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.
It Won't Be Long
House of Heroes Lyrics
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It won't be long, yeah, yeah, yeah
It won't be long, yeah, yeah
'Til I belong to you
Every night, when everybody has fun
Here I am, sitting all on my own
It won't be long, yeah, yeah, yeah
It won't be long, yeah, yeah
'Til I belong to you
Since you left me, I'm so alone
But now you're coming, you're coming on home
I'll be good like I know I should
You're coming home
You're coming home
So every night, the tears come down from my eyes
Every day, I've done nothing but cry
It won't be long, yeah, yeah, yeah
It won't be long, yeah, yeah, yeah
It won't be long, yeah, yeah
'Til I belong to you
Since you left me, I'm so alone
But now you're coming, you're coming on home
I'll be good like I know I should
You're coming home
You're coming home
So every day, we'll be happy, I know
Now I know that you won't leave me no more
It won't be long, yeah, yeah, yeah
It won't be long, yeah, yeah, yeah
It won't be long, yeah, yeah
'Til I belong to you
The song "It Won't Be Long" by House of Heroes is about the anticipation of being reunited with a loved one. The lyrics describe the singer's loneliness and sadness after the departure of their partner, but they also express hope and excitement about their return. The repetition of the chorus "It won't be long" suggests that the wait is almost over and that they will soon be together again. The line "Every night, when everybody has fun / Here I am, sitting all on my own" emphasizes the singer's isolation and highlights the contrast between their solitude and the happiness of others around them.
The verses depict the singer's emotional struggle after the separation, with lines such as "Every day, I've done nothing but cry" and "The tears come down from my eyes." However, the chorus provides a sense of optimism, conveying the belief that things will soon improve: "It won't be long 'til I belong to you." The song's overall message is one of hope and perseverance in the face of difficulty.
Overall, the lyrics to "It Won't Be Long" offer a poignant reflection on the challenges of long-distance relationships and the joy of being reunited with someone you love. It is a song about patience, optimism, and the belief that love can conquer all.
Line by Line Meaning
It won't be long, yeah, yeah, yeah
I won't have to wait much longer to be reunited with my loved one.
'Til I belong to you
I will feel complete and whole again when I am with you.
Here I am, sitting all on my own
I spend my nights feeling lonely and excluded from the fun everyone else is having.
Since you left me, I'm so alone
I have been lonely and miserable since you left.
But now you're coming, you're coming on home
I am filled with hope and happiness knowing that you will be returning home soon.
You're coming home
You are finally coming back to me.
Every day, I've done nothing but cry
All I can do is cry because of how much I miss you.
I'll be good like I know I should
I will try my best to be a better person and partner, now that you are returning.
So every day, we'll be happy, I know
I am looking forward to a happy future together, now that we will be reunited.
Now I know that you won't leave me no more
I have faith and trust that you will stay by my side and we will be together for good.
Contributed by Aaliyah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.