The five band members (ages 21-27) include Lucas Carbajal (vocals), Philip Beer (guitar), Chris Breedlove (bass), Ryan Wade (piano) and Ralf Muegler (drums).
Since all but one of the band members are from other parts of the country, there is a magnetic force that has drawn the band and their growing fan base together. Dedicated and hard working, yet always socially engaging and generally fun to be around, the band has fought through line up changes to emerge as a stronger and more creative musical writing force.
In March of 2005, Uriah successfully booked and toured the Southern California region without the help of agents and/or management, consisting of ten shows in fourteen days playing at venues such as The Hard Café and The House of Blues in Hollywood. Also during this early run of accomplishments, Uriah performed in several showcases, including opening up for Hed PE at the legendary Key Club in Hollywood playing to a sold out venue. Recently the group has made appearances and received airplay on Talkhardradio4u.com and Europe’s Sky Network satellite radio. Uriah was also a Southern California Top 12 finalist in Bodog Entertainment’s Battle of the Bands and their exposure has increased with FUSE TV filming and televising this event.
Uriah is due their release their self produced full length album tentatively titled “Letters in Blood”, scheduled to hit store shelves August 2007. With the upcoming release on the horizon, Uriah is still pushing the envelope creatively, with several new songs written since tracking was completed. Dedication and reverence for the art of music is the key element of what Uriah stands for. They tirelessly struggle to reach out to each and every fan that enjoys what they hear. With honest and intelligent music, the members of Uriah visualize longevity as part of their individual music careers.
Keep your eyes out, your ears and mind open, and you may have just found the sound that you've been looking for :).
Seven
Uriah Lyrics
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Nigga I needed money
The fuck you expect from a nigga that grew up like me
Shit
I grew up hungry bummy musty broke
Niggas thought that shit was funny
Jokes
Had to show them niggas that Ian no hoe
Fuck what everybody think
Ain't nobody even really care what you fucking think
They just wanna see what a monkey do
Cause you know monkey see monkey do
They'll fling doodoo if you do it too
They'll eat yah meat if you ask em too
All it really takes is a dollar two
Niggas gone break for a lil bread
All that loyalty shit nigga been dead
How many times have I been said
There ain't no point to this life shit
It is what it is nah forreal stop complaining bitch
Niggas been getting on my nerve with that fuck shit
Talkin bout oh my god my life is so hard and shit
Get up off yo ass and make something shake den
Get up off yo ass and make something break den
My bitch just lost the baby and I can't even bitch bout it
Mitch told me get up off my ass make some money bout it
Forreal
If one my niggas get tooken I'm putting the whole city under
Forreal
How many times I gotta tell y'all niggas not playing with the thunder
The way we shooting you thought it was OKC
Ion know why you niggas like fucking with me
I guess your brother Tshirt ain't teach you shit
We gone put some more candles on your street
Before christmas den Bitch
247 Voices asking what happened to me
Nigga I needed money
The fuck you expect from a nigga that grew up like me
Shit
I grew up hungry bummy musty broke
Niggas thought that shit was funny
Jokes
Had to show them niggas that Ian no hoe
Fuck a ps4 I saved up for a pole
In the song "Seven" by Uriah, the lyrics contain a sense of raw honesty and realness about growing up in a difficult and challenging environment. The lyrics "247 voices asking what happened to me, nigga I needed money, the fuck you expect from a nigga that grew up like me" represent the struggle that Uriah has faced growing up in poverty and how it has influenced his perspectives and behaviors. Growing up hungry, bummy, musty, and broke, he had to show people that he was not a pushover and had to save up for what he wanted. The lyrics "all it really takes is a dollar two, niggas gone break for a lil bread, all that loyalty shit nigga been dead" signify the lack of loyalty and value that some people have for money and how they will turn on their own friends and morals for a little bit of it.
The lyrics "if one my niggas get taken, I'm putting the whole city under for real" and "the way we shooting you thought it was OKC" embody the street mentality and how there is no hesitation to take revenge for those who are part of your "family". This mentality is further emphasized by the lyrics "we gone put some more candles on your street before Christmas then bitch". The idea of putting more candles on your street refers to adding more people's candlelit memorials to the street because Uriah had killed them.
Overall, the song "Seven" by Uriah depicts the realities of growing up in a tough environment and the street mentality that some people have to survive.
Line by Line Meaning
247 Voices asking what happened to me
People wondering why I've changed
Nigga I needed money
I was desperate for money
The fuck you expect from a nigga that grew up like me
You can't expect much from someone who had a tough upbringing like mine
Shit
Expression of frustration
I grew up hungry bummy musty broke
I grew up poor and struggling
Niggas thought that shit was funny
People mocked my situation and found it amusing
Jokes
Sarcasm, implying that it wasn't actually funny
Had to show them niggas that Ian no hoe
I had to prove myself and show that I'm not weak
Fuck a ps4 I saved up for a pole
I sacrificed buying a gaming console to save money for a weapon
Fuck what everybody think
I don't care about other people's opinions
Ain't nobody even really care what you fucking think
No one cares about your thoughts or feelings
They just wanna see what a monkey do
People are just interested in observing and imitating others
Cause you know monkey see monkey do
It's a common phenomenon where people imitate others without thinking
They'll fling doodoo if you do it too
People will copy even disgusting or inappropriate behavior if others are doing it
They'll eat yah meat if you ask em too
People will do anything for money, even if it's disgusting or immoral
All it really takes is a dollar two
People can be bought easily with a small amount of money
Niggas gone break for a lil bread
People will betray their friends or values for money
All that loyalty shit nigga been dead
Loyalty is no longer valued or respected
How many times have I been said
I've said this many times before
There ain't no point to this life shit
Life has no meaning or purpose
It is what it is nah forreal stop complaining bitch
Things are what they are, so stop complaining
Niggas been getting on my nerve with that fuck shit
People have been irritating me with their nonsense
Talkin bout oh my god my life is so hard and shit
People complaining about their easy lives annoys me
Get up off yo ass and make something shake den
Stop being lazy and start taking action
Get up off yo ass and make something break den
Take risks and make a big impact
My bitch just lost the baby and I can't even bitch bout it
My partner had a miscarriage and I can't even express my frustration
Mitch told me get up off my ass make some money bout it
My friend advised me to work hard and make money to deal with the situation
Forreal
Expression of affirmation
If one my niggas get tooken I'm putting the whole city under
If one of my friends is harmed, I'll seek revenge against the entire city
How many times I gotta tell y'all niggas not playing with the thunder
I've warned people not to mess with me many times
The way we shooting you thought it was OKC
We're shooting so much it's like we're a basketball team from OKC
Ion know why you niggas like fucking with me
I don't understand why people try to provoke me
I guess your brother Tshirt ain't teach you shit
Insulting someone's family member, implying they didn't teach them anything useful
We gone put some more candles on your street
Implies that there will be more violence or deaths in your area
Before christmas den Bitch
Before Christmas, bitch
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Christian Forbes
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@BP23BP23
Damn! This is killer, release this on iTunes!
@ederganschen9056
Love it ❤
@mffmYT
Yeah, like it! It's more melodic than the the other stuff. Release it!
@kd_._
You guys need to get picked up, make more music, play more shows. You guys are better than so many other bands out there. You could get fucking huge, and it boggles my mind you haven't. Oh and PS, I want to hear more damnit. :D
@BeatdownShanson
Hello from Ukraine, I love this band! I want more!
@everswR
We want to hear more!
@skilo1986
awesome!!!
@Victorcpa1040
Bring it back!
@sphinx856
This song will be release it on iTunes, Deezer or Spotify? I think that could be released as a single or something. It's a shame that we can only listen it here, I would love to listen it in higher res.
@BP23BP23
It is now!