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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Pariah
unterART Lyrics
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If you ever searched for someone of an equal race
If you ever gave up the hope to leave your past and cross the line
If you ever felt the burn of marching time
Follow me, take the left end of treason of lies (??)
Come with me to the underground
Trust me that I'm holding you
Follow me in the realm of demons and lies
Fall in slavery, dive in misery
Don't you call me a LIAR!
If you do agree with your blind belief
You will perish in FIRE!
If you ever wanted to be the chosen one
Although you never had the power to stand alone
If you've ever retired to be only one of a million of drones
If you always wished to be the ???
Follow me, take the left end of treason of lies (??)
And come with me to the underground
Trust me that I'm holding you
And you're falling down
Follow me in the realm of demons and lies
Fall in slavery, dive in misery
Don't you call me a LIAR!
If you do agree with your blind belief
You will perish in FIRE!
Fall in slavery, dive in misery
Don't you call me heretic and liar
I will never be what you want to see
I'll always be your pariah!
If you do agree with your blind belief
You will perish in heavenly fire
I will never be what you want to see
I'll always be your pariah!
UnterART's song Pariah explores the themes of identity, societal pressure, and rebellion. The lyrics speak to individuals who have felt the burden of conforming to societal expectations or who have been rejected for being different. The lyrics encourage listeners to follow the singer to the underworld to escape the restrictions of a conformist society. Through this underground journey, the singer assures the listener that they will not be alone and promises to hold them while they fall. The song warns against the dangers of blindly following society's norms or beliefs, and stresses the importance of being true to oneself.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of chosen-ness and the allure of being special or unique. The singer acknowledges the desire to be chosen, but also recognizes the limitations of trying to stand out on one's own. The chorus serves as a warning to those who blindly conform or blindly reject society's expectations, ultimately calling for a balance between individuality and community.
Line by Line Meaning
If you ever tried to cover and hide your face
If you have ever attempted to suppress your true identity and hide it from the world.
If you ever searched for someone of an equal race
If you have ever longed to find someone who shares your ethnic background.
If you ever gave up the hope to leave your past and cross the line
If you have ever abandoned the aspiration of escaping your past and transcending into a new phase of life.
If you ever felt the burn of marching time
If you have ever experienced the weight of the inevitability of the passage of time.
Follow me, take the left end of treason of lies (??)
Join me in abandoning the falsehoods and deceitful ways of this world.
Come with me to the underground
Accompany me in venturing into the darkest and hidden corners of society.
Trust me that I'm holding you
Believe that I will protect and guide you on this journey.
When we're falling down
As we are descending into obscurity and chaos.
Follow me in the realm of demons and lies
Follow me into the realm of secret and sinister forces that control society.
Fall in slavery, dive in misery
Submit and succumb to the sufferings and hardships of this world.
Don't you call me a LIAR!
Do not label or accuse me of being deceitful or untruthful.
If you do agree with your blind belief
If you blindly follow and accept conventional beliefs.
You will perish in FIRE!
You will face the consequences of your ignorance and perish in the flames of destruction.
If you ever wanted to be the chosen one
If you have ever desired to be singled out and selected for greatness.
Although you never had the power to stand alone
Despite lacking the ability to be independent and self-reliant.
If you've ever retired to be only one of a million of drones
If you have ever settled for being a faceless and insignificant member of society.
If you always wished to be the ???
If you have always aspired to be something undefined or unknown.
Don't you call me heretic and liar
Do not call me a dissenter and deceptive individual.
I will never be what you want to see
I will never conform to your expectations or desires.
I'll always be your pariah!
I will always be an outcast of society and a symbol of defiance.
If you do agree with your blind belief
If you blindly follow and accept conventional beliefs.
You will perish in heavenly fire
You will face the consequences of your ignorance and perish in the fire of divine judgment.
I will never be what you want to see
I will never conform to your expectations or desires.
I'll always be your pariah!
I will always be an outcast of society and a symbol of defiance.
Contributed by Gavin C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.