After leaving their record label EMI in 2004 following the Payola scandal, they released their second album independently before signing a deal with Burning Heart Records, who subsequently re-released it in 2006. The band's third (self-titled) album was released in June 2007.
September 2000 Hell is For Heroes formed
January 2001 1st gig at the Half Moon, Putney
March 2001 released debut EP ‘Sick Happy’ (the first demo) and toured with Biffy Clyro
July 2001 signed record deal
January 2002 recorded first album with Swedes Pelle & Eskil
… on and off tours of the UK
February 2003 released ‘The Neon Handshake’
March 2003 to
January 2004 toured like dogs
May 2004 recorded 2nd album in Sweden on their own label
August 2004 released handmade CD single and free download ‘One Of Us’ through Captains Of Industry
November 2004 filmed video for ‘Kamichi’ with friend and artist Tom McShane
March 2005 released 2nd album ‘Transmit Disrupt’ in the UK on their own label
September 2005 signed worldwide deal with Burning Heart Records
The band continue to tour, often abroad, often briefly...This news broke to the dismay of many a Heroes fan on 25.10.2007:
"Dear rock fans the forthcoming hop around the UK will be the last full length stint on the road before the reunion tour in 2037. HIFH are up for spending more time at home working on other projects and potentially a fourth album if it can beat the last effort. Plus 7 years in the van is a fair stretch by any standards. Just like the Beatles after Rubber Soul, its hallucinogenics and concept albums from here on. In the meantime, as usual, expect the unforgettable.
Thank You,
hellisforheroes"
They finally gave it up in 2008, with a final goodbye post on their official website posted in Jan 2009.
They reformed in November 2012 to support Hundred reasons on their last tour dates.
They then toured in 2018 with A and in 2023 with Hundred Reasons and My Vitriol, releasing two new songs in early 2023.
Get Low
Hell Is For Heroes Lyrics
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i step up from the edge
i pushed myself too far again
so i'd feel something new
so i'd have nothing to hold on to
welcome to the end
i'll drink this world for you
to light the fuse and glow
i gew low i get high
i take one step foreward
and i feel like its all brand new
broke my piece of mind
i made war with myself
the hate just stuck like glue
it grew and fed on itself
so this one's for renewal
so this one's for the road
a net of twisted choke
touch the dust off this ready and go
i get low i get high
i take one step forward
and i feel like its all brand new
i get low i get high
i get one step closer to you
and im all brand new
i can feel my senses burning x4
i get low i get high i get lost i get fired i get boned
i get kicked i get cracked i get wired i get killed i get clean
i get soul i get wet i get caught
i get pushed over the edge
The song "Get Low" by Hell Is For Heroes is a raw and powerful depiction of self-destruction and the urge to feel something more. The lyrics delve into the singer's desperation and willingness to go to extremes in order to escape their mundane reality. The lines "I pushed myself too far again, so I'd feel something new, so I'd have nothing to hold on to" illustrate the singer's self-destructive tendencies, while "I'll drink this world for you and I won't forget to remember to light the fuse and glow" imply that the singer is on a destructive path and is unapologetically embracing it.
The chorus "I get low, I get high, I take one step forward and I feel like it's all brand new" is a reflection of the singer's cyclical behavior. They are aware of their patterns, yet the urge to escape reality and feel something new proves to be too strong. The song carries a sense of urgency and desperation, with the singer using aggressive language like "broke my piece of mind, I made war with myself, the hate just stuck like glue, it grew and fed on itself" to depict the intensity of their inner turmoil.
Overall, "Get Low" is a riveting and intense song that showcases the darker aspects of the human psyche. It serves as a powerful reminder of how easily we can become trapped in our own destructive patterns and the consequences that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
get set go!
An enthusiastic call to action to begin something
i step up from the edge
I take a daring step forward from my comfort zone
i pushed myself too far again
I take risks beyond my limits and pay the price
so i'd feel something new
I seek novelty and excitement to escape boredom or pain
so i'd have nothing to hold on to
I let go of my fears or attachments to embrace the unknown
welcome to the end
I reach the end of the line, the climax, or the breaking point
i'll drink this world for you
I will experience life and its pleasures or pains to the fullest
and i wont forget to remember
I will cherish the moments and memories that matter
to light the fuse and glow
I will ignite my passion and creativity to shine bright
i get low i get high
I fluctuate between moods, states, or emotions
i take one step forward
I make progress or change, however small or uncertain
and i feel like its all brand new
I have a fresh perspective or appreciation for life
broke my piece of mind
I lost my sanity, my peace of mind, or my control over my thoughts
i made war with myself
I engaged in self-destructive or self-defeating behavior, habits, or beliefs
the hate just stuck like glue
I harbored resentment, anger, or negativity that consumed me
it grew and fed on itself
It became a vicious cycle of negativity that fueled my suffering
so this one's for renewal
I seek a fresh start, a new beginning, or a change of heart
so this one's for the road
I embrace the journey, the process, or the adventure ahead
a net of twisted choke
A trap or a web of confusion, deception, or pain ensnared me
touch the dust off this ready and go
I shake off the past, the dust of regret, and prepare to move forward
i get one step closer to you
I strive to connect emotionally, spiritually, or physically with someone or something
and im all brand new
I transformed, evolved, or renewed myself in a positive way
i can feel my senses burning x4
I am energized, passionate, and alive with my emotions and sensations
i get pushed over the edge
I am pushed beyond my limits, my sanity, or my control with a sudden force
Contributed by Caroline R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.