Despite playing together since 1996, Humble only became official in 2002, a… Read Full Bio ↴Despite playing together since 1996, Humble only became official in 2002, after a trip to New York.

Back to Lisbon they started writing songs and playing live. Later, they met the Portuguese ska band Three and a quarter with whom they toured for some time and got some experience in the Lisbon area.

In 2004 Humble recorded their fist EP: 2tone. The EP was limited to 200 copies and mixed ska-core and punk rock. It is also this year that Flip Torres, long time friend, joins the band as the second guitar player.

In 2006, after a gig with the Portuguese punk rock band Tara Perdida, the band meets Miguel Gomes (Xuxa Jurassica, Sons Urbanos) and offers him a cd. Later that year, they are contacted by him and start working with Sons Urbanos Records and preparing their debut album.

That year Humble played with Great bands such as the Mad Caddies, Satanic Surfers and Pennywise, in huge events like the Vans Club Tour and the Jurassic Sumer Fest.

In 2007 Humble finally releases their first album "GET UP" recorded and produced at the Generator Studios by Miguel Gomes (Easyway, More Than a Thousand, Devil in Me) "GET UP" shows great evolution in the Humble sound With songs that mix ska and indie rock.

The launch party was held at Music Box, in Lisbon, for a full house and marked the band's history. The album was also distributed nationwide to all the FNAC stores, where the band also played in some showcases.

Humble was also sponsored by the well known companies Quiksilver and Eastpak and played in many extreme sports events.

In 2007 Humble once more had the pleasure to share the stage with some more renown bands such as the Mad Caddies, in a memorable concert near the beach,as well as TAT, The Loved Ones, NOFX, and The Aggrolites.

2008 is filled with gigs all over Portugal, sharing the stage with the Mad Caddies (once again) and The Slackers, but also in Spain and France.

The single "getting cool" hits the MTV hitlist Portugal all summer and makes it to 4th place where it manages to stay for several weeks.

Finally, it is also this year that the band returns to its original formation – Angie, Tito and Nuno – who are now cooking HUMBLE's next album that promises to surprise everyone in 2009.

Monsters
Humble Lyrics

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There are feelings I will not really forget
But these feelings make me not this kind of man
All the years have passed along without a friend
Never thought about to be in another land

Oh there are rules about the monsters of the sea
There are rules about the monsters of the sea
Like you

I've got feelings I will share with all my friends
And those feelings made me not an angry man
Through these years I spent my friendship overseas
Never thought about a new technology

Oh there are rules about the monsters of the sea
There are rules about the monsters of the sea
Like you

There's so many things I will never forget
I'm just waiting for the day that stuff comes back
There's so many things I will never forget
I'm just waiting for the day that stuff comes back

There's so many things I will never forget
I'm just waiting for the day that stuff comes back

There's so many things I will never forget
I'm just waiting for the day that stuff comes back

Overall Meaning

In Humble's song "Monsters," the lyrics seem to touch upon a sense of nostalgia and longing for the past. The singer of the song reflects on memories and emotions that they will not forget, but also acknowledge that those feelings do not necessarily define who they are. The lyrics also hint at a sense of isolation, as the singer notes that they have gone through the years without a friend and have never thought about leaving their current location for a new one.

The repeated phrase "There are rules about the monsters of the sea, like you" may be interpreted in a few ways. It could refer to external forces or societal expectations that dictate how the singer should behave, much like how sailors have guidelines for dealing with sea monsters. However, the phrase "like you" could also suggest that the singer is referring to someone specific as a "monster," perhaps a person who has hurt them emotionally.

Overall, "Monsters" is a song that grapples with feelings of detachment and the passage of time. It confronts the idea that memories can be bittersweet, and that sometimes we long for the past even as we acknowledge that we cannot fully return to it.

Line by Line Meaning

There are feelings I will not really forget
I have memories that I will always hold onto.

But these feelings make me not this kind of man
However, these emotions do not define who I am as a person.

All the years have passed along without a friend
I have gone through life without any close companionship.

Never thought about to be in another land
I never considered leaving my home country.

Oh there are rules about the monsters of the sea
There are guidelines to follow when dealing with dangerous sea creatures.

Like you
Similar to the way I need to be cautious around sea monsters, I also need to be wary of you.

I've got feelings I will share with all my friends
I have emotions that I am willing to confide in my close friends.

And those feelings made me not an angry man
Sharing my feelings has helped me become a more calm and level-headed person.

Through these years I spent my friendship overseas
I have formed friendships with people from other countries throughout the years.

Never thought about a new technology
I never really considered the impact that technology would have on my life.

There's so many things I will never forget
There are countless memories that I will always hold dear.