House of Heroes doesn't just sing songs, they tell stories. Songs like "In the Valley of the Dying Sun" (telling a version of the story of Jacob in the Bible) and "Code Name: Raven" (the story of a spy in the time of World War II) draw listeners in by setting stories of love, sacrifice, and war to a non-specific song set-up and engaging music. Other songs, like "Friday Night", "Faces", or "The Drugs the Drugs" show the emptiness of man's meaningless desires. Distinguished lyrics and music that backs it up, pushing it forward, give listeners a unique experience. A band not scared of being different, House of Heroes certainly distinguishes themselves from the bunch.
Releases include: "What You Want Is Now", with tracks like "Julia", "The Lead Role In The Cage", and strings-backed "Uncomfortable" make the album House of Heroes's most rock-lead album. Self- titled "House of Heroes" and "Say No More" ( a re-release of the first with extra songs) posess the most edgy, indie-rock sound, lead by songs "Buckets For Bullet Wounds", "Serial Sleepers", "You Are the Judas of the Cheerleading Squad", and 9 minute closer "Angels In Top Hats." 2010 release "The End Is Not the End" gets its name from the lyrics in the acoustic driven song "By Your Side" of the album. Tracks like "In the Valley of the Dying Sun", "Leave You Now", and epic-like "Field of Daggers" make an argument to "The End..." being the band's most creative album yet. Their most recent release, "Suburba," continues the creative trend with the rock sound of "Independance Day for a Petty Thief" to the beautiful worship anthem "Salt in the Sea." Other releases include the holiday song "Silent Night", DC Talk cover "Day By Day", and the band's most different output, "The Acoustic End EP", which includes the acoustic version of the song "If'" (from "the End Is Not the End"),"New Moon", and "Ghost." A well-worked "Serial Sleepers (Acoustic)" is available for free on freehoh.com. The band has also released "Meets the Beatles EP" which includes three Beatles cover: "Can't Buy Me Love", "It Won't Be Long", and "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da."
Rumours from the band's facebook page indicate a new EP coming sometime soon.
Dangerous
House of Heroes Lyrics
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I think I hate it too
'Cause it's safe on the side of caution
But baby, it's so far away from you
And if I try my best, I still can't find a way to let it go
And it's so much work pretending to move on
I can't if I'll never know (walk in the rain)
'Til we find a new beginning
Hey, hey, this is dangerous
I've buried all my dreams but the ones of us
I think I never knew you when I knew you before
And every time we meet
It's like you're breaking my heart all over
Give me peace, give me trust, give me something real
Let me know when it's safe to begin to feel
All the things I knew before, I need something to fight for
Talk it out, all these hours, almost every day
Still you fill my lungs (still I walk in grace)
Until I've unlearned everything, except to trust
I can't if I'm too afraid of love and pain (is that so wrong?)
Tell me that I'm gaining something
Hey, hey, this is dangerous
I've buried all my dreams but the ones of us
I think I never knew you when I knew you before
And every time we meet
It's like you're breaking my heart all over
Hey, hey, this is dangerous
I'm writing all the songs that I'll play for us
I'm crossing off the reasons why I couldn't believe
That peace of mind was something that I'd ever achieve
Come on, come on
Nothing to be lost or won
Come on, come on
I feel as if we've just begun
I'm standing here alone
Come on, come on
Nothing ever seemed so clear
Come on, come on
And still I don't know how to feel
I walk this road alone
Come on, come on
Listen to the sound of the rain
Come on, come on
Can it take me home again?
Take me home again to your arms
Hey, hey, this is dangerous
Waste the night away with us
Even if we never find a way back to love
The desperate and the faithful are the ones we can trust
Hey, hey, this is dangerous
I've buried all my dreams but the ones of us
I think I never knew you when I knew you before
And every time we meet
It's like you're breaking my heart all over
Come on, come on
Nothing to be lost or won
Even if we never find our way back to love
Take me home again
The House of Heroes's song Dangerous depicts the struggle of the singer to deal with the conflicting emotions and memories of a past relationship. The lyrics suggest that the singer is torn between his desire to move on and his need to hold on to the dreams he buried with his former partner. The first line of the verse, "I think I like where I'm standing, I think I hate it too," shows the singer's ambivalence towards his current situation. He likes the safety and predictability of his life, but at the same time, he hates the distance it has created between him and his former partner.
The second verse expresses the difficulty the singer is facing in moving on. He cannot let go of the memories and emotions associated with his former partner. The lines "I can't if I'll never know (walk in the rain)/In love and pain (on and on)/'Til we find a new beginning" illustrate his desire to reconnect with his partner, even if it means enduring the pain of the past.
The chorus of the song reflects the danger the singer faces in holding onto his dreams. He realizes that he is taking a risk by reopening old wounds and pursuing a relationship with his former partner. Despite the danger, the singer is willing to take the risk because he believes that the relationship is worth it.
Line by Line Meaning
I think I like where I'm standing
I am content with my current situation
I think I hate it too
But at the same time, I'm dissatisfied with it
'Cause it's safe on the side of caution
Staying cautious is comfortable and predictable
But baby, it's so far away from you
However, it's keeping me distant from the one I love
And if I try my best, I still can't find a way to let it go
Even with effort, I can't seem to move on from this situation
And it's so much work pretending to move on
Putting on a facade of moving on requires a lot of effort
I can't if I'll never know (walk in the rain)
I can't truly move on if I don't understand why things ended
In love and pain (on and on)
Going through endless cycles of heartache and hurt
'Til we find a new beginning
Until we start over and find a new start
Hey, hey, this is dangerous
The situation is risky and could hurt me
I've buried all my dreams but the ones of us
I've given up on other aspirations, except for the dream of being with you
I think I never knew you when I knew you before
I'm realizing that I didn't fully understand who you were in the past
And every time we meet
Whenever we cross paths
It's like you're breaking my heart all over
It's as if you're reopening old wounds and causing more pain
Give me peace, give me trust, give me something real
I need honesty and reliability in this relationship
Let me know when it's safe to begin to feel
I need reassurance that I won't be hurt if I start to open up my emotions
All the things I knew before, I need something to fight for
My previous beliefs and convictions are not enough to sustain me now
Talk it out, all these hours, almost every day
I want to communicate and resolve our issues together
Still you fill my lungs (still I walk in grace)
You are still a constant presence in my life, even if it's causing me pain (but I try to maintain my composure)
Until I've unlearned everything, except to trust
I need to let go of my past hurt and learn to trust again
I can't if I'm too afraid of love and pain (is that so wrong?)
My fear of getting hurt again is hindering my ability to love
Tell me that I'm gaining something
I need to feel like I'm growing and benefiting from this relationship
I'm crossing off the reasons why I couldn't believe
I'm getting rid of the doubts that have held me back from trusting you
That peace of mind was something that I'd ever achieve
That I could ever truly feel secure and at peace in this relationship
Come on, come on
Encouragement to keep going and not give up
Nothing to be lost or won
There's no real risk, so why not try?
I feel as if we've just begun
I feel like there's still so much potential, like we're just starting out
I'm standing here alone
I'm feeling isolated and disconnected
Nothing ever seemed so clear
Things finally seem to be falling into place
And still I don't know how to feel
Despite things becoming clearer, I'm still unsure of my emotions
Listen to the sound of the rain
Take a moment to appreciate the world around us
Can it take me home again?
Can nature's beauty help me find tranquility and a sense of home?
Waste the night away with us
Let's make the most of our time together, even if it leads nowhere
Even if we never find a way back to love
Even if we can't make this work romantically
The desperate and the faithful are the ones we can trust
People who are desperate to hold on and faithful to each other are the ones who will stick together
Take me home again
I want to feel safe and secure with you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Aaron James Babcock, Collin Rigsby, Jared Keith Rigsby, Timothy Ryan Skipper
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