Craig Almquist writes the songs and Alex Smith drums on them. The other two dudes change from time to time but currently Peter Helmis is on bass and Chris Baglivo (Doc Bag) is on guitar.
The band formed in 2011 and started performing shows/Dionysian Rites in West Philly at the infamous Rathaus, which was dubbed “Satan’s dorm room” in the Philadelphia papers. The Rat was converted into fancy condos after two years of hard partying. Boo.
By 2012 the band had been supporting act for mewithoutYou, Free Energy, The Morning Benders, The Gay Blades, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr, + Vacationer. They recorded a Daytrotter Session and played a string of SXSW shows after camping (in a tent) in downtown Austin.
One time Andrew W.K. destroyed their drum set.
The band will be on the road in 2013, doing what bands do, playing live shows of material they have recorded. They will also def be eating pizza. Lots of pizza.
Hit Me
Cold Fronts Lyrics
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It started as a game, but you couldn´t quit
Leapfrog past the bullshit
And be done with it and,
I know just what you like
Oh, I know just what you need,
The ego´s a hard thing to relax
But it´s so easy to feed
And I know what you want, know what you need
I know what you want, know what need
So, hit me ´cause I don´t wanna lose tonight
This goes on and on and on
And I don´t wanna lose you too
So, hit me ´cause I don´t wanna lose tonight
This goes on and on and on
And I don´t wanna lose you too
Married to your job, but you´re not attached
Never could have guessed what´s wrong with that
I don´t know why, I don´t know why I bother
I am a serius man,
Oh, you just wait and see
The world is a hard place to conquer
So, just let it be
I know what you want, Know what you what you need
I know what you want, Know what you what you need
So, hit me ´cause I don´t wanna lose tonight
This goes on and on and on
And I don´t wanna lose you too,
So, hit me ´cause I don´t wanna lose tonight
This goes on and on and on
And I don´t wanna lose you too
So, hit me ´cause I don´t wanna lose tonight
This goes on and on and on
And I don´t wanna lose you too,
So, hit me ´cause I don´t wanna lose tonight
This goes on and on and on
And I don´t wanna lose you too
So, hit me
Don´t you want to?
Come on, don´t you want to?
Come on, oh, come on, come on
The lyrics to Cold Fronts's song "Hit Me" appear to be about a person who becomes obsessed with the idea of fame, wanting to leapfrog past all the difficulties of achieving success and recognition, and becoming addicted to the sensation of feeding their ego. The singer appears to be trying to connect with this person, recognizing their motivations and desires, but also trying to be a voice of reason amidst the chaos. The singer doesn't want to lose this person, but they also don't want to get lost in the swirling vortex of ambition and self-absorption that surrounds them. The repeated line "hit me" could be interpreted as a metaphorical request to be knocked out of this cycle, or perhaps as a plea for the person to strike back against the singer if they feel they're being unfairly judged.
The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the all-consuming nature of fame and the lengths some people will go to attain it. The singer seems to be offering a sympathetic ear to this person, acknowledging their dreams and aspirations, but also trying to caution them against losing themselves in the pursuit of success. It's a complex and nuanced portrayal of the seductive nature of celebrity culture and the many pitfalls that come with it.
Overall, "Hit Me" can be seen as a cautionary tale about the dangers of becoming too obsessed with fame and the importance of staying grounded in the face of success.
Line by Line Meaning
You wanted to be famous after all
You desired to attain widespread recognition and acclaim despite any consequences.
It started as a game, but you couldn´t quit
The pursuit of your desire initially involved playful behavior, but eventually became too difficult to stop.
Leapfrog past the bullshit
Move beyond the negativity and obstacles that are preventing you from achieving your goals.
And be done with it and, I know just what you like
Finish what you started and fulfill your preferences with precision.
Oh, I know just what you need, The ego´s a hard thing to relax
I understand your necessities, but it can be challenging to loosen your sense of self-importance.
But it´s so easy to feed
However, it is simple to satisfy your ego's demands.
And I know what you want, know what you need
I am aware of your desires and necessities.
So, hit me ´cause I don´t wanna lose tonight
Challenge me because I don't want to be defeated in this situation.
This goes on and on and on
This scenario persists endlessly.
And I don´t wanna lose you too
I also don't want to lose my connection with you.
Married to your job, but you´re not attached
Your dedication to your employment is like a commitment, but you are not connected to it emotionally.
Never could have guessed what´s wrong with that
It is impossible to determine what specifically about this situation is problematic.
I don´t know why, I don´t know why I bother
I have no idea why I continue to make an effort in this situation.
I am a serious man, Oh, you just wait and see
I am a sincere individual, and my authentic nature will become apparent to you eventually.
The world is a hard place to conquer, So, just let it be
It can be challenging to overcome the obstacles of the world, so allow things to happen naturally.
Don´t you want to?, Come on, don´t you want to?, Come on, oh, come on, come on
Don't you have a desire to challenge me? Come on, it could be fun.
Contributed by Nathaniel G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.