The band's first release was a self-titled EP, released on June 1, 2010. The band released a track from the album, "A Drowning", as a digital single, and a second song, "The Space in Between", debuted as a video on Pitchfork on May 14, 2010. A third track, "The Believers", was made available through Wired magazine's iPad application, along with a dissection and analysis of the song, and through a free digital download from the official website. "The Believers" is also featured on the soundtrack of the 2011 film Limitless.
The band recorded a cover of the Bryan Ferry song "Is Your Love Strong Enough?," which was released December 9, 2011 on the soundtrack for The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
On 21 September 2012, Trent Reznor posted an update on the band's Facebook page confirming new activity. He revealed that the band has "partnered" with Columbia Records for the next series of releases - 'An Omen' EP, which was released on 13th November 2012, and their full-length debut album titled "Welcome Oblivion" which was later released March 4, 2013. He also revealed that videos would made and that the band would be performing live, but did not have any further details. On 25th September 2012, Mariqueen Reznor posted a picture of the cover of the vinyl version of the An Omen EP via her twitter account.
Since then, How To Destroy Angels has toured on a limited scale including performances at Coachella 2013 and appearances with Trent Reznor's main project Nine Inch Nails, as well as releasing music videos for Ice Age and How Long, directed by John Hillcoat and Shynola, respectively.
Parasite
How to Destroy Angels Lyrics
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You still believe
You still can love me
You still can bleed
Parasite
You so unique, you
You still assure me
You stupefy
Parasite
The lyrics of How to Destroy Angels' song Parasite are some of the most intriguing and thought-provoking pieces of music poetry. The opening lines of the song are deeply introspective and suggestive. The words 'You still can feel, You still believe, You still can love me, You still can bleed' seem to imply the presence of an unseen connection between different people. The lines that follow reinforce this idea of a shared connection, possibly one that is parasitic in nature.
The title of the song itself, 'Parasite', suggests something that feeds off another entity, drawing its sustenance from it. This parasitic relationship is further explored in the lines that follow. The singer of the song seems to have an intimate relationship with something that is unique yet somehow comforting. They describe this entity as one that soothes their mind, assures them, and even stupefies them. The repeated use of 'You' throughout the lyrics reinforces the idea of a personal connection, one that is possibly addictive and destructive.
In conclusion, the lyrics to How to Destroy Angels' song Parasite are a masterful exploration of the complex and often misunderstood dynamics of human relationships. The words evoke a sense of longing, desire, and vulnerability, all while painting a picture of a connection that is both beautiful and dangerous.
Line by Line Meaning
You still can feel
Your emotions haven't disappeared just yet
You still believe
Your faith hasn't left you
You still can love me
Your affection towards me hasn't vanished
You still can bleed
You're still human and can be hurt
You so unique, you
You are incredibly distinct and matchless
You soothe my mind
You calm my thoughts and emotions
You still assure me
You still provide me with reassurance
You stupefy
You leave me in awe and bewilderment
Parasite
I rely on you excessively and it's becoming unhealthy
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ATTICUS ROSS, MARIQUEEN ARRABACA MAANDIG, TRENT REZNOR
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Antoinette Alvarez
on Keep It Together
Great song ♡
Antoinette Alvarez
on A Drowning
Can listen to this song for hours. Ugh I ♡ it.
Antoinette Alvarez
on The Space In Between
Love the music ♡