Their aesthetic clashed drastically with the rock revival scene that was growing popular in Australia, and their early shows harbored mixed reviews. The trio followed its love of Krautrock to Berlin, Germany, and recorded an EP. Titled "Nostalgia", the disc was self-released in a limited run of 500 in 2005.
Two years later, U.K. label Fire Records (Spacemen 3, Jackie-O-Motherfucker) gave the album a proper release, and soon after the trio started recording its first full-length, "Marry Me Tonight", with former Birthday Party guitarist Rowland S. Howard. Long withheld due to a legal dispute, "Marry Me Tonight" finally saw a release in 2009 on seminal avant-rock label Blast First Petite (Pan Sonic, Suicide).
Live, HTRK have supported Alan Vega, Lydia Lunch, and The Locust, The Horrors and toured Europe with Liars, Shellac and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
Bassist Sean Stewart died of a suspected suicide at 29 years of age on March 18, 2010. RIP.
April 2014 saw the release of their third album, "Psychic 9-5 Club", expressing a change of musical direction towards a more minimal sound.
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Ha
HTRK Lyrics
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Сan we get back together?
You drink I'll pour the wine
Сan we get back together?
Your girlfriend's prettier than mine
Can we get back together?
I'll have you home by nine or whatever
Ha ha ha ha ha
Ha ha ha ha ha
Can I be out of line
Сan we get back together?
You drink I'll pour the wine
Сan we get back together?
Your girlfriend's prettier than mine
Can we get back together?
It's closed, just my mind
Can we get back together?
Ha ha ha ha ha
Ha ha ha ha ha
Ha ha ha ha ha
Can I be out of line
Сan we get back together?
You drink I'll pour the wine
Сan we get back together?
Your girlfriend's prettier than mine
Can we get back together?
I'll have you home by nine or whatever
Can we get back together?
Ha ha ha ha ha
Ha ha ha ha ha
If you stay
I'll make you a star
The lyrics to HTRK's song "Ha" are repetitious and ambiguous, creating a mysterious and slightly unsettling atmosphere. The singer seems to be yearning for a reunion with a former lover, wanting to make amends and reconnect. The repeated phrase "Can we get back together?" suggests a feeling of desperation, as if the singer is willing to do anything to rekindle the relationship. The line "Your girlfriend's prettier than mine" speaks to a sense of insecurity and jealousy, but it is unclear whether this is directed towards the former lover or a separate party.
The refrain of the song, consisting solely of the sounds "ha ha ha ha ha," adds to the enigmatic tone. It can be interpreted in a number of different ways, such as a nervous laugh, a sarcastic comment, or a moment of genuine happiness. The final line of the song, "If you stay I'll make you a star," is both eerie and intriguing. It suggests that the singer has a dark, obsessive side and will stop at nothing to win back their former lover. Overall, the lyrics to "Ha" offer little in terms of concrete meaning, but create a haunting and unsettling mood.
Line by Line Meaning
Can I be out of line
Asking if it's okay to behave in a way that may be inappropriate or disrespectful.
Сan we get back together?
Questioning the possibility of rekindling their past romantic relationship.
You drink I'll pour the wine
Suggesting they should have a drink together and reminiscing about the past.
Your girlfriend's prettier than mine
Expressing insecurity about their current romantic partner's appearance.
Can we get back together?
Repeating the desire to restart their previous romantic relationship.
I'll have you home by nine or whatever
Promising to ensure their safety and well-being while spending time together.
Ha ha ha ha ha
Expressing a shallow, forced sense of laughter or amusement.
Ha ha ha ha ha
Repeating the same shallow, forced laughter or amusement.
It's closed, just my mind
Acknowledging that their current mental state may be hindering them from moving forward.
If you stay, I'll make you a star
Offering grand promises or potential success if their previous romantic partner chooses to stay with them.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: Jonnine Standish, Nigel Yang, Sean Stewart
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Luoga
Can I be out of line
Сan we get back together?
You drink I'll pour the wine
Сan we get back together?
Your girlfriend's prettier than mine
Can we get back together?
I'll have you home by nine or whatever
Can we get back together?
Ha ha ha ha ha
Ha ha ha ha ha
Can I be out of line
Сan we get back together?
You drink I'll pour the wine
Сan we get back together?
Your girlfriend's prettier than mine
Can we get back together?
It's closed, just my mind
Can we get back together?
Ha ha ha ha ha
Ha ha ha ha ha
Ha ha ha ha ha
Can I be out of line
Сan we get back together?…
ivktor
HTRK es la mejor banda que he escuchado en el último año.
Bright Sky Films
yes!!! HTRK hits all the right spots.
Neighbor Steffen
noise rock is a new but hot perfect genre, i just stay here for a while =)
Judas McSwell
How have I only heard this song today?
Chatter Box
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kevin perez
Judas McSwell nis is is
Gloria Arellano Ruiz
Suena sexy pero peligroso
narval59
sound really gothic ! i love !
maiphexxx
this is the best thing
Judie K
perfect ~