HencefortH (note the last H) … Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands called Henceforth.
HencefortH (note the last H) is a melodic oldschool hardcore band from Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
www.caretodancewithus.com Their last album is called "An Ambush Among Friends" A couple of songs you can find on Last.fm. There's also a Youtube clip on here!
Henceforth is a heavy metal, progressive rock band from Brasil and first saw the light of day back in 1993, when Hugo, Fabio (both former members of Wardeath, a trash metal band) and Andre Nikakis (former Final Garden bass player) got together to start a new band. After some time, the line-up was stabilized with Hugo (g), Andre (b), Fabio (d), Daniel Matos (v, Andre Matos' younger brother) and Cristiano Altieri (k). In 1996 the band recorded its first demo tape "The Last Day", containing 3 songs ("Leave", "Runaway" and "The Last Day"), which was reviewed in several publications throughout the world and was highly acclaimed by the fans. By then the band was playing in the underground circuit at its hometown, São Paulo. Further down the road, singer Daniel left the band to work in other musical projects. He was replaced by BJ, who would be introduced to the public on the second 3-song ("In the Garden", "Reaching for the Sky" and "Tales") demo. With this line-up the band would play at some bigger venues as openning acts for Angra. BJ left the band on June, 2000 (a little less than one year after the band started working with Guilherme and Luis on the pre-production of the debut album). He was replaced by Frank Harris, whose style fitted even better into the band's music. Late in 2001 the band started recording its debut-CD, but due to a number of factors work on the CD was virtually interrupted in 2002 only to re-start on early 2003. In the mean time, another line-up change: bass player Andre decides to leave the band and move to Greece; his position was filled by Hugo's brother and Shaaman bass player Luis Mariutti.
Henceforth today remains faithful to its roots by mixing Heavy Metal and Progressive Rock, but sounding heavier than ever before. The self-titled debut album was released in Brazil in December, 2005 via Voice Music.
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Both Sides
HencefortH Lyrics
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So beautiful yet so sad
Wooden hut’s over steep ravines
The desperate clown begs for charity
A shock as clear as day
Modern buidings selling dreams
A man sleeps in the street
Hell start craving the pipe
As his mind gets clear again
In a place that blessesd by God
Politicians let It be this way
Mostly anywhere
It would seem It’s not for real
It’s too great a gap
Between both sides of the story
Senses go numb
It’s so insane...
I wont mind I’ll just go on
It doesnt feel like I belong
I’m just a passing stranger
I don’t have an obligation
I believe the ones who rule
Are doing their best to fix it all
If not what can I do?
As I said I don’t belong...
Mostly anywhere
It would seem It’s not for real
It’s too great a gap
Between both sides of the story
Senses go numb
It’s so insane...
The song "Both Sides" by Henceforth is a commentary on the stark contrasts that exist in society between wealth and poverty, and the helplessness that individuals feel when confronted with the harsh realities of such a divide. The first verse sets the scene for the song, painting a picture of a place that is both beautiful and tragic. The "wooden hut over steep ravines" can be seen as a metaphor for the precariousness of life for those living in poverty, while the "desperate clown begging for charity" represents those who are cast aside by society and forced to rely on the goodwill of others.
The second verse highlights the stark differences between the haves and have-nots. While "modern buildings sell dreams," a man is forced to sleep on the street. The contrast between the "fancy cars" passing by and the destitution of those left behind is a powerful reminder of the inequalities that exist within society. The third verse focuses on the impact that poverty has on individuals, with the "hell" that comes with "craving the pipe" illustrating the devastating consequences of living in poverty.
The chorus "mostly anywhere, it would seem it's not for real, it's too great a gap between both sides of the story," underscores the theme of inequality and the sense of detachment that individuals feel when confronted with such a pervasive and insidious problem. The final verse is a lament on the helplessness that individuals feel in the face of such a problem, with the singer feeling like a "passing stranger" with no real ability to effect change.
Line by Line Meaning
This is a strange place
The place I am in is peculiar and unusual
So beautiful yet so sad
Despite its beauty, this place brings about some sadness
Wooden hut’s over steep ravines
There are shacks that precariously hang over deep valleys
The desperate clown begs for charity
A clown, in dire need, pleads for help and assistance
A shock as clear as day
A clear and obvious surprise
Modern buildings selling dreams
New infrastructures promoting the idea of a better life
A man sleeps in the street
An individual without a home is sleeping on the pavement
While fancy cars are passing by
Luxury vehicles continue to drive by
Hell start craving the pipe
A man will resort to using drugs
As his mind gets clear again
When he becomes conscious again
In a place that blessesd by God
In a land believed to be sacred
Politicians let It be this way
Leaders allow the situation to persist
Mostly anywhere
It seems to be true everywhere
It would seem It’s not for real
It appears to be untrue or fictitious
It’s too great a gap
There is a significant divide
Between both sides of the story
The perspective from each side is vastly different
Senses go numb
Emotions become dull and unresponsive
It’s so insane...
The situation is outrageous and irrational
I wont mind I’ll just go on
I'll continue to disregard the matter
It doesnt feel like I belong
I don't feel like I fit in
I’m just a passing stranger
I'm an outsider who is just passing through
I don’t have an obligation
I am not obliged to act or intervene
I believe the ones who rule
I have faith in those who have authority
Are doing their best to fix it all
They are doing everything in their power to fix the situation
If not what can I do?
If they are not doing enough, then what can I do?
As I said I don’t belong...
As previously noted, I do not feel like I fit in
Mostly anywhere
It seems to be true everywhere
It would seem It’s not for real
It appears to be untrue or fictitious
It’s too great a gap
There is a significant divide
Between both sides of the story
The perspective from each side is vastly different
Senses go numb
Emotions become dull and unresponsive
It’s so insane...
The situation is outrageous and irrational
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Cristiano Altieri, Fabio Elsas, Hugo Mariutti, Luis Guilherme Canaes, Luis Mariutti
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