The… Read Full Bio ↴Hands Like Houses is a rock group from Canberra, ACT, Australia.
The band is renowned for its live performances, glorious mustaches, and sophisticated musical style, garnering the group a large following in the Canberra area.
The group released one EP entitled "Bear in Mind, I'm a Lion" and were highly ranked on alternative radio station Triple J's Unearthed competition.
In 2010, the band went to Chango Studios in Florida to record its first work under its new name with producer Cameron Mizell, the new EP was due for release at some point later in the year, but the band was given the opportunity to return to Chango and create what will be their debut full-length, 'Ground Dweller'.
On the 5th January 2012, the band announced that they had joined the Rise Records family, with details about 'Ground Dweller' to be released on January 10th.
The band's current line-up consists of:
Trenton Woodley - Vocals
Matt Cooper - Guitar
Joel Tyrrell - Bass
Alex Pearson - Guitar
Matt Parkitny - Drums
Bloodlines
Hands Like Houses Lyrics
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'Cause I don't feel like I'm meant to just survive
If I have no future, if it's already paying for the past
Just give me the pieces so I can call them mine
I don't care if I leave empty handed
I will learn if I make my own mistakes
I don't care if you don't understand it
Just by killing time, we kill ourselves
(My way)
Just by giving up, we give ourselves away
If I'm born to falter
And I've already fallen from your grace
Just give me the peace to prove that I'm alive
I don't care if I leave empty handed
I will learn if I make my own mistakes
I don't care if you don't understand it
I will learn if you let me find my way
Just by killing time, we kill ourselves
(My way)
Just by giving up, we give ourselves away
If I'm the bastard child of best intentions
If I'm the bitter voice of discontent
If I'm the broken hope of indecision
At least my futures in my hands
If I'm the bastard child of best intentions
If I'm the bitter voice of discontent
If I'm the broken hope of indecision
At least my futures in my hands
If I'm the bastard child of best intentions
If I'm the bitter voice of discontent
If I'm the broken hope of indecision
At least my futures in my hands
(My way)
Just by killing time, we kill ourselves
(My way)
Just by giving up, we give ourselves away
The lyrics of Hands Like Houses's song Bloodlines tackle themes of self-awareness, self-determination, and rebellion against expectations. The singer in the song questions their worth and purpose, wondering if they are bred for failure, and if they are destined to just survive. They struggle with the idea that their future is predetermined by their past mistakes, and instead, they want to take control of their life and make their own mistakes. The chorus emphasizes the importance of learning from one's own experiences and finding one's own path instead of giving up and letting life pass by. The bridge suggests that the singer may not fit into society's expectations, but they still have the power to shape their own future and determine their own worth.
Overall, the lyrics of Bloodlines empower listeners to take ownership of their lives and not let society or past mistakes define them. It encourages individualism and pursuing one's own truth, even if it means breaking away from tradition and expectations. The powerful chorus and repetition of "my way" emphasize the importance of self-determination and making one's own choices.
Line by Line Meaning
If I'm bred for failure, just tell me once
If I am destined to fail, please inform me ahead of time
'Cause I don't feel like I'm meant to just survive
I have a greater purpose in life that goes beyond just mere survival
If I have no future, if it's already paying for the past
If my future is already predetermined by my past mistakes
Just give me the pieces so I can call them mine
Allow me the opportunity to take control of my own destiny
I don't care if I leave empty handed
I am not afraid to fail, even if it means losing everything
I will learn if I make my own mistakes
I am willing to make mistakes in order to gain knowledge and wisdom
I don't care if you don't understand it
I do not need your approval to live my life the way I see fit
I will learn if you let me find my way
If given the freedom to follow my own path, I will gain valuable insights
Just by killing time, we kill ourselves
If we waste time, we are doing ourselves a disservice
(My way)
I will live life according to my own rules and principles
Just by giving up, we give ourselves away
If we give up on our dreams and goals, we are giving away a part of ourselves
If I'm born to falter
If failure is an inevitability for me
And I've already fallen from your grace
If I have disappointed those close to me and lost their respect
Just give me the peace to prove that I'm alive
Allow me the opportunity to show that I am capable of overcoming adversity
If I'm the bastard child of best intentions
If I am someone who genuinely wants to do good, but often falls short
If I'm the bitter voice of discontent
If I am someone who often expresses dissatisfaction with the status quo
If I'm the broken hope of indecision
If I am someone who finds it difficult to make important decisions
At least my futures in my hands
At least I have the power to shape my own destiny
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Trenton Woodley, Matt Cooper, Alex Pearson, Joel Tyrrell, Matt Parkitny
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f I'm bred for failure
Just tell me once
'Cause I don't feel like I'm meant to just survive
If I have no future
And it's already paying for the past
Just give me the pieces so I can call them mine
I don't care if I leave empty-handed
I will learn if I make my own mistakes
I don't care if you don't understand it
I will learn if you let me find my way
Just by killing time, we kill ourselves
(My way)
Just by giving up, we give ourselves away
If I'm born to falter
And I've already fallen from your grace
Just give me the peace to prove that I'm alive
I don't care if I leave empty handed
I will learn if I make my own mistakes
I don't care if you don't understand it
I will learn if you let me find my way
Just by killing time, we kill ourselves
(My way)
Just by giving up, we give ourselves away
If I'm the bastard child of best intentions
If I'm the bitter voice of discontent
If I'm the broken hope of indecision
At least my future's in my hands
If I'm the bastard child of best intentions
If I'm the bitter voice of discontent
If I'm the broken hope of indecision
At least my future's in my hands
If I'm the bastard child of best intentions
If I'm the bitter voice of discontent
If I'm the broken hope of indecision
At least my future's in my hands
Just by killing time, we kill ourselves
(My way)
Just by giving up, we give ourselves away
Chilla
This song sounds like a story arc for a protagonist who is fighting against fate
Adam McCann
Fighting and winning, by the sound of it. I dig it. Makes me think of some of my favorite video game stories.
PresumablyTunes
this album is almost certainly one of my favourite albums ever
Anna Amend
whoa. theyrics are so poetic and the music transfers power and energy. Maybe a new favorite?
Thras Stefan
True :)
saarxddd
When they sing 'my way, just by killing time we kill ourselves' it has some old sound to it and I love it, it gives me goosebumps
Kim .x
This song was stuck in my head all-day long! ❤️
Michael DeCarlo
This whole album is killer. Been playing the s#%t out of it
krovek
pretty good never heard of them. I like what i hear.
Vitor Ribeiro
+kr0v3k They're awesome!