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.
Something of an Optimist
House of Heroes Lyrics
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But never gave into doubt.
She closed her eyes. prayed every night and knew the signs were there.
With eyes to the sky she saw hope loud.
No sound. love rained down on her.
Days just float on by and we're so occupied that we forgot to cry.
Love shows it's face. amazing grace.
Sometimes I wonder "are you listening? do you really care?"
But prayers are answered in your time.
I'm learning faith. I'm learning trust. I know true happiness.
My father's going to heaven.
I'll see him. we'll smile.and I'll see you in heaven.
The song "Something of an Optimist" by House of Heroes is a reflective piece on faith and hope. The lyrics describe a woman's unwavering faith in the face of adversity, as she prays each night with her eyes closed, trusting that her prayers will be answered. The lines "With eyes to the sky she saw hope loud" and "No sound. love rained down on her" illustrate the power of her faith, which allows her to see the signs of hope and feel the love of a higher power in her life.
The song also touches on the theme of loss and grief, with the singer expressing a longing to see his father again in heaven. He acknowledges the struggle to have faith and wonders if his prayers are being heard, but ultimately learns to trust and find peace in the belief that his father is in a better place. The lines "I'm learning faith. I'm learning trust. I know true happiness" encapsulate the message of the song, which is to find hope in the face of sadness and trust in the power of faith.
Overall, "Something of an Optimist" is a poignant and introspective piece that will resonate with anyone who has experienced loss or struggled with their faith.
Line by Line Meaning
Another day another night. I think she lost count at one
The passing of time is insignificant to her, as anticipation for something greater grabs her attention.
But never gave into doubt.
Despite the odds, she refused to let negativity take over and maintained her optimism.
She closed her eyes. prayed every night and knew the signs were there.
She turned to faith and believed that the universe was giving her signs that things were going to work out.
With eyes to the sky she saw hope loud.
By looking towards the heavens, she found hope and inspiration that motivated her to keep believing.
No sound. love rained down on her.
There were no physical actions or words needed, but she could feel love's presence and influence within her life.
Days just float on by and we're so occupied that we forgot to cry.
Our busy lives can cause us to suppress our emotions and neglect the importance of feeling and releasing them through tears.
Love shows it's face. amazing grace.
Love is revealed in unexpected ways and always seems to come through for her.
And everything's just fine.
Despite the ups and downs of life, she remains content and unfazed.
Sometimes I wonder "are you listening? do you really care?"
She has occasional doubts about whether God is listening to her prayers and if he truly cares about her, but continues to have faith regardless.
But prayers are answered in your time.
Although it may not be on her timeline, she trusts that her prayers will be answered in a way that aligns with God's plan.
I'm learning faith. I'm learning trust. I know true happiness.
Through her experiences, she has learned that faith and trust in a higher power leads to genuine happiness.
My father's going to heaven.
She has come to terms with the fact that her father is going to pass away and find peace in the thought of him going to heaven.
I'll see him. we'll smile.and I'll see you in heaven.
She holds onto the belief that she will one day be reunited with her father in heaven and feels comfort in the thought of seeing her loved ones again after death.
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