Self-schooled guitarist Watson writes the music and together he and Almeida weave the melodies and lyrics, turning their harmoniously chaotic way of interacting into beautifully violent, fuzzed-out punk rock. Hunters cut their teeth terrorizing random NYC basements and loft spaces, but soon found a spiritual home at Brooklyn’s renown D.I.Y. venue Death By Audio. After stealing their name from a mutually loved John Waters character from the film Polyester, staring the eccentric Todd Tomorrow (the actor’s real name is Tab Hunter), Hunters began self-releasing several cassettes and 7-inches before finally putting out their first EP Hands On Fire in the fall of 2011. That fourteen-minute exercise in riff-laden music led to tours with JEFF the Brotherhood, Bleached, The Kills and Hunx and His Punx.
The band solidified its lineup in the summer of 2012 with the addition of Thomas Martin on bass and drummer Gregg Giuffré. In 2013, Hunters signed with Mom + Pop records (Wavves, FIDLAR, Parquet Courts, Sleigh Bells) and completed their self-titled debut album at the famed Electrical Audio studios in Chicago. HUNTERS is slated for release on October 2, 2013.
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The Her Is Me
Hunters Lyrics
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Ain?t always home
Sometimes you got to make your own
?Cause it?s true
It?s up to you, just how you fare
Take your chances
When you can
And you know
A faint heart will get you nowhere
Lay your cards down, tell her that you love her
Don?t wait around, tell her that you love her
Be in no doubt she?s got to find out sometime
No sense denyin, tell her that you love her
No harm in tryin, tell her that you love her
You didn?t choose her, just to lose her to the next in line
You need to know just where you stand
Ace in the hole or a losing hand
No time to wait for what fate has planned for you
Don?t be afraid
She?ll turn you down
Just take the time to look around
And you?ll soon discover that there?s other pebbles on the shore
You never know 'til you take a shot
You can only play the cards you got
You?ll be no more brokenhearted then you were before you started
I know
Tell her, that you love her (mmm)
Tell her, that you love her
How's she goin' to know
Tell her, that you love her
Until you tell here so
Tell her, that you love her (mmm)
The lyrics to "The Her Is Me" by Hunter are a motivational anthem that inspire listeners to take charge of their own destiny when it comes to love. The song is sung from the perspective of someone who is advising another person to take a chance at love, even if they're uncertain about the outcome. The lyrics suggest that it's better to try and possibly fail, than to never try at all and regret it.
The opening lines, "Lady Luck ain’t always home, sometimes you gotta make your own," set the tone for the entire song. The singer is reminding the listener that sometimes in life, you can't rely on luck to get what you want, and that you have to take matters into your own hands. The phrase "It’s up to you, just how you fare" drives home the message that you are ultimately in control of your own destiny.
The rest of the lyrics of the song similarly urge the listener to be brave and take action when it comes to matters of the heart. The chorus, "Tell her that you love her," is repeated several times with slight variations, emphasizing the importance of being open and honest about one's feelings. The lyrics also suggest that there is no shame in being vulnerable and putting oneself out there.
Overall, "The Her Is Me" is a message of empowerment and encouragement to those who may be hesitant to pursue love. The lyrics remind us that while we can't control how events will unfold, we do have agency over our own emotions and actions, and that taking chances in life can pay off in unexpected ways.
Line by Line Meaning
Lady Luck
The luck factor may not always work in your favor.
Ain?t always home
You can't always depend on your luck to work in your favor.
Sometimes you got to make your own
In some cases, you need to take matters in your own hands and create your own luck.
?Cause it?s true
This is a well-known fact that one must accept.
It?s up to you, just how you fare
Your fate is in your hands, and you are the only one responsible for your success.
Take your chances
Seize opportunities as they come your way.
When you can
When you see the opportunity
?Cause your fortune is always in your hand
The potential to succeed and make your own luck is always possible with effort and belief.
And you know
It is a fact that one should acknowledge.
A faint heart will get you nowhere
Lack of confidence and courage in yourself or your efforts will lead you to nowhere.
Lay your cards down, tell her that you love her
Be open and honest about your feelings for that special someone and express them.
Don?t wait around, tell her that you love her
Do not let the fear of rejection keep you from expressing your feelings.
Be in no doubt she?s got to find out sometime
The truth about your feelings will inevitably come out, so it is better to communicate sooner rather than later.
No sense denyin, tell her that you love her
There is no point in pretending your feelings don't exist or denying them to yourself and the other person.
No harm in tryin, tell her that you love her
Even if you are afraid, there is no harm in trying to express your feelings.
You didn?t choose her, just to lose her to the next in line
If you don't express your love, someone else may come along and take your chance away.
You need to know just where you stand
Be aware of your position in the relationship and understand your feelings for the other person.
Ace in the hole or a losing hand
Your situation with the person you love might lead to a positive or negative outcome.
No time to wait for what fate has planned for you
Take action and go after what you want, don't merely wait for things to happen.
Don?t be afraid
Do not let fear keep you from pursuing what you want.
She?ll turn you down
There is a chance that the other person might not feel the same way, and you might face rejection.
Just take the time to look around
If things do not work out, take some time to look around and find other opportunities.
And you?ll soon discover that there?s other pebbles on the shore
The world is full of opportunities, and even if things don't work out, a new opportunity will always come along.
You never know 'til you take a shot
You need to take a chance to know if something will work out.
You can only play the cards you got
You must work with what you have or what is available to you.
You?ll be no more brokenhearted then you were before you started
There is no guarantee of success, but it is better to try and fail than to never have tried at all.
Tell her, that you love her (mmm)
Express your feelings to the person you love.
How's she goin' to know
The other person might not be aware of your feelings, so you need to communicate with them about it.
Until you tell here so
You must communicate with the person you love and express your feelings.
Tell her, that you love her (mmm)
It is essential to communicate and express your feelings for the other person.
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Written by: JAMES HUNTER
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