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April 17, 2024
Song #69
Soldier, Poet, King by The Oh Hellos
It was released on October 16, 2015
Fun Fact: The soldier embodies an undying fight for justice and truth, while the poet epitomizes the beauty of emotions, words and sentiments. The king is the embodiment of righteousness, leader of all the virtues, and defender of integrity. The song’s lyrics come directly from The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. It speaks of how faith gives us strength, reminding us that we don't have to choose between being soldiers for justice or being poets. Instead, it is a call to be both. With faith and moral courage we can do hard things, bringing justice and beauty into this world. (this isn't a confirmed meaning but best I could find- Mod Secret)
April 17, 2024
Song #69
Soldier, Poet, King by The Oh Hellos
It was released on October 16, 2015
Fun Fact: The soldier embodies an undying fight for justice and truth, while the poet epitomizes the beauty of emotions, words and sentiments. The king is the embodiment of righteousness, leader of all the virtues, and defender of integrity. The song’s lyrics come directly from The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. It speaks of how faith gives us strength, reminding us that we don't have to choose between being soldiers for justice or being poets. Instead, it is a call to be both. With faith and moral courage we can do hard things, bringing justice and beauty into this world. (this isn't a confirmed meaning but best I could find- Mod Secret)
May 7, 2024
Song #89
Dear Wormwood by The Oh Hellos
It was released on October 16, 2015
Fun Fact: The album/song takes its title from The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis, which has every chapter of the book begin with the words "Dear Wormwood,"
May 7, 2024
Song #89
Dear Wormwood by The Oh Hellos
It was released on October 16, 2015
Fun Fact: The album/song takes its title from The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis, which has every chapter of the book begin with the words "Dear Wormwood,"
June 10, 2024
Song #123
Bitter Water by The Oh Hellos
It was released on October 16, 2015
Fun Fact: On one level, this is a song about one who looks back on an ended relationship with regret that the relationship existed in the first place. The love was bitter even in the sweetness, and now the former lover cannot look back on those times with anything but remorse and anger. In the context of the album, the other lover (the “you” of the song) is understood to be the demon that urges the author to continue in sin even after salvation.
June 16, 2024
Song #129
Hello My Old Heart by The Oh Hellos
It was released on December 1, 2011
Fun Fact: The narrator of “Hello My Old Heart” addresses his broken heart. To protect his broken heart, he has built walls that isolate him from future relationships. Through the song, he realizes that to recover and grow, he must free his heart and seek new relationships.
June 10, 2024
Song #123
Bitter Water by The Oh Hellos
It was released on October 16, 2015
Fun Fact: On one level, this is a song about one who looks back on an ended relationship with regret that the relationship existed in the first place. The love was bitter even in the sweetness, and now the former lover cannot look back on those times with anything but remorse and anger. In the context of the album, the other lover (the “you” of the song) is understood to be the demon that urges the author to continue in sin even after salvation.
June 16, 2024
Song #129
Hello My Old Heart by The Oh Hellos
It was released on December 1, 2011
Fun Fact: The narrator of “Hello My Old Heart” addresses his broken heart. To protect his broken heart, he has built walls that isolate him from future relationships. Through the song, he realizes that to recover and grow, he must free his heart and seek new relationships.
July 2, 2024
Song #145
Thus Always To Tyrants by The Oh Hellos
It was released on October 16, 2015
Fun Fact: “Thus Always to Tyrants” (or “Sic semper tyrannis” in Latin) is used as a rallying cry against abuse of power, echoing the alleged words of Brutus after he murdered Julius Ceasar.
July 2, 2024
Song #145
Thus Always To Tyrants by The Oh Hellos
It was released on October 16, 2015
Fun Fact: “Thus Always to Tyrants” (or “Sic semper tyrannis” in Latin) is used as a rallying cry against abuse of power, echoing the alleged words of Brutus after he murdered Julius Ceasar.