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.
Touch This Light
House of Heroes Lyrics
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When I get tangled up in the wires
And my only hope is a beggar's grace
It's you that I find
Before I'm blinded
I can see you there
In a rain of fire
I can touch it
I can hear your voice
Calling out my name
I wanna touch this light
When I feel crushed underneath the weight
Cursing every step as I toe the line
I say my prayers to a rebel king
And your light shines
Before I'm caught up in it
I can see you there
In a rain of fire
Reaching out for me
I can touch it
I can hear your voice
Calling out my name
I wanna touch this light
I wanna touch this light
I wanna touch this light
I wanna touch this light
Make a run, make a run for the sun
Make a run, make a run
Touch this light
Make a run, make a run, make a run, make a run
If I could see what you see in me
If I could push through the crippling fear
Then I would run with the raging wind
Then I would live again
I can see you there
In a rain of fire
Reaching out for me
I can touch it
I can hear your voice
Calling out my name
I wanna touch this light
I wanna touch this light
I wanna touch this light
I wanna touch this light
I wanna touch this light
The lyrics of "Touch This Light" by House of Heroes speak about finding hope in times of darkness and struggle. The singer is feeling lost and entangled in a sea of grey, and hopes for mercy and grace. However, the song expresses that the artist finds solace in the light and reaches out for it with the hope of being able to grasp it. The light represents a source of hope and guidance that can help the singer overcome their challenges.
The chorus asserts the singer's desire to touch the light, which can be interpreted as a metaphor for connecting with something greater than themselves, perhaps a higher power, and finding peace and redemption. The final verse speaks about wanting to see oneself the way the light sees them, and to not be held back by fear. The song ultimately ends with the singer expressing their desire to touch the light and live once again.
Line by Line Meaning
When I get lost in a sea of grey
When I am feeling lost and confused
When I get tangled up in the wires
When I am overwhelmed by life's complications
And my only hope is a beggar's grace
When I am at my lowest point and need help from anyone
It's you that I find
I always find you when I need help and guidance
Before I'm blinded
Before my current situation completely consumes me
I can see you there
I can always see your presence and feel your guiding hand
In a rain of fire
Even in the worst of situations
Reaching out for me
You are there to help me and offer guidance
I can touch it
I know that your help is real and tangible
I can hear your voice
I can hear your words of encouragement and guidance
Calling out my name
You are always looking out for me and reaching out to help me
I wanna touch this light
I want to experience your help and guidance in a real way
When I feel crushed underneath the weight
When I feel overwhelmed and weighed down by life's challenges
Cursing every step as I toe the line
When I feel like I am following the same path and making no progress
I say my prayers to a rebel king
I pray to someone who can help me shake things up and change my life
And your light shines
You bring light to my life and guide me through troubled times
Before I'm caught up in it
Before my challenges completely consume me
Make a run, make a run for the sun
Encouragement to take action and strive for a better life
Make a run, make a run
Repeated encouragement to take action and improve my life
If I could see what you see in me
If I could understand and appreciate my own worth and potential
If I could push through the crippling fear
If I could overcome my greatest fears and obstacles
Then I would run with the raging wind
Then I could live freely and without reservations
Then I would live again
Then I would feel truly alive and fulfilled
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: AARON JAMES BABCOCK, COLIN MARK RIGSBY, ERIC MATTHEW NEWCOMER, TIMOTHY RYAN SKIPPER
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zoe
im not gonna lie i found this band because of josh but they are actually really good and this song gives me a bmth vibe
juliana borges
I follow you guys since 2005. Just realized it's been 10 years! God, I've been a fan forever! Keep rocking! Love from brazil :)
Rayla
:D I love these guys! my all time favorite song to this day remains The Valley Of the Dying Sun :D but then again, I love all their music..
Landon Corty
2012 dang I would have been 3 lol
Careless_Broccoli
Great song guys keep on making great music
Benjamin Canizales
Ahhh i love this! Cant wait for the new album! The harmonies of the guitars and the solo at the end are so epic too! God bless yall
Clementine Productions
My favorite group. I've seen them 3 times live. Once when they came to perform at my youth group and twice at LifeLight in Sioux Falls, South Dakota (or near it because it's located just outside of Sioux Falls). They are AWESOME!!!
kyle kouhout
SO amazing Guys <3 i haven't heard a single bad song Keep it up i hope to see you guys live again !
Ron Higdon
This is one of my favorite bands. I started listening to them when they release The End Is Not the End which is an amazing album. Check them out and I think you will find it worth you while.
Ryan Toyota
LOVE IT!!! As an amateur videographer, this is one of those videos that makes me think "so awesome and simple, why didn't I think of this first?" This was executed PERFECTLY. Love the new song as well!!!