After a few months Jakob’s younger brother, Oskar, joined the duo to play bass, but later switched to drums. The three has since been a solid line-up, but it wasn't until 2011 that they found the missing link in the band when Simon Axelsson joined them to play bass.
They have released two EPs and two albums so far:
Empty Places Full of Memories (2009)
Tomorrow (2010)
Resistance Is Futile (2011)
In Silence We Yearn (2015)
The band consists of:
Leif Eliasson - Guitar.
Jakob Nilsson - Guitar, vocals and piano.
Oskar Nilsson - Drums.
Simon Axelsson - Bass.
A Handful of Dust
Oh Hiroshima Lyrics
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Show me Adam
Show me Adam
Show me where
Somewhere
Show me Adam
Show me Adam
Somewhere
Show me Adam
Show me Adam
Show me where
Somewhere
Show me Adam
Show me Adam
Show me where
Interpreting the lyrics of Oh Hiroshima's "A Handful of Dust" can be quite challenging because of the minimalist approach taken by the band. The repetition of the same four lines creates a sense of urgency and longing, as the singer repeatedly calls out for Adam, asking to be shown where he is. The use of the word "somewhere" suggests that Adam is lost, either physically or metaphorically, and the singer is desperate to find him.
This song can be interpreted in many ways; one possibility is that it's about the search for meaning and purpose in life. The name "Adam" may refer to the biblical first man, and the singer could be calling out for guidance and enlightenment as they try to navigate the complexities of existence. The repetition of the same lines emphasizes the singer's desperation and frustration, as they struggle to find a way forward.
Overall, "A Handful of Dust" is a haunting and compelling song that invites listeners to reflect on their own search for meaning and purpose in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Somewhere
In an unknown place
Show me Adam
Reveal to me the first human, a symbol for the beginning of humanity
Show me Adam
Emphasizing the importance of finding humanity's roots
Show me where
Provide the location of the origin of humanity
Somewhere
Reiterating the search for the unknown location
Show me Adam
Still seeking the representation of humanity's humble beginnings
Show me Adam
Continuing the emphasis on the importance of discovering where humanity originated
Show me where
Repeating the quest for the exact location of humanity's beginning
Somewhere
Still in search of the mysterious location
Show me Adam
Insisting on finding the first human and the starting point of humanity
Show me Adam
Reinforcing the necessity for discovering humanity's origins
Show me where
Persistently asking for the whereabouts of the starting point of humanity
Somewhere
Continuing the unknown whereabouts of the origin
Show me Adam
The search for humanity's roots still ongoing
Show me Adam
The significance of finding humanity's beginnings cannot be understated
Show me where
The search for humanity's origins persists
Writer(s): Jakob Hemström, Leif Eliasson, Oskar Nilsson, Simon Axelsson
Contributed by Jackson O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.