Heart In Hand are:
Charlie Holmes - Vocals
Ollie Wilson - Guitar
Ed Hartwell - Guitar
Gavin Thane - Bass
Sam Brennan - Drums
Having formed in late 2008 Heart In Hand have achieved so much in such a short space of time, all the hard work and determination have paid off, supporting heavyweight bands such as For The Fallen Dreams, Dead Swans, Carpathian and Gallows to name a few, also they have toured with top UK bands such as TRC, Lower Than Atlantis and have also smashed a full month long UK and European tour with US Melodic Hardcore Legends It Prevails. Ian Fike of It Prevails also Features on the debut album “Only Memories” on a track called “Ghosts”.
The debut demo “Loyalty” hit over 1000 plays within an hour when it first dropped on the bands Myspace in late 2008 causing quite a stir in the underground UK scene. Early 2009 Heart In Hand self released a six track debut EP “Heart In Hand” along with this a growing merchandise line which has become very popular throughout the world, with regular new designs being added to the range.
In 2010 Heart In Hand teamed up with SGR artist management, and began a campaign to take Heart In Hand to the next level. After 2010 summer tour Heart In Hand took a three month break and finished work on their debut album “Only Memories” This was recorded in January 2011 with producer Andy Hayball who has worked with the likes of Slipknot and Bring Me The Horizon.
February 2011 saw Heart In Hand sign to Siege Of Amida Records and on May 23rd they released their debut album 'Only Memories' to positive reviews from the press.
During summer 2011 they played to packed crowds at Ghostfest and Hevy Festival, During the rest of the year they will be touring UK and Europe, before returning to work on their second album.
Ghosts
Heart in Hand Lyrics
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But in the end, x2
you're the label that no one can, seem to get off,
Stabbing me in the back. x2
And, these watercolours, that I painted our perfect life with, will run, will run, run,
Once my tears hit the paper,
Once the ducts are open,
We flood our hearts.
It's getting bigger and bigger, from swallowing my words,
Hope I don't choke, on the truth.
You've found a way to fall apart, You've found a way to change and disappear, with no help from me,
My tears have been the catalyst to the process of you fading away.
You've become a ghost.
And It turns out, you are, as fucking selfish, as I thought.
And, these watercolours, that I painted our perfect life with, will run, will run, yeah,
Once my tears hit the paper,
Once the ducts are open, x2
We'll flood our hearts.
And we'll flood our hearts,
Now you're gone.
As my eyes grow heavy,
We flood our hearts,
My tears speak of regret,
We flood our hearts,
We fall,
We flood our hearts,
Now you're gone.
The song "Ghosts" by Heart in Hand is a tale of a failed relationship and the emotions that come with it. The lyrics come from the perspective of someone who feels used and betrayed by their significant other. The opening lines suggest that the person is seen as a trend, or an item of clothing, that is popular and coveted by others but eventually discarded. The line "you're the label that no one can seem to get off" shows that the person feels trapped by their relationship and can't seem to break free. The next set of lines talk about the pain of being stabbed in the back, which is a metaphor for being betrayed by someone you trust.
The following lines speak about the illusion of a perfect life that the person had painted in their mind, only to have it all come crashing down. The watercolors that they used to paint this picture of their life together will run when their tears hit the paper - a reference to the fragility of what they had. When they open the floodgates of their heart, which is a metaphor for letting their emotions out, everything comes rushing out, leaving them feeling empty and regretful. They feel choked up, unable to speak or express their emotions because of the hurt and betrayal they have experienced.
The last verse speaks of the person they once loved fading away, and how they have become a ghost - a representation of the person who has left them. They realize that their former significant other is selfish, and that their relationship was one-sided. They regret the pain they feel and the mistakes they made in the relationship. The song ends with a sense of finality, suggesting that this is the end of their journey together.
Line by Line Meaning
You're the latest fashion that everyone wants to wear,
You are currently trendy and desired by many people.
But in the end, x2
Despite initial popularity, there will be eventual decline or disillusionment.
you're the label that no one can, seem to get off,
You are associated with a negative image or reputation that is difficult to shake off.
Stabbing me in the back. x2
You are betraying me and causing me emotional pain and distress.
And, these watercolours, that I painted our perfect life with, will run, will run, run,
The illusions of my idealized life with you are being eroded and destroyed by my emotional pain.
Once my tears hit the paper,
My emotional grief and sadness has manifested in tangible form through tears.
Once the ducts are open,
Once I allow myself to feel and express my emotions, they cannot be contained and are released uncontrollably.
We flood our hearts.
Our emotions overwhelm and consume us.
You think it's fine to do things your way, but this lump in my throat,
Your selfish behavior is causing me emotional distress and making it difficult for me to communicate honestly with you.
It's getting bigger and bigger, from swallowing my words,
My unexpressed thoughts and feelings are becoming increasingly burdensome and uncomfortable to bear.
Hope I don't choke, on the truth.
I fear that the consequences of speaking my honest thoughts and feelings will be too overwhelming or painful to handle.
You've found a way to fall apart, You've found a way to change and disappear, with no help from me,
You have self-destructed and distanced yourself emotionally and physically from me, without my involvement or assistance.
My tears have been the catalyst to the process of you fading away.
My expressions of sadness and grief have contributed to the deterioration of our relationship and your emotional withdrawal.
You've become a ghost.
You are no longer present or emotionally available in our relationship, and the memory of you haunts me.
And It turns out, you are, as fucking selfish, as I thought.
My suspicions of your self-centeredness and disregard for others have been confirmed and validated.
And, these watercolours, that I painted our perfect life with, will run, will run, yeah,
The idealized images of our life together that I had created in my mind are being destroyed and washed away by my emotional turmoil.
We'll flood our hearts.
Our emotions will overwhelm us and we will struggle to find solid ground emotionally.
Now you're gone.
You have completely removed yourself from our relationship, leaving me alone and grieving.
As my eyes grow heavy,
I am becoming increasingly exhausted and fatigued from my emotional burden.
My tears speak of regret,
My tears are an expression of remorse and sadness for what has been lost in our relationship.
We fall,
Our relationship has crumbled and we are left to pick up the pieces.
We flood our hearts,
Our emotions are strong and overpowering, putting us in a state of emotional chaos and confusion.
Now you're gone.
You have completely disengaged from the relationship, leaving me alone to deal with the aftermath and consequences.
Contributed by Ellie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.