House of Heroes - Tim Skipper (vocals, guitar), A.J. Babcock (bass, vocals)… Read Full Bio ↴House of Heroes - Tim Skipper (vocals, guitar), A.J. Babcock (bass, vocals), Colin Rigsby (drums, vocals), and Jared Rigsby (guitar, vocals) - creates a unique breed of music verging on the safe line of pop-punk rock while blending the danger of indie-style rock.

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.

Honesty
House of Heroes Lyrics

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I count up all the times. I've been through this before but not so bad.
I'm living in a lie. and the worst part is to know that I'm not right.
And through these times I know you're with me, but something's got to change.
I tell myself to let it go. then I don't. I cannot hide when honesty says I've lied.
Regretful and wondering why you heal me deep inside.
And whisper to me, "it's gonna be okay".
I'm gonna be okay. you're right here with me.
Here with me. you teach me. complicate the lie.

Our wounds that darken almost daily. and all the time I heard a voice say,
"better won't come until I change me." then something moved inside.
Teach me your will for my life. this choice is mine. I'll follow you all the time.
And do what I know is right, when I can't find my mind.

Everything will be okay,
But everything won't be the same. and that's all right.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of House of Heroes' "Honesty" speak to the internal struggle of living a lie and the eventual realization that the only way to move forward is through honesty. The singer reflects on how they have been through similar situations in the past, but this time it's different. They acknowledge that they are living a lie and that the worst part about it is knowing that they are not being true to themselves. Despite feeling like they need to change something, they find it difficult to let go of their lie.

The singer realizes that the only way to heal is through honesty, even if it means admitting to lying. They express feelings of regret and wonder why they are being healed deep inside. They ask for guidance and reassurance, hoping to be told that everything will be okay. They come to understand that their healing requires a change in themselves and they seek to follow what they know is right even when it feels impossible.

The song ultimately delivers a message of hope - that everything will be okay, but it won't necessarily be the same. The singer accepts this fact and finds comfort in the presence of something greater than themselves. Through honesty, the singer is able to evolve and become a better, more authentic version of themselves.

Line by Line Meaning

I count up all the times. I've been through this before but not so bad.
I am reflecting on my past experiences and realizing that while I have faced similar challenges before, this time it is worse.

I'm living in a lie. and the worst part is to know that I'm not right.
I am aware that I am living a lie and the most difficult aspect of it is accepting that it is not right.

And through these times I know you're with me, but something's got to change.
I acknowledge that you have been with me throughout these difficult times, but I know that something needs to change.

I tell myself to let it go. then I don't. I cannot hide when honesty says I've lied.
I try to convince myself to move on, but I struggle to do so. I cannot ignore the truth that I have lied.

Regretful and wondering why you heal me deep inside.
I feel remorseful and question why you are able to heal me so profoundly.

And whisper to me, "it's gonna be okay".
You offer me reassurance and whisper to me that everything will be okay.

I'm gonna be okay. you're right here with me.
I believe that I will be okay because you are by my side.

Here with me. you teach me. complicate the lie.
You are present and teach me, while simultaneously making it difficult for me to continue living the lie.

Our wounds that darken almost daily. and all the time I heard a voice say, "better won't come until I change me." then something moved inside.
Our emotional injuries continue to deepen each day, but I hear a voice telling me that things won't improve until I make changes. This realization has a profound effect on me.

Teach me your will for my life. this choice is mine. I'll follow you all the time.
Please instruct me on how to live in accordance with your desires for my life. While the decision is ultimately mine, I am committed to following you forever.

And do what I know is right, when I can't find my mind.
I will strive to do what I know is right even when I am feeling lost and confused.

Everything will be okay,
Ultimately, everything will work out.

But everything won't be the same. and that's all right.
However, I recognize that things will change and I am accepting of that fact.

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