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.

SOS
Humble Lyrics

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The gate closes, I know that I can’t go back
Take a seat, close my eyes, and try to relax
But my head is racing with thoughts that we might crash
Heading up towards the sky only one thought fights back

Have you ever felt
Have you ever felt
So alive?

Have you ever felt
Have you ever

My hearts racing I know that something’s wrong
I can’t think, I can’t move, there's nothing to be done
But they tell me everything is reading fine
I deepen my breath and settle my mind

Have you ever felt
Have you ever felt
So alive?
Have you ever felt
Have you ever

There’s nothing that I could say

There’s nothing that I could do
To make this all go away, away

Overall Meaning

In Humble's song "SOS," the lyrics explore the feeling of being on an airplane and experiencing anxiety and fear. The line "The gate closes, I know that I can’t go back" sets the scene of being trapped on the plane and being unable to escape. The artist then begins to describe his racing thoughts and fears of crashing. Despite the impending danger, the artist also experiences a feeling of being alive, which is highlighted in the repeated phrase "Have you ever felt so alive?"

As the song continues, the artist's fears escalate, and he describes feeling that something is wrong with the plane. He feels helpless and unable to move, but he is told that everything is fine. He attempts to calm himself down by taking deep breaths and settling his mind. However, despite his efforts to calm himself, he recognizes that there is ultimately nothing he can do to make the situation go away.

The lyrics of "SOS" convey a sense of vulnerability in the face of danger and an attempt to find peace in the midst of anxiety. The song is a powerful reminder of the importance of acknowledging our fears and finding ways to cope with them.

Line by Line Meaning

The gate closes, I know that I can’t go back
I am aware that I cannot undo the past and have to accept the present situation.

Take a seat, close my eyes, and try to relax
I am trying to calm myself down and clear my mind of any negative thoughts.

But my head is racing with thoughts that we might crash
Despite my efforts to calm down, I still have apprehensions about the potential dangers ahead.

Heading up towards the sky only one thought fights back
The only thing that prevents me from fully relaxing is the fear of what may be waiting for me above.

My hearts racing I know that something’s wrong
I feel a sense of unease and know that something isn't right.

I can’t think, I can’t move, there's nothing to be done
I feel stuck and helpless, unable to take action to change the situation.

But they tell me everything is reading fine
Despite my worries, the situation seems to be stable, according to those in charge.

I deepen my breath and settle my mind
I try to control my emotions and find inner peace through breathing exercises.

There’s nothing that I could say
There is no appropriate response or action that I can take to make the situation better.

There’s nothing that I could do
I am powerless to change the course of events.

To make this all go away, away
I wish I could make the difficulties disappear and return to a state of tranquility.

Have you ever felt Have you ever felt So alive? Have you ever felt Have you ever
The repetition of these lines serves as a reminder that, despite the challenges I face, I am alive and should appreciate the moment for what it is.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Bryan Zells, Matt Chavanne, Tom Burtless, Tom Stoklosa

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