Soon after their formation, they packed-up and moved to the UK, where they recorded their critical acclaimed debut album, "Howling Bells" (May 2006, Bella Union), with Coldplay / Gomez producer Ken Nelson . Press included a rare 9/10 in NME and 7.8/10 in Pitchfork. They spent much of the next 2 years touring mostly Europe, Australia and parts of the US. Howling Bells played at the 2007 NME Awards show. They also performed at numerous festivals over the 2006 English summer including Reading/Leeds. They have supported US band The Killers and Placebo around Europe, as well as Snow Patrol on their Australian tour.
Howling Bells signed to the well respected U.K record label Independiente (Travis,The La's) and released their 2nd album, "Radio Wars", which they recorded with Dan Grech-Marguerat, who has produced/engineered records alongside producer Nigel Godrich, including Radiohead and Air.The first single was Into The Chaos.
Their third studio album "The Loudest Engine" was released through Cooking Vinyl on 9 September 2011 to mostly positive reviews. It was produced by Mark Stoermer and recorded at Battle Born Studios, in Las Vegas from September to October 2010.
Their fourth studio album "Heartstrings" was released through Birthday Records on 2 June 2014 to generally favourable reviews. It was co-produced by Catherine J. Marks and Alan Moulder, and recorded at Assault & Battery 2, London, in November 2013.
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Secrets
Howling Bells Lyrics
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And you can give me these secrets, you keep from me
I wanna see all of you
I wanna see all of you
We'll become one
In this ocean of many
Through each others eyes
The fear will disappear, disappear
I wanna see all of you
The secrets you keep
The lies you speak are only ways to keep us safe
The quiet day, the dead of night
I hear your voice, don't try to fight
The song Secrets by Howling Bells is a love song with a message about the importance of trust and intimacy in a relationship. The lines "Lean closer to me, my love, And you can give me these secrets, you keep from me" suggest that the singer wants their partner to open up to them and reveal their secrets, because they want to fully connect and see all of them. The lyrics "We'll become one, In this ocean of many, Through each others eyes, The fear will disappear, disappear" emphasize the idea that once the couple fully opens up to each other, they will become stronger and overcome any fears or doubts they may have. The singer also acknowledges that the secrets and lies people keep are often done so to protect themselves and their loved ones, but ultimately they can hinder true intimacy.
In the chorus, the lyrics "I wanna see all of you, The secrets you keep, The lies you speak are only ways to keep us safe" suggest that the singer is willing to be vulnerable and wants their partner to do the same, because real safety and security lies in being honest and open with each other. The lines "The quiet day, the dead of night, I hear your voice, don't try to fight" demonstrate the singer's deep connection and understanding of their partner, even in moments of silence or emotional struggle.
Overall, the song Secrets is a powerful message about the importance of trust, intimacy and vulnerability in a relationship. The singer is encouraging their partner to open up and be their authentic self, while also acknowledging that secrets and lies can sometimes be necessary for protection.
Line by Line Meaning
Lean closer to me, my love
Come closer to me so that we can have a more intimate conversation
And you can give me these secrets, you keep from me
You can finally open up and share the secrets that you've been keeping from me
I wanna see all of you
I want to get to know all parts of you, even the hidden ones
We'll become one
We will be unified in our shared experiences and secrets
In this ocean of many
In the midst of the countless people and secrets in the world
Through each others eyes
By looking into each other's perspectives and experiences
The fear will disappear, disappear
Our fears will disappear as we bond with each other
The secrets you keep
The secrets that you're hiding from me
The lies you speak are only ways to keep us safe
You're only hiding the truth from me to protect us from any harm or pain
The quiet day, the dead of night
Regardless of the time of day, whether the world is silent or dark
I hear your voice, don't try to fight
I hear you call out to me despite your hesitations and reluctance to open up
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SIAN EVANS, DAN STEIN
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