Hot Hot Heat (1999-2016) is an indie rock band from Victoria, British Colum… Read Full Bio ↴Hot Hot Heat (1999-2016) is an indie rock band from Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. They formed in 1999 as a synthpunk band with Matt Marnik, who eventually left the band, on lead vocals. Steve Bays (vocals and keyboards) took over lead vocals, significantly changing the band's sound. The rest of the band is currently composed of Paul Hawley (drums), Louis Hearn (bass), and Luke Paquin (guitar). Paquin (also of The Street & Babe Shadow) replaced former guitarist, Dante DeCaro (Wolf Parade/Johnny and the Moon), while Hearn recently replaced bassist Dustin Hawthorne (USA Out of Vietnam). The band's name was coined by drummer Paul Hawley.

Their first full-length CD was Scenes One Through Thirteen (2001) which comprised all of the three prior EPs released to that point. In Spring of 2002, the band released another EP entitled Knock Knock Knock, with Steve Bays taking over vocals, and Dante DeCaro adding guitars to the previously synth-heavy sound. That same year, the band entered the studio to record their second full length album, Make Up The Breakdown, for Sub-Pop Records which propelled Hot Hot Heat into greater popularity and provided the band with a strong fan-base. The video for their song "Bandages" off of Make Up the Breakdown even received rotations on channels such as MTV.

In 2005 the band released their second album, Elevator, this time with Sire Records. This was a critical time for the band, because Dante DeCaro (guitar) decided to leave Hot Hot Heat. As one of the innovators of Hot Hot Heat's sound, the band considered breaking up. Wanting to continue the band, Luke Paquin was added as DeCaro's replacement. And although Elevator was recorded with DeCaro, Paquin is featured on the album art.

In 2007, Hot Hot Heat released their third studio album, Happiness Ltd. to eagerly awaiting fans. The band decided to add new elements to their music, including an orchestra. "Vibe" is constantly used by the band to describe everything about the album.

Hot Hot Heat is currently signed with Los Angeles indie label Dangerbird Records, and released their latest album, Future Breeds, in the summer of 2010.

On April 28, 2016, Steve Bays sent an email to fans confirming that the group was disbanding . His message read:

"Dearest friends, fans and supporters (new and old),

It is with much gratitude and respect to all of you that I confirm the end of the band. I didn't want to make a big deal about it, as I can't help but think that an emotional 'final letter' might feel big-headed (and very un-Canadian)! But after reading your descriptive and heartfelt comments, I realize the importance of not leaving any of you (or ourselves, for that matter) hanging any longer, and addressing that this newest, self-titled record is the final collaborative project for Hot Hot Heat.

When people ask me why the band isn't continuing, the thought that comes to mind is that an explosive fire can only burn for so long. Hot Hot Heat felt like harnessing lightning in a bottle. There were four A-type personalities, on and off the stage, all freaking out at the same time - for years! That's what made the personality in the songwriting jump out, and the live-show chemistry so shocking. I wouldn't / couldn't have had it any other way. I love them all, and will never spend that much time that closely with anyone else. I feel like I could write a book on each one of those guys. There was so much (beautiful and crazy) personality and energy in the band... and harnessing and guiding it in the same direction for 17 years is way longer than any of us ever thought we would have. So thank you for letting us do that.

It’s not that there isn’t part of me that wants to keep going, it’s just that I don’t want to continue to the band without the same ferocity and passion. That’s not what HHH was about. It was an all-consuming all-or-nothing thing, and it wouldn’t make sense to keep going at half-speed. The desire to leave our mark on pop music was what fueled us to give up our entire lives. I feel like we made our musical statement, and are ready to move on to new creative endeavors now. Hot Hot Heat changed and molded all of us. I think we squeezed all of the crazy incredible experiences and good times we possibly could’ve out of it. 17 years is a long time, and we’re all ready to continue on with our lives, meanwhile carrying forward with us all the experiences and love that was enabled by our journey as HHH.

Although it's been a gradual crossfade from active to non-active for us, marking it as the end feels realistic at this point. It’s also a good opportunity to acknowledge our appreciation for the love and support and - to be honest - just reeeally good times we've been lucky enough to experience on and off-stage, all over the world, since we formed in a basement in 1999. From freaking people out at house parties in the early days to seeing a larger audience react to the fact that weird music was somehow getting on the radio (and people were actually supporting and encouraging it) -- even just as a fan of music, it seemed too good to be true! I could never relate to the seriousness of the mainstream music of my childhood, which seemed to default to romanticizing depression and struggle. After living through that era of music in the 90’s, it felt way more rebellious and punk rock to not be afraid to have fun and run around and dance and freak out.

We were lucky enough to hang together for years. From living in shitty punk houses where we would jam all night and put on gigs with touring bands, to touring in vans that broke down in the mountains, then barely making it in time to a 15-person house-party gig and sleeping on floors... to eventually jumping between festivals and tours in Europe, Australia, Japan, etc. like it was no big deal... It was a huge trip. And none of it would’ve been possible without the support of so many different people behind the scenes -- I hope you know that YES I am talking to YOU -- and passionate fans who always showed up and weren't afraid to leave the heaviness of the real world behind, so they could throw down and have a good time with us.

I hope that our earlier records live on, as we always tried to not be bound too closely by current trends, hoping to achieve some sense of timelessness. And I feel that this final record is no exception. It is an assimilation of all of our varying, evolving musical mantras that we’ve kept to ourselves, but stuck closely to over the years. It has all the things I would want from a HHH record. It’s been a long time coming, and I’m genuinely excited to put it out!

What started as a late-night basement experiment after Paul traded a cheap guitar for a cheap synth from his dad's bandmate, Hot Hot Heat became the most important creative endeavor of our lives. Apologies for the melodrama, but looking back, man… it's true. It was so big for us all. It was all-consuming. All day, all night. We really took our work home with us and it was so cool having support from so many people encouraging us to just keep on truckin. I’m proud of every song we ever released – they all meant something sincere to me. The Hot Hot Heat family has always been the most loyal and supportive group of people, and I never would’ve imagined in a million years that we’d gain the love that we did. I can’t believe you gave your all for so long; I’m eternally grateful.

From the nerves before going on, to the euphoria of feeling completely out-of-body onstage, to the high I felt after every show that seemed to last for weeks, I will miss being in Hot Hot Heat. I’m proud of what we did. I’m proud of the people we connected with. Together, we managed to push pop music in a different direction.

Thank you for that.

- Steve Bays

Dirty Mouth
Hot Hot Heat Lyrics

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Wash your dirty mouth
Your dirty mouth
Watch your little mouth
Wash your dirty mouth
Your dirty mouth
Watch your little mouth

I don't want to wait anymore

Wake up cinnamon
They can't get in and that's them at the door,
'Cause checkout time is noon and pretty soon it's a quarter to four

I don't want to wait anymore

Wash your dirty mouth
Your dirty mouth
Watch your little mouth 'cause you taste like you're already gone

Small town girls and boys make too much noise so I keep to myself
But acting tough is rough - enough is enough - I feel like hell
Tied up in London, you came undone with a two handed tug
With pieces of a phone, thrown at the door, spread out on the rug

I don't want to wait anymore

Wash your dirty mouth
Your dirty mouth
Watch your little mouth 'cause you taste like you're already gone
Wash your dirty mouth
Your dirty mouth
Watch your little mouth 'cause you taste like you're already gone

I gotta say I cannot wait
Not even one more night or day
Why don't you fly and get away
And end this awful holiday
Come and play, come and stay, and end this awful holiday
I gotta say I cannot wait
Not even one more night or day
Why don't you fly and get away and end this awful holiday

Wash your dirty mouth
Your dirty mouth
Watch your little mouth 'cause you taste like you're already gone
Wash your dirty mouth

Your dirty mouth
Watch your little mouth 'cause you taste like you're already gone

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of "Dirty Mouth" by Hot Hot Heat are repeated numerous times throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of cleanliness and manners. The singer is telling someone with a "dirty mouth" to watch themselves and clean up their act. It's not entirely clear if the "dirty mouth" refers to actual verbal language or if it's a metaphor for a general lack of manners or hygiene.

The song then goes on to speak to a sense of urgency and impatience. The singer proclaims that they don't want to wait anymore, and there are constant references to the passage of time. The two ideas are combined in the lines "They can't get in and that's them at the door, 'Cause checkout time is noon and pretty soon it's a quarter to four." It's as if the singer is trying to hurry someone along and get them out the door before they overstay their welcome.

The rest of the lyrics are a mishmash of imagery, with references to small-town life, feeling trapped in London, and arguments with a lover. It's not entirely clear what the ultimate message of the song is, but there is a sense of frustration and a desire for change.

Line by Line Meaning

Wash your dirty mouth
Clean up your vulgar language

Your dirty mouth
Your use of inappropriate words

Watch your little mouth
Be mindful of what you say

I don't want to wait anymore
I'm in a rush and don't want to waste time

Wake up cinnamon
Pay attention and be alert

They can't get in and that's them at the door,
Someone is trying to enter the room but I won't let them

'Cause checkout time is noon and pretty soon it's a quarter to four
We need to leave the hotel soon

Watch your little mouth 'cause you taste like you're already gone
Your speech is insincere and empty

Small town girls and boys make too much noise so I keep to myself
I avoid interacting with the locals due to their loudness

But acting tough is rough - enough is enough - I feel like hell
Pretending to be strong is tiring and I'm exhausted

Tied up in London, you came undone with a two handed tug
You became unglued in a difficult situation

With pieces of a phone, thrown at the door, spread out on the rug
There is evidence of a recent angry outburst

I gotta say I cannot wait
I'm excited and anxious for something to happen

Not even one more night or day
I'm done waiting and ready for action now

Why don't you fly and get away
You should leave and escape this situation

And end this awful holiday
Let's put this terrible time behind us

Come and play, come and stay, and end this awful holiday
Let's have some fun and leave this bad experience behind us

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: DANTE DECARO, DUSTIN PATRICK HAWTHORNE, PAUL HAWLEY, STEVE BAYS

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

styk924

"Dirty Mouth"

Wash your dirty mouth
Your dirty mouth
Watch your little mouth
Wash your dirty mouth
Your dirty mouth
Watch your little mouth

I don't wanna wait anymore

Wake up cinnamon
They can't get in and that's them at the door,
Cuz checkout time is noon and pretty soon it's a quarter to four

I don't wanna wait anymore

Wash your dirty mouth
Your dirty mouth
Watch your little mouth cuz you taste like you're already gone

Small town girls and boys make too much noise so I keep to myself
But acting tough is rough - enough is enough - I feel like hell
Tied up in London, you came undone with a two handed tug
With pieces of a phone, thrown at the door, spread out on the rug

I don't wanna wait anymore

Wash your dirty mouth
Your dirty mouth
Watch your little mouth cuz you taste like you're already gone
Wash your dirty mouth
Your dirty mouth
Watch your little mouth cuz you taste like you're already gone

I gotta say I cannot wait
Not even one more night or day
Why don't you fly and get away
And end this awful holiday
Come and play, come and stay, and end this awful holiday
I gotta say I cannot wait
Not even one more night or day
Why don't you fly and get away and end this awful holiday

Wash your dirty mouth
Your dirty mouth
Watch your little mouth cuz you taste like you're already gone
Wash your dirty mouth
Your dirty mouth
Watch your little mouth cuz you taste like you're already gone

All comments from YouTube:

styk924

Gustavo Santos

10y

great song!

Jackson Bloom

9y↑1

Man I was 6 when this song came out, Now I', an upperclassman in Highschool, how time flies

Joseph Di-lenardo

i was 12. i remember getting sent out of a science lesson for singing this haha. and then getting told off again for throwing stones at the window... YOU CANT TELL ME OFF CAN YOU NOW TEACHERS. NOT NOW IM ON BENEFITS/!!!!!