Universum originally burst onto the international metal scene with the release of their debut full length epic 'Leto Destinatus' in mid 2008. The critically acclaimed album was mixed and mastered in Sweden by Jens Bogren of Fascination Street Studios (Soilwork, Opeth, Amon Amarth) and featured artwork by Gustavo Sazes of Abstrata (Nightrage, Firewind, Sonic Syndicate).
Universum have since released the much anticipated album 'Mortuus Machina' on 1 January, 2011.
The album was again mixed and mastered in Sweden by Jens Bogren of Fascination Street Studios (Soilwork, Opeth, Amon Amarth) and features artwork by Seth Siro Anton (Kamelot, Septic Flesh, Sybreed).
Since their inception Universum have shared the stage with international big guns such as Soilwork (SWE), Cradle of Filth (UK), Unearth (USA), DragonForce (UK), The Black Dahlia Murder (USA), Edguy (GER), Dark Funeral (SWE), Cynic (USA), Ensiferum (FIN), Paul Dianno (UK) (ex-Iron Maiden), Children Of Bodom (FIN), and Amon Amarth (SWE).
Universum have also partnered up with musical instrument and accessory companies such as Ibanez Guitars, Tama Drums, ENGL Amplification, Line 6 Effects, D'Addario Strings, Planet Waves Cables and Seymour Duncan Pickups.
Over the duration of the bands existence, Universum have collaborated with prominent international musicians including Christian Alvestam (ex-Scar Symmetry, Solution .45), Ola Frenning (ex-Soilwork), Marios Iliopoulos (Nightrage), Olof Morck (Nightrage) and Tomy Laisto (Mors Principium Est).
2) German punk band feat. members of Pisse, Eastie Rois, Lötfett, Čorna kruŠwa and Jonny Kurt vs. Hank the Tank
Disconnected
Universum Lyrics
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Supplying the rage to burn
Fragments of nothing, no meaning, no light
Lock it tighter in your mind
You'll systematically process more lies
Drown the life deep in your mind
They die staring at you
I have no answers this time
So many times I'll watch you fall
I'll see it one more time
Giving up on you is closing the door
You'll drop this time
On the tight rope of life, you're walking blind
Fall back, last breath
Meet the man, it's time to shine
Who'll give you a picture of your life?
Eternal rage to burn
You've got nothing, no meaning, no light
Twisted, locked inside your mind
Your calculating resides this time
Accepting the voice this one last time
Life skewed to the side
Not caring to know what I'm screaming about
So many times you tried to realise
That everything in time will be just fine
But I can't see the path when tears blur my sight
Please heal my plight
I have no answers this time
So many times I'll watch you fall
I'll see it one more time
Giving up on you is closing the door
You'll drop this time
On the tight rope of life, you're walking blind
Fall back, last breath
Meet the man, it's time to shine
Pessimism's the creature hiding deep within your mind
Dissatisfaction purports to waste away your time
We've got to fight for the keys to unlock our life
Accept the task hold on tight
Fight this fight
Just to prove you own your life
Don't let integrity fall on blind eyes
Tear through the shattered remains
have no answers this time
So many times I'll watch you fall
I'll see it one more time
Giving up on you is closing the door
You'll drop this time
On the tight rope of life, you're walking blind
Fall back, last breath
Meet the man, it's time to shine
I want to show you everything
This love we live in, can you feel it?
Reach out and take it, there's no limit
Flood your soul with inner healing
Honour your being, you're so perfect
It takes all types to make this earth spin
You, are you real?
Yes, you're real
It's all real
The lyrics of Universum’s song “Disconnected” speak to the struggle of feeling lost and hopeless. The first stanza addresses the feeling of being trapped in one’s own mind, with no clear picture or direction in life. The second stanza speaks to the internal struggle of accepting lies and denying reality. The chorus repeats that the singer does not have answers, but they will continue to support and believe in the person they are addressing, dismissing the option of giving up on them as “closing the door.”
The third stanza offers a glimmer of hope, as the lyrics encourage fighting for one’s life and not letting integrity fall on “blind eyes.” The final stanza brings the focus to love and acceptance, encouraging the listener to honor themselves and understand their own worth in the world.
The overarching message of the song seems to be that even in times of darkness and uncertainty, we should believe in ourselves and others, and strive to find hope and inner peace.
Line by Line Meaning
Who'll give you a picture of your life?
Who will provide you with a clear understanding of your purpose and direction in life?
Supplying the rage to burn
Fueling the anger and frustration that you carry within you
Fragments of nothing, no meaning, no light
Your thoughts and experiences lack significance, value, and positivity
Lock it tighter in your mind
Keep your negative thoughts and emotions bottled up inside, hidden from others
You'll systematically process more lies
You'll continue to deceive yourself with false beliefs and perceptions
Drown the life deep in your mind
Your negative thoughts suffocate and kill any sense of hope and joy
They die staring at you
Your struggles and pain are visible to others but they are indifferent to your suffering
Indifferent to what you're screaming about
Others are unresponsive to your calls for help or attention
I have no answers this time
I cannot provide you with solutions or guidance at this moment
So many times I'll watch you fall
I have seen you struggle and fail many times before
I'll see it one more time
I am anticipating another instance of you experiencing hardship
Giving up on you is closing the door
Abandoning you would be the end of our relationship
You'll drop this time
You will fail and falter again
On the tight rope of life, you're walking blind
You are navigating through life blindly and with uncertainty
Fall back, last breath
As you struggle, you will be forced to take a step back and catch your breath
Meet the man, it's time to shine
You will encounter a pivotal moment where you will have the opportunity to prove yourself
Twisted, locked inside your mind
Your thoughts and emotions are distorted and trapped within your psyche
Your calculating resides this time
You are analyzing and strategizing your next moves
Accepting the voice this one last time
You are yielding to your own negative thoughts for the final time
Life skewed to the side
Your life has been thrown off balance and is not in alignment with your true self
Not caring to know what I'm screaming about
You are disregarding my pleas for you to open up and seek help
So many times you tried to realise
You have attempted to understand and accept your situation numerous times before
That everything in time will be just fine
You believed that eventually everything will work out and be okay
But I can't see the path when tears blur my sight
You are so emotionally overwhelmed that you cannot see the way forward
Please heal my plight
Please help me overcome my struggle and suffering
Pessimism's the creature hiding deep within your mind
Your negative and cynical thoughts reside deep within your consciousness
Dissatisfaction purports to waste away your time
Your unhappiness and discontent are causing you to lose time and miss opportunities
We've got to fight for the keys to unlock our life
We must struggle and persevere to achieve our goals and unlock our full potential
Accept the task hold on tight
Embrace the challenge ahead and don't let go
Just to prove you own your life
Fight for your life and prove that you are in control
Don't let integrity fall on blind eyes
Stand up for what you believe in and don't let others ignore your values
Tear through the shattered remains
Push through the pieces of your brokenness and make something solid
I want to show you everything
I want to reveal to you the beauty and love that exists in the world
This love we live in, can you feel it?
Do you sense the love that surrounds and permeates every aspect of life?
Reach out and take it, there's no limit
Seize the love and take as much as you want, there's an abundance of it
Flood your soul with inner healing
Allow the love to fill and heal the depths of your being
Honour your being, you're so perfect
Recognize and appreciate your own inherent worth and value
It takes all types to make this earth spin
Diversity is required to keep the world moving and functioning
You, are you real?
Are you authentic and true to yourself?
Yes, you're real
You are genuine and legitimate
It's all real
Life and the experiences within it are genuine and valid
Contributed by Maya I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
universumvideo
Hey All, Thanks to everyone for their ongoing support! It is most appreciated! "Mortuus Machina" will be released on Dec 15 and we can't wait to get it out! Thanks again and we hope to see you all soon \m/ UNIVERSUM
istishhadi
cool man, thank you for the tip. I think the delay does have a drastic affect on the sound. Im gonna try it with my amp. Cheers mate :)
Junaid Kaiser
Amazing stuff
Phobos
ive nearly figured how to play this on guitar, so close yet so far =\
panti77
discovered the band when looking at myGRAINS page, good that universum has some guests on their album, more europeans/americans discover em that way.. am one of em.
Junaid Kaiser
if ur tabbing it then lets do it together.. i've nailed various parts of the song too
universumvideo
hey istishhadi, it was recorded with an Ibanez RG520 (quite an old model now) with a stock V7 pup in the neck (pickup selector full left), bit of delay and through the ENGL ;) hope this helps
istishhadi
do any of you guys play guitar.. if so can some1 explain to me how to achieve that tone/sound in the intro solo. Ive been trying to get that sound out of my guitar for a while now and I cant seem to get it.
Louie Sanchez
the best part of this song is the end
undergroundchurch
I think it might have a wah