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.
Leave You Now
House of Heroes Lyrics
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Broke my back to avoid the gun, but I
Never cracked and never gave you up
I just did my time for you
Yeah, I can't leave you now
Yeah, I got nowhere to go anyhow
I don't wanna break your heart 'til I'm breaking free
When I get out out I'm gonna run with you
We're gonna make our way to America
Yeah, I can't leave you now
Yeah, I got nowhere to go anyhow
Ten long years I've spent in the sun where I
Broke my back to avoid the gun, but I
Never cracked and never gave you up
I just did my time for you
And they can call me public enemy
Brand my skin for treachery
What they long to have, they can't take away
From me
My hope is growing by the power of love
The highest wall that they erect is not a prison enough
And like the river that is winding takes its water to sea
The only ending that is fitting is you with me, baby
Yeah, I can't leave you now
Yeah, I got nowhere to go anyhow
When you sleep, don't dream of me
I don't wanna break your heart 'til I'm breaking free
When I get out out I'm gonna run with you
We're gonna make our way to America
The lyrics of House of Heroes's song "Leave You Now" tell a story of a person who has spent ten long years "in the sun" doing time for someone they love. The person stayed committed and avoided giving up the loved one's name even when faced with the possibility of being separated from them. Despite the time spent apart, the person promises to continue to stay loyal to their loved one and run away to America when they are free.
The lyrics are a tale of dedication and loyalty, highlighting the lengths someone will go to for the people they love. The phrase "I just did my time for you" is particularly powerful as it shows how far someone will go to protect the people they care about.
The lyrics also explore the idea of hope and freedom. The singer envisions a future where they are no longer imprisoned but free to run away with their loved one. The phrase "My hope is growing by the power of love" is a reminder that even in difficult circumstances, love can provide strength and hope for a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
Ten long years I've spent in the sun where I
I've spent a decade under the sun, working hard and struggling.
Broke my back to avoid the gun, but I
I worked hard to avoid trouble and danger.
Never cracked and never gave you up
I never gave up on you and remained loyal.
I just did my time for you
I took the blame and punishment for your sake.
Yeah, I can't leave you now
I cannot leave you at this time.
Yeah, I got nowhere to go anyhow
I have no other place to go, regardless.
When you sleep, don't dream of me
Please don't think about me while you sleep.
I don't wanna break your heart 'til I'm breaking free
I don't want to hurt your feelings until I can escape.
When I get out out I'm gonna run with you
Once I am free, I will take you with me.
We're gonna make our way to America
Together, we will journey to America.
And they can call me public enemy
People may label me as a criminal.
Brand my skin for treachery
They may mark me with a brand for betrayal.
What they long to have, they can't take away
No matter how much they desire to take from me, they cannot take everything.
From me
From my possessions, freedom, and love.
My hope is growing by the power of love
My love for you gives me hope and strength.
The highest wall that they erect is not a prison enough
Even the strongest obstacle cannot contain my love.
And like the river that is winding takes its water to sea
Just like a winding river that flows to the sea, we are destined to be together.
The only ending that is fitting is you with me, baby
The only ending that suits us is being together.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: AARON JAMES BABCOCK, COLLIN RIGSBY, JARED KEITH RIGSBY, TIMOTHY RYAN SKIPPER
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