Indovina and Human Drama began their career in New Orleans in the early 80s as The Models, releasing two singles along with compilation appearances. A mid-'80s move to Los Angeles and the discovery of an already existing Australian band also named The Models set the stage for Indovina and company to begin their new incarnation.
The newly renamed Human Drama became a member of the "Scream scene" of the mid-'80s, which sprang up around the short-lived Los Angeles underground goth/metal club that brought Guns N' Roses and Jane's Addiction to the world. Human Drama contributed a song, "Wave of Darkness", to the 1987 Scream Compilation LP, which led to a major label deal with RCA.
1989 saw the release of the debut Hopes Prayers Dreams Heart Soul Mind Love Life Death EP and the full length Feel LP. Both releases featured a electric guitar-oriented approach. Indovina felt that RCA wasn't properly promoting the band, and the band and label parted ways.
Moving to the independent Triple X label, the next Human Drama release was 1992's The World Inside. Stylistically different from the first two releases, Indovina moved Human Drama into a quieter, more strings-based sound. This album is widely regarded as Indovina and Human Drama's most important work. The LP earned the band critical raves and a near fanatical following, especially in Mexico. A solo performance of various cover songs by Indovina at the album's release party predicted the next Human Drama album. Released in 1993, PinUps was an open tribute to David Bowie's album of the same name, a collection of remakes of various sources of inspiration.
A move to New York city accompanied a temporary co-release stint on the Projekt label, resulting in two additional mid-decade releases, 1994's Human Drama EP and 1995's Songs of Betrayal, which was later re-released as two separate discs with additional tracks.
The next Human Drama release would be a live album. 1997's Fourteen Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Four Days Later, featuring many of the early Feel-era songs, along with some new cover song choices.
1999 brought Solemn Sun Setting, which saw a merging of the two "different" Human Drama styles, before the following year's career overview, Best of Human Drama...In a Perfect World.
The final Human Drama album, 2002's Cause and Effect, continuing themes from Solemn Sun Setting, was an unexpected goodbye from Indovina and company, for both the band and their fans.
In 2004, Human Drama recorded their final track, the Beatles "Let It Be", which was given to fans who attended the band's farewell performance in Los Angeles. When asked why he chose "Let It Be" as their final recording Indovina answered, "I strived my entire career to write a song as good as that, but since I couldn't, I decided to record it as a salute to, what is in my opinion, the best song ever written".
Indovina has since moved on with his next project, Sound of the Blue Heart.
Farewell
Human Drama Lyrics
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But never got close enough to feel
That they were a part of me
I remember the river, but I never went back
Every day I could be a step closer
Every day I could give myself the gift
In every way I know just what I need, and what I want
So farewell to the vision
Farewell to the hope
And farewell to the moment
That I knew I´ll never get home
Farewell to the love, farewell to the hate
Farewell to you my beautiful
I won't ask you to wait any longer
Because I know how that feels
In these lyrics, the singer reflects on their longing for something beyond their reach. They express a desire for the mountains, which symbolize a sense of grandeur and connection to nature. However, despite this longing, they never truly experienced the mountains and feel a disconnect between themselves and this desire. This could suggest a sense of unfulfilled longing or missed opportunities in their life.
The mention of the river highlights another missed opportunity, as the singer remembers it but never returned to it. This could symbolize a lost connection to a source of life or rejuvenation. It conveys a sense of regret or a feeling of being stuck in a repetitive cycle, always moving forward without revisiting important places or experiences.
The following lines suggest that the singer is aware of the potential to change and move closer to what they truly need and want. They acknowledge that every day, there is an opportunity to take a step closer and to give themselves the gift of personal growth. However, despite this awareness, they find themselves consistently choosing to walk in the opposite direction.
The chorus, "So farewell to the vision, farewell to the hope, and farewell to the moment that I knew I'll never get home," conveys a sense of resignation and acceptance. The singer acknowledges that their longing and hopes for a different life or experience will never come to fruition. They bid farewell to this vision and the emotions associated with it, recognizing the need to let go and move on.
In the final lines, the singer says farewell to love and hate, perhaps implying a farewell to emotional attachments or relationships that have held them back. They address someone as "beautiful" but inform them that they won't ask them to wait any longer. This could indicate that the singer has come to understand the pain of waiting and doesn't want to impose it on someone else. It could also signify a break from dependencies or codependencies in relationships, embracing a sense of independence and self-reliance.
Line by Line Meaning
I dreamed of the mountains
I had aspirations and dreams of achieving great heights and success
But never got close enough to feel
Unfortunately, I never came close enough to truly experience that sense of accomplishment
That they were a part of me
To fully internalize and integrate the mountains into my identity
I remember the river, but I never went back
Although I have fond memories of the past, I never revisited those moments
Every day I could be a step closer
With each passing day, I have the opportunity to make progress towards my goals
Every day I could give myself the gift
Each day presents a chance for me to bestow upon myself the present of self-improvement
In every way I know just what I need, and what I want
I possess a deep understanding of my desires and ambitions in all aspects of my life
But I just keep walking the other way
However, instead of moving towards my desires, I find myself turning away and avoiding them
So farewell to the vision
I bid farewell to the future I once envisioned
Farewell to the hope
I say goodbye to the optimism and anticipation I once held
And farewell to the moment
I part ways with the specific moment or opportunity that will forever elude me
That I knew I´ll never get home
Realizing that I will never truly find my sense of belonging or fulfillment
Farewell to the love, farewell to the hate
I say goodbye to both the affection and animosity that have shaped my experiences
Farewell to you my beautiful
I bid farewell to you, my beloved one
I won't ask you to wait any longer
I no longer wish to burden you with my procrastination or indecision
Because I know how that feels
Having experienced the pain of waiting, I understand the discomfort it causes
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: S.J. Jr. Indovina, Jamii Szmadzinski
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Edgar Reza
Wonderdul video and song!! Love it