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.
Through My Eyes
Human Drama Lyrics
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The sting of the cold I remember.
Only how little I noticed how bad it could hurt
I will see you on Easter. I see the rain stop
Confirmation, is it only a symbol? Made to be deadly in a little boy's eyes.
Soon it will be summer. Something would scream at me atop that hill
A few days was its existence
Forever there to be climbed in a little boy's eyes
I didn't fall. I jumped and I will jump again
Because I heard, I understood what was there to see.
If it hit me in the head, I'd duck the second time
I saw the world change through my eyes.
The wind blew hard. Came an eerie cool breeze
So brave, we heroes teased the storm
September what did we do to deserve you
An hour's destruction unjust, yet rectified
Brand new teen, it's the curse of Christmas
You can stack religion beside your childhood beliefs
Because soon you learn, you never will understand
Why your eyes see the joy through the tears
I didn't fall. I jumped and I will jump again
Because I heard I understood what was there to see
If it hit me in the head, I'd duck the second time
I saw the world change through my eyes
This is a happy new year's day
It took forever to get here but a moment to pass
All memory can't prepare for tomorrow
Through all of our years remain a little boy's eyes
I didn't fall. I jumped and I will jump again
Because I heard I understood what was there to see
If it hit me in the head, I'd duck the second time
I saw the world change through my eyes
The lyrics to Human Drama's song Through My Eyes reflect on the passing of time and how the perception of events changes as we grow older. The song begins on a happy New Year's day, but the memories of past experiences flood in. The pain of a cold sting is remembered, but it's now clear how little it hurt before. The singer anticipates seeing someone on Easter, and sees the rain stop as a sign of confirmation. But are these symbols only deadly in a little boy's eyes? As the season changes to summer, the top of a hill becomes an intimidating presence that eventually was conquered, but only in a little boy's eyes.
The song continues with the singer stating that they didn't fall, they jumped, and will continue to jump again. They see the world change through their eyes, and if something hits them in the head, they'll duck the second time. As the seasons change again, and autumn brings destruction, there's a sense of injustice that hits the singer. Growing up means that Christmas is no longer the same, and the beliefs of childhood are stacked aside. As we grow older, we never fully understand why joy can be found alongside tears.
In the end, the happy New Year's day resurfaces, but it's clear that all of our years still carry the little boy's eyes. Through life, our experiences shape and change us, but the way we see the world remains a part of who we always were.
Line by Line Meaning
This is a happy new year's day. Here is where it begins
The start of a new year is always full of hope and potential.
The sting of the cold I remember.
Winter can be harsh and unforgiving, and it's a feeling we won't soon forget.
Only how little I noticed how bad it could hurt
We often don't appreciate how difficult things can be until we experience them for ourselves.
I will see you on Easter. I see the rain stop
Sometimes, even in the midst of difficulty, we can find moments of hope and clarity.
Confirmation, is it only a symbol? Made to be deadly in a little boy's eyes.
Sometimes the things that seem harmless to adults can be very scary to children.
Soon it will be summer. Something would scream at me atop that hill.
The excitement of summer can make even mundane things seem more thrilling and adventurous.
A few days was its existence. Forever there to be climbed in a little boy's eyes
Those moments of childhood wonder and excitement can stay with us forever, even if they were fleeting.
I didn't fall. I jumped and I will jump again
Sometimes it's worth taking risks and facing our fears head on.
Because I heard, I understood what was there to see.
By confronting our fears, we can gain a greater understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
If it hit me in the head, I'd duck the second time
We can learn from our mistakes and try to avoid repeating them.
I saw the world change through my eyes.
By facing our fears and taking risks, we can gain a new perspective on life.
The wind blew hard. Came an eerie cool breeze
Nature can be both beautiful and terrifying.
So brave, we heroes teased the storm
Sometimes it feels good to face our fears and act brave, even if we're actually scared inside.
September what did we do to deserve you
Natural disasters and tragedies can strike without warning, leaving us feeling helpless and confused.
An hour's destruction unjust, yet rectified
While disasters can be devastating, we can work to rebuild and make things right again.
Brand new teen, it's the curse of Christmas
Growing up can be tough, and the holidays can bring mixed emotions.
You can stack religion beside your childhood beliefs
As we grow up, we may question our beliefs and try to reconcile them with new ideas and experiences.
Because soon you learn, you never will understand
Some things in life are difficult to fully comprehend or explain.
Why your eyes see the joy through the tears
Even in difficult times, there can be moments of hope and happiness.
It took forever to get here but a moment to pass
Time can move slowly or quickly, and we should make the most of every moment.
All memory can't prepare for tomorrow
Even with our past experiences, we can't always know what the future holds.
Through all of our years remain a little boy's eyes
No matter how old we get, we can still hold onto the wonder and curiosity of childhood.
Contributed by Skyler E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.