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
Rediscover
Hands Like Houses Lyrics
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Be unblinded, be unlearned, be unbridled and unburned
Heavy on our heels, the rocky ground we leave behind
Tassels streaming from our necks, we cast a wake amidst the wind
We're the roamers to the road, bareback spirit and in mind
Oh, to be free like this
Be unblinded, be unlearned, be unbridled and unburned
This is happiness, I'm fearless and I'm free
With the open road and the world beneath my feet
With splinters in our teeth, we're driven from our parallels
Our path a prison, bound to walk where countless feet already fell
There's a wildness in our heart that we've forgotten in our march
All to be free like this
This is happiness, to be everything at once
Be unblinded, be unlearned, be unbridled and unburned
This is happiness, I'm fearless and I'm free
With the open road and the world beneath my feet
We're branded and we're burdened from the moment we are born
We're domestic and we're discontent, and we're grinding our gums raw
Forget your feet and where they fall
Lift your head and carry on
No fear, just faith, no bit, just break the path and let it lead you
Unknown, unblind, run free, run wild and leave behind what holds you down
Heavy on our heels, the rocky ground we leave behind
This is happiness, to be everything at once
Be unblinded, be unlearned, be unbridled and unburned
This is happiness, I'm fearless and I'm free
With the open road and the world beneath my feet
Oh, to be free like this
The song Rediscover by Hands Like Houses is a reflection on the human experience and the desire for freedom. The lyrics capture the longing to break free from societal expectations and constraints, to rediscover oneself as a free spirit. The opening lines, "This is happiness, to be everything at once. Be unblinded, be unlearned, be unbridled and unburned" convey a sense of liberation and the desire to escape from the monotony of everyday life. The song continues to describe the journey towards freedom, with the metaphor of "tassels streaming from our necks" representing a freeing of oneself from the ties that bind.
Throughout the song, there are references to the difficulties of breaking away, with "splinters in our teeth" representing the challenges and obstacles that must be overcome. However, the overall theme of the song is one of hope and determination, with the call to "lift your head and carry on" and let the unknown path lead you. The final line of the song, "Oh, to be free like this" encapsulates the sentiment of the song and the desire for ultimate freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
This is happiness, to be everything at once
Happiness is being able to experience everything simultaneously
Be unblinded, be unlearned, be unbridled and unburned
Let go of preconceived notions, learning, restrictions, and past hurt
Heavy on our heels, the rocky ground we leave behind
We are leaving behind difficult times and forging ahead
Tassels streaming from our necks, we cast a wake amidst the wind
We move forward with purpose, leaving an impact behind us
We're the roamers to the road, bareback spirit and in mind
We are free spirits, embracing adventure and new experiences
With splinters in our teeth, we're driven from our parallels
With hardships in the past, we seek a new, divergent path
Our path a prison, bound to walk where countless feet already fell
We feel trapped in the footsteps of those before us
There's a wildness in our heart that we've forgotten in our march
We have lost touch with our untamed, free-spirited nature
We're branded and we're burdened from the moment we are born
We are born with societal labels and responsibilities
We're domestic and we're discontent, and we're grinding our gums raw
We are tied to societal norms and unhappily struggle to fit in
Forget your feet and where they fall
Don't be limited by where you come from
Lift your head and carry on
Stay positive and have hope
No fear, just faith, no bit, just break the path and let it lead you
Have faith in yourself and let happen what may
Unknown, unblind, run free, run wild and leave behind what holds you down
Let go of things holding you back and embrace the unknown
This is happiness, I'm fearless and I'm free
True happiness is being brave and unencumbered
With the open road and the world beneath my feet
The world is my oyster and I can go wherever I want
Oh, to be free like this
How amazing it is to be unburdened and limitless
Contributed by Ryan Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@antz1989
My daughter was born this morning and this song sums up everything I am feeling! Amazing version of an already outstanding song!
@kakyoink1987
Legend.
@VIN-ce6fh
happy late/early 2 year birthday
@archangelshiro
And she's three years old now! WOW! :D Hope she develops the same love for good music like her daddy ;D
@97NaTz
This song feels like falling in love, everything's suddenly so amazing.
@chipperjones3112
There's literally no possible words I could say that would be a better description for this song
@Jouster120
I'm loving these acoustic renditions of awesome songs... keep it up guys!
@caitlinross5613
no parallels is my favourite track on unimagine so i had high expectations for this, and i wasn't disappointed. amazing <3
@XxRamsaysRawrxX
This song, Oceandust, A Tale Of Outer Suburbia, and Antarctica are my favourites by these guys. Amazing band!
@Rohit-nf4mi
Antartica is just feels!! I love wisteria and fire on a hill from this one