The self-titled debut hailed 11 songs of heartfelt, soaring pop-rock, all penned by front man and guitarist Nick Joyce, with eight of the songs being produced by Brent Milligan (Audio Adrenaline, ZOEgirl, Rebecca St. James) and Ian Esklelin taking credit for three songs. Sonically, Our Hearts Hero was likened to Switchfoot, Sanctus Real, Jimmy Eat World, and Delirious.
"Gotee is thrilled to have Our Heart's Hero as the newest artist with our team," said label co-founder, Toby Mac. "We love the music and the hearts of this band. Not only is their music top notch, but these are guys who pour their lives into the kids they play for and walk through whatever life brings to them with grace and wisdom. I can't wait for people to meet this band."
Our Hearts Hero had spent the last couple years touring extensively with over 150 dates a year nationwide. Fans caught additional performances as the band joined the Rock, Paper, Scissors Tour the summer of 2007 with Wavorly and High Flight Society, as well as late summer dates as part of the Revolution Calling Tour with Red, Grits, and Falling Up. Our Hearts Hero also performed in 20 cities earlier that spring with The Afters. The band closed out 2007 with a nationwide run on the Punk the Halls Tour headlined by Stellar Kart and featuring Nevertheless, EleventySeven and Manafest.
The first radio single released by Gotee Records, "Back to the Cross", peaked at Number 22 on the national charts and landed at 77 on the CRW Year End Top 100 list for AC Adult Contemporary on nationwide Christian Radio.
2008 kept the band busy as they joined the For the Love of the Fans Tour featuring Pillar, Addison Road and Philmont. The band also made appearances at major festivals around the country, including a main stage performance at Ichthus Festival (Wilmore, Kentucky), and appearances at Alive Festival (Canal Fulton, Ohio), Rage Fest (Phoenix, Arizona) and Unity Fest (Muskegon, Michigan).
But for the next step in the lives of Our Heart's Hero, the band has cranked up the volume and stepped on the overdrive pedals for the preparation of a new 6-song, EP release, titled "BECOME NOTHING" as a precursor to a full length album. The new musical endeavor spotlights 6 cuts of heavy guitars, soaring strings, and epic electronic arrangements all co-penned by front man and now bass player Nick Joyce.
"Once we sat down together and started creating sounds and arrangements that weren't necessarily crafted with radio or any specific agenda in mind, we realized that we'd never loved making music like this before," said band co-founder, Joyce. "We were writing songs that WE loved, and that opened up a whole new horizon for us as musicians and artists."
All of the new tracks were produced by Joyce, allowing the creative aspects of the band's new sound to take a life of their own. Sonically, the new Our Hearts Hero effort is being likened to mixtures and influences of Linkin Park, Paramore, Red, Skillet and Anberlin.
Breakaway
Our Heart's Hero Lyrics
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Coincidental faith, why can't I know
Every step I'll ever take
Every corner of this winding road
You hold the way
And I am in the middle
Theres no fear to be afraid
You're all that I need
(You're all that I need)
Breakaway
This empty space
Bring me back to You
Over and over again
Open eyes to see your face
Bring me back to You
Over and over
You're my only destiny
You're the only hope that my heart knows
You gave it all because of me
Everything I am to you, I owe
All that lies in front of me
You hold the way
And I am in the middle
Theres no fear to be afraid
You're all that I need
(You're all that I need)
Breakaway
This empty space
Bring me back to You
Over and over again
Open eyes to see your face
Bring me back to You
Over and over
Over and over
Take this place
Over and over
Fill this space
Over and over
With open eyes, as I find your face
Breakaway
This empty space
Bring me back to You
Over and over again
Open eyes to see your face
Bring me back to You
Over and over
[x3]
The lyrics to "Breakaway" by Our Heart's Hero express a sense of surrender and trust in a higher power. The opening lines suggest that there is a force beyond human control that is directing the singer's life, whether it be chance or destiny. The idea of coincidental faith implies a certain mysticism or spirituality, as if there is a divine plan at work. The singer acknowledges that every step they take and every turn they make is part of a winding road that they cannot see the end of. However, they find comfort in the belief that the way forward is held by the same force that has brought them this far. In the midst of uncertainty, there is no fear to be afraid because this force is all that the singer needs. The repeated refrain of "Bring me back to you over and over again" emphasizes the idea of surrendering to this higher power, trusting that it will guide them.
The second verse reaffirms the idea of surrender to this force, calling it the singer's only destiny and only hope. The singer recognizes that they owe everything they are to this force, and acknowledges their debt. Once again, they find comfort in the belief that the way forward is held by this force. The bridge of the song adds a sense of urgency, as the singer repeats the refrain with increasing intensity. They ask this force to take this place and fill this space, suggesting that they need it now more than ever. The final chorus brings the song to a close, repeating the same themes of surrender and trust, and highlighting the importance of seeing the face of this force.
Line by Line Meaning
Call it chance or destiny
Whether it's pure coincidence or fate
Coincidental faith, why can't I know
I wonder why do you make it hard for me to know your will
Every step I'll ever take
Every move I make
Every corner of this winding road
Every turn in this unpredictable journey
All that lies in front of me
The unknown future waiting for me
You hold the way
You have control over what happens next
And I am in the middle
I trust you to guide me through this journey
Theres no fear to be afraid
I am fearless because of my faith in you
You're all that I need
Your love and guidance is enough for me
(You're all that I need)
Repeating that your love and guidance is enough for me
Breakaway
Breaking away from the things that hold me back
This empty space
The void inside me that only you can fill
Bring me back to You
Bringing me closer to you, my God
Over and over again
Repeating the process of finding you
Open eyes to see your face
Being open to seeing your signs and guidance
You're my only destiny
You are the only path that I will follow
You're the only hope that my heart knows
You are the only source of hope that I trust
You gave it all because of me
You sacrificed everything for me and my salvation
Everything I am to you, I owe
I owe my entire existence to you, my God
Take this place
I surrender myself to you, and let you take the lead
Fill this space
Fill the void inside me with your love and guidance
With open eyes, as I find your face
Being open to seeing your signs and guidance as I look for you
[x3]
Repeating the last chorus three times
Contributed by Jacob M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.