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).
The Fix Is In
Heatmiser Lyrics
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When she took shape in your eyes and you in hers
You're going down to see her, it's a big mistake
She got ice she don't want anyone to break
Don't call on me to make disguises fade away
'Cause honestly I'm more inclined to let them stay
On your faces and over mine
I can't stand by here waiting while they dumb me down
I fit the perfect picture that you want for all
The fix is in I'm going where I don't belong
Sweet nothing is a something in me
Sweet nothing is a something in me
Sweet nothing, pretty nothing
When you go talking trash I'm surprised at what you say
Why you want to keep these lies on parade
Nothing's going to make me shy
I know how to turn others inside out
I can't stand by here waiting while you dumb me down
I fit the perfect picture that you want for all
The fix is in I'm going where I don't belong
In the Heatmiser song "The Fix Is In", the lyrics describe a longing to return to the initial excitement and passion of a romantic encounter, but the singer knows it's a mistake and that the object of their affection is unattainable. The second verse speaks to a sense of identity and authenticity being compromised or ignored for the sake of fitting into a picture-perfect mold that is expected by others. The "fix" could refer to either the deception required to conform or to a rigged situation that is difficult to challenge.
The chorus contains the repeated phrase "sweet nothing", which could be interpreted in different ways. It could suggest that the singer is aware that their desire is based on an illusion, or they could be saying that their longing is so strong that even a brief moment of connection would feel worthwhile.
Overall, the song touches on themes of unrequited love, the pressure to conform, and the struggle to maintain authenticity in a world that often values conformity over individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
You want every day to be like that magic first
You desire that every day should be just like the day she caught your attention for the first time.
When she took shape in your eyes and you in hers
You were both smitten when you both made eye contact for the first time.
You're going down to see her, it's a big mistake
You shouldn't see her because it will be a grave error.
She got ice she don't want anyone to break
She's cold-hearted and doesn't want anyone to break her.
Don't call on me to make disguises fade away
Don't rely on me to hide your true self from others.
'Cause honestly I'm more inclined to let them stay
Because in reality, I prefer to keep disguises as they are.
On your faces and over mine
On your face and also on mine.
I know how to turn others inside out
I know how to make people reveal their true selves.
I can't stand by here waiting while they dumb me down
I won't wait here and watch as they reduce me to a lesser version of who I am.
I fit the perfect picture that you want for all
I fit the exact picture that you want for everyone to see.
The fix is in I'm going where I don't belong
I'm going to a place where I don't belong because things have been fixed in a bad way.
Sweet nothing is a something in me
A meaningless or insignificant thing has some importance or significance to me.
When you go talking trash I'm surprised at what you say
I'm shocked at the garbage you say when you open your mouth.
Why you want to keep these lies on parade
Why do you want to showcase these false statements publicly?
Nothing's going to make me shy
Nothing will make me embarrassed or inhibited.
I know how to turn others inside out
I know how to make people reveal their true selves.
I can't stand by here waiting while you dumb me down
I can't stay here and wait while you make me stupid or ignorant.
I fit the perfect picture that you want for all
I fit the exact image that you want to show to everyone.
The fix is in I'm going where I don't belong
I'm going where I don't belong because things have been fixed in a bad way.
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