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
sinners
Hypernova Lyrics
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To believe
That the Gods are crazy
and the end is dreadfully near.
I look around
And what I find
Is that the clock is ticking
and we're all running out of time.
You filthy non-believing scum.
The fire within you dies.
Avert your eyes
And look away
Your blood is not worthy
and you know there is a price
you'll have to pay.
Avert your friends
And let them see
That the righteous path
can only come through me.
Burn, you sinners, one by one,
You filthy non-believing scum.
The fire within you dies.
Burn, burn, burn, burn.
Burn, burn, burn, burn.
Burn, burn, burn, burn.
Burn, burn, burn, burn.
Burn, you sinners, one by one,
You filthy non-believing scum.
The fire within you dies.
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The lyrics of Hypernova's song "Sinners" are about believing in the end of the world and the notion that those who do not follow a certain path will be damned to burn. The singer starts off by declaring that they are not afraid to believe that the world is coming to an end, and that the Gods are crazy. This sets a tone of doom and gloom, which is amplified by the line "and the end is dreadfully near." The singer looks around and realizes that time is running out, and that everyone is running out of time. From this point, the lyrics take a dark turn, as the singer urges sinners to burn one by one. They refer to those who are not believers as "filthy non-believing scum," and suggests that the fire within them is dying. The singer seems to take great pleasure in the notion of sinners being punished, stating that their blood is not worthy and they will have to pay a price.
The second verse continues with this theme, urging the listener to avert their eyes and look away. It reinforces the idea of the singer as a righteous guide, claiming that the righteous path can only come through them. The repetition of the lines "burn, burn, burn, burn" and "you sinners, one by one" underscores the sense of impending doom and the urgency of the singer's pleas. Overall, the lyrics of "Sinners" are a warning to those who are not believers, emphasizing the idea that there will be dire consequences for those who do not follow a certain path.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not afraid
I have no fear.
To believe
To have faith.
That the Gods are crazy
To believe in a divine power that holds no rational or logical sense.
and the end is dreadfully near.
To believe that the world is coming to an inevitable and terrifying end soon.
I look around
I observe my surroundings.
And what I find
My discoveries lead me to understand.
Is that the clock is ticking
The time is running out.
and we're all running out of time.
Our time on earth is limited and we must make the most of it.
Burn, you sinners, one by one,
Die, all those who have strayed from the path of righteousness.
You filthy non-believing scum.
Non-believers are impure and unworthy.
The fire within you dies.
Your inner spirit and vitality are lost forever.
Avert your eyes
Don't watch the doom that is coming.
And look away
Turn your gaze elsewhere.
Your blood is not worthy
You are not born worthy.
and you know there is a price
You know you have to pay the ultimate price.
you'll have to pay.
Your reckoning is at hand.
Avert your friends
Don't bring your friends along with you.
And let them see
Make them witness what will happen.
That the righteous path
The right path is only through the true believer's path
can only come through me.
Only through me, the artist, can they attain redemption.
Burn, burn, burn, burn.
Die, burn in hellfire.
Contributed by Ethan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@serajmehrabkhani7333
2023 and hypernova still rocks
@vancouverexplorer3993
I'm so proud to call myself Iranian as I see these talented musicians. Viva Rock!
@evanhard7099
2021 I'm banging this... Love you
@sarahaslani
Great kick ass music so good to see the alternativ iranian bands proud of u guys:)
@SOHASDEAD
Makes me proud as a fellow Iranian to see awesome music being produced by the Iranian youth through their difficult times! Wonderful stuff!
@booghboogh
HYPERNOVA FOR LIFE.!!!
@panasonej5165
this song is an absolute banger it makes me really sad that i only found out about the band 3 weeks ago and that they dont do any music anymore i hope u guys are doing good
@BakaDeru
amazing band reminds me of she wants revenge! once again, another band from the middle east im loving
@iralien
The song is one of my fav! Congratulations for the clip!
@dchoubak
Wonderfully political video and good song. Good job.