“PROMINENCE” is the 2nd full length in as many years from Texas transplant John Pena. It was recorded/mixed in the same apartment(after a failed attempt to mix in a “real” studio) as last years TALENT over the first few months of 2013 after shelving a full length’s worth of songs for not being sonically or emotionally interesting enough.
Using Primitive Radio God’s “Standing Outside A Broken Telephone Booth With Money In My Hand” as a sonic touch point John built a new album from the ground up utilizing chopped/sampled drum breaks and, for the first time, some non laptop based keyed instruments(piano, mellotron) along with H.B. main stays classical guitar and steel drums. Live member Christian Barsi and Daniel Schlett of Strange Weather Studio both contributed keys to a few songs but the outcome is still a very solo sounding project.
Arrangements is where PROMINENCE shines. Managing to sound inventive and not quite like anything else with such a limited palette is a rare and commendable feat. From the slide guitar and pulsing nylon string samples of “Honest” to the flamingo call and deep kick combo of the 2nd half of “Complete” Heavenly Beat keeps the whole affair sounding fresh, interesting and natural.
Lyrically, PROMINENCE is not an escapist affair. It’s a very direct look into someone dealing with poor body image(Thin), infidelity(Honest) and emotional/physical/sexual recklessness(Prominence). It’s not asking or answering any questions. Just existing within itself, fully a where of it’s shortcomings
Faithless
Heavenly Beat Lyrics
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Lets me know that it's the only option.
If I want what you want
They hurt now but only on the outside
If I fall, then at least I fall
If I fall, then at least I fall
If I fall, then at least I fall
Towards silence, she has a feeling
Fell on my back, I felt too deceitful
Lost time to, what is time now?
Made me faithless
Right side of my mind
Lets me know that it's the only option.
I’ll want, what I want,
It hurt now, but only on the inside!
If I fall, can at least I fall
If I fall, can at least I fall
If I fall, can at least I fall
If I fall, can at least I fall
Towards silence, she has a feeling
Fell on my back, I felt too deceitful
Lost time to, what is time now?
Made me faithless
If I fall, can at least I fall
If I fall, can at least I fall
If I fall, can at least I fall
If I fall, can at least I fall
Towards silence, she has a feeling
Fell on my back, I felt too deceitful
Lost time to, what is time now?
Made me faithless
The lyrics of "Faithless" by Heavenly Beat seem to describe a person who has lost faith in something or someone. The repetition of the phrase "If I fall, then at least I fall" suggests a resignation to failure and a lack of hope or belief in the possibility of success. The line "Towards silence, she has a feeling" may indicate a desire for peace and quiet, as well as a longing for someone who is not there.
The song seems to be about a personal struggle with faith and the loss of trust in oneself or others. It may reflect the search for meaning and purpose in life, and the fear of failure and disappointment. The lyrics also seem to speak to the idea of moving on from past mistakes and the difficulties of letting go.
Line by Line Meaning
Last time in my mind
Reflecting on my past thoughts
Lets me know that it's the only option.
Reminds me that there's only one choice
If I want what you want
If I desire the same things you do
They hurt now but only on the outside
The pain may be visible, but it's only surface-level
If I fall, then at least I fall
In the face of failure, at least I tried
Towards silence, she has a feeling
The idea of peace and quiet is appealing
Fell on my back, I felt too deceitful
I've fallen and feel guilty about it
Lost time to, what is time now?
I've wasted time - what value does it hold now?
Made me faithless
It caused me to lose my trust and belief in something/someone
Right side of my mind
My logical thinking
I’ll want, what I want,
I'll desire what I please
It hurt now, but only on the inside!
The pain is inward and emotional
If I fall, can at least I fall
Even in the face of failure, it's better to take a risk
Lost time to, what is time now?
Time is fleeting and its value diminishes as it passes
Made me faithless
It caused me to lose my trust and belief in something/someone, again
Contributed by Nolan V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Hamburglar247
Took me 10 years to bump into this song huh.. Damn. My music taste made Spotify recommend this song to me. Love it and wish I would have ran into this a while ago. At least I'm here:)
Salamé Fouad
This song is pure gold
Eric Mazariegos
That feeling when you find a new jam.
jgodard
This is pleasantly in my head on replay... loooove it.
ᒥᓵᐢᑿᑑᒥᓇ🫐
This dude was the Bassist for Craft Spells back in the day <3
JellyonToast
Beach Fossils as well!
saywhatwhit
😭💞
se777en
so many good memories with this one♡
Mike Bozart
what a home run of a tune! 5 stars.
TheyMadeMonsters
Cool original sounds like this deserves much reeespect..! ;-o ! It's nice to hear this being played because as with you it has had a profound influence on my life, very inspirational stuff! thanks for the upload! It's great to connect :)