In 2010, they released their debut studio album Light Me Up. The album spawned the hit single Make Me Wanna Die, which peaked at number one on UK Rock Singles chart.
In 2012, the band released their second extended play Hit Me Like A Man, which includes 3 new songs and 2 live version tracks from Light Me Up.
In 2014, Going to Hell, the band's second studio album was released. The album debuted and peaked at number five on Billboard 200 chart. With the singles Heaven Knows, and Fucked Up World, the band made history as the first female-fronted band to achieve two number one hits on the US Mainstream Rock chart. Follow Me Down was later released as the final single and also reached number one on the same chart
In 2016, their third studio album, Who You Selling For, was released. The album spawned the single Take Me Down, which earned the band their fourth number one on the US rock chart.
In 2021 a fourth studio album, Death by Rock and Roll, was released. It was released on February 12, 2021. It is the band's first album released with their new label, Fearless Records. It is also the band's first album since the death of their long-time producer, Kato Khandwala. The album was produced by Jonathan Wyman, vocalist Taylor Momsen, and guitarist Ben Phillips, along additional production done by Nate Yacchichino. The album was preceded by two singles: Death by Rock and Roll and And So It Went (feat. Tom Morello). There were also two promotional singles released prior to the album: Broomsticks and 25.
House on a Hill
The Pretty Reckless Lyrics
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There's a light ahead that shines into this grave
That's in the end of all this pain
In the night ahead, there's a light upon this house on a hill
Living, living still, their intention is to kill and they will, they will
But the children are doing fine, I think about them all the time
Until they drink the wine and they will, they will, they will
Somewhere in the end we're all insane
To think that light ahead will save us from this grave
That's in the end of all this pain
In the night ahead, there's a light upon this house on a hill
Living, living still, their intention is to kill and they will, they will
But the children are doing fine, I think about them all the time
Until they drink the wine and they will, they will, they will
I am not afraid, I won't burn out in this place
My intention is to fade and I will, I will
In this house on a hill
The dead are living still, their intention is to kill and they will, they will
Keep your children safe inside, out of pocket, out of mind
Until they drink the wine and they will, they will, they will
The lyrics of The Pretty Reckless' song House on a Hill seem to allude to the idea of the inevitability of death and the way we choose to deal with it. The opening lines suggest a struggle with hate and pain, and the hope that somewhere, there is light at the end of the tunnel. However, as the chorus is repeated throughout the song, it becomes clear that this light is simply a "light upon this house on a hill" that serves to symbolize the unyielding struggle against death, as the dead continue to live on and try to take others with them.
The mention of "the night ahead" also implies something ominous, as if death and danger are lurking in the darkness, waiting to take hold. The repetition of the line "their intention is to kill and they will, they will" only reinforces this feeling of impending doom. The singer, however, seems resolved to face this inevitability, knowing that he cannot escape it, but also expressing a sense of acceptance and almost defiance in the lines "I am not afraid, I won't burn out in this place / My intention is to fade and I will, I will."
The lyrics of House on a Hill ultimately suggest a sort of existential struggle with death and the desire to find meaning and purpose in the face of it. The children in the song represent innocence and hope, but even they cannot escape the eventual fate that awaits them.
Line by Line Meaning
Somewhere in the end of all this hate
Amidst the hatred and bitterness, at the end of it all,
There's a light ahead that shines into this grave
There is a glimmer of hope, a guiding light that illuminates the darkness.
That's in the end of all this pain
This beacon of light symbolizes an end to the suffering and agony.
In the night ahead, there's a light upon this house on a hill
As the night approaches, a light can be seen atop a hill that represents a safe haven.
Living, living still, their intention is to kill and they will, they will
The dead that inhabit this house have murderous intent and will stop at nothing to achieve their goal.
But the children are doing fine, I think about them all the time
Despite the danger, the children are unharmed and constantly on the singer's mind.
Until they drink the wine and they will, they will, they will
However, the inevitable temptation of evil will eventually consume the innocence of the children.
I am not afraid, I won't burn out in this place
The singer is resolute and unafraid, not willing to give into the despair and chaos of this environment.
My intention is to fade and I will, I will
Instead, their goal is to gradually fade away from this world.
The dead are living still, their intention is to kill and they will, they will
Once again, the spirits of the deceased are animated and determined to pursue their lethal aspirations.
Keep your children safe inside, out of pocket, out of mind
To protect one's children, it's best to keep them out of harm's way and out of sight, out of reach of evil forces.
Until they drink the wine and they will, they will, they will
But the danger still remains, as eventually the children will be lured into the trap of malevolence.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BEN PHILLIPS, TAYLOR MOMSEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@peacelovecigarettes
For me this song has always been very relatable to the time I was sent to a conversion therapy camp as a child.
To quote the song,
"We have been lulled into a trance. They have made us indifferent to ourselves, to others. We are focused only on our own gain. Please understand. They are safe as long as they are not discovered. That is their primary method of survival. Keep us asleep, keep us selfish, keep us sedated"
But to quote the song again " I am not afraid, I won't burn out in this place"
I will not.
You will never change who I am.
@hajarbergui6889
Somewhere in the end of all this hate
There's a light ahead
That shines into this grave that's in the end of all this pain
In the night ahead there's a light upon this
House on a hill
The living, living still
Their intention is to kill and they will, they will
But the children are doing fine
I think about them all the time
Until they drink the wine and they will, they will, they will
Somewhere in the end we're all insane
To think that light ahead can save us from this
Grave that's in the end of all this pain
In the night ahead there's a light upon this
House on a hill
The living, living still
Their intention is to kill and they will, they will
But the children are doing fine
I think about them all the time
Until they drink the wine and they will, they will, they will
I am not afraid
I won't burn out in this place
My intention is to fade and I will, I will
In this house on a hill
The dead are living still
Their intention is to kill and they will, they will
Keep your children safe inside
Out of pocket, out of mind
Until they drink the wine and they will, they will, they will
@johnny3d962
This song is just as relevant today as it was 6 years ago.
@makabranco8363
When won't it be "real event?? "
@thedoorsbest
Even more now in this COVID bullshit situation.
@jackieyu4787
Yes it is
@SomeGuy-qy9qh
even more so now
@piotrr5439
@@SomeGuy-qy9qh so true.
@SuperLovebug8
Wtf people why isn't there millions of views..... This song is to good to be swept under the rug
@SuperLovebug8
+Adnan Khreas very underrated
@drewforbes8685
its kinda a good thing. tpr is my favorite band of all time and if they get to big to quick history shows they would crumble.
@micaelg4230
+Drew Forbes a good point, mainstream ruins everything it touches.
Not to mention their personal life, ridiculed in talk shows, with no privacy.
It´s better us few, but good