Hands Like Houses - Overthinking (Official Music Video)

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The official video for Hands Like Houses' new single "Overthinking" off their new album '-Anon.,' available now on Hopeless Records!

Director: Megan Thompson
Director of Photography: Yuki Noguchi
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Lyrics:

I should have just held my tongue.
I could have just filled my lungs;
breathe in, breathe out and repeat.

You know me well, or at least in as far as I can tell.
You should have known better than telling me I should have
held it together for us, when I’m barely together myself.

I’m overthinking.
Every thing I say and I do just reminds me I don’t need you,
‘cause there’s nothing left for me to hang on to.

Well, if you had kept your word and listened instead of just heard,
instead of just waiting for your turn to speak,
then you’d know I was weak, but you don’t.
No wonder reality hurts.

I’m overthinking.
Every thing I say and I do just reminds me I don’t need you,
‘cause there’s nothing left for me to hang on to.
I’m over thinking, and I’m done with feeling empty
and pretending like you get me.
I’m overthinking, but I think I’m through.

I’m beating myself black and blue.

I’m overthinking.
Every thing I say and I do just reminds me I don’t need you,
‘cause there’s nothing left for me to hang on to.
I’m over thinking, and I’m done with feeling empty
and pretending like you get me.
I’m overthinking.
If I’m through, then I’m beating myself black and blue
but it won’t make no difference to you.

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[patriciasanvictores]

Can we talk about how this song is basically about how the guy is the one doing the breaking up and it’s literally eating him inside to have to be the one to instigate it? From what I gathered, and all this is my interpretation, he’s actively thinking about his significant other and how their relationship isn’t working for him but he also knows and understands in the end they shouldn’t be together and is either having a hard time communicating this to her so she’ll understand or that he also cares about enough that he doesn’t want to hurt her but is having trouble ending it.

The very fact there’s a song like this is absolutely wonderful! It represents a demographic of people that aren’t so quick to blame their failing relationship on the other person, or resort to immediate hatred. Granted, all relationships have varying circumstances and differing dynamics, but just this song alone gives me hope that there are indeed more interpretations than what’s popularly broadcasted.

Thank you so much Hands Like Houses! I’m excited to discover more of your work!

[oscarcorrea]

Years later, and still a go-to of mine.

[testingmyaudioaddiction]

It’s so groovy.

This is, one hundred percent, an arena rock song.

You know what? I’m not even mad. They can do the arena rock thing and still not compromise their talent and creativity.

[BipolarBLKSheep]

I just discovered this track. I'm currently healing from a break up. I love her with everything I have but my mental health, anxiety, depression was too much for her. I drove us apart and the only thing I ever wanted was to hold us together. I overthink constantly. I'm doing it now and I do it all day and night. I beat myself up for the mistakes I made and how I should have seen what I was doing and done something different. I'm 33 and alone now. Needing to fix me but being so depressed that I just dont care to. I am trying but its a constant fight to keep my head above water.

The line "I should have held it together for us, when I'm barely together myself" cuts so deep. I keep hoping that things will change, that what we had could come back if I heal. If I improve myself. But it doesnt seem to matter. We both had a connection at first that I had not ever had with anyone else. She felt it too. Though it almost seems like what we had wasnt real sometimes. It was real to me and I could see in her eyes and the things we did and talked about that she felt it too, at least at one point. But maybe it wasnt as real to her as I thought, and that tears me apart. No wonder reality hurts.

[indeimaus]

Can't wait for the new album boys

[pedrotraguil]

This is how you make a softer song without losing the band essence! Love it! Great Track! and Amazing Video!

[johanjoachin]

I really want this band to be very very huge soon, they deserve it :(. This album is going to be a banger

[colderquicker]

I hope he found out what room he likes most at the end.

[OpalSilkMoth]

This was me during a 7 month relationship that was full of misery and lack of communication. I was so dependent of him that all I did was overthink about everything.

[bouncinbunion]

Finally a new album lol now it's crowns turn to announce and we got some good ones this year

[justinlovelady]

Ahhhh it's about time for new Hands Like Houses, this band alot. Can't wait for the new album. I miss the ground dweller sounding days. That was my favorite album but I'll always like them for sure

[yesh]

They will always be my best Australian post Hardcore Band ever!

[SharnRiver]

Three years ago, this got me thorugh a break up.

I'm baaa-aaaack.

I'm a houso, and these guys have been here for absolute yonks, through good times and bad for me, and I love them to bits.
I hope y'all are doing well. Love yous a lot.

[zachbeckwith]

If -Anon can be a perfect blend of songs like this and Drift then there's no doubt we'll be getting another amazing album from these guys.

[AngelNova]

Finally someone to make a song about my life! Thanks a lot, now I even have a thematic background song! 🎶👏💜

[ElectricSquidEntertainment]

Been following HLH since the Lion Skin single, and you guys never cease to surprise me. Another great song by a great band. Keep it up guys!

[STUMPY-zdlu]

Everyone complaining that he needs to pick a room has no clue what anxiety is and honesty.. good on them because it sucks.

Good song.

[angelia]

Come back to San Diego, i love you guys <3

[austincross]

Basic plot of the music video: man can't decide which room he wants to stay in.

EDIT: Thanks for all the likes, guys. I feel like a minor celebrity right now. 😂

[ernestourroz]

Another reason why they’re one of my favorite bands.