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.
You Are The Judas Of The Cheerleading Squad
House of Heroes Lyrics
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Grinding, pulling
All this machinery was never gonna let you go
Binding, owning
Break to heal and heal he will
Fragile growing
He learned to hate, he learned to kill
And now he'll learn to feel
Take these wings of iron
Off my back, out of my heart
Oh, forged in the fire and the fire, it burns in me
Oh, forged in the fire and the fire, it burns in me
Get out your ghosts
Bet you had it coming
Oh, and teach them to sing
Bet you had it coming
Oh, fire is burning you clean
Bet you had it coming
And when it rains
Bet you had it coming
Live in the stream
Bet you had it coming
Every drop that comes down from above
Washes you clean
Bet you had it coming
Take these wings of iron
Off my back, out of my heart
Oh, forged in the fire and the fire, it burns in me
I've slept in the belly of the beast
(Take these wings of iron
Off my back, out of my heart)
Now I'll sleep under your wings
(Oh, forged in the fire and the fire, it burns in me)
Oh, forged in the fire and the fire, it burns in me
I've slept in the belly of the beast
(Take these wings of iron
Off my back, out of my heart)
Now I'll sleep under your wings
I'm forged in the fire and the fire, it burns in me
I've slept in the belly of the beast
(Take these wings of iron
Off my back, out of my heart)
Now I'll sleep under your wings
I'm forged in the fire and the fire, it burns in me
The lyrics of House of Heroes's song "You Are The Judas Of The Cheerleading Squad" speak of the struggle to break free from the machinery of life that holds one back. It mentions finding the bolt that is fused in the bone, indicating something that is deeply embedded and difficult to remove. The machinery referred to is what never lets one go, binding and owning them. The lyrics talk about learning to hate and kill, but also about learning to feel and heal. This indicates the journey of overcoming negative experiences and emotions and coming out stronger.
The song also mentions "taking wings of iron" off one's back and out of the heart, which signifies getting rid of a burden or something that is weighing one down. It talks about being forged in the fire, which could signify going through difficult experiences that help one gain strength and resilience. The song ends with the lyrics "I've slept in the belly of the beast, now I'll sleep under your wings, I'm forged in the fire and the fire, it burns in me", indicating a sense of liberation and finding comfort in the newfound strength.
Line by Line Meaning
Find the bolt fused in the bone
Discover the source of your pain, embedded deep within your being
Grinding, pulling
The struggle to rid oneself of this pain
All this machinery was never gonna let you go
The external forces that keep you bound to your pain
Binding, owning
The pain takes hold of you and becomes a part of your identity
Break to heal and heal he will
In order to heal, one must go through a painful process of breaking free from the pain
Fragile growing
The healing process is delicate and can be easily disrupted
He learned to hate, he learned to kill
The pain has caused the person to become angry and destructive
And now he'll learn to feel
The healing process will allow the person to access their emotions and address the root of their pain
Take these wings of iron
The burden of pain that weighs heavily on the person
Off my back, out of my heart
The desire to rid oneself of this pain
Oh, forged in the fire and the fire, it burns in me
The pain has become a part of the person's identity and cannot be easily removed
Get out your ghosts
Confront and address the unresolved issues from your past
Bet you had it coming
Take responsibility for your actions and face the consequences
And teach them to sing
Use your experiences to inspire and empower others
Fire is burning you clean
The painful process of healing is purifying and cleansing
And when it rains
The natural process of life brings both joy and pain
Live in the stream
Embrace the ups and downs of life and find peace in the present moment
Every drop that comes down from above
Life is full of experiences, both good and bad
Washes you clean
These experiences shape who you are and can lead to growth and healing
I've slept in the belly of the beast
I have experienced great pain and turmoil
Now I'll sleep under your wings
I will find comfort and protection in a newfound sense of self
I'm forged in the fire and the fire, it burns in me
The pain has shaped who I am, but I will use it to move forward and grow
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AARON JAMES BABCOCK, COLLIN RIGSBY, TIMOTHY RYAN SKIPPER
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