1) Formed by guitarist Brick Williams, Hourglass is a Progressive Metal group from Utah, USA. The band's first effort was the hard-to-come-by "This Lonely Time and Place," followed up by the much more polished "The Journey Into" in 2002 and 2004's "Subconscious." The band released the double album "Oblivious to the Obvious" on February 19, 2009.
54 months is a long time to work on an album. But that is exactly how long it took Hourglass to finish their new double album "Oblivious to the Obvious." Four and a half years of writing, recording, mixing, mastering and the result is 139 minutes worth of music. Even though it is a lot of music, it is only 10 songs. Hourglass has never worried too much about the length of their songs, and epic songs have always been a part of what the band does. "Oblivious to the Obvious" is no exception. The album has a little of everything, from heavy metal riffs and screaming vocals, to laid back piano and acoustic passages, and some very tasteful groove sections. Vocal harmonies are scattered throughout the album as are many guitar, keyboard, and even bass solos. There is something for everyone on "Oblivious to the Obvious."
The band has gone through numerous personnel changes with Williams as the sole constant. Current drummer John Dunston replaced Zachary Taylor for "The Journey Into." Founding keyboardist Eric Robertson and current keyboardist Jerry Stenquist have traded seats twice, with Robertson playing on "This Lonely Time and Place" and "Subconscious," and Stenquist playing on "The Journey Into" and "Oblivious to the Obvious."
Bassist Jon Berrett played on the first two albums, then Clark Woolstenhulme played on "Subconscious," and the bass chair is currently held by one-time Hourglass vocalist Eric Blood for "Oblivious to the Obvious."
A different vocalist has performed on each album, with Jon Shumway on "This Lonely Time and Place," Chad Neth on "The Journey Into," Cody Walker on "Subconscious," and Michael Turner for "Oblivious to the Obvious."
Hourglass takes strong influences from Dream Theater, Fates Warning, Rush, and many other prog metal, prog rock, and classic rock outfits. The band enjoys a local following in the greater Salt Lake City area, and has significant fan bases in Europe and Scandinavia. All their albums have been independently released and financed by the band or individual band members.
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Skeletons
Hourglass Lyrics
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No expression on my face
Reeling from my father's rage
And the anger inside his head
Point a finger at the innocent
Yell how I'm to blame
For all your insecurities
And for your endless shame
Does it make you feel better?
Does it ease the pain?
Does it help you feel secure
By acting so insane?
Don't lay your skeletons on me
Don't say I'm just like you
Your secrets are excuses to hurt me
But they can't excuse you
Don't take your problems out on me
I'm not a mess like you
Don't let your skeletons haunt me
They're only meant for you
I'm numb from what he said
His venomous words stuck in my head
My father won't get off my back
Just another malicious attack
Does it make you feel better?
Does it ease the pain?
Does it help you feel secure
By acting so insane?
Don't lay your skeletons on me
Don't say I'm just like you
Your secrets are excuses to hurt me
But they can't excuse you
Don't take your problems out on me
I'm not a mess like you
Don't let your skeletons haunt me
They're only meant for you
The lyrics of the song "Skeletons" by Hourglass convey the feeling of being trapped in a situation where an individual is being blamed and falsely accused of someone else's wrongdoing. The song opens with the singer feeling lost and empty inside due to the chaos in their mind. Even though someone is angry with them, their face is devoid of any expression. The next line describes how the singer is being dragged into the other person's problem, who is blaming them for everything, even if they are innocent. The other person is projecting their insecurities onto them and putting shame on their head.
The chorus of the song shows the desperation of the singer. They try to make the other person feel better and ask if they are feeling secure after acting insanely. The lyrics suggest that the other person is blaming them for their own shortcomings, which is not fair. The singer then pleads to the other person not to put their skeletons on them and do not say that they are just like them. The secrets of the other person are their own problems and cannot be an excuse for hurting someone else. They then plead to not let their skeletons haunt them because they are meant for the other person.
Overall, the song "Skeletons" by Hourglass tells a compelling story about the psychological manipulations of a person's mind. It portrays how blaming others for one's mistakes only worsens the relationship and leads to nothing but destruction. The lyrics showcase the importance of taking responsibility for one's actions and how it can help to heal the wounds.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm lost inside my thoughts
Feeling deeply preoccupied and unable to break free from inner turmoil
No expression on my face
Showing a blank, emotionless exterior while dealing with internal struggles
Reeling from my father's rage
Experiencing the painful aftermath of a father's anger and its effects
And the anger inside his head
Referring to the father's inner emotions, which can be volatile and lead to outbursts
Point a finger at the innocent
Blaming someone entirely undeserving of the father's frustrations and issues
Yell how I'm to blame
Shouting accusations at the singer, despite being innocent of wrongdoing
For all your insecurities
Attributing the father's insecurities and problems to the singer
And for your endless shame
Believing that the father's ongoing feelings of embarrassment are caused by the artist
Does it make you feel better?
Suggesting that the father is finding pleasure in blaming someone else for their problems
Does it ease the pain?
Asking if the father's habit of blaming others is a way for him to cope with his emotional pain
Does it help you feel secure
Questioning whether the father feels more confident or safe when he is putting others down
By acting so insane?
Implying that the father's behavior is irrational, unhealthy, and harmful
Don't lay your skeletons on me
Asserting that the father's problems and issues are not the singer's to carry or deal with
Don't say I'm just like you
Rejecting the idea that the singer has any similarity to the father in terms of behavior, actions, or beliefs
Your secrets are excuses to hurt me
Referring to the father's inner demons and negative traits, which are projected onto the singer as a way to inflict pain
But they can't excuse you
Highlighting that the father's past experiences or personal issues do not justify hurting or harming someone else
Don't take your problems out on me
Demanding that the father confront and resolve his issues without resorting to attacking or blaming the artist
I'm not a mess like you
Rejecting the idea that the singer is as damaged or disturbed as the father
Don't let your skeletons haunt me
Warning the father not to let his personal demons and mistakes affect the singer's emotional wellbeing and mental health
They're only meant for you
Reminding the father that his issues and secrets are his own to deal with and overcome, not to be placed on the artist's shoulders
Contributed by Alexandra R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Nick Yeckering
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