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.
My Skin
Human Drama Lyrics
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I am dreaming
I dream as a child
When I was allowed
When all was simple
When nothing could penetrate my skin
I see youth
Unworn faces full of life, not worry
I long to return
I want to still wonder
I want nothing to penetrate my skin
We were younger then
Each day that came
More we would grow
But we are older now
And each day that comes
Takes more of my life away
Unscramble
This whirlwind of thought in my head
Competition forced into
Deceit that trusting allows
Rid me this struggle
Let me grow, in a world of childhood innocence
Where nothing can penetrate my skin
We were younger then
Each day that came
The more we would grow
But we are older now
And each day that comes
Takes more of my life away
I can't explain all the love I've had in my life
And how sometimes I couldn't feel it
For picturing it gone
Love rescue me now
Hold me tight so that I never forget
And nothing can penetrate my skin
The lyrics of Human Drama's song "My Skin" evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing for the simplicity and innocence of childhood. The singer begins by describing the beauty of nature, with forests and stars in the sky at night. The dreamy quality of the imagery conveys a sense of escapism, as if the singer is trying to escape from the harsh realities of the world. This is reinforced by the reference to childhood, when the world was simpler and nothing could penetrate their skin, suggesting a desire to return to a time when they were free from the pain and suffering of adulthood.
As the song progresses, the tone becomes more melancholic, with the singer reflecting on the passage of time and the loss of youth. They yearn to still wonder and to be protected from the harsh realities of the world, which have taken more and more from them with each passing day. The lyrics also suggest a struggle with trust and deceit, possibly hinting at a personal betrayal or loss of innocence.
The final verse is a plea for love and redemption, with the singer acknowledging the love they have experienced in their life but also admitting to times when they could not feel it. They ask for love to rescue them and to hold them tight so that they never forget, reinforcing the desire for protection and safety from the harsh realities of the world.
Overall, "My Skin" is a poignant reflection on the loss of innocence and the struggle to hold onto the wonder and beauty of life in the face of pain and suffering.
Line by Line Meaning
I see forest, stars in the sky at night
I see the beauty of nature and the universe at night
I am dreaming
I am experiencing a dream, a subconscious state of mind
I dream as a child
I dream with a childlike wonder and creativity
When I was allowed
When I had the freedom to express myself, without limits
When all was simple
When life was uncomplicated, and there were no worries
When nothing could penetrate my skin
When I was resilient, and nothing could harm me emotionally or physically
I see youth
I see a vision of my younger self, full of life and vitality
When frowns were stranger than smiles
When happiness was the norm, and sadness was rare
Unworn faces full of life, not worry
Unburdened by the struggles of adulthood, a carefree time
I long to return
I yearn to go back to that simpler time in my life
I want to still wonder
I want to maintain my sense of curiosity and imagination
I want nothing to penetrate my skin
I want to remain resilient to emotional and physical harm
We were younger then
A reference to the past when we were all young
Each day that came
Every day that passed by
More we would grow
The more we would mature and develop
But we are older now
Now we have grown up to be adults
And each day that comes
Every day that passes by now
Takes more of my life away
Each day takes a portion of our limited time left
Unscramble
To sort out mixed up thoughts and feelings
This whirlwind of thought in my head
A reference to an overwhelming amount of thoughts and feelings
Competition forced into
The competitive nature of the world is affecting us
Deceit that trusting allows
The possibility of being deceived by those we trust
Rid me this struggle
Free me from this difficult situation or concern
Let me grow, in a world of childhood innocence
Allow me to develop and mature in a world that is not corrupted by adult concerns
Where nothing can penetrate my skin
A sentiment of wanting to be resilient and unaffected by negative things
I can't explain all the love I've had in my life
Although I have experienced love, I do not have the words to describe it fully
And how sometimes I couldn't feel it
Despite being loved, sometimes I feel emotionally distant from it
For picturing it gone
For imagining the possibility of losing that love
Love rescue me now
An appeal to love to help and support the artist
Hold me tight so that I never forget
A desire to hold onto the memories and feelings of love
And nothing can penetrate my skin
A wish to remain emotionally strong and resilient in the face of adversity
Contributed by Declan E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Miriam Martinez
De lo mejor ❤️🎵🎼🎶
Aura A
Beautiful!!!
Leonardo Villegas
Demasiado buena.