Their name is frequently and confusingly used in different forms, but among others they can be found behind aliases and names such as:
HPLHS
H.P.L.H.S.
HP Lovecraft Historical Society
H P Lovecraft Historical Society
H.P.Lovecraft Historical Society
H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society (MusicBrainz appoved correct name!)
H. P. Lovecraft Historical Society
the HP Lovecraft Historical Society
the H P Lovecraft Historical Society
the H.P.Lovecraft Historical Society
the H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society
the H. P. Lovecraft Historical Society (the spelling on their logo and several cd's)
CTHULHU Lives! (after their webpage www.cthulhulives.org)
Other sub-artists and phony names from A Shoggoth on the Roof, the two A Very Scary Christmas albums and actors of the radio dramas At the Mountain of Madness, The Dunwich Horror, The Shadow Over Innsmouth, and The Shadow Out of Time:
The H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society Cast Album
Dunwich Children's Chorale
The Arkham Carolers
Dagon Tabernacle Choir
Dark Adventure Radio Theatre
Andrew Leman
John Yelvington
John Yelvington & the Shoggettes
Matt Fahey
Matt Fahey, Jennifer Taub And Josh Thoemke
Lance J. Holt
The Call of Cthulhu soundtrack composers
Ben Holbrook
Troy Sterling Nies
Nicholas Pavkovic
All the H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society audio releases so far are:
The Helmet
A Very Scary Solstice
An Even Scarier Solstice
A Shoggoth on the Roof
The Call of Cthulhu: Music From the Motion Picture
Dark Adventure Theatre presents H.P. Lovecraft's "At the Mountains of Madness"
Dark Adventure Theatre presents H.P. Lovecraft's "The Dunwich Horror"
Dark Adventure Theatre presents H.P. Lovecraft's "The Shadow Out of Time"
Dark Adventure Theatre presents H.P. Lovecraft's "The Shadow over Innsmouth"
The Nightmare
H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society Lyrics
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Rip my head apart
Slow, breath out, sit down and think of what you've found out
How it sounds, if there's doubt, if you can't explain it
It's not mine to decide, I guess I'll just accept you're right and I'll fight
For this side
Till I lose my will again
Seductive voices of the dead
Would you hear me better if my voice was only in your head?
Seductive voices of the dead
Their words bare more weight than the rest
Would you hear me better if my voice was only in your head?
You rescind the weight of kingdoms you build on ruins freshly leveled
So the roots can grow again
You rescind the weight of kingdoms you built on ruins freshly leveled
So the roots can grow again
And feel the sun again
What was left and what it means
Just slashing through this make believe
The lyrics to "The Nightmare" by H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society describe the conflict of accepting an uncomfortable truth versus denying it for the sake of peace. The first stanza speaks to the struggle of trying to reconcile one's own beliefs with those of others. The singer expresses an openness to accepting another's viewpoint, but only up to a certain point. This sentiment is echoed in the repeated lyrics about the seductive voices of the dead, suggesting that even the opinions of those who have passed on can hold more weight than the living. The second stanza introduces the idea of tearing down what was built in order to start anew, essentially admitting that false foundations have been laid. The final line, "Just slashing through this make believe," could imply a desire to break free from illusions and find truth, no matter how unsettling it may be.
Overall, the song seems to encourage the listener to examine their own beliefs and biases in order to arrive at a more authentic understanding of themselves and the world around them. It's a call to face difficult truths and let go of what no longer serves, with the hope of creating something better in the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Spill my heart
I am opening up my heart to you, revealing my deepest thoughts and emotions.
Rip my head apart
Challenge me intellectually and emotionally, force me to confront my own beliefs and preconceptions.
Slow, breath out, sit down and think of what you've found out
Take a moment to reflect on what you have learned, and try to gain perspective and clarity.
How it sounds, if there's doubt, if you can't explain it
If something doesn't sound right or you can't explain why it makes sense, you should question and scrutinize it further.
It's not mine to decide, I guess I'll just accept you're right and I'll fight
While I may not agree with you, I also don't have the right to dictate what you believe. However, I will continue to stand up for my own beliefs.
For this side
I am committed to defending my own beliefs and values, even when faced with opposition.
Till I lose my will again
I will never give up on my beliefs, even if it means persisting in the face of adversity and hardship.
Seductive voices of the dead
The words and ideas of people who have passed away can be alluring and captivating, even if they may not be entirely grounded in reality.
Their words bare more weight than the rest
People who are no longer with us may be given more weight and authority, as their ideas can seem more profound and considered in hindsight.
Would you hear me better if my voice was only in your head?
Perhaps my ideas would be more compelling if they existed solely in your imagination, without the cloudy influences of external factors and biases.
You rescind the weight of kingdoms you build on ruins freshly leveled
By tearing down the structures and systems we hold dear, we can rebuild on a stronger and more stable foundation.
So the roots can grow again
We can regrow and nourish our ideas and beliefs, using the remains of what we have destroyed to create something new and better.
And feel the sun again
We can regain a sense of hope and renewal, as we emerge from the darkness and into a brighter future.
What was left and what it means
We must examine what remains in the wake of our destruction, and try to understand what it can teach us as we move forward.
Just slashing through this make believe
We must be willing to cut through the illusions and falsehoods that cloud our thinking, in order to find real meaning and purpose in our lives.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Jasmine Rollain, Lilith Crimi
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