The band broke up in the fall of 1996 after Smith's solo work began gaining popularity. Gust went on to play in the band No. 2. Coomes carried on as half of Quasi, as well as playing as a guest musician for Built to Spill and Sleater-Kinney. Lash currently keeps himself busy as a producer. He helped with the production of Death Cab for Cutie's first two studio albums (Something About Airplanes and We Have the Facts and We're Voting Yes).
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Heatmiser Lyrics
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Didn't mean to be so let down
I don't know why he left the room
Couldn't keep his attention
I'll be switching off soon
It's never going to happen
Feel like I've been put in my place
A secret admirer for life
It's what's left of my collapsing night
Who do I lean my ladder against
To get over my embarrassment
I want him without regret
I want it written in cement
Such a sucker for attention
To wipe the dust off my still life
The drink in my hand ain't no prop
It's what's left of my collapsing night
I'm not moving
I can't calm down
I won't say anything
I won't remember any names
I'm not moving
I can't calm down
I won't remember anything
I'm just going back to bed
Prosecute myself all night
I'm my own biggest threat
Said nothing wrong but I can't get it right
The lyrics to Heatmiser's song "It's Not a Problem" delve into the feelings of someone who is grappling with loneliness and social anxiety. The first stanza portrays the singer shutting down, both literally and figuratively, as they are unable to interest others enough to keep them engaged in conversation. The lyrics "It's never going to happen" and "secret admirer for life" convey a deep sense of resignation and isolation.
In the second stanza, the singer craves attention and affection but cannot seem to find it, lamenting that they are left feeling embarrassed and unsure of how to move forward. The lyrics "Who do I lean my ladder against to get over my embarrassment" highlight the struggle to overcome their feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt. The final stanza finds the singer retreating further into themselves, choosing to "prosecute" themselves rather than face the prospect of interacting with others.
Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on the difficulties of human connection and the toll that social anxiety can take on one's emotional wellbeing.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be shutting down soon
I will be going to bed soon
Didn't mean to be so let down
I didn't intend to feel so disappointed
I don't know why he left the room
I'm unsure why he departed from the room
Couldn't keep his attention
I was unable to hold his focus
I'll be switching off soon
I will soon be turning in for the night
It's never going to happen
It will never come to pass
Feel like I've been put in my place
I feel as if I have been firmly reminded of my status or position
A secret admirer for life
I will forever harbor a private admiration for someone
The drink in my hand ain't no prop
The beverage I'm holding is not a mere theatrical item
It's what's left of my collapsing night
It's the remainder of my disastrous and deteriorating evening
Who do I lean my ladder against
Who can I depend on to prop me up
To get over my embarrassment
To overcome my feeling of embarrassment
I want him without regret
I want him without any remorse or second thoughts
I want it written in cement
I want it to be solid and unchanging
Such a sucker for attention
I am highly susceptible to desiring attention from others
To wipe the dust off my still life
To brush away the stagnancy of my uneventful existence
I'm not moving
I'm staying in one spot
I can't calm down
I am unable to become more tranquil
I won't say anything
I refuse to speak
I won't remember any names
I won't recall any names
I'm not moving
I'm remaining still
I can't calm down
I am unable to become more relaxed
I won't remember anything
I won't recall anything
I'm just going back to bed
I'm returning to bed
Prosecute myself all night
I will spend the night blaming and punishing myself
I'm my own biggest threat
I am the biggest danger to myself
Said nothing wrong but I can't get it right
Though I did nothing incorrect, I can't seem to handle the situation correctly
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LeftHandLuke
At some point in the (not-so-distant) future, people will watch this recording (and others like it) and will be blown away that this was even captured on tape.
David J.
Thanks for posting. Any more footage would be appreciated greatly.
Don Seitán
great stuff