Inspired by influential bands such as The Cure, The Strokes, and The Killers, HUNNY's music can be described as well-crafted "post-punk tinged pop". Combining elements of new-wave sheen, shoegaze gloom, and angular guitar rock, the band's sound carries a distinct California cool sensibility. Jason Yarger, the band's lead vocalist and guitarist, coined the term "sadwave" to characterize HUNNY's genre, with lyrics revolving around their personal experiences growing up and encounters with love and heartbreak.
HUNNY gained early recognition with the release of their self-titled EP, "Pain/ Ache/ Loving," in 2015. This EP garnered millions of streams, thanks to tracks like the hit single "Cry For Me." Throughout their journey, HUNNY has shared close ties with long-time friends The Neighbourhood and Bad Suns. In 2015, they accompanied these bands on a tour across the United States called "#THEFLOOD2015," which coincided with the release of The Neighbourhood's second album.
In 2019, HUNNY signed a record deal with Epitaph Records and released their debut full-length album, "Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes." Produced by GRAMMY-winner Carlos de la Garza (known for his work with Paramore and Best Coast), the album showcased a polished production sheen that received acclaim from music outlets like Alternative Press. The album's blend of perfunctory electronic and new-wave pop, infused with themes of love, heartbreak, and neuroses, further solidified HUNNY's unique sound. As a result, the band embarked on global tours, sharing stages with notable acts such as State Champs, Citizen, and The Story So Far.
Hard to Believe
Hunny Lyrics
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up to no good
eraser like, replacer like
let's do it again
didn't see it coming
took the long way home
blue eyes don't fade
two in pictures don't say what can't be seen
the tallest rose, wait and see
it's not hard to believe, eraser,
even colors bleed
it's not hard to believe, replacer,
a way to pull the stripes from off the sleeve
a mis-step, a wrong word
eraser, replacer
with a sense of self reflection,
he rode into the sun
how could he see it coming
took the long way home
don't want to watch those blue eyes fade
In Hunny's song "Hard to Believe," the lyrics seem to describe a violent encounter between the singer and someone with blue eyes. The lines, "blue eyes took on the kid last night, up to no good," suggest a physical altercation. The use of the words "eraser like" and "replacer like" implies that the singer feels that this person is trying to erase or replace him in some way. Despite this, the singer seems willing to engage with this person again, saying "let's do it again."
The second verse seems to be more introspective, with the singer reflecting on the encounter and his own actions. The line, "two in pictures don't say what can't be seen" suggests that things are not always as they seem. The "tallest rose" could be interpreted as symbolizing something that is beautiful on the surface but has thorns underneath. Despite this realization, the singer still finds it hard to believe that this person would harm him, saying "it's not hard to believe, eraser, even colors bleed."
The final verse seems to bookend the song, with the singer once again reflecting on the encounter and his own mortality. The line, "with a sense of self reflection, he rode into the sun" suggests that the singer has come to understand something about himself as a result of the encounter. The song ends with the repeated refrain of "don't want to watch those blue eyes fade," which could be interpreted as a desire to preserve something precious and avoid further conflict.
Line by Line Meaning
blue eyes took on the kid last night
The individual with blue eyes got into a fight with a young person last night
up to no good
The young person was probably doing something wrong
eraser like, replacer like
The individual is good at forgetting things and moving on
let's do it again
The individual seems to enjoy fighting with the young person and is suggesting doing it again
didn't see it coming
The fight was unexpected
took the long way home
The individual didn't go home the usual way
blue eyes don't fade
The blue eyes maintain their intensity and don't diminish
two in pictures don't say what can't be seen
Two people in a photo may not necessarily reveal everything about their relationship
the tallest rose, wait and see
The individual is waiting to see what will happen
it's not hard to believe, eraser,
even colors bleed
It's not surprising to the individual to forget things, even vivid memories
it's not hard to believe, replacer,
a way to pull the stripes from off the sleeve
It's not difficult to understand how the individual can easily move on from negative experiences
a mis-step, a wrong word
A simple mistake or a word spoken in error
eraser, replacer
The individual has a tendency to forget and move on from negative events
with a sense of self reflection,
he rode into the sun
With a moment of reflection, the individual looked towards the future with hope
how could he see it coming
The individual is taken aback by something they didn't expect
took the long way home
The individual didn't take the usual route back
don't want to watch those blue eyes fade
The individual wants to prevent the deterioration of someone's strong spirit
Contributed by Eliana T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.