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
New Romantics
Hands Like Houses Lyrics
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A misunderstanding is all that anyone can see in me
Pulling up the floor to go deeper down
Tearing at the soil to find the ground
I’m trying to find myself
Coming back to the same words to try to tell a different story
Coming back to the same words, in hope they come alive without me
A moment’s reflection has given me a second chance to heal;
A loss of connection in matching up my words to how I feel
I’ve taken on too much, empty pages on the floor
Tearing volumes from the shelf to find what I’ve been looking for
Then it hit me
Well, I haven’t changed. I’m still the same man I was before
Well, I haven’t changed, I’m still the same man I was, just trying to find myself…
I’m trying to find myself, coming back to the same words
I’m farther from myself, coming back to the same words
The opening lines of Hands Like Houses’s song “New Romantics” suggest that the singer is someone who is somewhat of a hopeless romantic and is struggling with a sense of self-identity. The singer mentions that they are self-medicated on reality, which is perhaps their way of acknowledging that they have a tendency to rely on their own imagination and ideals rather than facing the world as it really is. The phrase “a misunderstanding is all that anyone can see in me” suggests that despite the singer’s attempts to be true to themselves, they feel they are often misunderstood by others.
The lines “pulling up the floor to go deeper down, tearing at the soil to find the ground” suggest that the singer is trying to find a deeper sense of meaning or purpose in their life. They feel lost and disconnected from themselves, and are trying to dig deep to find their true identity. The repetition of “coming back to the same words” emphasizes the singer’s sense of frustration and repetition in their search for meaning, as if they are stuck in a loop.
The chorus offers a glimmer of hope, however. The singer reflects on a moment that has given them a second chance to heal and reconnect with themselves. The lines “I’ve taken on too much, empty pages on the floor, tearing volumes from the shelf to find what I’ve been looking for” seem to suggest that the singer has been overwhelmed by the pursuit of their own identity, and may have been trying too hard to find themselves. The realization that they haven’t changed and are still the same person they were before seems to offer a sense of acceptance and peace, as if the singer is learning to be at ease with their own identity.
Line by Line Meaning
A hopeless romantic, self-medicated on reality;
I am a hopeless romantic who is trying to cope with the harshness of reality by relying on substances to feel better.
A misunderstanding is all that anyone can see in me
Despite my efforts to understand myself and express myself, others only see me as a confused and misunderstood person.
Pulling up the floor to go deeper down
I am willing to dig deeper within myself and explore my innermost thoughts and emotions, even if it means facing uncomfortable truths.
Tearing at the soil to find the ground
I am searching for a solid foundation upon which I can build my sense of self and purpose.
I’m trying to find myself
Coming back to the same words to try to tell a different story
I am struggling to understand who I am, but I keep returning to the same ideas and emotions, hoping to find a new way to express myself and find clarity.
I’m farther from myself
Coming back to the same words, in hope they come alive without me
Despite my efforts to understand myself, I feel increasingly disconnected from my own identity. I am relying on my words to take on a life of their own and reveal something new to me.
A moment’s reflection has given me a second chance to heal;
A loss of connection in matching up my words to how I feel
Reflecting on my experiences has allowed me to see things in a new light and find a way to heal from past pains. However, I struggle to articulate my emotions and thoughts in a way that truly captures how I feel.
I’ve taken on too much, empty pages on the floor
Tearing volumes from the shelf to find what I’ve been looking for
Then it hit me
I have tried to take on too many burdens or ideas at once, but have found myself overwhelmed and struggling to make sense of anything. In a moment of revelation, I realize that I need to simplify and focus my efforts in order to make progress.
Well, I haven’t changed. I’m still the same man I was before
Well, I haven’t changed, I’m still the same man I was, just trying to find myself…
Despite my struggles and failures, I am still the same person I always was. My journey of self-discovery is long and difficult, but I am determined to keep searching until I find what I am looking for.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Trenton Woodley, Matt Cooper, Alex Pearson, Joel Tyrrell, Matt Parkitny, Caleb Shomo
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Where's Waldo
Hands Like Houses, PVRIS, & Dangerkids are in my opinion the best bands on Rise Records.
Pamela Rmz
Dance Gavin Dance, Issues, Hands Like Houses and the old Emarosa are the best bands on Rise Records
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Daniel Shell
Porcaria Insana
Issues too
OC8FILMS
+Daniel Shell OM&M
Where's Waldo
+Pyklodeon What about them? Tyler Carter is great but the band isn't don't see what the hype is about them.
Ghost Killer Entertainment
This is beyond perfect!
Rui Carneiro
Get your flower shirt on, grow your moustache out and let's all mosh out to the new HLH album.
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Chris James
+Rui Carneiro Best post on a HLH song ever!
Btw I just covered this, would love it if you checked it out!!