In 2005, the band expanded their live band by adding Dan Elkan on vocals, rhythm guitar, and synth and Jonathan Hischke on bass guitar. In 2006, Hella's line-up was expanded to include Hill's cousin, Josh Hill (guitar), Spencer's Advantage bandmate Carson McWhirter (bass) and Aaron Ross (Vocals).
Since 2009, Hella's lineup is back to the original two-piece of Zach Hill and Spencer Seim, and in August of 2011 they released their latest album, Tripper, on Sargent House.
There's No 666 In Outer Space
Hella Lyrics
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The last of its craft too much too late
Your day is down to one
The lines of your decline have swallowed their tongues
Harsh enough to freeze the sun
Questions answered with a question
Hell is younger than the heavens?
You were born so relative
So don't save face
There's no 666 in outer space
No one wants you anymore
Your love was just a whore
No one's listening to the liars
The one's that died before they were even born
It's hard to be ignored
When you're secretly adored
We're all in need of things
To rule our lives but never be seen
So pick your place
There's no 666 in outer space
No one wants you anymore
Your love was just a whore
No one's listening to the liars
The one's that died before they were even born
Knowing
YOU CREATED THE LIE
Time was written with you in mind
The part of the villain you will play
You're the one we love to hate
When no one is running there is no race
One life to live one life to waste
There's no 666 in outer space
We bid you goodnight
See you in 1000 years
We'll watch you cry
On silver screens in the afterlife
You'll win the prize
Of best performance by
An actor afraid to die
You were damned by reactions
To creations you lived to defy
We bid you goodnight
See you in 1000 years
You were damned by reactions
Creations you lived to defy
Knowing
YOU CREATED THE LIE
The lyrics to Hella's "There's No 666 In Outer Space" convey a sense of detachment from society, as though the singer is disenchanted with the world and its corrupt values. The first stanza suggests that knowledge and expertise are ignored at the expense of more superficial concerns, and that life is short and meaningless. The refrain "There's no 666 in outer space" implies a rejection of religious and philosophical belief systems, a refusal to accept the idea of divine punishment or reward for behavior, and perhaps even a disdain for the concept of good and evil.
The second stanza is more personal, expressing bitterness and disillusionment in relationships, and a lack of faith in the truthfulness of others. The line "Your love was just a whore" hints at the idea of romantic betrayal and a sense of abandonment, while the phrase "We're all in need of things / To rule our lives but never be seen" provides a commentary on the nature of social norms, taboos, and expectations. The suggestion that these things should "never be seen" could imply a desire for privacy, or a desire to expose the hypocrisy of societal expectations.
The third stanza takes a more fatalistic tone, suggesting that the singer is resigned to their fate as a "villain" or outcast in society. The line "You're the one we love to hate" seems to simultaneously embrace and reject this role. The final verse suggests that death and afterlife are not to be feared, but rather form part of a greater theatrical performance. The final repetition of "Knowing / YOU CREATED THE LIE" might be interpreted as a response to the singer's own disillusionment, as though they are acknowledging their own culpability in perpetuating the myths and falsehoods that perpetuate societal oppression.
Line by Line Meaning
Purest of knowledge lays and waits
The most genuine form of knowledge is waiting to be discovered
The last of its craft too much too late
The final remnants of this type of knowledge are too scarce and too late to learn
Your day is down to one
Your time is nearly up
The lines of your decline have swallowed their tongues
The factors contributing to your downfall have left others speechless
Harsh enough to freeze the sun
The situation is extremely harsh and impossible to be reversed
Questions answered with a question
Answers can't be found by simply asking more questions
Hell is younger than the heavens?
Is the notion of hell (bad events in life) really younger than the idea of heaven (happiness) in our minds?
You were born so relative
You are born into a world that already has expectations of you
You will die like you were never meant to live
You'll die without fulfilling your true purpose
So don't save face
Don't try to pretend you're better off than you really are
There's no 666 in outer space
There's no evil or negativity in the vast expanse of space
No one wants you anymore
People have grown tired of you and no longer desire your presence
Your love was just a whore
Your love was shallow and temporary
No one's listening to the liars
Those who consistently lie and deceive are being ignored
The one's that died before they were even born
Those who never lived up to expectations or failed before even trying
It's hard to be ignored
It's difficult to be disregarded and unnoticed
When you're secretly adored
Despite being ignored, there are still people who love and admire you in private
We're all in need of things
We all have our desired objects, beliefs and rituals but rarely exhibit them
To rule our lives but never be seen
What we need to keep us going is not external, something beyond our vision
So pick your place
Choose the place where you belong and want to exist
No one's listening to the liars
People have stopped paying attention to those who consistently deceive
The one's that died before they were even born
People who didn't even bother trying before giving up and dying
Knowing YOU CREATED THE LIE
The realization that they are the ones who created their own lies and deceptions
Time was written with you in mind
Time and its passing applies to everyone, including you
The part of the villain you will play
You'll be seen as the perpetrator or antagonist when the situation demands it
You're the one we love to hate
People often love to hate and target you, even when it's unwarranted
When no one is running there is no race
The competition stops when no one is playing it
One life to live one life to waste
You have only one life, don't waste it
We bid you goodnight
We're saying goodbye for now, figuratively or literally
See you in 1000 years
We'll meet again in a long time, suggesting everlasting life
We'll watch you cry
Their emotions will be out of their control, and they'll be watched
On silver screens in the afterlife
The representation of their emotions after death
You'll win the prize
You'll earn the reward for your hard work or performance
Of best performance by
Your work will be regarded as the best among your peers
An actor afraid to die
Someone who is afraid to face the mortality of the situation
You were damned by reactions
Consequences of your actions led to your damnation
To creations you lived to defy
The defiance of things you disagreed with led to your downfall
Knowing YOU CREATED THE LIE
The realization that you are the one who created your own lies and deceptions
Contributed by Jackson G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Happy Day
I can't imagine anyone who plays an instrument not enjoying this and being severely humbled.
Sage Carter
I've heard a lot of crazy drums but this is the only album I've ever heard where I literally cannot understand what drums are being hit when. it's at an unintelligible level of speed and complexity for me. if anyone has ever written this out in sheet music I will pay them good money for it.
Noah Michael
it's a lot of 16th note triplets with the lead hand hitting the snare more than is typical.
Gruz Mül
same for me, back in 2006 i needed three months to digest this album, after a second listening i got addicted for life ! thank you for all the knowledge mister hill !
Bradley Schroeder
lol, sheet music
SAZR
Zach hill is so amazing
please tell me that you love me
Thanks very much! Also some guy named biz_limpkit69 tabbed a whole bunch of Hella drum parts, at 911tabs.com although I still haven't tried them out personally. It must've taken him ages to do it.
What I really would love to have would be drum scores for Zach's stuff in Crime in Choir. Anyone?
kawaiimeatpie
I'm going to dress up as a used condom today for Halloween
Nuthine Atholl
Mazel tov!
Misan7hrope
Father my children.