In his youth, Gimeno was exposed to 50s and 60s exotica, world music, bossa nova and merengue music that his parents listened to which deeply influenced him. He began collecting records as a teenager and in his own words "never stopped". By 2005, he owned over 10,000 records, filling up an entire room in his apartment. His father worked as a musician and was a member of a flamenco band called Los Chavales de España.
Gimeno entered the music business around 1990. Early in his career, he played drums for a band called Twenty Three and later had his own show on the pirate radio station Womb.
After extensive work as a DJ, he sent a tape to Washington DC based record label Eighteenth Street Lounge which was immediately interested in signing him. On that label, Gimeno released a number of albums containing mixes of an eclectic selection of bands, ranging from The Bees to Kraak en Smaak; Gimeno knows many of the artists whose work he uses in his mixes personally. Aside from mixing the music of others, he also creates his own original works such as the studio album Here Comes Tomorrow on which he performs original orchestration on many of the tracks.
The name Ursula 1000 is a reference to Ursula Andress, a famous actress, Bond girl and sex symbol of the 60s. Currently, he is a resident DJ at The Soho Grand Hotel and APT in New York. Recently, one of his works was used in an episode of Sex and the City.
Pleasure Unit
Ursula 1000 Lyrics
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The lyrics "I am not a pleasure unit" in Ursula 1000's song "Pleasure Unit" convey the idea that the singer is not just an object to be used for someone else's pleasure. The phrase implies a sense of agency and self-awareness, suggesting that the singer recognizes their own value beyond being a source of pleasure for others. The line can also be interpreted as a commentary on objectification, where someone is reduced solely to their ability to bring pleasure to another person, without regard for their own desires or feelings.
The song "Pleasure Unit" was released in 2000 as part of Ursula 1000's debut album "The Now Sound of Ursula 1000". The song features sultry vocals and a catchy, danceable beat, with lyrics that explore themes of pleasure, desire, and identity. The song's title references the idea of a pleasure unit, a term used to describe a device or technology designed for producing pleasure.
Line by Line Meaning
I am not a pleasure unit
I am not a robot programmed solely for the purpose of providing pleasure to others
I am a multifaceted being
I have many different aspects and abilities that make up my identity
With thoughts and emotions too
I am not just a physical body, but also a thinking, feeling person
I will not be objectified
I refuse to be treated as a mere object for someone else's pleasure or satisfaction
My worth is not determined
My value as a person cannot be judged based on my ability or willingness to provide pleasure to others
By my sexual attributes alone
My worth and identity are not solely defined by my physical appearance or sexual abilities
I am more than just a body
I am a complex, multi-dimensional person with a unique personality, talents, and aspirations
I will not be commodified
I will not allow myself to be reduced to a mere commodity for someone else's benefit or profit
Or used for someone else's gain
I will not be exploited or taken advantage of for someone else's personal advantage or benefit
I am not a pleasure unit
I cannot be reduced to a machine or tool for someone else's amusement or satisfaction
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ALEX GIMENO
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