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. .
PICASSO
Renee Heartfelt Lyrics
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Pain. It knows you well.
You'd rather kneel than stand
You'd rather run than fight.
You'll fade out slow
And I'll burn out bright.
Raised. To turn your other cheek.
Pray. No one cares at all.
Convinced yourself just to give up and let go.
Try but the mirror just stares you down.
You lived your life and you sold yourself to
Rusting in the rolling wind.
And you died your death am I next in line to
To be left behind?
I can't be far behind.
The lyrics to Renee Heartfelt's song Picasso paint the picture of someone who has been beaten down by life. The first verse describes how days have a way of taking their toll and how pain has become a frequent companion. The person would rather give in than fight back and eventually succumb to their pain while the other person burns out vibrant. The next verse reveals that they were raised to be passive and turn the other cheek, but their pleas fall on deaf ears. As a result, they have convinced themselves to give up and let go, and although they try to improve, they are constantly faced with the stark reflection of their failures.
The final lines suggest that the person has died, and the singer ponders whether they will be next in line to be left behind. Overall, the lyrics seem to express a sense of hopelessness and despair, a feeling that one has given up on trying to make things better, in a life where the pain is too much to bear.
Line by Line Meaning
Days. They have their way with you.
Time can be unforgiving and unrelenting, with the ability to powerfully influence your life whether you want it to or not.
Pain. It knows you well.
You have felt enough pain that it has become a familiar companion in your life, one that may be difficult to shake.
You'd rather kneel than stand
Sometimes it can seem easier to give in and accept defeat than to face your challenges head-on and try to overcome them.
You'd rather run than fight.
It's tempting to try to escape from your problems altogether rather than confront them and work through them.
You'll fade out slow
Your energy and passion for life may gradually diminish over time, particularly if you feel stuck or lost.
And I'll burn out bright.
In contrast to your fading light, someone else may live their life with intense passion and energy, but eventually burn out and expire.
Raised. To turn your other cheek.
You may have been taught to be docile and submissive, always turning the other cheek when someone wrongs you.
Pray. No one cares at all.
Sometimes it can feel like there is no one in the world who truly understands or cares about your struggles, leaving you alone to face them.
Convinced yourself just to give up and let go.
You may have reached a point of hopelessness where you feel like it's easier to simply give up and let life take its course, letting go of your dreams and ambitions.
Try but the mirror just stares you down.
When you look in the mirror, it's easy to be confronted with all of your perceived flaws and shortcomings, making it difficult to stay motivated and push forward.
You lived your life and you sold yourself to
You may feel like you've given up a part of yourself to meet societal expectations, sacrificing your own desires and wants along the way.
Rusting in the rolling wind.
This line evokes an image of decay and deterioration, possibly hinting at a feeling of being stuck in a rut or losing forward momentum in life.
And you died your death am I next in line to
When somebody else meets an unfortunate end, it can be sobering to consider your own mortality and whether or not you're living your life to the fullest.
To be left behind?
This final line is poignant in its simplicity and ambiguity, leaving the listener to wonder what may be next on their journey and whether or not they'll be able to keep up.
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