Ready to form another band after a five-year hiatus from music, Hailey went to see Grey perform with Mellowdrone. "I had been waiting to meet someone who had her talent and drive," Hailey says. "After hanging out a couple of times, it was obvious we were a great match." For her part, Grey says she was ready to leave behind session work and focus on a creative collaboration. "I've wanted to write and produce my own music, but was too busy touring as a background performer."
The result of their efforts was the EP I See Red, which was recorded over several months in a bedroom at Grey's Los Angeles home. ("Vocals were done in the bathroom," Hailey says, "it was very sexy.") Produced by Grey and mixed by Al Clay (who has worked with the Pixies, Frank Black, and Blur), I See Red, with its laser-sharp melodies, ethereal harmonies, lush string arrangements, and muscular drums, is a great introduction to the duo.
Less than a year after the release of I See Red, Uh Huh Her will unveil their full-length debut, the accessibly melodic Common Reaction, on August 19th. Produced by Al Clay … it was recorded in January at Clay’s L.A. studio, a world away from Grey’s bathroom …. The effort is an extension of the band’s previous musical foundation, as evidenced by focused tracks like "Not a Love Song," "Wait Another Day" and "Explode."
"We wrote a lot of it before we went in the studio, but we wound up re-cutting everything," Grey says of the 11-track album. "We wanted to make a commercially appealing record. The songs aren't specifically poppy but appeal to a wide variety of people."
"Sometimes the song just calls for it and you can't fight the pop," Hailey laughs. "I like that it's eclectic and not just one thing. That bores me in a record. We never wanted this band to be small."
Common Reaction is now available.
Marstorm
Uh Huh Her Lyrics
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You can appreciate the irony
You build me up to break me down
Too bad your empire is falling
Don't take us down while you're sinking
The battles only just begun
You take the innocence from people
I am prepared to go alone, now
Your greed, I've seen it with my own eyes
And now you've made me your enemy
The battles on, get out your guns
Give me some love
Maybe you'll see that this is not in vein
You will see us in a place beyond
You can come if you want to
Come if you want to love something
You can come if you want to
Come if you want to
You are so careless with your kingdom
You always throw away the great ones
Though you told me I'm the one
I just need someone to believe in
You cannot rule with integrity
You break my heart, you break my heart
Give me some love
Maybe you'll see that this is in vein
You will see us in a place beyond
You can come if you want to
Come if you want to love something
You can come if you want to
Come if you want to
Give me some love
What are you scared of, holding on to me?
What are you scared of, holding on to me?
What are you scared of?
The lyrics of "Marstorm" by Uh Huh Her reveal a frustration towards someone who has betrayed the singer after building them up. The opening line, "I'm bothered nothing's going my way," sets the tone for the rest of the song, which is one of disillusionment and disappointment. The singer acknowledges the irony of the situation, suggesting that they are not surprised that their hopes have been dashed. The line "You build me up to break me down" further emphasizes this betrayal, as the singer realizes that they were only being used for someone else's gain.
However, the song is not just about feeling defeated. The singer also takes a stand against their betrayer, warning them not to take anyone else down while they themselves are falling. The line "The battles only just begun" suggests that the singer is not going to be silenced, but rather will continue to push back against those who seek to harm them or others.
The song then takes a more personal turn, with the singer admitting that they are prepared to go alone. The rest of the lyrics describe a sense of disillusionment with the world around them, particularly with the greed and lack of integrity they see. The lines "You cannot rule with integrity / You break my heart, you break my heart" suggest that the singer is looking for someone to believe in, but has not found it yet.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm bothered nothing's going my way
I am frustrated that things are not going according to plan
You can appreciate the irony
You can understand the humor in this situation
You build me up to break me down
You raise my hopes only to crush them
Too bad your empire is falling
Unfortunately, your power and influence are declining
Don't take us down while you're sinking
Please do not bring us down when you are struggling yourself
The battles only just begun
This fight has only just started, there's a long way to go
This fight it kills us in a free fall
This conflict is causing us to fall freely, without control
You take the innocence from people
You rob people of their purity and vulnerability
I am prepared to go alone, now
I am willing to proceed without any support
Your greed, I've seen it with my own eyes
I have witnessed your selfishness and desire for more
And now you've made me your enemy
As a result, you have turned me into your opponent
The battles on, get out your guns
The fight is ongoing, prepare for battle
Give me some love
Show me affection and compassion
Maybe you'll see that this is not in vein
Perhaps you will realize that this is not a pointless endeavor
You will see us in a place beyond
You will witness our existence in a realm beyond this world
You can come if you want to
You have the option to join us
Come if you want to love something
If you want to love something, come with us
You are so careless with your kingdom
Your empire is under threat due to your casual attitude towards it
You always throw away the great ones
You have a tendency to discard valuable assets
Though you told me I'm the one
Despite your assurance that I was important
I just need someone to believe in
I simply require someone to have faith in me
You cannot rule with integrity
It's impossible to govern with honesty and principle
You break my heart, you break my heart
Your actions are causing me emotional pain
What are you scared of, holding on to me?
What is your fear of maintaining a connection with me?
What are you scared of?
What is causing your fear?
Contributed by Nathan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.