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.
Lose Control
House of Heroes Lyrics
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No one knows my name.
I ride the winds of seven seas,
Gone before the rain.
I am both friend and enemy,
An object of disdain.
Livin' it up in the down and out,
Yeah! I feel it in my bones,
Like a rolling stone.
An enemy unknown,
I lose control.
I feel it in my bones,
Like a rolling stone.
You'll never find me on the high ground.
I lose control.
I draw disaster from the vein,
Like fire in the sky.
I am the bandage and the pain,
The father of the fires.
I stand alone when none remain,
A creature of the night.
I've got you in ,but there's no way out.
I roll with the foxes and hunt with the hounds.
Yeah! I feel it in my bones,
Like a rolling stone.
An enemy unknown,
I lose control.
I feel it in my bones,
Like a rolling stone.
You'll never find me on the high ground.
I lose control.
I am the death that makes your life seem good.
I am the pain that brings you close to God.
I am the prophet warning of the flood.
I am the answer you misunderstood.
I am the answer that you misunderstand.
I do the evil that an honest man can't.
I live in the shadows that the enemy casts.
I have no future and I have no past.
Livin' in the down and out
Livin' it up in the down and out,
I roll with the foxes and hunt with the hounds,
I've got you in,but there's no way out,
Get on your feet when you hear that sound!
Yeah! I feel it in my bones,
Like a rolling stone.
An enemy unknown,
I lose control.
I feel it in my bones,
Like a rolling stone.
You'll never find me on the high ground.
I lose control.
You'll never find me on the high ground,
I lose control!
You'll never find me on the high ground,
I lose control!
The House of Heroes's song "Lose Control" seems to describe a character who is enigmatic and elusive, with an air of mystery and danger around them. The first stanza conveys a sense of anonymity and transience, with the character being "gone before the rain" and an "object of disdain". The character is portrayed as both a friend and an enemy, possessing certain qualities that are both admirable and contemptible. They are a paradox, someone who lives "in the down and out" but who also "rolls with the foxes and hunts with the hounds". This ambiguous characterization adds to the intrigue of the character, who seems to occupy a liminal space, living on the fringes of society.
The second stanza paints the character in a more ominous light, as someone who draws "disaster from the vein" and is "the father of the fires". They are described as a solitary figure who stands alone when "none remain", and is a creature of the night. The third stanza is particularly interesting, as the character confesses to being all sorts of contradictory things - they are the death that makes life seem good, the pain that brings one close to God, the prophet warning of the flood, and the answer that is misunderstood. They do the evil that an honest man can't, and live in the shadows cast by the enemy, with no future or past. All of these evocative descriptions serve to create a character that is hard to pin down, who exists more as a concept or archetype than a flesh-and-blood person.
Overall, "Lose Control" gives us a glimpse into the world of a shadowy and elusive individual, whose motivations and actions are hard to understand. The song is a study in contradictions, painting a character who is both appealing and repellent, and who inhabits a world that is simultaneously thrilling and dangerous.
Line by Line Meaning
I cast no shadow on the grave,
I am insignificant and unnoticed, having no lasting impact on the world when I pass away.
No one knows my name.
I am anonymous and obscure, with no recognition or fame to my name.
I ride the winds of seven seas,
I wander the world aimlessly, unattached and uncommitted to any one place or purpose.
Gone before the rain.
I leave quickly and abruptly without warning or explanation, disappearing before any repercussions or consequences occur.
I am both friend and enemy,
I can be both a companion and a foe, a dichotomous figure that elicits mixed feelings from those around me.
An object of disdain.
I am disliked and disapproved of by others, seen as unworthy or contemptible for my actions or personality.
Livin' it up in the down and out,
I am thriving despite my destitute and desperate circumstances, finding pleasure and enjoyment in unlikely places or situations.
I roll with the foxes and hunt with the hounds.
I associate with different groups and individuals, remaining adaptable and versatile in my social interactions.
Yeah! I feel it in my bones,
I am confident and certain in my beliefs or attitudes, feeling them deeply and instinctively within myself.
Like a rolling stone.
I am a wanderer and a drifter, never staying in one place or with one person for very long.
An enemy unknown,
I am unrecognized and unfamiliar to those who may be opposed to me, making it easier for me to surprise or deceive them.
I lose control.
I am impulsive and unpredictable, often acting recklessly or spontaneously without considering the consequences of my actions.
You'll never find me on the high ground.
I am not honorable or virtuous, preferring to operate in the shadows or on the fringes of society.
I draw disaster from the vein,
I am attracted to danger and chaos, willingly inviting trouble and turmoil into my life.
Like fire in the sky.
My presence is intense and all-consuming, leaving a trail of destruction and upheaval in my wake.
I am the bandage and the pain,
I can offer relief and comfort, but also inflict harm and suffering depending on the circumstances.
The father of the fires.
I am responsible for causing chaos and destruction, often igniting conflicts or inciting violence.
I stand alone when none remain,
I am a solitary figure, isolated and estranged from others even in times of crisis or need.
A creature of the night.
I am a nocturnal and elusive figure, lurking in the shadows and avoiding detection or discovery.
I've got you in, but there's no way out.
I have trapped or ensnared someone, making it impossible for them to escape my grasp or influence.
Get on your feet when you hear that sound!
I am a call to action or a warning of danger, eliciting a strong response or reaction from those around me.
You'll never find me on the high ground,
I am not morally righteous or upstanding, often choosing to operate in the gray areas or engage in questionable behavior.
You'll never find me on the high ground,
I am not concerned with maintaining a positive reputation or image, instead prioritizing my own desires and motives.
I am the death that makes your life seem good.
I represent the end or destruction of something, which can often give the appearance of creating positivity or renewal in its wake.
I am the pain that brings you close to God.
I am a catalyst for spiritual growth or enlightenment, often through the suffering or hardship that I bring to others.
I am the prophet warning of the flood.
I am someone who foresees impending disaster or catastrophe, often warning others to prepare or take action to prevent its occurrence.
I am the answer you misunderstood.
I offer clarity or resolution to a problem or question, but my meaning or intent is often misconstrued or misinterpreted by others.
I do the evil that an honest man can't.
I am willing to engage in deceitful or immoral behavior, something that a person with strong values or ethics would not do.
I live in the shadows that the enemy casts.
I remain hidden or obscured by those who wish me harm or disapproval, keeping a low profile to avoid detection or persecution.
I have no future and I have no past.
I am a transient and fleeting presence, with no history or legacy to speak of and no clear direction or purpose to my life.
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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