The basic principle that shapes the group´s work is the combination of the very different pref-erences that its members adhere to. Thomas Stein is responsible for the flowing, melodic lines, while Grigory Feil, very much influenced by the impressions of urban life in Hamburg, adds the rhythmic- and the noise-elements. UnterArt stand for large scale productions and the excessive use of the newest technology for sound-manipulation and -creation. Minimalism is their declared enemy. Only through the merging of the different tracks into a classic song structure can their songs develop their characteristic depth and emotional level … a balance of noise and grace that the group seeks to unveil as their trademark sound.
Founded in early 2004 by Thomas Stein and Grigory Feil, the tracks "Damn my Soul" and "Kill Your Heart" and a remix by Andy LaPlegua were already released in the same year on the bonus disc included with the Compilation "Industrial for the Masses Vol. 2". The track "Ugly" on "Machineries of Joy Vol. 3" followed soon thereafter and "Just You Wait" was released in mid 2005 on "Awake the Machines Vol. 5". The band had its debut live perform-ance in August 2005 supporting Mexican legend Dulce Liquido. Shortly after that, Chris Harms joined UnterArt, effectively adding his vocal spectrum to the concept of the group: to create a balance between noise and grace.
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Now Or Never
unterART Lyrics
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Kill me now, kill me now
This is more than I ever had
Kill me now, kill me now
I wanna keep it when I'm dead
This is devotion not surrender
Kill me now, kill me now
Kill me now, kill me now
Kill me now or never
She says I'm down here on my knees
So I'm begging you please
Kill me now or never
Now or never
Now or never
She says I want to feel the end
Let me die and hold my hand
Kill me now or never
Now or never
Now or never
Kill me now or never
Kill me now or never
Now or never
Now or never
Give an eye for an eye
Kill me now, kill me now
I know that God's salvation is a lie
Kill me now, kill me now
I want you to be my saviour
Kill me now, kill me now
This is devotion not surrender
Kill me now, kill me now
Kill me now or never
She says I'm down here on my knees
So I'm begging you please
Kill me now or never
Now or never
Now or never
She says I want to feel the end
Let me die and hold my hand
Kill me now or never
Now or never
Now or never
Kill me now or never
Kill me now or never
Now or never
Now or never
I wanna feel that search forever
This life ain't getting better
She says I want to feel the end
Let me die and hold my hand
Kill me now or never
Kill me now or never
Now or never
Now or never
She says I won't give in to fate
Look at me I'm not afraid
Kill me now or never
Now or never
Now or never
Kill me now or never
Kill me now or never
The lyrics of "Now Or Never" by unterART depict a desperate plea for release from the struggles of life. The repeated phrase, "Kill me now or never," implies a sense of urgency and a desire to escape from pain and suffering. The singer seems to be willing to accept death as a form of liberation, as they sing, "I wanna keep it when I'm dead," suggesting that whatever they are seeking is beyond the realm of the living.
The lines, "Give an eye for an eye / I know that God's salvation is a lie," suggest a rejection of traditional religious beliefs and a desire for justice on this earth, rather than in an afterlife. The singer is seeking someone to play the role of an "offender" and end their suffering, perhaps reflecting a desire to assign blame for their struggles.
The repeated refrain, "She says I'm down here on my knees / So I'm begging you please / Kill me now or never," adds a layer of complexity to the lyrics. While the singer seems to be pleading for release, there is also a sense that they are not entirely in control of their fate, as they are asking someone else to take action on their behalf.
Overall, the lyrics of "Now Or Never" present a raw and emotional portrayal of the struggles of life and the desire for release from pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Kill me now or never
The singer desires to be killed, and they emphasize the urgency of the situation.
Kill me now, kill me now
The singer repeats their request to be killed, emphasizing the desperation of their situation.
This is more than I ever had
The singer is willing to die for their current situation because it is so precious to them.
I wanna keep it when I'm dead
The artist wants to preserve their current life in death, suggesting that they believe there is no continuation after death.
This is devotion not surrender
The artist is not giving up but instead committing themselves fully to their wish to be killed.
I beg you to play the offender
The singer is pleading with someone to take the actions necessary to kill them.
She says I'm down here on my knees
Someone else is present in this situation and the singer is metaphorically begging them for death.
So I'm begging you please
The artist continues their plea for someone else to kill them.
I want to feel the end
The artist desires to experience the finality of death.
Let me die and hold my hand
The artist requests that someone be with them as they die.
Give an eye for an eye
The singer may be seeking revenge or retribution through their desire for death.
I know that God's salvation is a lie
The artist may believe that the idea of heaven or salvation after death is false.
I want you to be my saviour
The singer is asking someone else to be their salvation through killing them.
I wanna feel that search forever
Even in death, the singer will continue to seek something or feel the desire for something.
This life ain't getting better
The singer is unhappy with their current life and does not see it improving in the future.
She says I won't give in to fate
The artist is determined to control their own life and death, rather than leaving it up to fate.
Look at me I'm not afraid
The artist is not intimidated by death and is willing to face it.
Contributed by Joseph N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.