“Climate Control is a band to keep an eye on. They really stepped up to the plate, proving their worth as a true contender on the South African music scene.” – GeekShizzle
Drawing comparisons to international juggernauts Underoath, Deftones and Bring Me the Horizon, Climate Control loves to live out of the box, merging the best of punk, alternative rock and post-hardcore into one mesmerising sonic showcase.This diversity and reputation for tight, thundering shows is what has lead the determined act to share the stage with a bevy of musicians, including Biffy Clyro, Affiance, Trivium, Killswitch Engage and Protest the Hero, as well as performances at major local festivals like RAMfest and Krank’d Up.
“There’s a rock-tinged post-hardcore storm happening in South Africa and that is being caused by Climate Control.” – Arena
The band’s latest single “Tidal Wave”, produced by Clinton Watts (Bury Tomorrow, Truth & Its Burden) and mastered by Joey Sturgis (Asking Alexandria, Of Mice & Men), has set off a whole new trajectory. The poignant and unforgettable track has introduced Climate Control to the world, while garnering critical acclaim and reaching the #4 position on the South African iTunes Rock Chart. Its music video has also become a darling amongst the rock community, even being featured on renowned YouTube blogger Jarrod Alonge’s channel.
“Showing a keen ear for melody and possessing the ability to get the pits circling, Climate Control is holding all the cards to their destiny.” – MusicReview
So what is the secret to the band’s longevity and escalating success? Climate Control vocalist/guitarist Nic Gonzalez reveals the truth: “We refuse to write the same song twice. If it sounds generic or boring, it needs to get scrapped. In addition, we stick to our guns and have faith that there will always be a place for progressive, melodic and emotional music, regardless of whatever the flavour of the week may be. The idea behind Climate Control is to make music that will rouse the emotions of our listeners. Without that connection, there is nothing else.”
Tidal Wave
Climate Control Lyrics
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Even if I have to let her go
I can't bear the thought
Nobody can have her
The way I have
Her face is too great to behold
Nobody deserves to look upon it
Feel the warmth come apart
[chorus]
No, please stay
No, please stay
No, please stay
You called out now
No, please stay
No, please stay
No, please stay
You called out
[verse 2]
It comes in waves
And leaves my thoughts in disarray
So we'll wait until the tide returns
And all is grey
So do what must be done
And I'll try to hold on
[bridge]
Pulled through the water
Climbed up the stairs
You left the lights on
But no one was there
I make my decision
I start to erase
Stumble back to the waves
To fill my lungs again
But still...
[chorus]
No, please stay
No, please stay
No, please stay
You called out now
No, please stay
No, be safe
No, please stay
You called out now
Her face is too great to behold
Nobody deserves to look upon it
And feel the warmth slide out of her hands
But still
No, please stay
No, please stay
No, please stay
You called out.
The lyrics of Climate Control’s ‘Tidal Wave’ are romantic, yet melancholic. The singer appears to be deeply in love with someone, but the relationship is coming to an end. The first verse reveals the singer’s struggle to let go of his love. Even though he knows that he must let her go, he cannot bear the thought of someone else having her. He believes her to be too great and no one deserves to look upon her face or feel her warmth as he does. The chorus is a plea from the singer for his love to stay with him, and he seems to be concerned about losing her forever.
The second verse discusses how the singer’s thoughts come and go like waves, leaving him feeling disoriented. He appears to have resigned himself to the fact that their relationship must end, but he will try to hold on until the end. The bridge is filled with imagery of the ocean, with the singer describing his physical journey through the water and the waves. He ultimately returns to the water to fill his lungs, giving the impression that this is where he finds solace. Despite that, the singer still calls out for his love to stay, suggesting that perhaps he has not let go of the relationship entirely and is still hoping for reconciliation.
Overall, the lyrics in ‘Tidal Wave’ evoke a feeling of loss and longing, with the singer struggling to come to terms with the end of his relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Even if I have to let her go
Despite the pain it may cause, I am willing to let go of her if that's what it takes.
I can't bear the thought
The thought of losing her is too overwhelming for me to handle.
Nobody can have her
She is mine, and I won't let anyone else have her.
The way I have
The love and connection we share is unique and irreplaceable.
Her face is too great to behold
She is so beautiful that looking at her can feel overwhelming.
Nobody deserves to look upon it
Her beauty is so special that no one else is worthy of gazing at her in the same way.
And feel the warmth,
Her presence brings warmth and comfort to me.
Feel the warmth come apart
Losing her would mean losing the feeling of warmth and comfort that she brings to my life.
No, please stay
I beg for her to stay with me even though I know she may have to leave.
You called out now
I am responding to her plea for me to stay.
It comes in waves
The pain I feel comes and goes like ocean waves.
And leaves my thoughts in disarray
The pain of losing her can cause my thoughts and emotions to become scattered and confused.
So we'll wait until the tide returns
We will wait until the difficult time passes and things return to normal.
And all is grey
During this difficult time, everything can feel dreary and colorless.
So do what must be done
I will accept that certain things need to happen, even if they are difficult.
And I'll try to hold on
I will do my best to hold onto my love for her and keep going through the tough times.
Pulled through the water
I am being dragged through difficulties against my will, like being pulled through water.
Climbed up the stairs
I have faced challenges and taken steps to overcome them.
You left the lights on
She left a light on for me, a sign of hope and support even when she couldn't be there with me.
But no one was there
Despite this sign of hope, I still feel alone in my struggles.
I make my decision
I have to make a difficult choice about what to do next.
I start to erase
I try to erase the pain and struggles that weigh me down.
Stumble back to the waves
I return to the source of my pain and struggles, like going back to the ocean waves.
To fill my lungs again
I need to take in the struggles and face them head-on, like taking in the salt air of the ocean.
But still...
Despite these struggles, I still hold onto hope and love for her.
No, be safe
Even if she has to leave, my ultimate wish for her is to be safe and protected.
Contributed by Claire C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ordinary Arie
This is so great it deserves to be played at Hot Topic
Emotivation
I'm mostly a fan of hardcore, but this is just addictive. Excellent work, guys.
James Martino
major goosebumps when the lyrics switch to "be safe" in the last chorus. phenomenal song
Rome Demetri
This band is so underrated. I've been so addicted.
Aleksandar Bulovic'
This deserves waaaay more views! Keep up the great work, lads! :)
Xander L.
I go months without thinking about this song, and then suddenly remember it, and I always come back to it. It's so amazing. Really, really deserves more views.
Naveed Stone
found this through jarrod alonge. This is a great song with a unique sound. cant wait to hear more!
Sholps
Naveed Stone They're from my city! In South Africa. How great is that, I didn't even know :D
Xander L.
Wish this had been part of a whole album. This song is so rare in its quality, I wish there was more.
Climate Control
We're really glad to hear that! We're in studio now, recording a brand new full-length album. Stay in the loop on our Instagram & Spotify
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