Union 13 is a hardcore punk band from Boyle Heights, California, USA which … Read Full Bio ↴Union 13 is a hardcore punk band from Boyle Heights, California, USA which began playing backyard parties in the early nineties. The intense energy of Union’s live show was so fierce that it attracted the attention of Brett Gurewitz, owner of the Epitaph Records label, who turned up at one of their performances and persuaded the band to record a demo at his Westbeach Recorders studio in Hollywood. Gurewitz later played the demo for Tim Armstrong and Lars Frederiksen of Rancid who liked it so much that they jumped on board to help produce the bands Epitaph debut East Los Presents (1997).

Up to date Union 13 has released four full length albums – three on Epitaph Records and one on Disaster Records. Union 13 improved their musical act through relentless touring with bands such as Voodoo Glow Skulls, Bouncing Souls, 7 Seconds, U.S. Bombs, Gutter Mouth and H20 (on the first Punk O Rama tour), while also sharing the stage with Latin rock acts Molotov and Cafe Tacuba on the Watcha tour.

Determined to keeping Union 13 moving forward longstanding band members Edward Escoto along with Baltazar Rodriguez have been joined by guitarist Eddie Carrasco and exciting new drummer Cassie Julie. The intensity created by the bands new set up has inspired Union 13 to once again begin writing new music. Moving forward Union 13 continues touring.

Faith
Union 13 Lyrics

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You came to my doorstep when I was still real young you
tried to recruit me and made me speak in tongues
told me there was only one you said if I didn't pray with you I'd
go to hell and I'd better repent right now I did
as you said cuz right then I was real scared man I just wanted
out "I want to see for myself a miracle cure a
bleeding statue the truth is surely out there but whom's in
control as destiny unfolds, believe in what you will cuz

you're free to decide if I haven't felt it probably isn't
there my faith in science I just cannot hide, I should
exist and then so should you our ideas differ but which one is
the truth I don't need another to lead me through
I'll learn what I can until my rebirth "I want to see for myself
a miracle cure a bleeding statue the truth is surely
out there but who's in control as destiny unfolds" You want to
control the world imposing your will rejecting

rational thought what is real is not relative and untrue
according to you don't try to corrupt my mind it won't work

Overall Meaning

In the song Faith by Union 13, the singer is reflecting on an earlier encounter with someone trying to recruit him into their religion. The person told the singer that there was only one true religion and if he didn't join, he would go to hell. The singer, out of fear, went along with it but later on, questions the validity of such beliefs. He expresses an interest in seeking out other beliefs and experiencing things for himself, rather than blindly following someone else's beliefs.

The song highlights the idea of free will and the importance of questioning the world around us. It speaks to the idea that we are all entitled to our own beliefs and should not be coerced into following someone else's just because they say it is the only truth. The singer values scientific evidence and seeks to learn and grow, rather than blindly accepting things as they are told.

The lyrics also challenge the idea of control and the imposition of one's will onto others. The singer asserts that he will not be corrupted or controlled by someone else's beliefs or ideologies, and that what is true and real cannot be dictated or distorted by others. It is a call to remain true to oneself and to stay open to the possibilities and experiences of the world around us.

Line by Line Meaning

You came to my doorstep when I was still real young you tried to recruit me and made me speak in tongues
When I was young, you came to my house and tried to bring me into your religion. You made me speak in a way I didn't understand.

Told me there was only one you said if I didn't pray with you I'd go to hell and I'd better repent right now I did
You said there was only one true religion, and if I didn't follow it, I would go to hell. This scared me, so I repented and prayed with you.

As you said cuz right then I was real scared man I just wanted out "I want to see for myself a miracle cure a bleeding statue the truth is surely out there but whom's in control as destiny unfolds, believe in what you will cuz you're free to decide if I haven't felt it probably isn't there my faith in science I just cannot hide, I should exist and then so should you our ideas differ but which one is the truth I don't need another to lead me through I'll learn what I can until my rebirth
I was scared and felt pressured by you, but I want to find truth for myself. I believe in science and that if something is real, I should be able to see and feel it. We have different beliefs, but I don't need someone else to tell me what to believe. I will keep learning and growing.

"I want to see for myself a miracle cure a bleeding statue the truth is surely out there but who's in control as destiny unfolds" You want to control the world imposing your will rejecting rational thought what is real is not relative and untrue according to you don't try to corrupt my mind it won't work
I want to see evidence for myself before I believe in something. You seem to want to control everything and reject rational thinking. Truth exists regardless of our beliefs, and you can't convince me otherwise.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BENJAMIN SANDOVAL, EDWARD RAMON ESCOTO, GERARDO NAVARRO, JOSE MERCADO, LOUIE ROBERT VILLAREAL

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