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.
So Far Away
House of Heroes Lyrics
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In this heartless world we gotta hold on to hope
We gotta let it go
Or it'll eat us alive we gotta let it go
Do you know me?
Do you trust me?
Can you find me?
What if I told you we were so far away?
What if I told you would you go with me anyway
What if I told you we were so far, so far away?
You gotta tell me the truth
If they take that too then we have nothing to lose
You gotta let me through
I can make a way if you light the fuse
I know you see me
I know you need me
If you believe me
Then I can be me
What if I told you we were so far away?
What if I told you would you go with me anyway
What if I told you we were so far, so far away?
What if I told you we were so far away?
What if I told you would you go with me anyway
What if I told you we were so far, so far away?
Yeah yeah yeah
Yeah yeah yeah
We gotta hold on to hope
In this heartless world we gotta hold on to hope
What if I told you we were so far away?
What if I told you would you go with me anyway
What if I told you we were so far, so far away?
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Yeah yeah yeah
The lyrics of House of Heroes' song "So Far Away" speak to a sense of disconnection and existential longing. The song begins with an acknowledgment of the bleakness of the world and the necessity of holding onto hope despite the odds. The repetition of the phrase "we gotta hold onto hope" emphasizes the importance of remaining optimistic in the face of adversity. The second stanza poses a series of questions that highlight the singer's vulnerability and desire for connection. They ask whether the listener knows them, trusts them, can find them, and loves them.
The chorus of the song is a series of rhetorical questions that reflect the singer's longing for a deeper connection than is possible in their current state. They ask, "What if I told you we were so far away?" and wonder if the listener would still go with them "anyway." The distance the singer is referring to is not just physical but emotional and existential as well. The repeated refrain of "we gotta hold onto hope" underscores the importance of maintaining faith in the possibility of connection despite the sense of distance.
The final stanza of the song introduces a sense of urgency. The singer implores the listener to "let [them] through" so that they can create a path to connection. They assert that they can "make a way" if the listener "lights the fuse." The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer repeating the phrase "we gotta hold onto hope" as a reminder to remain optimistic and open to connection.
Line by Line Meaning
We gotta hold onto hope
We need to maintain hope despite the harsh conditions of the world.
In this heartless world we gotta hold on to hope
The world is cruel and uncaring, but it's important to keep hope alive.
We gotta let it go
If we hold onto hope too tightly, it can become overwhelming and destructive.
Or it'll eat us alive we gotta let it go
If we don't learn to let go of hope sometimes, it can become counterproductive and consume us.
Do you know me?
The artist is asking if the listener truly understands them.
Do you trust me?
The singer is asking if the listener trusts them.
Can you find me?
The singer is asking if the listener is able to locate them, physically or emotionally.
Do you love me?
The artist is asking if the listener loves them.
What if I told you we were so far away?
The artist is posing a hypothetical situation where there is a great distance between them and the listener.
What if I told you would you go with me anyway
The artist is questioning if the listener would still follow them, even if they are distant.
You gotta tell me the truth
The singer is asking the listener to be honest with them.
If they take that too then we have nothing to lose
If someone takes away what they have left, they will have nothing to lose.
You gotta let me through
The singer is asking the listener to let them pass through a barrier or obstacle.
I can make a way if you light the fuse
The singer believes they can create a path forward, but they need the listener to take action first.
I know you see me
The singer believes the listener is aware of their presence.
I know you need me
The artist believes that the listener requires their presence or support.
If you believe me
The artist is asking the listener to trust them.
Then I can be me
The singer feels like they can truly be themselves if the listener trusts and supports them.
Yeah yeah yeah
A common filler phrase used in many songs.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: AARON JAMES BABCOCK, COLLIN RIGSBY, JARED KEITH RIGSBY, TIMOTHY RYAN SKIPPER
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Criskaos
I found this band for Josh Dun, and honestly, I found an amazing band. I love their songs 😊👍
Penny
SAME AHAHAHAHAHA
Jay The Alien
same
quit forever
Criskaos Same Here
penelope moonlee
Criskaos same
Daniel Rankin
This video gives me so much appreciation for these guys and their heart for their music.
Cygnus
You guys really have a hear that's after God. It's inspiring to say the least. Keep making great music that blesses so many people around the world
Ms Sweet
I wish house of heroes would get back together ❤️
Carl Deardoff
Dear House of the Heroes Ones, Thank you for your music. This music has gotten me through the darkest parts of my life. Your music has shined, even just a glimmer of Christ's glory, when I needed it. Keep on holdin on to hope, otherwise we ain't holdin onto anything. You aren't so far away. I think you have found your sound and are ready for the "big time" whatever, or wherever that is. Oh yeaaaaaa- yea- yea. Sincerely, One of your f-a-n-a-t-i-c's
Christina Mitchell
This brought tears to my eyes. I'm so inspired by your continual perseverance and dedication as a band. You bring hope to such a dark world. I'm so thankful that I was able to see you guys in concert last year, and I hope to again soon!