“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
Hurting
Heavenly Beat Lyrics
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Let me go with total silence
No comfort having say in something
When something said I'd fall behind and
Pulled aside
Hesitate to calm another
Older tomes
Reluctant to forgive each other's volume
(Will i take your hand)
Will they understand
(If i take your hand)
Hurting for a chance
Say it's only us that stayed in
Only doubt when undecided
Face down on the floor, excited
Finding faith in blind decision
Pulled aside
Hesitate to calm another
Older tomes
Reluctant to forgive each other's volume
But only on the side
(Will i take your hand)
Will they understand
(If i take your hand)
Hurting for a chance
Hurting for a chance
Hurting for a chance
Hurting for a chance
Hurting for
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The lyrics to Heavenly Beat's song "Hurting" convey a mix of emotions and themes, exploring the complexities of relationships and the internal struggle that arises from wanting something that may cause pain or uncertainty. The first verse sets the tone by expressing the disappointment of desire being ruined by the reality of having it. The lyrics suggest a desire to break free from the situation and find solace in silence, indicating a lack of comfort in having a say or input when what is said would lead to falling behind or being left out.
The second verse continues this theme, with an emphasis on hesitation and reluctance to forgive each other's actions or expressions. It suggests a sense of lost connection or misunderstanding, with the need to calm and reconcile conflicting volumes of emotions. The repeated refrain of "Will I take your hand? / If I take your hand" reflects the uncertainty and fear of reaching out or accepting help, questioning whether it will be understood or accepted by others.
The chorus amplifies the longing and desire for a chance at redemption or resolution. The repetition of "Hurting for a chance" emphasizes the intensity of the pain and the desperation for an opportunity to make things right. The repetition of this phrase throughout the song further reinforces the internal conflict and yearning for a path forward.
Overall, the lyrics of "Hurting" capture the complexities of relationships, the struggle to communicate and understand each other, and the emotional toll it takes when wanting something that may cause pain. It portrays both the hesitations and the yearning for a chance to reconcile and find peace within oneself and with others.
Contributed by London L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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