Renee Heartfelt breathes new life into an old idea that's been corrupted by… Read Full Bio ↴Renee Heartfelt breathes new life into an old idea that's been corrupted by misuse, oversaturation, and bad records. Do you remember when post-hardcore sounded like Quicksand? It sounded exactly the way it was supposed to sound, in a very exciting way - it sounded like progression. It was music made by boys who had grown into men. These days, post-hardcore has become a catchall phrase for pop-punk in a suit. When the hardcore legends are abandoning art to embrace the almighty dollar, hope lies in Renee Heartfelt's masterful debut full-length "Death of the Ghost."

It's hard to imagine ex-members of Give Up the Ghost, Count Me Out, and Striking Distance joining forces to create an album that sounds like a Ken Andrews (Failure) project, but that's exactly what they've done. From the spacy guitar lines and weathered vocals to the immaculate rock production provided by Matt Squire (The Explosion, Static Age) this is a record for fans of Failure and Year of the Rabbit as much as it is for hardcore veterans looking for something more.

Renee Heartfelt isn't stepping away from hardcore - they've toured extensively with bands like The Distance - but they're stepping it up. Renee Heartfelt rides the line between hardcore, post-hardcore, and rock. With "Death of the Ghost," they're set to take over all three. .

Control
Renee Heartfelt Lyrics

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Don't let them take control
It is your own,
I remind you.
Don't let them take
The scars you earned from the fight
We learned that they are your own
Just what have they done to you
Replace the old, the new

I damn them all to hell

I might as well.
Why do you run from what you were?
Don't trust a voice that sounds so sure
'Cause it onl tells you what you want to hear
The past can always be heard
In the echoes of the notes,

In the shadows of the words.
Don't give in yet.

Overall Meaning

In Renee Heartfelt's song "Control," the artist is urging the listeners to take control of their lives, owning their scars and past experiences. The lyrics serve as a motivational reminder that the past is an integral part of who we are, and it should not be relinquished to the control of others. The lines, "Don't let them take control, it is your own, I remind you" highlight the importance of retaining power and not surrendering it to those who would try to dominate or oppress us.

The lyrics also serve as a warning against trusting others blindly, especially those who seem all too certain of themselves. In the lines "Why do you run from what you were? Don't trust a voice that sounds so sure. 'Cause it only tells you what you want to hear." The artist warns against the danger of following people without thinking critically and exercising due discrimination. They encourage listeners to embrace their past, not be afraid of it, and to recognize the value that it brings to their lives. Ultimately, "Control" urges listeners to stay true to themselves, to be confident in their own experiences, and to never give in.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't let them take control
You shouldn't allow anyone to rule your life

It is your own,
You are the only one who owns your life

I remind you.
I am reminding you of this fact

Don't let them take
You shouldn't allow anyone to possess

The scars you earned from the fight
The wounds or marks you gained from your struggles or battles define who you are

We learned that they are your own
We know that these scars belong to you and you only

Just what have they done to you
What harm have these people caused you?

Replace the old, the new
Get rid of the old and embrace the new

I damn them all to hell
I condemn them all to perdition

I might as well.
I might as well do it

Why do you run from what you were?
Why are you trying to escape from your past self?