Unwound are an American post-hardcore band based in Olympia, Washington, Un… Read Full Bio ↴Unwound are an American post-hardcore band based in Olympia, Washington, United States. They were formed in 1991 by Justin Trosper (guitars and vocals), Vern Rumsey (bass), and Brandt Sandeno (drums), all of whom had previously been in a band called Giant Henry. Brandt Sandeno quit Unwound in 1992 and was replaced by Sara Lund. This lineup would remain in place until the band's dissolution in 2002. The group was strongly associated with the label Kill Rock Stars throughout the 1990s. Unwound was sharply dissonant and angular, often resorting to unusual guitar tones, and associated with post-hardcore and noise rock. The band toured frequently, preferring "all ages" clubs and are noted for their strong DIY ethic. The group spawned numerous side projects.

In July 2022, Unwound announced reunion shows set for 2023, featuring Jared Warren of Melvins and Big Business on bass, replacing Vern Rumsey who sadly passed away in 2020.
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Prospect
Unwound Lyrics

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it's what I want to do, it's what I want to be, it's what I want to see, it's what I want from you.
the warmth we feel seems so so real, going round.
it's what I want to do, it's what I want to be, it's what I want to see, it's what I want from you.
we take it away, the socks off our feet see now the heat's all gone gone gone.
it wasn't always there, how hard can we stare? it's an apology for you you you you.
it's what I want to do, it's what I want to be, it's what I want to see, it's what I want from you.
the warmth we feel that's so close and so real is the touch i dream.
it's what I want to do, it's what I want to be, it's what I want to see, it's what I want from you.

we take it away, the socks off our feet see now the heat's all gone gone gone.
it wasn't always there, how hard can we stare? it's an apology for you you you you.

but it could have been a dream, could have been a dream, could have been a dream.
could have been a dream, could have been a dream, could have been a dream.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Unwound's song Prospect suggest a longing for connection and warmth, both physical and emotional. The repetition of "it's what I want to do, it's what I want to be, it's what I want to see, it's what I want from you" suggests a desire for intimacy and closeness. The line "the warmth we feel seems so so real" emphasizes the importance of touch and physical sensation in this longing. The reference to taking off socks and feeling the heat also implies a desire for physical closeness and warmth.

The following lines "it wasn't always there, how hard can we stare? it's an apology for you you you you" suggest that this desire for intimacy and closeness may stem from a previous lack of it. The repeated phrase "could have been a dream" at the end of the song implies a sense of wistfulness or longing for something that may not actually be possible or real.

Overall, the lyrics to Prospect seem to be about a deep desire for warmth, intimacy, and connection, perhaps stemming from a previous lack of it. The repeated phrases and references to physical touch emphasize the importance of these things in fulfilling this longing.

Line by Line Meaning

it's what I want to do, it's what I want to be, it's what I want to see, it's what I want from you.
The singer is expressing their desires and what they want to experience and receive from the person they are addressing.

the warmth we feel seems so so real, going round.
The warmth that the singer and the person they are addressing feel is intensifying and spreading.

we take it away, the socks off our feet see now the heat's all gone gone gone.
The singer and the person they are addressing have removed their socks, but now the warmth they felt before has disappeared.

it wasn't always there, how hard can we stare? it's an apology for you you you you.
The warmth that they felt before wasn't always present, and the artist apologizes to the person they are addressing for causing them to feel disappointed or hurt.

the warmth we feel that's so close and so real is the touch i dream.
The artist cherishes the warmth they feel with the person they are addressing and considers it to be the touch they have always wanted.

but it could have been a dream, could have been a dream, could have been a dream.
The singer wonders if what they are experiencing with the person they are addressing is too good to be true and if it could all just be a dream.

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