Their peculiar brand of politically driven retro-pop made an impression on the British pop charts during 1981-1982. Their biggest hit was Our lips are sealed, a retread of Go-go's 1981 song, which was co-written by Terry Hall. Other well-known tracks include The Lunatics (Have Taken Over The Asylum) and T'ain't What You Do (Its The Way That You Do It), recorded with the fledgling all-girl group Bananarama.
Fun Boy Three's music draws on influences such as vintage soul, ska, reggae, muzak and kitsch movie soundtracks.
The band split-up in 1984, and Terry hall went on to perform solo and also form The Colourfield.
Too Hot
Fun Boy Three Lyrics
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Now they're calling for their guns
About to spoil the rude boys' fun
But rude boys never give up their guns
It's too hot
No man, can tell them what to do
Pound for pound, they say they're ruder than you
You might have a couple you like
Choose your burial sight
Take insurance, make up your will
Come out and tell them, find them
The soldiers came back to you without them
The police force are afraid, they can't even touch them
They say "You think you're bad? Why don't you come out yourself"
These boys are calling for a fight, fighting tonight they don't lie
It's too hot
Too hot, too hot
Too hot, too hot
Too hot, too hot
Too hot, too hot
In Fun Boy Three's song "Too Hot," the lyrics describe a tense and violent atmosphere in a town where the "rude boys" are causing trouble and the authorities are struggling to gain control. The song opens with the repetition of the phrase "too hot," which can be interpreted both literally, as in the weather being uncomfortably hot, and figuratively, as in the tension and danger in the town being too intense to handle. The next line, "Now they're calling for their guns," implies that the police or military have been called to deal with the problem, but that this could potentially escalate the situation rather than calming it down.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "too hot" four times in a row, emphasizing the intensity of the situation. The lines "No man, can tell them what to do / Pound for pound, they say they're ruder than you" suggest that the rude boys are highly self-assured and unafraid of authority figures. The lyrics "They are the boss, and no back down / You might have a couple you like / Choose your burial sight / Take insurance, make up your will" paint a picture of an extremely dangerous situation in which violence is highly likely and potentially deadly. The final lines of the song suggest that the situation has not been resolved and that the fighting will continue: "These boys are calling for a fight, fighting tonight they don't lie / It's too hot."
Line by Line Meaning
Too hot, this town is too hot
The town is currently experiencing a lot of tension and violence.
Now they're calling for their guns
People are resorting to carrying guns for protection and retaliation.
About to spoil the rude boys' fun
The authorities are about to intervene and put a stop to the actions of rebellious young men.
But rude boys never give up their guns
Despite the risks and consequences, the rebellious young men refuse to surrender their weapons.
It's too hot
The situation has become too intense and dangerous to handle.
No man, can tell them what to do
The rebellious young men refuse to be controlled or told what to do.
Pound for pound, they say they're ruder than you
The young men believe that they are stronger, tougher, and more disrespectful than anyone else.
They are the boss, and no back down
The young men see themselves as leaders and will not back down from any challenge.
You might have a couple you like
You may have a few people in your corner, but they are outnumbered and outmatched.
Choose your burial sight
Prepare for the worst, as some people might not live to see the next day.
Take insurance, make up your will
Secure your finances and plan for the future, as the present is unstable and unpredictable.
Come out and tell them, find them
Face your fears and confront the young men, rather than hiding or waiting for them to strike.
The soldiers came back to you without them
Even the military is powerless against the young men and has failed to apprehend them.
The police force are afraid, they can't even touch them
The authorities are intimidated by the young men and cannot control their actions.
They say 'You think you're bad? Why don't you come out yourself'
The young men issue a challenge to anyone who dares defy them.
These boys are calling for a fight, fighting tonight they don't lie
The young men want a physical altercation and will not back down until they get it.
It's too hot
The situation is out of control and requires immediate intervention.
Too hot, too hot
The repeated chorus emphasizes the intensity and severity of the situation.
Too hot, too hot
The repeated chorus emphasizes the intensity and severity of the situation.
Too hot, too hot
The repeated chorus emphasizes the intensity and severity of the situation.
Too hot, too hot
The repeated chorus emphasizes the intensity and severity of the situation.
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