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.
Love is For the Middle Class
House of Heroes Lyrics
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I couldn't take four more in a business school
Just to spend another twenty in a cubicle
So I got a summer job cleaning swimming pools
I saw my little angel in a one-piece suit
She had a high-class mind and her face was cute
And for the first time I didn't know what to do
I said, "I'd better start to make the cash
If all I had was love, would I still be lovely?
If all I gave was love, would you give up on me?
But if you measure love in false securities
I owe you nothin' at all
Don't owe you nothin' at all
Don't need your lovin' at all
Don't owe you nothin' at all
Hey
Your daddy got in trouble with the I.R.S.
Left your mama with a baby and a pile of debt
Sent you off to public school with all the rest
Now you're lookin' for a man who can pay the rent
And for the first time you don't know what to do
Your head says no, but your heart says true
When every other man just puts you last
I said, "I'd better make the cash
Love is for the middle class"
If all I had was love, would I still be lovely?
If all I gave was love, would you give up on me?
But if you measure love in false securities
I owe you nothin' at all
Don't owe you nothin' at all
Don't need your lovin' at all
Don't owe you nothin' at all
Hey
Oh, I wouldn't mind it if we nickle and we dime it
Just to be together in the end
Maybe just a little till we make it to the middle
And they're takin' half of every cent
If you can find a brother that can take you from the gutter
Then I get if you gotta go
But does he really see you like you know I really see you?
Does he love you with his rebel soul
Like I can love you, baby?
Like I do?
I said, "I'd better make the cash
Love is for the middle class"
I said, "I'd better make the cash
Love is for the middle class"
If all I had was love, would I still be lovely?
If all I gave was love, would you give up on me?
But if you measure love in false securities
I owe you nothin' at all
Don't owe you nothin' at all
Don't need your lovin' at all
Don't owe you nothin' at all
I owe you nothin' at all
Don't owe you nothin' at all
Don't need your lovin' at all
Don't owe you nothin' at all
Hey
The song "Love is For the Middle Class" by House of Heroes is centered around societal expectations and the pursuit of financial stability. The first verse details the singer's decision to forego traditional education in favor of working a summer job after obtaining a G.E.D. with a low GPA. The singer then meets a woman who he is attracted to for more than just physical reasons, but realizes that he must prioritize making money to maintain her companionship. The chorus poses the question of whether love is enough on its own, or if it is measured by material possessions and financial security. The second verse tells the story of a woman who was dealt a difficult hand in life, having a debt-ridden family and a father who got in trouble with the IRS. She, too, is searching for financial stability in a partner but struggles between what her head tells her she should want and what her heart desires.
The song speaks to the challenges of being in a society that prioritizes money and material possessions, often at the expense of genuine connection and love. The chorus suggests that love may not be enough if it is not backed by financial stability, causing the singer and his love interest to struggle with what they truly want and need. Overall, the song is a commentary on the pressure to conform to societal expectations and the difficult choices that people must make in order to navigate those expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
I got my G.E.D with a 2.2
I didn't have the grades for college, so I got my high school equivalency degree with a low score
I couldn't take four more in a business school
I didn't want to spend four more years studying business in college
Just to spend another twenty in a cubicle
To avoid being stuck in an office job for the rest of my life
So I got a summer job cleaning swimming pools
I took a temporary job cleaning swimming pools for the summer
I saw my little angel in a one-piece suit
I saw a girl I liked wearing a one-piece swimsuit
She had a high-class mind and her face was cute
She was intelligent and attractive
And for the first time I didn't know what to do
I was confused about how to approach her
I said, "I'd better start to make the cash
I realized I needed to make more money to impress her
Love is for the middle class"
Love is considered a luxury for people who are financially stable
If all I had was love, would I still be lovely?
If money wasn't a factor in our relationship, would you still find me attractive?
If all I gave was love, would you give up on me?
If I couldn't support you financially, would you leave me?
But if you measure love in false securities
If you equate love with material possessions or money, it's not genuine
I owe you nothin' at all
I don't owe you anything
Don't owe you nothin' at all
I still don't owe you anything
Don't need your lovin' at all
I don't need your love or financial support
Hey
An exclamation to emphasize the last few lines
Your daddy got in trouble with the I.R.S.
Your father had financial problems with the government
Left your mama with a baby and a pile of debt
He left your mother with a newborn child and a lot of financial obligations
Sent you off to public school with all the rest
You had to attend the same public school as everyone else
Now you're lookin' for a man who can pay the rent
You're now looking for a man who can financially support you
And for the first time you don't know what to do
You're not sure how to handle the pressure of finding a financially stable partner
Your head says no, but your heart says true
You're conflicted about whether to prioritize love or money
When every other man just puts you last
Other men don't prioritize you because of your financial situation
If all I had was love, would I still be lovely?
The same question as before, but from the woman's perspective
If all I gave was love, would you give up on me?
The same question as before, but from the woman's perspective
But if you measure love in false securities
The same line as before, emphasizing that love shouldn't be equated with money or material possessions
Oh, I wouldn't mind it if we nickle and we dime it
I wouldn't mind if we had to save up money slowly over time
Just to be together in the end
As long as we end up together in the end, it'll be worth it
Maybe just a little till we make it to the middle
We might have to struggle a bit until we achieve financial stability
And they're takin' half of every cent
Taxes and other expenses will take up a lot of our income
If you can find a brother that can take you from the gutter
If you can find a man who can lift you out of poverty
Then I get if you gotta go
I understand if you have to leave me
But does he really see you like you know I really see you?
Is he really able to appreciate you for who you are, like I do?
Does he love you with his rebel soul
Does he love you passionately and recklessly like I do?
Like I can love you, baby?
I can love you with all my heart and soul, baby
I said, "I'd better make the cash
Reiterating that money is important for our relationship to work
Love is for the middle class"
Reiterating the idea that love is seen as a luxury for people who are financially stable
I owe you nothin' at all
Reiterating that I don't owe anyone anything
Don't owe you nothin' at all
Reiterating that I still don't owe anyone anything
Don't need your lovin' at all
Reiterating that I don't need anyone's love or financial support
Hey
An exclamation to emphasize the last few lines
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AARON JAMES BABCOCK, COLLIN RIGSBY, JARED KEITH RIGSBY, TIMOTHY RYAN SKIPPER
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Joshua Jee
Still one of my favorites to this day.
David Shuster
Apparently some people think this is like a meaningless/poppy song, I see where that's coming from but I think it actually expresses a really interesting and real dilemma when someone's in love, but there's a small niche of audience that might understand the song i guess
KingdomCarrier121
WOW! This is such a new sound for them! Craziness, but as always, I love it.
rawksongs
AWESOME!!!! this album is going to ROCK!
Amber Cullen
i, for one, LOVE this lyric stuff!!! more more!
AllieK
I love this song!!!
Sean
This song is such a grower it isn't true, going to be in my head forever!
Lisette Christiaans
Ah, now i understand. I'm from Holland, so i didn't totally get that 'love is for the middle class' and that made the song sound a little strange. But thank you! =) I think it's very well written as well!
Tyler Ammerman
awesome song guys
hotmustardseed
Queen + Foo Fighters + Meatloaf = awesome.