The band is best known thanks to the single Stars from the album You'd Prefer An Astronaut, appearing in the tops of several magazines and on various radio stations at the time.
The band was mostly inactive (except for sporadic performances) until reuniting in 2015 for a series of short tours. On June 23, 2020, the band announced and released Inlet by surprise via the internet, their first album of new material in over twenty-two years. On July 1, 2021, it was announced via Instagram that the band's longtime drummer Bryan St. Pere had passed away at the age of 52, prompting the band to cease activities once again.
There are others named Hum:
2) Hum is a Russian artist named Dmitry Chistov who creates emotional "dronescapes" with a prolific output and quite active in the Russian underground scene under various names such as Maw, Sphogha, etc. He is closely related to Exit in Grey as they have a similar musical style and occasionally work together on collaborative CDs.
3) Hum is a Thai pop-soul group originally from Chiangmai, who released an eponymous album (Hum) before splitting up.
4) Hum is a diverse Russian experimental electronic project by Valentin Lanskoy. His albums to date are: Home Music, Aera and Komsomol Scouts Space, the last one released on CD by USC label.
Comin' Home
Hum Lyrics
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supercharged from the storm
sun drench in our faces, too deformed
bliss with intent to see us
peeling locust skins from the locust tree
hang on to these places she says to me
clearly in this afternoon
clearly we will have to turn and come home soon
with her loving face in the snow
the mission could be corrupted
and we wouldn't know {and we wouldn't know}
my baby reads for the sound
I've got my feet against the ground
my baby reaches for the sound
I'll take you anywhere you want
loving us more as you see us
peeling locust skins from the locust trees
hang on to their faces she screams to me
clearly in this afternoon
clearly we will have to turn and come home soon
The lyrics to Hum's song Comin' Home seem to describe the experience of two people who are on a journey together. They are in a heightened emotional state, supercharged from the intensity of their shared experiences. The sun is shining on their faces, but they are both changed in some way, perhaps from the difficulties they have faced on their journey. They are looking forward, with intent to see what comes next. The image of peeling locust skins from the locust tree suggests that they are shedding their old identities to reveal a new, fresher version of themselves.
The woman in the song seems to be the more vocal of the two, encouraging her partner to hold onto the experience they are having. There is a sense of urgency and a fear that they will lose something important if they don't hang on tight. The lyric "clearly we will have to turn and come home soon" suggests that they are aware that their journey cannot go on forever. Perhaps they have reached the limits of what they can handle, or they recognize that they need to return to their old lives.
The line "my baby reads for the sound, I've got my feet against the ground" suggests a contrast between the two characters. One is looking outward, seeking something new, while the other is grounded and rooted in the present moment. The repeated phrase "peeling locust skins from the locust trees" reinforces the idea of transformation and renewal.
Line by Line Meaning
we're two points collapsing
We are two individuals whose paths are about to converge.
supercharged from the storm
We are energized and excited despite the turmoil we have faced.
sun drench in our faces, too deformed
The brightness of the sun is overwhelming us, making us feel changed and not quite ourselves.
bliss with intent to see us
Our happiness is purposeful, driven by our desire to be together.
peeling locust skins from the locust tree
We are shedding old layers of ourselves and growing into something new, like a locust shedding its skin.
hang on to these places she says to me
My partner wants us to appreciate and hold onto the moments that brought us together.
clearly in this afternoon
It is evident in this moment, in this specific time of day, that we must soon go back home.
clearly we will have to turn and come home soon
It is clear that our time of joy, adventure, and growth together is finite and must come to an end.
she fell into me a point collapsing
My partner let herself be vulnerable and merged with me, becoming one unified point as we collapse into each other.
with her loving face in the snow
My partner is lovingly embracing the moment, despite any discomfort it may cause her.
the mission could be corrupted
Our plan or purpose for being together could be misguided or ruined without our knowledge.
and we wouldn't know {and we wouldn't know}
If our mission were in fact corrupted, we might not be aware of it.
my baby reads for the sound
My partner is searching for the right path or answer, listening for clues and guidance.
I've got my feet against the ground
I am grounded and rooted, holding steady as my partner searches for answers.
my baby reaches for the sound
My partner is continuing to seek out the right path or answer, reaching out and exploring.
I'll take you anywhere you want
I am committed to supporting my partner's desires and needs, in all their journeys both physical and emotional.
loving us more as you see us
Our love grows stronger as we continue to learn and discover new aspects of each other.
peeling locust skins from the locust trees
We are actively changing and evolving, leaving behind old layers and growing into new ones.
hang on to their faces she screams to me
My partner is urging me to hold onto the people and memories that matter most in life.
clearly in this afternoon
It is evident in this moment, in this specific time of day, that we must soon go back home.
clearly we will have to turn and come home soon
It is clear that our time of joy, adventure, and growth together is finite and must come to an end.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRYAN ST. PERE, JEFFERY DIMPSEY, MATT TALBOTT, TIM LASH
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we're two points collapsing
supercharged from the storm
sun drench in our faces, too deformed
bliss with intent to see us
peeling locust skins from the locust tree
hang on to these places she says to me
clearly in this afternoon
clearly we will have to turn and come home soon
she fell into me a point collapsing
with her loving face in the snow
the mission could be corrupted
and we wouldn't know {and we wouldn't know}
my baby reads for the sound
I've got my feet against the ground
my baby reaches for the sound
I'll take you anywhere you want
loving us more as you see us
peeling locust skins from the locust trees
hang on to their faces she screams to me
clearly in this afternoon
clearly we will have to turn and come home soon
@mapetiteKatie
We're two points collapsing
Supercharged from the storm
Sun-drenched in our faces too deformed
Bliss with intent to see us
Peeling locust skins from the locust tree
Hang on to these places, she says to me
Clearly in this afternoon
Clearly we will have to turn
And come home soon
She fell into me, a point collapsing
With her lovely face in the snow
The mission could be corrupted and we wouldn't know
My baby reaches for the sound
I've got my feet against the ground
My baby reaches for the sound
I'll take you anywhere you found
Loving me more as we see us
Peeling locust skins from the locust trees
Hang on to their faces, she screams to me
Clearly in this afternoon
Clearly we will have to turn
And come home soon
Clearly in this afternoon
Clearly we will have to turn
And come home soon
@Duffington
I will never understand how this band never became stupidly popular. They're amazing
@baneleaf7025
It is because they did not want to be come popular so they did not do the extra steps for exposure. My neighbors sure knew who they were though.
@smallclone
They arent popular because the music isnt typical common people bs.
@meteorockogist
Mortal Mars they aren’t done yet! New album coming out soon! I just went to 4 of Matt Talbott’s acoustic shows. He’s amazing! He’s recording a solo album next week too.
@wathafukc
yep! along with a band called: Failure :) hum & failure are epic !!!
@johnschilling3294
grunge killed everything dead then ...wasn't in the scope
@lessthanpinochet
This is legit one of the best songs ever. They don't rock out in 7/4 like this anymore.
@Luxuryyacht92
See King Gizz and Lizz Wizz
@lessthanpinochet
@@Luxuryyacht92 they're alright. I like em.
@jmpsthrufyre
But they do though
You just haven't heard it or em