1) Formed by guitarist Brick Williams, Hourglass is a Progressive Metal group from Utah, USA. The band's first effort was the hard-to-come-by "This Lonely Time and Place," followed up by the much more polished "The Journey Into" in 2002 and 2004's "Subconscious." The band released the double album "Oblivious to the Obvious" on February 19, 2009.
54 months is a long time to work on an album. But that is exactly how long it took Hourglass to finish their new double album "Oblivious to the Obvious." Four and a half years of writing, recording, mixing, mastering and the result is 139 minutes worth of music. Even though it is a lot of music, it is only 10 songs. Hourglass has never worried too much about the length of their songs, and epic songs have always been a part of what the band does. "Oblivious to the Obvious" is no exception. The album has a little of everything, from heavy metal riffs and screaming vocals, to laid back piano and acoustic passages, and some very tasteful groove sections. Vocal harmonies are scattered throughout the album as are many guitar, keyboard, and even bass solos. There is something for everyone on "Oblivious to the Obvious."
The band has gone through numerous personnel changes with Williams as the sole constant. Current drummer John Dunston replaced Zachary Taylor for "The Journey Into." Founding keyboardist Eric Robertson and current keyboardist Jerry Stenquist have traded seats twice, with Robertson playing on "This Lonely Time and Place" and "Subconscious," and Stenquist playing on "The Journey Into" and "Oblivious to the Obvious."
Bassist Jon Berrett played on the first two albums, then Clark Woolstenhulme played on "Subconscious," and the bass chair is currently held by one-time Hourglass vocalist Eric Blood for "Oblivious to the Obvious."
A different vocalist has performed on each album, with Jon Shumway on "This Lonely Time and Place," Chad Neth on "The Journey Into," Cody Walker on "Subconscious," and Michael Turner for "Oblivious to the Obvious."
Hourglass takes strong influences from Dream Theater, Fates Warning, Rush, and many other prog metal, prog rock, and classic rock outfits. The band enjoys a local following in the greater Salt Lake City area, and has significant fan bases in Europe and Scandinavia. All their albums have been independently released and financed by the band or individual band members.
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Facade
Hourglass Lyrics
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Then neither are you
Just because you said you would
Doesn't mean you'll follow through
I hear what you say
But I see what you do
And the things that I see
There are too many people
Who are getting off track
Too many friends
Not watching my back
It seems I'm in this alone
And I'm losing the desire
To be the only one to step up
And get burned by the fire
Give it your heart
And give it your soul
If you can't give this
Then you'll hit the road
Give me a break
It's not a one-man show
If you don't pull your weight
You'll be let go
You say you're on my side
That I can count on you
But when I need your help
You never follow through
Is there anyone left I can trust?
It's something that's never come easy
Is there anyone left that's not just
Looking for something that's free?
There are too many problems
Not ever getting solved
Too many solutions
Where you weren't involved
I guess it's all up to me
Everything is still the same
You not keeping your word
Me always getting the blame
Give it your heart
And give it your soul
If you can't give this
Then you'll hit the road
Give me a break
I can't give anymore
If you don't pull your weight
I'll show you the door
You're committed at first
When things aren't at their worst
But when things get tougher
I'm the one who has to suffer
Should I be surprised?
You promised to take on the load
Not to stall and be towed
Now the weight is pressing down
And you're giving me the run around
Should I be surprised?
When I ask you where you stand
You say you stand with me
What have you done to show it?
When I asked you what you planned
You always said to me
"You know I'll never quit."
Should I be surprised?
There are too many people
Who are getting off track
Too many friends
Not watching my back
It seems I'm in this alone
And I'm losing the desire
To be the only one to step up
And get burned by the fire
Give it your heart
And give it your soul
If you can't give this
Then you'll hit the road
Give me a break
It's not a one-man show
If you don't pull your weight
You'll be let go
The song "Facade" by Hourglass is about the frustrations of having unreliable people in your life. The lyrics speak of broken promises and lack of commitment. The song suggests that just because someone says they will do something, it doesn't mean they will follow through. The singer is fed up with people not pulling their weight and feels as though they are in it alone. The chorus tells people to give it their heart and soul or hit the road, indicating that the singer is no longer willing to tolerate half-hearted efforts from others.
The lyrics convey a sense of disappointment and frustration towards the people who are supposed to be the singer's support system. They are failing to be dependable and are making the singer feel isolated. The singer is calling on them to step up and give their all or be cut loose.
Overall, "Facade" is a relatable song about the difficulties of dealing with unreliable people. It is a reminder that words mean little without actions to back them up. The song urges people to be more committed and loyal if they want to be a part of someone's life.
Line by Line Meaning
If your heart is not in it
If you're not fully committed
Then neither are you
Then you won't follow through with your actions
Just because you said you would
Just because you made a promise
Doesn't mean you'll follow through
Doesn't mean you'll actually do it
I hear what you say
I understand your words
But I see what you do
But your actions show otherwise
And the things that I see
And what I observe
Prove your words are untrue
Show that your words are not reliable
There are too many people
There are too many individuals
Who are getting off track
Who are losing focus or direction
Too many friends
Too many acquaintances
Not watching my back
Not supporting or looking out for me
It seems I'm in this alone
It appears that I have no one on my side
And I'm losing the desire
And I'm starting to lose interest or motivation
To be the only one to step up
To be the only one taking action
And get burned by the fire
And face the consequences or negative effects
Give it your heart
Give it your all
And give it your soul
And put all your effort into it
If you can't give this
If you can't do this
Then you'll hit the road
Then you'll have to leave
Give me a break
Cut me some slack
It's not a one-man show
It's not just one person's responsibility
If you don't pull your weight
If you don't contribute equally
You'll be let go
You'll be dismissed
You say you're on my side
You claim to be supporting me
That I can count on you
That you're reliable
But when I need your help
But when I need assistance
You never follow through
You never deliver
Is there anyone left I can trust?
Is there anyone I can rely on?
It's something that's never come easy
It's always been difficult
Is there anyone left that's not just
Is there anyone left who's not only
Looking for something that's free?
Looking for something without working for it?
There are too many problems
There are too many issues
Not ever getting solved
Not getting resolved
Too many solutions
Too many proposed solutions
Where you weren't involved
Where you didn't participate
I guess it's all up to me
I suppose I'm the only one responsible
Everything is still the same
No progress has been made
Me always getting the blame
Me always being held responsible
You're committed at first
You're initially dedicated
When things aren't at their worst
When things aren't too difficult
But when things get tougher
But when challenges arise
I'm the one who has to suffer
I'm the one who has to endure the consequences
Should I be surprised?
Is this unexpected?
You promised to take on the load
You pledged to handle the responsibility
Not to stall and be towed
Not to delay or be unproductive
Now the weight is pressing down
Now the burden is becoming heavier
And you're giving me the run around
And you're not being truthful
When I ask you where you stand
When I ask for your position
You say you stand with me
You say you support me
What have you done to show it?
What evidence is there of your support?
When I asked you what you planned
When I asked for your plans
You always said to me
You always replied to me
"You know I'll never quit."
"You know I won't give up."
Contributed by Hudson E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.