Aged 15 and still going by his full name, he released his debut album, Rookie, in 2003. In 2005, he relocated to London to pursue his musical career. Here, he was signed to Geffen Records and formed the band Vagabond. In 2010, Alex Vargas disbanded Vagabond to pursue a solo career.
In 2013, Alex Vargas released the mini-album Howl on Tiger Music. The same year, he also co-wrote and featured on 5 songs from English trance band Above & Beyond's fourth studio album, We Are All We Need.
In 2014, Alex Vargas signed with Copenhagen Records. His first release on Copenhagen Records was the standalone single "Till Forever Runs Out", which was followed by the EP Giving Up the Ghost in 2016.
Alex Vargas' second full-length album, Cohere, was released on 31 March 2017.
Howl
Alex Vargas Lyrics
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Go on, let it spill
Hammer on my heartstrings
Come on, get your fill
Broken barricades
Is all my horror knows
So hammer on my heartstrings
My heart will howl
My heart will howl
My heart will howl
'Til you pull it off the ground
Stranded at your doorstep
Fear drops from the core
My naked eyes will see
Like never seen before
My heart will howl
My heart will howl
My heart will howl
'Til you pull it off the ground
I know questions in your life
Cast a shadow from your doubts
But before those shadows crawl
I'll be dead on the ground
We've come over hills
We've moved rivers
We've come over hills
We've moved rivers, ooh
We've come over hills
We've moved rivers, rivers
We've come over hills
We've moved rivers, ooh, ooh
Hammer on my heartstrings
Come on, get your fill
The song "Howl" by Alex Vargas showcases the deep emotions that one feels during a heartbreak. The lyrics go on to explain the impact that the relationship had on the person singing the song. The first verse depicts the person asking their former flame to let all their emotions out and to hurt them as much as they want to. They’re willing to endure it all, even if it requires them to pull on their heartstrings. In the second verse, the singer describes the feeling of being abandoned by the person they cared for, and they don't know how to move on from the pain. The chorus of the song indicates the singer's deep mourning and the sound of the howl is a perfect metaphor to describe the singer's pain.
The bridge in the song is the peak of the singer's desperation. They are telling their former partner that they are willing to do whatever it takes to make the relationship work, even if it means dying. They ask their lover not to let their doubts and fears take over, and they are ready to give everything up to make them stay. The song ends with a repetition of the phrase "We’ve come over hills, we’ve moved rivers" which could signify the extent to which they have gone in the relationship, and the changes that have been made. The person still remains hopeful, still yearning, still wanting; wanting their love to come back.
Line by Line Meaning
Hammer on my heartstrings
Continuously and persistently tug on the emotions and feelings that lie deep within me
Go on, let it spill
Don't hold back or restrain yourself - let your emotions and feelings pour out
Broken barricades
Only obstacles and difficulties are known to me, with no clear way forward
Is all my horror knows
All that I am aware of is fear and terror, with no sense of security or hope
Come on, get your fill
Push me to the limit and test my emotional and mental fortitude until it reaches its peak
My heart will howl
My emotions and feelings will be passionately and loudly expressed
'Til you pull it off the ground
Until someone brings me out of the depths of despair and depression
Stranded at your doorstep
Feeling isolated and alone outside of a place where I feel a sense of belonging
Fear drops from the core
Overwhelming terror and anxiety are coming directly from the deepest part of me
My naked eyes will see
I will see the world for what it truly is, with no illusions or misconceptions
Like never seen before
In a way that is unprecedented and shocking, completely different from any previous experience
I know questions in your life
I understand that there are uncertainties and doubts in your life
Cast a shadow from your doubts
These doubts and uncertainties are causing you to feel unhappy and uncertain, casting a shadow on your life
But before those shadows crawl
Before these doubts completely consume you
I'll be dead on the ground
I will do everything in my power to support and help you, eventually sacrificing myself for you
We've come over hills
Together, we have overcome obstacles and challenges
We've moved rivers
Together, we have accomplished great feats and achieved success against all odds
Rivers
Continuing to work against great odds, with a driving motivation to succeed
Ooh, ooh
A sense of achievement and success, with an element of joy and excitement
Come on, get your fill
Continue to push yourself, testing your limits and reaching your full potential
Writer(s): Alexander Vargas Blay
Contributed by Nora J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@bettymaylippa1645
I don't understand why you Guys think He is NOT FAMOUS!!
IN Denmark HE IS, and He's been living in London for guiet a while and think he is pretty known there also, at Least...
But, I may be hornest to say, HE is my FAVORITE DANISH SINGER,
AND TRUE, He SHOULD ABSO-FUCKING-LUTLY, be known WORLDWIDE!
What a TALENT. Makes me PROUD, Being Danish. And i've been to one of hIs Concert, and im telling you- this DUDE CAN SING!! 😍❤
My biggest dream as a Singer, would Be, Collabing a HOWL Duet , with this Guy...
@MrLuescher
To say "to say you're underrated is an understatement" is an understatement.
@friendwasslainbyhamudi5062
I agree with you, person who commented 7 years ago
@gabriela93181
This song has been my greatest discovery on Youtube since the past 7 years. So beautiful.
@Felixfox1000
It's unbelieveable to think about that this voice is my cousin! xD Love you Alex
@ghudner
Felix Blay I think that means its your duty to make all of your babies musicians. Just in case one of them turns out like Alex... :P
@TheOnlyZiTRO
how r u not super famous? Such passion in your voice, I LOVE your work with A&B, You R Amazing! Keep on Keeping on Brother, you have my support!
@adamkhattab8517
AGREEED! #Above&BeyondAcoustic1 Mind blown by those pipes bro!
@bettymaylippa1645
I don't understand why you Guys think He is NOT FAMOUS!!
IN Denmark HE IS, and He's been living in London for guiet a while and think he is pretty known there also, at Least...
But, I may be hornest to say, HE is my FAVORITE DANISH SINGER,
AND TRUE, He SHOULD ABSO-FUCKING-LUTLY, be known WORLDWIDE!
What a TALENT. Makes me PROUD, Being Danish. And i've been to one of hIs Concert, and im telling you- this DUDE CAN SING!! 😍❤
My biggest dream as a Singer, would Be, Collabing a HOWL Duet , with this Guy...
@ericgoossens8098
why does it happen that a lot of mediocre musicians become famous and this guy does not get the credit he deserves. a bloody shame...
@danabeaton6801
maybe it has something to do with how modest they are....
the most talented ones never seem to love the attention that much