Switching from guitar player to singer, drummer to bassist, violinist to keyboards, each and everyone of them found their sound and voice performing in front of their schoolmates. Back then, they wanted to be a band more than anything.
In their early 20s, all Human Human members discovered a big strength being all together on stage. After a few gigs at partys, events and bars, they decided time has come to record their first album.
On the journey to their first EP, they met with Jace Lasek from BreakGlass Studios (Patrick Watson, Wolf Parade, Land of Talk), a talented producer who helped put everything together. Few days later, they started working on their first songs.
After three months of pre-production, songs are ready to be recorded. Although, they decided to take a month off and flew to London to get back to basics. No instruments, no music, just them.
Back in Montreal, fully inspired from their English odyssey, they started over. In two weeks, they wrote the eleven songs of the upcoming Human Human record. A way for them to seal the deal with this once in a lifetime trip.
As of today, Human Human is known for their large organic synthesizer pop sound and their typically american rock'n'roll energy.
Youth
Human Human Lyrics
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Although conveyed by the priest, can't call god for help
Father collect your sheep which went astray
I get down on my knees but not to pray
Take care or your feelings rise way up to the skies
God lived in my neigbourhood, struggling to survive
I entered with a broken leg, left with brand new eyes
A dog without a tail
Your head's going south
Wipe the holy water from the corners of your mouth
Take care or your feelings rise way up to the skies
God lived in my neigbourhood, struggling to survive
I entered with a broken leg, left with brand new eyes
A dog without a tail
Boo, boo come here my little mistress and help yourself
A helping hand out of your dress and the clock strikes twelve
Same place, same time, i never saw that look on your face
Lick it clean and you'll be saved, trapped inside your maze
The hunt is up again, are the children ripe?
If i get enough before they uncover the lie?
The song "Youth" by Human Human portrays an intricate blend of rebellion, spirituality and the confusion that arises among individuals as they try to figure out their way through life. The lyrics speak volumes about making a journey to the sea, something that could be interpreted as seeking solace, but at the same time stressing on the importance of taking care of oneself without depending on a divine intervention. The idea that "God lived in my neighbourhood, struggling to survive", brings out the reality that, despite being spiritual or religious, we cannot rely on a supernatural power to solve our earthly problems.
The song also touches on the theme of brokenness, such as entering with a broken leg but leaving with brand new eyes, suggesting that sometimes we have to face hardship to gain clarity and insight. The lines "take care of your feeling, rise way up to the sky" teaches us to keep our emotions in check and prevent them from taking over our thinking. The idea of "a dog without a tail" could further signify incompleteness, which can be connected to the overall message of the song.
The song takes a dark turn as the lyrics progress, introducing themes of sexualization with lines like "A helping hand out of your dress and the clock strikes twelve". However, the song ends with a seemingly sinister line "the hunt is up again, are the children ripe? If I get enough before they uncover the lie?", which leaves the listener with an unsettling feeling and a sense of ambiguity.
Overall, "Youth" by Human Human is a complex yet deeply insightful song that portrays different aspects of life, ideology and the human psyche.
Line by Line Meaning
We make a ride to the sea, gotta take care of myself
I'm heading to the sea alone with my own best interests in mind
Although conveyed by the priest, can't call god for help
Even though the priest spreads God's word, I can't rely on divine intervention
Father collect your sheep which went astray
A call to religious leaders to bring their followers back into the fold
I get down on my knees but not to pray
I may kneel down, but it's not in prayer or worship
Take care or your feelings rise way up to the skies
Be mindful of your emotions or they will consume you
God lived in my neighborhood, struggling to survive
The struggles and hardships of everyday life affect everyone, even those who believe in God
I entered with a broken leg, left with brand new eyes
Through adversity, I gained a new perspective on life
A dog without a tail
I am incomplete, missing something essential
Afraid to come before my time
Fearful that my journey will end before I'm ready
Your head's going south
You're losing your way
Wipe the holy water from the corners of your mouth
Don't let the superficial trappings of religion blind you to the deeper truths
Boo, boo come here my little mistress and help yourself
Addressing someone in a flirtatious and demeaning manner
A helping hand out of your dress and the clock strikes twelve
A sexual encounter happening at midnight
Same place, same time, i never saw that look on your face
Even in familiar situations, people can surprise you
Lick it clean and you'll be saved, trapped inside your maze
Implies that salvation is only attainable through submission and servitude
The hunt is up again, are the children ripe?
Questioning whether innocent people are being targeted or taken advantage of
If i get enough before they uncover the lie?
Wondering if one can profit from deceit before it's exposed
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Jakob Hagen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@paulsoncourtney
Savage Hills Ballroom is such a good album- so good to hear this again
@joepollock8455
Lit. Legit. Living for it. ✨
@ronmaguire4663
Loving this, one of my favourites from SHB!! Cant wait to see what comes next :)))
@wakeup8787
Thanks for uploading Trev. Looking forward to the new album dropping
@markturner3575
Love this.
@spacecadet3482
Its bittersweet knowing this is a somewhat unknown gem.
@levone8958
Absolutely powerful track on society.
@b.g.5178
What about it?
@levone8958
@@b.g.5178 well if you listen to the lyrics, lots of people are almost like zombies. Just consuming away, using mind altering substances to cope with life. He talks about how there is a lack of community between people, and refers to people as “clones” who are told to stay in line, and begins the song saying he cannot even know what is and isnt real. The artist also highlights his own struggle particularly with some character he claims he couldn’t shake, referring to said character as a “drug”, probably presenting that there was a toxic or abusive relationship with said character.
That’s just my own interpretation of the song.
@trashcompactor343
society