In 1981 Ebbot Lundberg met Patrik Caganis at a U.K. Subs gig. They shared a common musical taste in hardcore music, and the friendship that followed produced the forming of a punk band - "Sure Tråkings Trio". During the years that followed, "Sure Tråkings Trio" was disbanded and Patrik Caganis spent a year as an exchange student in Minneapolis, USA. Going to gigs with bands like Hüsker Dü, Replacements and Soul Asylum, he claims to have been heavily musically inspired. In 1986, Ebbot Lundbergs friend Emrik had tried out as a singer for a band called Heartbeat City. Emrik, (who was also the singer of the domestically famous Swedish funkrockband Stonefunkers), didn't want to stay in the band, and instead suggested that Ebbot Lundberg should audition. Patrik Caganis, a Heartbeat City fan, decided to team up with Lundberg and they went to the audition together.
Heartbeat City then consisted of Björn Olsson on the guitars and Henrik Rylander on the drums. The audition and jams that followed proved to work out well - fitting in Caganis' guitars with Olssons' and adding Lundbergs' improvised lyrics and melodies.[citation needed] After a while Lundberg brought in long time friend Per Helm on bass - an addition that also proved to add to the groups evolving sound. This composition formed Union Carbide Productions. They started writing songs, and on June the 14th 1986 they had their live debut. It took place at the "Save the Forest" festival in Gothenburg. The gig resulted in an amplifier hitting someone's head, and a crowd of skate punk friends creating chaos - a phenomenon that would set the key for many of their gigs to come.
At the end of 1986 the band recorded three songs at Music-a-Matic Studio in Gothenburg: "Financial Declaration", "Summer Holiday Camp" and "So Long". Since they had no record deal, the band paid for the sessions themselves. They sent a demotape to Carl Abrahamsson, the then editor of underground fanzine Lollipop, who liked the band so much that he got Financial Declaration distributed on a flexi-disc that was sold along with the fanzine. In the spring of 1987, the band managed to get a record deal with the small label Radium 226.5, which released their first album "In The Air Tonight". Later the same year, they played at the Swedish festival Hultsfredsfestivalen. In 1988, UCP continued touring in Sweden and also did some gigs abroad. One of the more notable venues being CBGB's in New York where they were the opening act for another band. Before going to USA, Per Helm (bass) was replaced by Adam Wladis (bass) - a former bandmate of Henrik Rylander. During the tour, UCP continued to build on their reputation as a crazy live-act. Before recording their next record, Financially Dissatisfied, Philosophically Trying, Adam Wladis quit and was replaced by returning member Per Helm.
During the years, the band changed its members a lot, but in 1989 they settled and appeared in their final incarnation, consisting of: Ebbot Lundberg, Patrik Caganis, Henrik Rylander, Jan Skoglund, Ian Persson and Christian Martinius. Some of the band's material was produced by Henryk Lipp - a Swedish producer who has worked with Millencolin, Thåström, Håkan Hellström and Sator. The band recorded their last album - "Swing" - in 1992 in Chicago, and it was produced by Steve Albini. The band broke up in 1993. Ebbot Lundberg and Ian Persson later went on to form the successful rockband The Soundtrack of Our Lives, of which also Björn Olsson has been involved both as a musician and as a producer. In 2003, they made a temporary reunion and returned to Hultsfredsfestivalen, sixteen years after their first appearance there.
Got My Eyes On You
Union Carbide Productions Lyrics
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I've got my eyes on you
Overnight sensations
Will you put me through
There ain't nothing that I wouldn't do
To make you stop to distort my views
Yeah you
I've got my eyes on you
Faraway nations
I've got my eyes on you
Faraway nations
Will you put me through
Let me push the button
Cause I've got nothing to do
Well you better duck and cover
For I will be there soon
World domination
I've got my eyes on you
World domination
Will you put me through
Far too many people
That will depend on you
I've been waiting for so long now
To make my dreams come true
The sun is going down
And snakes begin to crawl
Take a look around
Can you see the berlin wall?
Please, can you tell me
What's behind the news
Please can you tell me, cause
I've got my eyes on you
I've got my eyes on you
I've got my eyes on you
The lyrics of Union Carbide Productions' song "Got My Eyes On You" express a desire for power, control and domination. The singer of the song is fixated on someone or something, which changes throughout the song. The first stanza is about "overnight sensations," someone or something that has recently achieved fame or recognition. The singer wants to be put through, to be initiated into the world of success and fame. The second stanza is about "faraway nations," which could refer to political power or geographical distance. The singer wants to push the button, to have the power to make decisions, and wants to be there soon, suggesting a desire for immediate action.
The final stanza goes back to the idea of world domination, with the reference to "far too many people that will depend on you." This could suggest a desire for wealth and influence, but also a sense of responsibility towards others. The last line of the song brings in a different tone, with the reference to the Berlin wall and a plea for understanding the news. This could suggest a broader sense of awareness and a desire to understand the world beyond personal desires for power.
Overall, the song portrays a character who is obsessed with power, control, fame and success, but who is also aware of the wider social and political context. It's a reflection of the 80s, a time of great change and turmoil, when people were grappling with the aftermath of the Cold War and the rise of capitalism.
Line by Line Meaning
Overnight sensations
This song is about being fixated on someone or something and the urgency that comes with it. This line is an introduction to the idea of overnight fame and how it can captivate someone's attention.
I've got my eyes on you
The repetition of this line throughout the song emphasizes the singer's fixation on a particular person or idea. It's a warning that the subject is being watched and won't escape unnoticed.
Will you put me through
This line presents the subject as a challenge or test for the singer. It's a question of whether or not the subject will live up to expectations, as well as a plea for them to acknowledge the singer's presence.
There ain't nothing that I wouldn't do
The singer is willing to go to extreme lengths to achieve their goal or win over the subject. They are determined and unafraid to take risks.
To make you stop to distort my views
The subject's opinions or actions are affecting the singer's perception of reality, and they want them to stop or change. It's a plea for the subject to see things from the singer's perspective.
Faraway nations
The singer is expanding their scope beyond the immediate, fixating on entire countries or cultures. This line is an exploration of the different things that can catch someone's attention and become an obsession.
Let me push the button
This line presents the subject as a tool or object to be manipulated. The singer wants control and is willing to take drastic measures to get it.
Cause I've got nothing to do
The line reveals the singer's state of inactivity and restlessness. They are searching for something to occupy their time or distract them from their own thoughts.
Well you better duck and cover
The singer is a threat or force to be reckoned with, and the subject should be afraid. It's an allusion to Cold War-era threats of attack and annihilation.
World domination
The subject of the singer's fixation has grown beyond individual people or things to the world at large. This line is an expression of the ambition and grandiosity that comes with wanting to achieve something on a global scale.
Far too many people
The singer is aware of the competition for the subject's attention and sees themself as one of many vying for it. It's an acknowledgement of the subject's power and influence.
That will depend on you
The singer's success or failure is inextricably linked to the subject's actions or reactions. It's a plea for cooperation and understanding from the subject.
I've been waiting for so long now
The singer has been fixated on the subject for a significant amount of time and sees their obsession as an enduring part of their identity. They have been building to this moment for a while.
To make my dreams come true
The line is an expression of the singer's desire for triumph and recognition. They see the subject as a means to an end, and their own happiness and fulfillment as the ultimate goal.
The sun is going down
This line suggests the impending end of something, whether it be a day or a period of time. The singer may be running out of patience or time to achieve their goal.
And snakes begin to crawl
This line is a metaphor for danger or lurking threats. It suggests that the environment or circumstances around the singer and subject are becoming more treacherous.
Take a look around
This line is an invitation for the subject to be more aware of their surroundings and the people in it. The singer wants them to see how much attention they are commanding.
Can you see the berlin wall?
The Berlin Wall is a symbol of division and separation, and this line is a reference to it as well as the Cold War era. It suggests that there are barriers or obstacles between the singer and subject that need to be overcome.
Please, can you tell me
This line is a request for information or understanding. The singer needs the subject's cooperation to achieve their goal.
What's behind the news
This line suggests that the news and media are not telling the full story, and that there is more to be uncovered. The singer believes that understanding the truth is crucial to their success.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAN KRISTER SKOGLUND, CHRISTIAN JAN PERSON, HENRIK CARL RYLANDER, TORBJOERN LUNDBERG, PATRIK CAGANIS
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