Singled Out: Get Out Alive's Death Has Been Defeated

Get Out Alive recently released the singles "Death Has Been Defeated" and "Hornet's Nest". To celebrate we asked mastermind Chas Huff to tell us about the tracks. Here is the story:

The debut single "Hornet's Nest" was intended to be a heavy hitter. I wanted to capture the chaotic energy of sticking your hand into a hornet's nest and getting lit up. The idea behind the song is that you have to learn when to stop trying when it comes to helping people who do not want it. I can be a very empathetic person, and I try my absolute best to be kind to everyone. I probably spend too much time worrying about it too. Being this type of personality, unfortunately, you will get burned over and over again. I don't think the resolution is to stop being kind to people, rather to be aware that there are people who are entirely okay with wasting your time and dragging you down in the process. The line "Throw your stones, lie alone, keep me out of the hornet's nest" simply means, think what you want to think, judge me as you wish, but keep me out of it. To anyone out there who may relate, don't be afraid to draw a line in the sand and set your boundaries.

The follow-up single "Death Has Been Defeated" explains that with strong enough faith, not even death itself could win you over. This song is a bit more complex than the others in its meaning since it touches on a few different angles. The song ultimately is a cry out to God that He is needed. In moments, it's feeling too far gone and needing guidance, understanding that focusing on the creator might be the only one who can save you from your own mind. In the bridge, I confess, "I'm on my knees, begging you to help me, Father, please, I don't want to feel this empty. Take my hand and resurrect me, I'll follow you right into your gates of mercy." It's about accepting the fact that I can't do it alone and begging God to help guide me to better myself. It's one of my favorite songs I've ever written. It's so unapologetically vulnerable, raw, and honest.

Neither of these songs were written in a studio with a group of producers either. These were written in pure isolation in our home's spare bedroom and garage. Co-produced by Zack Baker (former drummer of Rain City Drive). The vocals were tracked in my garage through a $400 microphone (SM7B) against a wall made of cheap moving blankets, an old mattress, an old headboard, and some other junk to soak up the reflections. This batch of songs is raw, and I wouldn't want to have done it any other way.

Hearing is believing. Now that you know the story behind the songs, listen and watch for yourself below and learn more here

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