Opus
Uranium Club Lyrics
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The age old prize of knowing
That you have the truth
But what's fact to others
Might not always be what's fact to you
With just one eye you spy a reality
Out of touch
But you don't matter much
You don't matter much
We don't matter much
You don't matter much
We don't matter much
You don't matter much
We don't matter much
What's for lunch?
The gadget spread above our heads
Erasing the world from view
Welcomed us in downwind
To a club for folks like me and you
The sun is rising from a cloud of dust
It's the middle of the night
Don't you look alright?
I feel alright
Yeah, you look alright
I feel alright
You look out of sight
I feel alright
You look dynamite
A: We built the wheel
B: It was easy, it's just a wheelC: The Uranium Club
A: We eat our feet
B: Sometimes I say a lot of stupid stuff
C: The Uranium Club
A: We split the sheets
B: Cuz a guy has got to sleep sometime
C: The Uranium Club
C: The Uranium Club
C: The Uranium Club
A: We built the bomb
B: Well not us, but those other guys -
C: The Uranium Club
The lyrics to Uranium Club's song Opus are about truth and how it can be subjective depending on who is perceiving it. The opening lines, "Secrets and lies, the age old prize of knowing that you have the truth" suggest that the concept of truth is complicated and that sometimes information can be kept hidden in order to manipulate a situation. This idea is further explored with the lyrics, "But what's fact to others, might not always be what's fact to you" which highlights the idea of perspective and how it can shape one's understanding.
The chorus, "You don't matter much, we don't matter much, what's for lunch?" plays with the notion of apathy and how even though we may seek out truth and knowledge, in the long run, it may not matter all that much. This is then juxtaposed with the verses where the Uranium Club is singing about building a bomb and welcoming us to a club for people like them. These lines suggest that while seeking knowledge and truth may not matter much, the actions that stem from that knowledge can have a much greater impact.
The final verse, "A: We built the bomb, B: Well not us, but those other guys - C: The Uranium Club," suggests that while the Uranium Club may not necessarily have built the bomb, they are still a part of the machinery that creates the kind of world where the bomb could be made. This all ties back to the initial idea of truth and how it is complicated and often manipulated by those in power.
Line by Line Meaning
Secrets and lies
The pursuit of knowledge often leads to secrets and lies.
The age old prize of knowing
The prize of knowing something and keeping it a secret has been around for centuries.
That you have the truth
Knowing the truth is powerful and empowering.
But what's fact to others
The truth to someone else might not be the same as the truth for you.
Might not always be what's fact to you
The truth for someone else may not always be your truth.
With just one eye you spy a reality
Looking through just one perspective only shows one reality.
Out of touch
Sometimes we become disconnected from reality.
But you don't matter much
Individuals can feel insignificant or unimportant.
We don't matter much
Society can collectively feel insignificant or unimportant.
What's for lunch?
A question that is often asked, highlighting the mundane nature of life.
The gadget spread above our heads
Technology often goes unnoticed in our daily lives.
Erasing the world from view
Technology can often distract us from the world around us.
Welcomed us in downwind
We're often influenced by things that we don't even notice.
To a club for folks like me and you
We often gravitate towards people with similar experiences and backgrounds.
The sun is rising from a cloud of dust
The promise of a new day can come from unexpected places.
It's the middle of the night
Sometimes things happen when we least expect them.
Don't you look alright?
A compliment that recognizes someone's appearance.
I feel alright
A feeling of contentment or satisfaction.
Yeah, you look alright
A recognition of someone's appearance.
You look out of sight
A compliment recognizing someone's appearance as exceptional
I feel alright
A feeling of contentment or satisfaction.
You look dynamite
A compliment recognizing someone's appearance as exceptional.
We built the wheel
A reference to the invention of the wheel, which was a significant achievement for humanity.
It was easy, it's just a wheel
Looking back, some inventions seem simple and obvious.
The Uranium Club
A reference to the band performing the song.
We eat our feet
An absurd statement that doesn't have a meaningful interpretation.
Sometimes I say a lot of stupid stuff
We all say things that we regret or that don't make sense.
Cuz a guy has got to sleep sometime
A statement that highlights the need for rest and sleep.
The Uranium Club
A reference to the band performing the song.
The Uranium Club
A reference to the band performing the song.
The Uranium Club
A reference to the band performing the song.
Contributed by Adalyn Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.