After Tod left his previous group, Cop Shoot Cop, he quickly regrouped and formed Firewater to explore the styles of music Cop Shoot Cop had only hinted at, including klezmer, cabaret, ska, jazz, and gypsy forms. More than one source described the original Firewater lineup as an "indie rock supergroup", based on members such as Duane Denison of the Jesus Lizard, Yuval Gabay of Soul Coughing, Jennifer Charles of Elysian Fields, and Hahn Rowe. This original lineup proved unable to tour, and Tod recruited new musicians for the band's first tour. While the lineup has changed over the years, with many different musicians appearing on different albums and tours, Tod remains the singer, songwriter, and bassist of Firewater.
Firewater has released six albums, and has seen some success, especially in Europe and on United States college radio stations.
Their previous album, Songs We Should Have Written, is a collection of cover songs. It includes songs written by Robyn Hitchcock, The Rolling Stones ("Paint It Black" reinterpreted as a crawlingly slow raga which "shove(s) a few downers down the song's throat to counter the original version's adrenaline-fueled fire" ), and a "dark and sweet" take of Sonny and Cher's "The Beat Goes On", described as "10 times more ominous and 20 times more pleasurable" than the original. The album also includes a modern rendition of the Johnny Cash anthem "Folsom Prison Blues".
Their latest album, The Golden Hour, has been recorded with various local musicians and friends when Tod A went on sabbatical and travelled through Thailand, India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Turkey and Israel. The record was released May 6 in 2008. The band is currently (October, 2008) touring in support of the album.
This Little Heart of Mine
Firewater Lyrics
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Let it shine let it shine let it shine
Everywhere I go, I'm gonna let it shine
Let it shine let it shine let it shine
The lyrics to Firewater's "This Little Heart of Mine" express a message of positivity and resilience. In the song, the singer declares that they will not let the challenges of life dim their inner light. They state that they will let their light shine, no matter where they go. This is meant to be an inspiration to others, encouraging them to do the same.
The symbolism of the "little light" is powerful, as it represents the core of who we are - our essence, soul or spirit. The song suggests that no matter what obstacles we may face, we all have this light within us and though it may seem small or insignificant in some moments, it is always there to guide us through life's darkness. The repetition of the phrase "let it shine" reinforces this important message and encourages listeners to embrace their own light as well.
One could interpret the song as a call to action to take charge of one's own destiny, as opposed to waiting for someone else to lead the way. It is an anthem to inspire people to have faith in their unique abilities, strengths and gifts that will guide them through their path in life. It is a reminder that everyone has something valuable and beautiful to share with the world.
Line by Line Meaning
This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine
I have a spark of joy and positivity inside of me, and I'm not going to hide it away. I'm going to let it shine as brightly as possible.
Let it shine let it shine let it shine
I'm going to repeatedly and confidently encourage myself to let my light shine, no matter what obstacles or challenges I face.
Everywhere I go, I'm gonna let it shine
I want to radiate my light and positivity not just in one place, but in every situation and circumstance I find myself in.
Let it shine let it shine let it shine
Once again, I'm going to keep pushing myself to let my light shine, even amidst darkness or negativity around me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Ward, Clara
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