Like many other Iranian rock bands, the group was formed in the wake of president Khatami's relaxed stance on cultural policies in Iran in the late 1990s and the early decade of the 21st century. Arguably, Hypernova is at the forefront of the Iranian "rock" movement, recently garnering the most attention and press coverage. This is not just due to the novelty of them being a rock band from Iran, but because they are being recognized as a solid rock band, with accomplished musicians that produce well-written songs.
What is this all about? Four musicians, chiming guitars and driving rhythm, appealing baritone vocals, one great album, a couple of videos, tons of press, packing clubs in the Los Angeles area, and the usual love of playing rock n’ roll.
Sick of politics? When thinking of Iran, you probably don’t consider that region of the world as being an alternative-rock hotbed. After all, the simple act of performing rock music there can lead to a public flogging, time in prison or harsh fines. That’s where Hypernova is from. After playing numerous secret gigs in underground parking lots in the late hours of night, the band decided to leave their homeland and let their music take them on its journey to Los Angeles, where they ended up recording their debut album, Though The Chaos, produced by Herwig Maurer and mixed by Sean Beaven (Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson, No Doubt).
Where are they now? Recently relocated to NYC from Los Angeles, Hypernova have been rapidly winning over fervent new converts while also receiving an impressive amount of press from the likes of MTV, the New York Times, NPR, ABC and the UK’s Telegraph newspaper. The band is preparing an East Coast tour, which will launch with their performance at BMI’s CMJ showcase on Oct 22 in NYC
Where are they going? Best said in their song “American Dream”: I know that I'll never go back home / To the life I had, the life that I had known / They put me on the cover of their Magazines / Scarlet skies and broken dreams / They promised me that we would change the world / For better or for worse / All I wanted was to rock n roll / All I wanted was to see the world / The happenings on the streets / And mingle with the kooks and beats
Lost in Space
Hypernova Lyrics
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While the sun was going down,
We met at a time
When our lives were going round
We came into this desert land
Not knowing what it is we'd find,
Oblivious to everything
That's why
We are friends for life, not knowing why
We are lost in space, flying high
We are friends for life, not knowing why
We are lost in space, flying high
Then you took a picture
Hoping that it would last,
For centuries to come
And all the ages that have passed
We sat and cried and cheered
About the things we found
In such a land,
Now here we are, two more souls, in search of love
That's why
We are friends for life, not knowing why
We are lost in space, flying high
I've never seen so many rainbows in the perfect sky,
I don't want to be your guardian, I don't want to sacrifice
I'd much rather be immortal, lying forever by your side,
Gazing at the stars and thinking this is our time
I'm sorry that you had to leave so soon
I'm sorry that you had to leave so soon
I'm sorry that you had to leave so soon
I'm sorry that you had to leave so soon
The lyrics to Hypernova's song Lost in Space tell the story of two individuals who meet at a temple in a desert land, having come upon it without knowing what to expect. Despite being 'lost in space' and oblivious to everything else, they become friends for life and go on a journey of self-discovery together. They sit and cry and cheer about the things they find in this land, taking pictures and hoping that they can preserve those memories for centuries to come.
The lyrics speak of a desire for everlasting life, to be able to gaze at the stars and know that this moment of being lost in space is their time. The chorus of the song is a mantra that echoes the idea that they are lost in space, flying high, and are friends for life, though they do not know why. The song details a deep connection and affection that transcends understanding, and a search for love that is as much within themselves as it is with each other. The final lines, 'I'm sorry that you had to leave so soon' are a lament that this time together, whether literal or metaphorical, was too fleeting and they did not get to cherish it as long as they would have liked.
Line by Line Meaning
We met at the temple
While the sun was going down,
We first encountered each other in a holy place when the day was ending.
We met at a time
When our lives were going round
Our meeting occurred during an uncertain period of change in our lives.
We came into this desert land
Not knowing what it is we'd find,
Oblivious to everything
As we lose our precious mind
We ventured into the unknown with reckless abandon, unaware of what lay ahead and risking our sanity.
That's why
We are friends for life, not knowing why
We are lost in space, flying high
Our inexplicable bond endures, defying rational explanation as we soar above our earthly concerns with no clear direction.
Then you took a picture
Hoping that it would last,
For centuries to come
And all the ages that have passed
You documented our memories, wishing they would endure for centuries and beyond.
We sat and cried and cheered
About the things we found
In such a land,
Now here we are, two more souls, in search of love
Together, we experienced emotions both joyful and sorrowful while exploring this foreign territory, and now we continue our journey searching for love.
I've never seen so many rainbows in the perfect sky,
I don't want to be your guardian, I don't want to sacrifice
I'd much rather be immortal, lying forever by your side,
Gazing at the stars and thinking this is our time
The beauty of the natural world overwhelms me, and I desire only to relish your company forever, without the burden of protecting you, as we marvel at the vast expanse of the night sky and contemplate the fleeting nature of our lives.
I'm sorry that you had to leave so soon
I'm sorry that you had to leave so soon
I'm sorry that you had to leave so soon
I'm sorry that you had to leave so soon
The abruptness of your departure pains me greatly, and I wish I had more time to spend with you.
Contributed by Ruby Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lowry
this guy's voice makes me cry its amazing the deep voiced singer of the new generation has it's idol
Garras Porgratix
Now, why is it that more bands cannot make good videos like this like there used to be on Mtv which is now just a big game show/joke??? Can't wait for the CD to come out!!
ApplePieIsEverything
Just got my Hypernova CD in the mail. Awesome tunes + the weekend = formula for success!
arshia Naeini
Takes me back to times when i very young ! Listening to this while riding my skateboard on my way home in tehran ! everything felt so strange . Still does
ieleman
Good good music!! I hope to keep hearing more from them!
Ashraf Sahdan
The only bad thing about this song is it's not on spotify
ZoZojun
awesome song, awesome video, keep it up guys, you make us Iranians proud with your quality of music.:)
Taylor Pegram
Love the sound of the riffs
Emad Eraghi
Beautiful song!
ForgottenFranken
dude all the songs of hypernova rocks!!! realy this is awesome