Hard-Fi achieved chart success with their third single, "Hard to Beat" and then followed by other successful singles such as "Cash Machine" and "Living for the Weekend", which all reached top 15 in the UK Singles Chart. Their debut album Stars of CCTV was released on 4 July 2005, and although receiving critical acclaim (NME called it album of the year and was nominated for the Mercury Prize and two BRIT Awards, Best British Group and Best British Rock Act), it didn't reach #1 in the UK albums chart until six months later on 22 January 2006. It originally peaked at number 6. The band's second album, Once Upon a Time in the West, was released on 3 September 2007 and reached number 1 in its first week.
They are generally considered part of the indie rock scene, alongside bands such as Franz Ferdinand and have often been compared to a modern version of The Clash.
Hard-Fi's latest album, 'Killer Sounds' was released on 22 August 2011, and has produced 3 singles, 'Good for Nothing', 'Fire in the House' and the anthemic 'Bring It On' which also featured in the game Football Manager 2012. The band also recorded the track 'Like a Drug' for the hugely popular Twilight - Breaking Dawn film, and following demands from fans finally released it as a single on iTunes on 16 December 2011.
Sweat
Hard-Fi Lyrics
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they repossessed my guts, boarded up my head
taken everything left us all for dead
my heart is pumping and my shirt is sopping wet
the boss he thinks i’m lazy but he ain’t the one who has to sweat…
you’ve got to, (sweat!) you gotta give it all (sweat!)
sweat til you make your money!
darling i’ve got plans i want more this
and if you want to you could come along for kicks
you’re working twice as hard just to get respect
the boss he thinks i’m lazy but he ain’t the one who has to sweat…
dignity keeps running out on me
scared to fail cos failure won’t repair
the holes in your shoes buy new clothes to wear
they won’t let you forget
you must sweat!
they repossessed my guts, boarded up my head
taken everything left us all for dead
working twice as hard just to get respect
the boss he thinks i’m lazy but he ain’t the one who has to sweat…
you’ve got to, (sweat!) you gotta give it all (sweat!)
i’m burning up i’ve gotta get myself checked
sweat til you make your money!
why don’t you come a little closer don’t be shy
the night is winding down they’ll soon turn up the lights
we’re just two people out for all that we can get
i just wanna take you home, make you mine, make you sweat…
you’ve got to, (sweat!) you gotta give it all (sweat!)
i’m burning up i’ve gotta get myself checked
sweat, sweat, sweat!
(Merci à Thorette pour cettes paroles)
In "Sweat," Hard-Fi discusses the struggles of living paycheck to paycheck and the importance of hard work. The first verse laments the fact that everything has been taken from the singer, leaving him with nothing but his sweat and determination. The chorus exhorts the listener to give their all and sweat until they make their money. The second verse touches on the desire for a better life and the frustration of having to work twice as hard just to earn respect. The pre-chorus speaks to the fear of failure and the pressure to constantly improve oneself.
The bridge provides a contrast to the rest of the song, with the singer trying to take a break from the grind and enjoy the night with someone special. However, even in this moment of relaxation, the theme of sweat still appears in the desire to take this person home and make them sweat. The chorus repeats the message of hard work and determination until the end.
Line by Line Meaning
they repossessed my guts, boarded up my head
I feel like I've lost everything, like they've taken away even my insides and closed up my mind
taken everything left us all for dead
They've left us with nothing, as if we're already dead
my heart is pumping and my shirt is sopping wet
I'm working so hard that my heart is racing and my shirt is completely soaked with sweat
the boss he thinks i’m lazy but he ain’t the one who has to sweat…
The boss accuses me of being lazy, but he doesn't have to work as hard as I do
you’ve got to, (sweat!) you gotta give it all (sweat!)
You have to work really hard, put all your effort into it
i’m burning up i’ve gotta get myself checked
I'm working so hard that I feel like I'm overheating and need to be checked by a doctor
darling i’ve got plans i want more this
I have big plans and want to achieve more than this
and if you want to you could come along for kicks
If you want to, you can join me just for the thrill of it
you’re working twice as hard just to get respect
You have to work twice as hard as everyone else just to earn some respect
dignity keeps running out on me
I feel like I'm losing my dignity, my self-respect
scared to fail cos failure won’t repair
I'm afraid to fail because failure won't fix anything
the holes in your shoes buy new clothes to wear
Even if you have holes in your shoes, you still have to buy new clothes to look presentable
they won’t let you forget you must sweat!
They won't let you forget that you have to work really hard
why don’t you come a little closer don’t be shy
Why don't you come closer to me, don't be shy
the night is winding down they’ll soon turn up the lights
The night is almost over, they'll turn on the lights soon
we’re just two people out for all that we can get
We're just two people trying to get everything we can out of life
i just wanna take you home, make you mine, make you sweat…
I just want to take you home and make you mine, make you work hard and put in effort with me
sweat, sweat, sweat!
Work really hard, put in a lot of effort
Contributed by Gabriella D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@BohemDilenci
I love this song so hard.
@jiujuntang1762
I said it before and I will say it again! Y'all are so underrated! Where's the new album at?
@janet2349
kind of a dirty song