There are multiple artists with this name:

1. There is a Polish blac… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with this name:

1. There is a Polish black metal band, Christ Agony, who released their 2005 album under the name Union.

2. Union consists of two Parisian producers whose otherworldly approach to analog-driven, melodically abstract, sample free hip-hop inspired Fat Beats Records to extend a label invitation immediately.

Union was born when OJ, a Dilla-obsessed beat junkie with an unhealthy obsession for science fiction, met Gold, a jazzhead whose vast collection of vintage keyboards and synths left little room in his flat for trifling vanities like clothing and kitchen appliances. Though both shared a parallel vision for the music of tomorrow, they each occupied opposite corners of Paris’ electro underground when their worlds collided in 2009. OJ, upon catching a flash of Gold’s keyboard prowess at a Belleville loft party, approached the funky technician immediately in hopes of applying his melodic touch to a nearly finished beat tape. Gold loved what he heard, and thus two unique creative energies become one distinct Union. Let it be known: the future of hip-hop is here.

3. Union is a hard rock group formed in 1996 featuring lead vocalist John Corabi (ex-Mötley Crüe, the Scream), guitarist Bruce Kulick (ex-KISS), bassist Jamie Hunting (ex-Stray Dogs, and drummer Brent Fitz.

Union released two studio albums, Union and The Blue Room, as well as a live album, Union Live in the Galaxy, and toured throughout the USA and Europe.

In 2005, the group played together for the first time in about 3 years with two live shows in Japan. Brent Fitz was unable to attend so Bruce Kulick's former bandmate and friend Eric Singer (of KISS, Black Sabbath & Alice Cooper) filled in. Later that year Kulick oversaw the release of a Union DVD, Do Your Own Thing Live, containing two full-length live shows plus bonus material, before the band toured Europe, this time with Cinderella drummer Fred Coury.

4. Union is a Grimsby, England based band who released their first EP in 2010 titled "Monty".

5. Union was a Hardcore Band from Buffalo,New York that started in the Fall of 1994 at the University of Buffalo by 3 dudes not from Buffalo.(Mike, Keith, Vic) Originally called Facedown. Released a few records, and did a bunch of touring before calling it a day in late 1997.

6. Before changing their name, Bloc Party were previously known as Union in 2003. They composed songs such as American Kids, Portcullis and Chinese Burn. A few recordings survive today. Some tracks were re-recorded when Matt, Kele, Russell and Gordy became Bloc Party, changing their name again.

7. Union is the band formed by Randy Bachman in 1981.They released one LP 'On Strike' for Portrait Records.
Theres Also a funk group called Union, who released a 7" single with the track "Strike".

8. Swedish hardcore punk band active during the 90s.
Guttural, intense speed-thrash with plenty of radical, hardcore attitude and politics. Lyrics in English.

Dead
Union Lyrics

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In your youth you had your fill
The curtain's closed, the silence still
In your head you are the star
But I can see you as you are
CHORUS:
Dead
You're so out of touch
Dead

Because you talk too much
You think you're on higher ground
Intelligence so profound
But I'm never coming down

Your razor tongue has lost its rhyme
The words are dull and out of time
You make no difference to me
'Cause I can't teach the blind to see

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Overall Meaning

The song "Dead" by Union is a critique of someone who is disconnected from reality and has an inflated sense of self-importance. The song opens with the lines "In your youth you had your fill / The curtain's closed, the silence still," suggesting that the subject of the song has had their moment in the spotlight, but that time has passed, and they are now living in a state of silence and irrelevance.

The chorus of the song repeatedly uses the word "dead" to describe the subject of the song, conveying a sense of finality and hopelessness. The lyrics paint a portrait of someone who thinks they are on higher ground and has profound intelligence, but in reality, they are out of touch and talk too much, failing to connect with others.

The second verse of "Dead" continues the critique of the subject's personality, highlighting their "razor tongue" and the fact that their words are "dull and out of time." The line "You make no difference to me / 'Cause I can't teach the blind to see" conveys a sense of resignation, suggesting that the subject is beyond help and destined to remain disconnected from reality.

Overall, "Dead" is a powerful indictment of the dangers of overestimating one's intelligence and importance, and the song's lyrics carry a strong message about the importance of humility and self-awareness.

Line by Line Meaning

In your youth you had your fill
You enjoyed your younger days to the fullest

The curtain's closed, the silence still
The show is over, and there's nothing left to say

In your head you are the star
You think highly of yourself

But I can see you as you are
But I see the reality of who you really are

Dead
You are out of touch with reality

You're so out of touch
You are disconnected from the real world

Dead
You are stagnant and unchanging

Because you talk too much
Your words are empty and meaningless

You think you're on higher ground
You believe you are superior to others

Intelligence so profound
You think you are exceptionally intelligent

But I'm never coming down
But I will not lower myself to your level

Your razor tongue has lost its rhyme
Your sharp insults no longer have an impact

The words are dull and out of time
You are repetitive and lack originality

You make no difference to me
You have no impact on my life

'Cause I can't teach the blind to see
I cannot make you understand if you refuse to listen

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BOB MARLETTE, BRENT FITZ, BRUCE KULICK, JAMES HUNTING, JOHN CORABI

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