Signing with FFWD Records in 2004, through debut album Epic Symphony they formulized a mixture of trip-hop and downbeat electronica with angelic vocals in the midst of Indonesia's rising electronic dance music scene and rave acts. In 2006, Homogenic continued their musical exploration on Echoes of The Universe, in which the dark ambience of their previous work became lighter, marking the beginning of an electronic pop influence in their music.
Along their musical journey, "Kekal", "Mindless", "Unfolding Sympathy" and other songs from Homogenic’s two albums were featured on the original soundtrack of the indie movie Cin(T)a by Sammaria Simanjuntak. In 2010, Let a Thousand Flowers Bloom released by FFWD Records, which was a transitional process for Homogenic, in which their eclecticism came to life in a hail of lush melodies, playful instruments and stuttering beats.
In 2012, Homogenic once again collaborated with Sammaria Simanjuntak on the film Demi Ucok, for which they contributed its music score, along with original songs and reimaginings of older material that would be released by UNKL347 as the album Let's Talk. “Get Up and Go”, the upbeat, disco-ish first single on this album was also featured along with new music from other prominent Indonesian indie acts on Organic Records’ compilation Radio Killed the TV Star. Second single “Takkan Berhenti Disini”, a liquid drum ‘n bass-inspired slow jam, gained rave responses from Indonesian junglist and drum ‘n bass scenes.
"Today and Forever", HMGNC's new single, will be released exclusively via their Soundcloud page as a free download on April 1st, 2015, in collaboration with Papermoon Records.
Confession of Emptiness
Homogenic Lyrics
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It's cold by the rain on the yellow skies
This is my eyes
Never seen the border of this world
Now it's not my illusions
No I can't see all my pain
This is my hands
It's cold by the rain on the yellow skies
This is my eyes
Never seen the border of this world
May let the sun goes undone
The light will blinded my cries
Confession of emptiness
So why should I release my happiness
So why should I release my emptiness
For you
The lyrics to Homogenic's song "Confession of Emptiness" are a haunting meditation on pain, isolation, and the struggle to find meaning in a seemingly meaningless world. The repeated refrain of "This is my hands / It's cold by the rain on the yellow skies / This is my eyes / Never seen the border of this world" speaks to a sense of deep detachment and disconnection from both the self and the surrounding environment. The singer seems to be caught in a state of perpetual numbness, unable to fully access or process their emotions. They ask, "Where were my tears go?" suggesting that they have been unable to cry, or that their tears have been somehow erased or absorbed by the world around them.
The second half of the song shifts towards a more philosophical perspective, with the singer questioning why they should bother seeking happiness or fulfillment in a world that seems devoid of meaning. They declare, "Confession of emptiness / So why should I release my happiness / So why should I release my emptiness / For you," suggesting that they are resigned to their state of emptiness and have no desire to try and share it with others. The use of the word "confession" implies a sense of guilt or shame, as if the singer feels that their emptiness is a personal failing. Overall, "Confession of Emptiness" is a powerful and deeply affecting exploration of the human psyche and the search for meaning in a world that can often seem hostile and indifferent.
Line by Line Meaning
This is my hands
I am solely responsible for my own actions
It's cold by the rain on the yellow skies
My surroundings can affect my emotions
This is my eyes
I am the only one who can truly perceive the world
Never seen the border of this world
There is so much unknown in this world
Now it's not my illusions
I am facing the reality of my situation
No I can't see all my pain
There are some pains that are too deep to see
Where were my tears go
I am sad but cannot express it through tears
May let the sun goes undone
I am okay with letting the world proceed without me
The light will blinded my cries
Things that seem positive can still hurt me deeply
Confession of emptiness
I am admitting to feeling hollow inside
So why should I release my happiness
Why should I let anyone else take away my happiness?
So why should I release my emptiness
Why should I burden anyone else with my emptiness?
For you
I do not want to put my problems on others for their sake
Writer(s): Dina Dellyana, Grahadea Kusuf
Contributed by Blake Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.