After attending Northeastern University in Boston, Black pursued an internship at a record label in London, England. There, he immersed himself in the music scene, exploring various aspects such as writing, photography, and composing. Haux began his career by recording tracks and sharing them on SoundCloud, eventually releasing his first digital EP, "The Bluest Sage," on December 8, 2014. In 2016, he released his debut physical EP, "All We've Known," on Akira Records, drawing comparisons to artists like Bon Iver, C Duncan, and Benjamin Francis Leftwich.
Over the following years, Haux continued to release dreamy singles such as "Touch," "Youth," and "Cologne," which were later compiled into his 2018 EP, "Something to Remember." However, during a European tour after the EP's release, Haux experienced severe anxiety, prompting him to take a break from music and confront his formative trauma.
On July 17, 2020, Haux released his debut full-length album, "Violence in a Quiet Mind." The album delves into the themes of family struggles with substance abuse, trauma, and the importance of confronting personal demons for healing. Through introspective and deeply personal songs, Haux reflects on the loss of loved ones, particularly his aunts, and the generational struggle with addiction within his family.
The album was recorded on the Isle of Harris in Scotland, a place significant to Haux's mother, creating an isolated and emotionally charged environment for channeling his feelings. Co-produced by Jamie Macneal and Thomas Bartlett, the album maintains an intimate atmosphere that captures the raw emotions and vulnerability of Haux's storytelling.
Haux hopes that "Violence in a Quiet Mind" will spark conversations about mental health, addiction, and the importance of honesty and empathy. By sharing his own experiences and struggles, Haux aims to provide solace and support for listeners as they confront their own challenges and seek healing from past traumas. The album invites audiences on an intimate and contemplative journey, encouraging self-reflection and embracing the power of healing through music.
Cologne
HAUX Lyrics
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You whispered, if time could only take us back
Would you take me back
Would you?
Would you?
Would you?
Would it take me back?
Would it take me back? (Would you?)
I left the lakes I knew to follow you
Harbored the lines I'd lost
To see us through
Only to be with you (Would you?)
Remember Cologne
When it's late at night
You're all alone
You're not feeling right
Can you see the lights?
Are we losing sight?
Are we losing sight?
Are we losing sight? (Would you?)
Remember Cologne
When it's late at night
You're all alone
You're not feeling right
Can you still see the lights?
Are we losing sight?
Are we losing sight?
You shed a skin
You used to live within (Would you?)
Running from nights
You couldn't live again
Trying to find a friend (Would you?)
Remember Cologne
When it's late at night (Would you?)
You're all alone
And you're not feeling right (Would you?)
Can you see the lights?
Are we losing sight? (Would you?)
Are we losing sight?
Are we losing sight?
Remember Cologne (Would you?)
When it's late at night
You're all alone (Would you?)
And you're not feeling right
Can you see the lights? (Would you?)
Are we losing sight?
Are we losing sight? (Would you?)
Are we losing sight?
In the dark
Will you stay
'Till the dust
Turns to flames?
This forgotten love
Our forgotten love (Would you?)
Remember Cologne
When it's late at night (Would you?)
You're all alone
And you're not feeling right (Would you?)
Can you see the lights?
Are we losing sight? (Would you?)
Are we losing sight?
Are we losing sight? (Would you? Would you?)
Are we losing sight? (Would you? Would you?)
Are we losing sight? (Would you?)
We'll be alright (Would you?)
We'll be alright (Would you?)
We'll be alright (Would you?)
We'll be alright (Would you?)
The lyrics to "Cologne" by HAUX speak about the complexity and bittersweet nature of past love. The opening lyrics describe the singer's lover tracing their hands across their back as they ask if time could take them back to when their love was at its peak. The repetition of "Would you?" highlights the fact that they are unsure whether their past love would still be able to flourish in the present.
Later in the song, the singer sings about leaving behind their old life to be with their lover, "Harbored the lines I'd lost to see us through, only to be with you." The mention of Cologne serves as a reminder of the memories and experiences they shared in the city. The lyrics "Remember Cologne when it's late at night, you're all alone, and you're not feeling right" suggest that the singer sometimes finds themselves longing for the comfort and familiarity of those memories.
The chorus repeats the same question, imploring their lover to stay with them through the tough times and reassuring them that they will be alright in the end. The overall theme of the song is one of nostalgia and longing, tinged with uncertainty about whether their past love can still be rekindled.
Line by Line Meaning
You traced your hands across my back
You showed your affection towards me by running your fingers softly along my spine
You whispered, if time could only take us back
You expressed the desire to revisit our past together
Would you take me back
Are you willing to restart our relationship?
Would you?
Will you contemplate about us and reconsider our past relationship?
Would it take me back?
Will time be forgiving and allow us to return to our past?
Would it take me back? (Would you?)
Are you willing to accompany me on this journey of revisiting our past?
Would it take me back?
Is the possibility of revisiting our past feasible?
I left the lakes I knew to follow you
I abandoned my comfort zone and followed you on this journey
Harbored the lines I'd lost
I tried to recover the passion within me
To see us through
So that we could overcome our obstacles together
Only to be with you (Would you?)
My sole motive was to be with you again. Would you want the same?
Remember Cologne
Recall our memories of Cologne
When it's late at night
At times when loneliness is overwhelming
You're all alone
When the feeling of solitude engulfs you
You're not feeling right
When things don't seem to be going your way
Can you see the lights?
Are you still able to envision our future together?
Are we losing sight?
Are we beginning to lose grasp of our connection?
Are we losing sight? (Would you?)
Do you perceive the same thing? Because I want to know your thoughts on this.
You shed a skin
You abandoned who you were before
You used to live within (Would you?)
Did you find yourself in that phase of your life? Would you reconsider this identity?
Running from nights
Avoiding your past mistakes
You couldn't live again
Reliving the same old memories drained the life out of you
Trying to find a friend (Would you?)
Scouting for someone who can connect with you on the same level. Would it be me again?
In the dark
During the tough times
Will you stay
Will you be by my side?
Till the dust
Until everything settles down in our lives
Turns to flames?
Will you be there for me when everything around us is burning?
This forgotten love
This love that was buried deep in our hearts
Our forgotten love (Would you?)
Would you help me rekindle this love we had?
We'll be alright
We will find a way out and everything will be okay
We'll be alright (Would you?)
With your support, we can get through anything
We'll be alright (Would you?)
Are you willing to believe in us and make it work?
We'll be alright (Would you?)
Are you ready to give it another chance?
Writer(s): Woodson Black
Contributed by Ruby H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Haux - Cologne Lyrics
[Verse 1]
You traced your hands
Across my back
When you whispered
If time could only take us back
Would you take me back
Would you?
Would you?
Would it take me back?
Would it take me back? (Would you?)
Would it take me back?
[Verse 2]
I left the lakes I knew to follow you
Harbored the lines I'd lost
To see us through
Only to be with you (Would you?)
[Chorus]
Remember Cologne
When it’s late at night
You’re all alone
You’re not feeling right
Can you see the lights?
Are we losing sight?
Are we losing sight?
Are we losing sight? (Would you?)
[Chorus]
Remember Cologne
When it’s late at night
You’re all alone
You’re not feeling right
Can you still see the lights?
Are we losing sight?
Are we losing sight?
[Verse 3]
You shed a skin
You used to live within (Would you?)
Running from nights
You couldn't live again
Trying to find a friend (Would you?)
[Chorus]
Remember Cologne
When it’s late at night (Would you?)
You’re all alone
And you’re not feeling right (Would you?)
Can you still see the lights
Are we losing sight? (Would you?)
Are we losing sight?
Are we losing sight?
[Chorus]
Remember Cologne (Would you?)
When it’s late at night
You’re all alone (Would you?)
And you’re not feeling right
Can you still see the lights (Would you?)
Are we losing sight?
Are we losing sight? (Would you?)
Are we losing sight?
[Verse 4]
In the dark
Will you stay
'Till the dust
Turns to flames?
This forgotten love
Our forgotten love (Would you?)
[Chorus]
Remember Cologne
When it’s late at night (Would you?)
You’re all alone
And you’re not feeling right (Would you?)
Can you still see the lights
Are we losing sight? (Would you?)
Are we losing sight?
Are we losing sight? (Would you?)
Are we losing sight? (Would you?)
Are we losing sight? (Would you?)
We'll be alright (Would you?)
Are we losing sight? (Would you?)
Are we losing sight? (Would you?)
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Haux - Cologne Lyrics
[Verse 1]
You traced your hands
Across my back
When you whispered
If time could only take us back
Would you take me back
Would you?
Would you?
Would it take me back?
Would it take me back? (Would you?)
Would it take me back?
[Verse 2]
I left the lakes I knew to follow you
Harbored the lines I'd lost
To see us through
Only to be with you (Would you?)
[Chorus]
Remember Cologne
When it’s late at night
You’re all alone
You’re not feeling right
Can you see the lights?
Are we losing sight?
Are we losing sight?
Are we losing sight? (Would you?)
[Chorus]
Remember Cologne
When it’s late at night
You’re all alone
You’re not feeling right
Can you still see the lights?
Are we losing sight?
Are we losing sight?
[Verse 3]
You shed a skin
You used to live within (Would you?)
Running from nights
You couldn't live again
Trying to find a friend (Would you?)
[Chorus]
Remember Cologne
When it’s late at night (Would you?)
You’re all alone
And you’re not feeling right (Would you?)
Can you still see the lights
Are we losing sight? (Would you?)
Are we losing sight?
Are we losing sight?
[Chorus]
Remember Cologne (Would you?)
When it’s late at night
You’re all alone (Would you?)
And you’re not feeling right
Can you still see the lights (Would you?)
Are we losing sight?
Are we losing sight? (Would you?)
Are we losing sight?
[Verse 4]
In the dark
Will you stay
'Till the dust
Turns to flames?
This forgotten love
Our forgotten love (Would you?)
[Chorus]
Remember Cologne
When it’s late at night (Would you?)
You’re all alone
And you’re not feeling right (Would you?)
Can you still see the lights
Are we losing sight? (Would you?)
Are we losing sight?
Are we losing sight? (Would you?)
Are we losing sight? (Would you?)
Are we losing sight? (Would you?)
We'll be alright (Would you?)
Are we losing sight? (Would you?)
Are we losing sight? (Would you?)
@chrisarmond6723
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@alicewonderland649
No way
@nikhilkuruvila3203
Can anyone suggest similar music
@mesquiteguy121
This song reminds me of that moment you sat in your car. Closed the door, started it up and finally hit the road to a place and time, that feels like you've waited your whole life for. The song feels like that moment you knew without a doubt that everything was going to be okay.
@taylorjattiem7647
Idk why but this song makes me feel something I can't explain!!😩💔
@glenwood5240
I can't help but smile when i hear this. It's like seeing a perfect sunrise on a crisp spring morning or having a perfect bluebird powder day boarding with friends:)
@ComplexityIsTheNewSimplicity
One of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard!
@BOLOYOO
So Im afraid you haven't heard much, but indeed, this is great song.
@meggannejoye7992
This song makes my heart smile