In 2007, they gained energy as an opening act to Toto, and the following year they got a massive break serving as an opening act to heavy metal legends Alice Cooper and Sabaton. The band performed at the Sweden Rock Festival that year as well. Their sound earned them the Årets Nykomlingar award, given out by the Swedish radio station P4 Dist for the best new artist as voted by the listeners. In 2009, the band played at the Melodifestivalen 2009, the Swedish qualifier to the annual Eurovision Song Contest, and made it to the final round with the song "1000 Miles". The band also toured around Europe as an opening act to Edguy that year.
The 2008 release of H.e.a.t was followed up by 2010's Freedom Rock. Continuing their high-energy yet slick style, it was ranked in the "Top Ten AOR/Melodic Rock Albums of 2010" by Classic Rock Magazine. Vocalist Kenny Leckremo's departure from H.E.A.T in mid-2010 brought a major change as retro-rocker and TV star Erik Grönwall became the band's new frontman. The singer had won the program Swedish Idol in December 2009, playing material by the likes of Iron Maiden and Skid Row (a huge change from the mellow pop ballads often seen on Swedish TV).
The groups's first two albums with Grönwall on the mic, 2012's Address the Nation and 2014's Tearing Down the Walls, earned a positive fan response and international acclaim. Sleaze Roxx remarked that if "you haven’t yet heard Tearing Down The Walls yet, give yourself a... present by purchasing what is sure to be a contender for record of the year." The guys' latest release is 2017's Into the Great Unknown, their third with vocalist Erik Grönwall. The album saw the return of former guitarist Dave Dalone, who rejoined the band after the departure of Eric Rivers in 2016. Dave Ling of Classic Rock Magazine published the following quote in his review of Into the Great Unknown: "H.E.A.T. have just made the most complete album of their career. Watch their rise continue."
H.E.A.T released H.E.A.T II on 21 February 2020, returning to their heavier sound. On 30 October 2020, the band announced via their official Facebook page that original singer Kenny Leckremo has rejoined the band replacing the departing singer Erik Grönwall.
The current members of the band are:
Kenny Leckremo – lead vocals, guitar (2007–2010, 2020-present)
Dave Dalone - Guitars
Jona Tee - Keyboards
Jimmy Jay - Bass
Don Crash - Drums
Former members:
Eric Rivers (Erik Hammarbäck) – guitars, backing vocals (2007–2016)
Erik Grönwall – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, harmonica (2010–2020)
Studio albums
H.E.A.T - (2008)
Freedom Rock - (2010)
Address the Nation - (2012)
Tearing Down the Walls - (2014)
Into the Great Unknown - (2017)
H.E.A.T II - (2020)
Force Majeure - (2022)
Their official website is at: www.heatsweden.com
Never Let Go
H.E.A.T Lyrics
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Baby I don't understand
The power you hold with the touch of your hand
I've been alone with this dream too long
Oh, baby never let go
My hands are shaking
Never let go, never ever lonely when I hold you in my arms
Never let go, together we are lovely when I hold you in my arms
Baby in my fantasies
Oh you and I are the heavenly seen
Were in the float down the river of love
Oh, baby never let go
My hands are shaking
Come on and give it to me
Never let go, never ever lonely when I hold you in my arms
Never let go, together we are lovely when I hold you in my arms
Hey Dave, you know what time it is, pick up the guitar, come on!
[Solo]
I wanna give it to you
Never let go, never ever lonely when I hold you in my arms
Never let go, together we are lovely when I hold you in my arms
Never alone
The song “Never Let Go” by H.E.A.T talks about the powerful feeling of being in love and the yearning for the touch and presence of a significant other. The opening line, “Baby I don't understand the power you hold with the touch of your hand,” shows the singer’s deep admiration for their lover and how their simple touch can hold so much power over him. The repetition of the phrase “never let go” emphasizes the importance of clinging onto this feeling and never letting it slip away. The chorus speaks of the comfort and security that comes with being in a loving relationship, where the two are never lonely when they hold each other in their arms. The solo towards the end of the song adds to the intensity of the emotions being expressed through the music.
The second verse of the song talks about how being in love compares to a fantasy, where the couple are floating down a river of love. The use of imagery and metaphors adds to the dream-like quality of love, and how it can sometimes feel unreal or out of reach. The line, “My hands are shaking, come on and give it to me,” shows the urgency and desperation the singer has for their lover’s touch, almost as if he cannot function without it. The song ends with the repetition of the phrase “never alone,” which emphasizes how being in a loving relationship can make a person feel whole and complete.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby I don't understand, The power you hold with the touch of your hand
The persona is confused by the immense power that his lover holds over him with just a touch.
I've been alone with this dream too long, Oh, baby never let go
The persona has had a dream of being with his lover for too long. He never wants to lose her once he's found her.
My hands are shaking, Come on and give it to me
The persona's hands are shaking in anticipation of being intimate with his lover.
Never let go, never ever lonely when I hold you in my arms
Being with his lover makes the persona feel less alone. Holding his lover also makes him feel more complete.
Together we are lovely when I hold you in my arms
Being together makes both the persona and his lover more beautiful.
Baby in my fantasies, Oh you and I are the heavenly seen, Were in the float down the river of love, Oh, baby never let go
Whenever the persona thinks of his lover, they are in a heavenly, romantic vision of love and he never wants to let go.
Hey Dave, you know what time it is, pick up the guitar, come on!
The persona is telling Dave to pick up his guitar so they can play a song about being in love.
I wanna give it to you
The persona wants to give his love to his lover completely.
Never alone
The persona never wants to be without his lover as being with her makes him feel less lonely.
Contributed by Abigail B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Adina Damian
OMG these guys are so good, I've discovered them on MySpace and I had to listen to some more of their tracks :)))
Damiano Di Domenico
Jesus, the memories
I remember being about 10-11 yo, spending the nights playing games and listening to this.
So nostalgic
Lee Stewart-Jones
awesome track.....they remind me of a cross between Toto & Survivor =D
Eric Mayer
This is a big hard rock band.
Lasse Liten
ÄLSKAR ÄLSKAR ÄLSKAR! Bästa bandet! <3
Lee Stewart-Jones
Must be something in swedish water =) you guys rule
SnuffleZeTruffle
This version is perhaps the most clear evidence that the mix is different to my CD. Which version / label etc, was this uploaded from? Its not necessarily a better mix, just different and i would like a copy.
BiankaBBns
Sounds like a bit Whitesnake-ish for me, but I LOVE IT.
fofrankstank
I am pretty fussy about music ... But I like this band !
gruffgruff92
den här låten var sjukt jävla epic när jag såg dom live INNAN dom blev kända ;)