying new things because they fear the potential harm that could come from it. But despite their fear, they realize that they are not yet dead and that there is still time to experience life and find meaning in it.
The song speaks to a deeper human experience of facing uncertainty and fear, and struggling to find balance between independence and connection, between the desire for safety and the need for growth. The singer hints at a need for someone to guide them through this process, someone who can bring them comfort and a sense of security even as they venture into the unknown.
Overall, the lyrics of "Not Dead" are thought-provoking and introspective, inviting listeners to reflect on their own experiences of fear and uncertainty, and to consider the role of relationships and connections in finding meaning and purpose in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Something tells me
I have a feeling that something's true
That a drop of your wine
Your wine is better than mine, even if it's just a small amount
Is sweeter than mine
Your wine tastes better than mine
Someone scared me
I was frightened by something
Into opening my mind
As a result, I opened my mind to new things
And drank the poisonous wine
I took a risk and drank something that wasn't good for me
I know I'm not dead
Despite these risks, I'm still alive
Oh God, I'm not dead
I'm grateful to be alive
Oh God, I'm not dead yet
I'm still alive and have more to experience
Something tells me that your cigarette smoke
I have a feeling that your cigarette smoke won't bother me
Will not make me choke
I won't have a bad reaction to your cigarette smoke
Something scared me
I was frightened again
And I haven't let go
I haven't been able to shake this fear yet
I must face this alone
I need to confront this fear on my own
I know I'm not dead
Despite my fears, I'm still alive
Oh God no I'm not dead
I'm realising that I'm still alive and it's a good feeling
Oh God, I know I'm not dead yet
I'm still alive and have a lot of life left to live
The more I believe
When I have faith in something
The less I enjoy this life
I find myself having less fun in life when I believe too strongly in something
The less I need anyone
When I have too much faith, I feel like I don't need anyone else
The more I need you
But I still need you, even when I have faith in something else
Contributed by Kaylee C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@DirdeeD
This album is sickeningly underrated
@denofearthundertheeverlast5138
This album is filled with lyrical and musical magnificent genius .
@LeahPiercey
Mmm, no one had this song uploaded, so I took it upon myself to do so. :)
@atravelerofbothtimespace4172
You are a selfless samaritan of audio humanitarianism and a true patriot I commend you .
This is unifieds best tune imo nuts only one track uploaded .
Loved this band since the Kazzaa filesharing days lol
@coldroses5337
Thank you
@jerrylewis2003
One of the top 10 albums of my lifetime. Sadly also one of the most unknown.
@LeahPiercey
Yeah, I had to upload it to YouTube because I could not find it anywhere else. I enjoyed sharing this song with my many friends when I was younger.
@carterusm
Love singing along to this whilst driving, especially the last minute and a half.
@carlyduhainmusic
Chris Shinn is still amazing!
@StefanJugovic
#alternative #rock #brilliance