After playing several succesful gigs in Chicago at the Double Door, Subterranean, and the Beat Kitchen, the band headed into the studio at the end of 2006 to record their debut album "Victims Like Me" with Producer Dan Malsch (Framing Hanley, Tantric) at the Soundmine Recording Studio in East Stroudsburg, Pa.
"Victims" was released on May 12th, 2007 and would later prove to be a success for HSSD going on to independently sell over five thousand copies and landing the band several dates on the Vans Warped Tour in 2008.
Since then the band has played all over the midwest with national acts Powerman 5000, Cold, Red, Saliva, Flyleaf, Framing Hanley, Soil, Story of the Year, The Veer Union, Taproot, Flaw, The Exies, Trust Company, Janus, and Pop Evil. While touring the midwest regionally, the band was still able to maintain a presence in Chicago playing to packed houses with regular appearances at the Cubby Bear, Metro, House of Blues and the Beat Kitchen.
During the summer and fall of 2010 the band recorded fifteen songs for a follow- up full-length record to "Victims Like Me". The new record "Of Nightmares" comes out on June 21, 2011 via producer Dan Malsch's label Soundmine Musicworks. The first single “Monster” hits radio spring 2011. This haunting song gives a glimpse into the mind of a tortured soul who craves and feeds on other people's pain. With a massive buzz following their recent success, Heart-Set-Self- Destruct looks to bring their intense energy driven show to world
Skin
Heart-Set Self-Destruct Lyrics
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I'm just unimpressed with the way that you wanted it to be
No luck with your convincing, you've got me remembering
How it felt feeling bad, feeling good, but our hearts don't feel a thing
It's like we never had such a familiar risk
I'm letting go of you but I'm still getting over your
Skin
Oh, I'm not getting over your
Skin
I've never felt a lover like this
Oh, I'm not letting go of your skin
It's nothing new to us, cause we get away with it
A blank page empty, babe, it's like tomorrow won't exist
My mind is full of regret, but you weren't a part of it
They wouldn't call it wildly young if we can't cause some mischief
It's like we never had such a familiar risk
I'm letting go of you but I'm still getting over your
Skin
Why do we keep doing this
Oh, I'm not getting over your
Skin
I've never felt a lover like this
Oh, I'm not letting go of your skin
No, like with your convincing, you've got me remembering
And I love it, I love it, I love it
I love it
Your lips on my lips, taking all my innocence
I can't remind you what you've got on me
My skin
Why do we keep doing this
Oh, I'm not getting over your skin
I've never felt a lover like this
Oh, I'm not letting go of your skin
The lyrics of Heart-Set Self-Destruct's song "Skin" portray a complicated and tumultuous relationship. The singer started off as a secret, perhaps indicating the hidden nature of their connection. However, when the other person entered the picture, the singer became unimpressed with the way things were unfolding. The convincing attempts by the other person are not successful in changing the singer's perception, but they do bring back memories of both good and bad feelings. The line "our hearts don't feel a thing" suggests that despite the emotions involved, the depth of their connection may be lacking.
The song explores the struggle of letting go of someone while still grappling with the remnants of their touch and presence. The phrase "I'm letting go of you but I'm still getting over your skin" expresses the lingering impact of the relationship even after the physical connection has ended. It seems that the singer has mixed feelings, as they admit to never feeling a lover like this before. The repeated question of "Why do we keep doing this?" highlights the repeated cycle they find themselves in, unable to break free from the passion and pull of each other's skin.
Line by Line Meaning
I started as a secret, but then you came to me
At first, our relationship was concealed and unknown, until you entered into my life.
I'm just unimpressed with the way that you wanted it to be
I am not satisfied with the manner in which you desired our relationship to unfold.
No luck with your convincing, you've got me remembering
Despite your attempts to persuade me, I find myself recollecting.
How it felt feeling bad, feeling good, but our hearts don't feel a thing
Although we experienced both negative and positive emotions, our hearts remain unaffected.
It's like we never had such a familiar risk
It seems as if we never faced a risk that felt so familiar to us.
I'm letting go of you but I'm still getting over your skin
While I am trying to move on from you, I still struggle to forget the touch and presence of your skin.
Why do we keep doing this
Why do we repeatedly engage in this behavior?
Oh, I'm not getting over your skin
I have not managed to overcome the attachment I have to your skin.
I've never felt a lover like this
I have never encountered a lover who affects me in the same way.
Oh, I'm not letting go of your skin
I refuse to release my grip on the memory and significance of your skin.
It's nothing new to us, cause we get away with it
Engaging in such actions is not unfamiliar to us, as we consistently manage to evade consequences.
A blank page empty, babe, it's like tomorrow won't exist
Our future feels devoid of meaning, as if it will cease to exist.
My mind is full of regret, but you weren't a part of it
My thoughts are consumed with remorse, but you are not included in those feelings.
They wouldn't call it wildly young if we can't cause some mischief
The term 'wildly young' would not be used unless we can indulge in some mischievous behavior.
No, like with your convincing, you've got me remembering
No, your attempts to persuade me have indeed resulted in memories resurfacing.
And I love it, I love it, I love it
And I find great enjoyment, a strong affection, in this situation.
Your lips on my lips, taking all my innocence
When our lips meet, my innocence is seized by you.
I can't remind you what you've got on me
I am unable to make you aware of the power and influence you exert over me.
My skin
My physical being, particularly my skin.
Why do we keep doing this
Why do we repeatedly engage in this behavior?
Oh, I'm not getting over your skin
I have not managed to overcome the attachment I have to your skin.
I've never felt a lover like this
I have never encountered a lover who affects me in the same way.
Oh, I'm not letting go of your skin
I refuse to release my grip on the memory and significance of your skin.
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Written by: Phoenix Hearts
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