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.
King of Kings
Human Drama Lyrics
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the tears that hid behind the laughter
the years you ran away from
Time that ran like waterfalls
onto your shoulders the pressure falls
how did you, how did you not see it coming
Your sunny day is turning soon
funny how a life of lies
will always, will always lead to the truth
See all the pretty little innocent eyes,
those looks that kill they are disguised
so try harder cause I've been fooled before
There's a line I read in a book I've forgotten
""The tortured soul blames the world around him""
when in truth, the torture is of his own hands
King of kings, fool of fools
Your sunny day is turning soon
funny how a life of lies
will always, will always lead to the truth
Love I know I've kept you waiting for,
a promise I can't keep
I kept you waiting because I,
I knew you would
I wrapped deception in a bow and paper
and handed it to you smiling
sometimes the devil smiles,
when he needs you to feel safe
Pull your hair back and dry your eyes
But leave your deception where it lies
out in the open for both of us to see
I wonder when you step out into the night
Will you look back believing you got out
with all of your secrets still safely hidden
King of kings, fool of fools
Your sunny day is turning soon
funny how a life of lies
will always, will always lead to the truth
King of kings, fool of fools
Your sunny day is turning soon
funny how a life of lies
will always, will always lead to the truth
The lyrics to Human Drama's song "King of Kings" explore the theme of deception and the consequences it brings. The opening lines talk about the struggles one faces after trying to hide their true emotions behind a mask of laughter. It reflects on the years spent running away from the truth and the tears that were concealed. The imagery of time running like waterfalls onto the shoulders represents the weight of the deception and pressure that eventually catches up. The lyrics question how the person didn't see the consequences coming, emphasizing the self-destructive nature of living a life filled with lies.
The chorus, "King of kings, fool of fools, your sunny day is turning soon," suggests that the individual who thought they were in control and had everything figured out will soon face the consequences of their actions. The repetitive mention of a life of lies leading to the truth highlights the inevitability of facing the consequences of one's deceptive actions.
The lyrics also touch upon the idea of disguising innocence with looks that can be deadly and deceptive. The artist warns the subject to try harder in their deception because they have been fooled before. The reference to a forgotten quote about a tortured soul blaming the world around them emphasizes that true torment stems from one's own choices and actions.
The lyrics continue by acknowledging the person's delay in fulfilling promises to their loved one due to the knowledge that they would be disappointed. The act of wrapping deception with a smile and comparing it to the devil's smile reveals the manipulative nature of the individual and their attempt to make their loved one feel safe while concealing their true intentions.
Line by Line Meaning
Fighting all the mornings after
Struggling with the consequences of your actions and decisions every day
the tears that hid behind the laughter
Suppressing your true emotions and pain behind a facade of happiness
the years you ran away from
Avoiding facing the challenges and responsibilities that have been mounting over time
Time that ran like waterfalls
Time passing swiftly and with great force, overwhelming you
onto your shoulders the pressure falls
The weight of your burdens and expectations became too much to bear
how did you, how did you not see it coming
Expressing disbelief and self-questioning about how you failed to anticipate the consequences
King of kings, fool of fools
Acknowledging that despite your perceived power or influence, you have made foolish choices
Your sunny day is turning soon
Your current state of happiness and contentment will soon fade away
funny how a life of lies
Ironically, living a life based on deception and falsehoods
will always, will always lead to the truth
Ultimately, the truth will always be revealed and cannot be hidden forever
See all the pretty little innocent eyes
Observing all the seemingly innocent and naive individuals around you
those looks that kill they are disguised
The attractive appearances and expressions conceal their true intentions or harm
so try harder cause I've been fooled before
Advising you to be more cautious and vigilant since you have been deceived in the past
There's a line I read in a book I've forgotten
Recalling a forgotten quote from a book
"The tortured soul blames the world around him"
Realizing that one tends to blame external factors for their internal suffering
when in truth, the torture is of his own hands
Recognizing that one's own actions and choices contribute to their personal torment
Love I know I've kept you waiting for
Acknowledging that you have caused delays and kept love waiting
a promise I can't keep
Admitting that you are unable to fulfill a commitment made
I kept you waiting because I,
Explaining that the reason for the delay is
I knew you would
Awareness that the person you love would patiently wait for you
I wrapped deception in a bow and paper
Presenting lies and deceit in an appealing and attractive manner
and handed it to you smiling
Delivering the deception with a pleasant smile, concealing the true nature of your intentions
sometimes the devil smiles,
Highlighting that even malevolent entities can wear a smiling facade
when he needs you to feel safe
The devil manipulates by creating a false sense of security
Pull your hair back and dry your eyes
Encouraging you to regain composure and stop crying
But leave your deception where it lies
Advising you to leave behind your dishonesty and not continue with it
out in the open for both of us to see
Revealing your deceitful actions openly and truthfully for everyone to witness
I wonder when you step out into the night
Curiosity about your actions and behavior when you are alone in the darkness
Will you look back believing you got out
Questioning whether you will reflect on your choices and believe you have escaped the consequences
with all of your secrets still safely hidden
With the assurance that all your hidden truths and undisclosed information remain secure
King of kings, fool of fools
Reiterating that despite any perceived power or status, you have made foolish and unwise decisions
Your sunny day is turning soon
Highlighting that your current state of happiness will soon come to an end
funny how a life of lies
Ironically, living a life based on deception and falsehood
will always, will always lead to the truth
Reinforcing the belief that no matter how hard you try to hide it, the truth will inevitably surface
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: S.J. Jr. Indovina
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