Howard's Tale
Sick Puppies
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Age 5, just a little boy shy Is he ready for the big surprise He'll be playing lego in a dream When the shadows come to life Age 9 and he should've been fine With a secret he's sure to keep Two times had to tell a little lie For the sake of him and me Now it's over I need closure Hey, look what you did to me When you were taking me home Getting me stoned Leave me alone I waited for mom to comfort me But when I opened my mouth Don't say nothing, shhh Age 12 and it isn't going well Now it's 3 years to the day Confused, but unlike you This feeling won't go away 16 and the woman down the street Has invited him to come inside The first time, it didn't feel right It'll be the last time he tries Hey, look what you did to me When you were taking me home Getting me stoned Leave me alone I waited for mom to comfort me But when I opened my mouth Don't say nothings wrong I won't say nothings wrong I won't say, I won't say I won't say, I won't say I won't say, I won't say 17, all he's ever seen Is the living in between the lies It's kind of funny how a mind Can keep living in denial 18 is a very strange scene He's still playing with the past Expelled, maybe someone could've helped If someone had known to ask Hey, look what you did to me When you were taking me home Getting me stoned Leave me alone I waited for mom to comfort me But when I opened my mouth Don't say nothing, shhh 19 and he's innocently Parked right beside a school He stares at a boy sitting there And the boy stares at him too He walks over He needs closure
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Written by: Brett Matthew Creswell, Emma Anzai, Shimon Moore, UNKNOWN
Lyrics © Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Release Context"Howard's Tale" is a song by Sick Puppies from their second studio album, "Tri-Polar," which was released in July 2009.
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Song Content and InspirationThe song tells the real-life story of a young man named Howard who becomes involved in prostitution at an early age. The lyrics depict the social issues related to sexual abuse and trauma.
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Song GenreIt falls under the alternative rock and post-grunge genres.
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Impact and Recognition"Howard's Tale" stands out due to its deep and emotional narrative. While it's not one of the band's most commercially successful songs, it made an impact on fans and listeners due to the tragic tale it tells.
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Band OriginSick Puppies is an Australian band, formed in 1997. However, "Howard's Tale," like the rest of the tracks on "Tri-Polar," was produced when the band was based in the United States.
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Songwriting CreditsLike most songs by Sick Puppies, band members Shim Moore and Emma Anzai are credited as songwriters.
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Music VideoUnlike the other popular tracks from the album like "You're Going Down" and "Maybe," "Howard's Tale" did not receive an official music video.
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Reception and Critic's TakeCritics praised the song's profound storytelling and emotional depth. It signifies the dark and painful side of society by unfolding Howard's story.
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Fan InterpretationsMany fans view "Howard's Tale" as a powerful awareness tool to address the issue of child abuse. They appreciate Sick Puppies' bravery in tackling such difficult subject matter through their music.
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Live Performances"Howard's Tale," while not a frequent inclusion in the band's live sets, has made several appearances over the years, each time evoking a strong emotional response from the audience.
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