1) Hem is an American ba… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least five artists with this name:
1) Hem is an American band based in Brooklyn, New York, who fuse together a mix of traditional American music with contemporary styles.
2) Hem was a British band based in Leeds that was active in the mid-90s featuring Nicola Hodgkinson and Justine.
3) Hem is British producer Geiom.
4) Hem is a French musician.
5) Hem is a Belgian musician.
1) Hem is an American band based in Brooklyn, New York, who fuse together a mix of traditional American music with contemporary styles. The group draw influences from a variety of musical genres, particularly folk, country, alt-country, americana and rock.
Hem is sometimes described as 'chamber-folk', due to their combination of orchestral and folk instrumentation; some critics have also tagged them as 'countrypolitan'.
Band members include Sally Ellyson (vocals), Daniel Messé (piano, accordion, glockenspiel), Gary Maurer (guitar, mandolin), Steve Curtis (guitar, mandolin, banjo, backing vocals), Catherine Popper (bass guitar), Mark Brotter (drums), Bob Hoffnar (pedal steel guitar), Heather Zimmerman (violin), and later Dawn Landes (backing vocals, glockenspiel).
www.hemmusic.com
2) Hem was a British band based in Leeds that was active in the mid-90s featuring Nicola Hodgkinson and Justine. Hem played mellow, minimal, and somewhat experimental pop. Nicola is best known as a member of Boyracer and Hood who would later form Empress.
3) Hem is British producer Geiom.
4) Hem is a French musician.
5) Hem is a Belgian musician.
Valentine's Day
Hem Lyrics
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I got one hand steady on the wheel and one hand's tremblin' over my heart
It's pounding baby like it's gonna bust right on through
And it ain't gonna stop till I'm alone again with you
A friend of mine became a father last night
When we spoke in his voice I could hear the light
Of the skies and the rivers the timberwolf in the pines
They say he travels fastest who travels alone
But tonight I miss my baby tonight I miss my home
Is it the sound of the leaves
Left blown by the wayside
That's got me out here on this spooky old highway tonight
Is it the cry of the river
With the moonlight shining through
That ain't what scares me baby
What scares me is losing you
They say if you die in your dreams you really die in your bed
But honey last night I dreamed my eyes rolled straight back in my head
And God's light came shinin' on through
I woke up scared and breathin' and born anew
It wasn't the cold river bottom I felt rushing over me
It wasn't the bitterness of a dream that didn't come true
It wasn't the wind in the grey fields I felt moving through my arms
No no baby, baby it was you
No no baby, baby it was you
Baby it was you
The lyrics to Hem's song "Valentine's Day" tell the story of a man driving alone on a dark highway, with his heart racing as he longs to be reunited with his loved one. He reflects on the recent birth of a friend's child, pondering the idea that they say "he travels fastest who travels alone", but ultimately acknowledging that he misses his home and his baby. The vivid imagery of the natural elements around him - the sound of leaves blowing, the cry of the river with moonlight shining through - serves to highlight the fear he feels of losing the person he loves. The song reaches a climax with the singer recounting a terrifying dream he had, but ultimately finding comfort in the knowledge that his love for his partner is what truly matters.
The lyrics to "Valentine's Day" are beautifully poetic, painting a picture of a man struggling with his longing for his partner while driving down a dark highway. The use of imagery, such as the river and the moonlight, helps to add depth to the story being told. The line "It's pounding baby like it's gonna bust right on through" is particularly powerful, conveying the intensity of the singer's emotions. The use of the metaphor of the river rushing over him in his dream adds an eerie quality to the song, while the final repetition of "baby it was you" serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of love.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm driving a big lazy car rushin' up the highway in the dark
I am carelessly driving my car in the darkness of night, speeding up the highway.
I got one hand steady on the wheel and one hand's tremblin' over my heart
My hand on the wheel is stable, but the other is shaking over my heart, which is beating rapidly.
It's pounding baby like it's gonna bust right on through
The beating of my heart is so intense that it feels like it's going to burst out of my chest.
And it ain't gonna stop till I'm alone again with you
My heart won't calm down until I am together with the person I love.
A friend of mine became a father last night
My acquaintance recently had a child.
When we spoke in his voice I could hear the light
In his tone of voice, I could sense his excitement and joy.
Of the skies and the rivers the timberwolf in the pines
He was filled with wonder and admiration for nature, referencing the skies, rivers, and animals around him.
And that great jukebox out on Route 39
He also mentioned a popular jukebox in their area.
They say he travels fastest who travels alone
The popular saying that those who travel alone move most quickly is brought up.
But tonight I miss my baby tonight I miss my home
Despite this, he admits to feeling homesick and missing his loved one.
Is it the sound of the leaves
He's trying to identify the source of his unease.
Left blown by the wayside
Perhaps it's the sound of leaves being tossed about by the wind.
That's got me out here on this spooky old highway tonight
That could be the reason he's out driving on a scary, old highway tonight.
Is it the cry of the river
He wonders if it's the sound of the river.
With the moonlight shining through
Or the moonlight reflecting off the water.
That ain't what scares me baby
However, that's not what causes his fear.
What scares me is losing you
He's really scared of losing the person he loves.
They say if you die in your dreams you really die in your bed
He brings up the notion that dying in dreams is equivalent to dying in real life.
But honey last night I dreamed my eyes rolled straight back in my head
In a recent dream, his eyes rolled back into his head.
And God's light came shinin' on through
He experienced a moment of divine intervention and felt light shining on him.
I woke up scared and breathin' and born anew
Upon waking, he was frightened but felt like he'd been given a new lease on life.
It wasn't the cold river bottom I felt rushing over me
What he felt wasn't the sensation of a cold river rushing over him in his dream.
It wasn't the bitterness of a dream that didn't come true
It wasn't the sad feeling of having a dream that did not become a reality.
It wasn't the wind in the grey fields I felt moving through my arms
The wind in a desolate field also wasn't what he experienced in his dream.
No no baby, baby it was you
Rather, he concludes that it was a vision of his loved one that brought him comfort.
Baby it was you
He repeats this sentiment to drive home the point.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FRED LIPSIUS, STEVEN E KATZ
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