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
Shame on You
Hot Hot Heat Lyrics
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Now who will dry your eyes?
Shame on you for getting wet
How can you act surprised?
Running with scissors wasn't smart
I tripped and cut open your heart
I didn't mean to, but I seem to
In the wake of my mistake
I felt your voice starting to shake
The timing couldn't have been worse
For me to be this far away
Shame on you for getting wet
Now who will dry your eyes?
Shame on you for getting wet
How can you act surprised?
Traveled the world under your spell
Cast on me in a motel
It turned my rain clouds in to rainbows
But I couldn't even tell
As days apart turned in to weeks
My memory played hide and seek
While I was playing show n' tell
I took your trust and set it free
Shame on you for getting wet
Now who will dry your eyes?
Shame on you for getting wet
How can you act surprised?
Shame on you for getting wet
Now who will dry your eyes?
Shame on you for getting wet
Now who will dry your eyes?
Shame on you for getting wet
How can you act surprised?
Running with scissors wasn't smart
I tripped and cut open your heart
I didn't mean to, but I seem to
Have pushed us back to the start
In the wake of my mistake
I felt your voice starting to shake
The timing couldn't have been worse
For me to be this far away
The lyrics of "Shame on You" by Hot Hot Heat delve into themes of regret, self-blame, and a longing for redemption. The opening lines, "Shame on you for getting wet, now who will dry your eyes? Shame on you for getting wet, how can you act surprised?" set the tone for the narrative, with the singer taking the role of a concerned friend or lover, expressing disappointment and anger to someone who has made a mistake.
The metaphor of "running with scissors" suggests dangerous behavior and a potential for harm. The line "I tripped and cut open your heart" can be interpreted in two ways, as a reference to causing emotional pain and as a literal physical injury. The singer acknowledges their responsibility for the situation, stating "I didn't mean to, but I seem to have pushed us back to the start."
The chorus repeats the opening lines, emphasizing the sense of helplessness and responsibility the singer feels towards the person who is hurt. The second verse shifts to reminiscing about the past, with the line "Traveled the world under your spell, cast on me in a motel" suggesting a youthful, spontaneous relationship. However, the distance and the singer's inability to communicate their feelings led to a breakdown of trust and "turned my rain clouds into rainbows, but I couldn't even tell."
The song ends with a repeat of the chorus and the final verse, with the singer lamenting how the timing of their mistake couldn't have been worse, leaving them far away from the person they hurt. The song carries a sense of sadness, regret, and a desire for reconciliation.
Line by Line Meaning
Shame on you for getting wet
You should be ashamed of yourself for getting hurt emotionally and making yourself vulnerable.
Now who will dry your eyes?
You were depending on me for emotional support, so who will be there to help you now that I've hurt you?
How can you act surprised?
Why are you acting surprised by my mistakes when you knew I had a tendency to mess things up?
Running with scissors wasn't smart
Taking dangerous risks with our relationship was a stupid thing to do.
I tripped and cut open your heart
My actions caused you emotional pain and hurt you deeply.
I didn't mean to, but I seem to
Although I didn't intend to hurt you, it seems like I still did.
Have pushed us back to the start
Our relationship feels like it's back at the beginning because of my mistake.
In the wake of my mistake
Following my error or wrongdoing, you were significantly affected.
I felt your voice starting to shake
I could sense the hurt and anger in your voice after what I did.
The timing couldn't have been worse
The moment I made a mistake was the worst possible time because I couldn't be there to fix it.
For me to be this far away
Since I was so far away, it made it hard to fix the mistake I made and be there for you.
Traveled the world under your spell
I was completely in love with you and did anything to make you happy, even if it meant traveling all over the world.
Cast on me in a motel
You had a power over me that made me do anything for you, even in a cheap motel room.
It turned my rain clouds in to rainbows
You made my life so much better and more enjoyable, like changing cloudy days into happy ones.
But I couldn't even tell
I couldn't express or share these feelings with you, even though I felt them.
As days apart turned in to weeks
As we spent time apart, the days turned into weeks, showing how long we were separated.
My memory played hide and seek
I couldn't remember everything that happened between us, and it felt like my mind was playing tricks on me.
While I was playing show n' tell
I was always talking about myself and what I had done, instead of listening to you and what you needed from me.
I took your trust and set it free
I broke your trust and didn't value it very much, letting it go to waste.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: DANTE DECARO, DUSTIN PATRICK HAWTHORNE, PAUL HAWLEY, STEVE BAYS
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Lyrics:
Shame on you for getting wet
Now who will dry your eyes?
Shame on you for getting wet
How can you act surprised?
Running with scissors wasn't smart
I tripped and cut open your heart
I didn't mean to, but I seem to
Have pushed us back to the start
In the wake of my mistake
I felt your voice starting to shake
The timing couldn't have been worse
For me to be this far away
Shame on you for getting wet
Now who will dry your eyes?
Shame on you for getting wet
How can you act surprised?
Traveled the world under your spell
Cast on me in a motel
It turned my rain clouds in to rainbows
But I couldn't even tell
As days apart turned in to weeks
My memory played hide and seek
While I was playing show n' tell
I took your trust and set it free
Shame on you for getting wet
Now who will dry your eyes?
Shame on you for getting wet
How can you act surprised?
Shame on you for getting wet
Now who will dry your eyes?
Shame on you for getting wet
Now who will dry your eyes?
Shame on you for getting wet
How can you act surprised?
Running with scissors wasn't smart
I tripped and cut open your heart
I didn't mean to, but I seem to
Have pushed us back to the start
In the wake of my mistake
I felt your voice starting to shake
The timing couldn't have been worse
For me to be this far away
@bbbroham7534
This album is underrated. Was a huge HHH fan in my early teens this shit holds up
@alyssaangel1094
hot hot heat fan since 2004, love this and the fact that its still pretty low key even tho it was a known band in the mid / late 2000s, alot forgot about them
@Vald1603
Офигеть! Один в один с "Провансом" от Ёлки. У кого раньше появилось?
@AAlex435
+Владимир Овсянников да ясен хуй что это ориджинал
@user-zx8zm2vf6m
На ютубе Прованс раньше на 2 года. Аффтор этого ролика , аффтор песни? Зато просмотров нагрёб.... реклама, бапки и нифига кроме копипасты))))
@Alex365497697
Иван Мещеряков эта песня 2005 года
@blmi5591
Recording Date2004
@blmi5591
«Прованс» — песня, написанная Егором Солодовниковым и записанная украинской певицей Ёлкой для её четвёртого студийного альбома «Точки расставлены» (2011). Спродюсированная Константином Меладзе и аранжированная Сергеем Грачёвым, композиция была выпущена как первый сингл с альбома 20 сентября 2010 года.
А эти в 2004 году записали. И по ритму видно, что это их песня а не какой-то елки палки
@AdolphSaxOfficial
How is there no drum cover of this out?? It's such a fun little Latin groove
@Erick_Thellere
Это далеко не первый случай у неё; фанаты, я понимаю тяжело так разочароваться в кумире, сам так влетал, (не буду говорить с кем), но истина дороже, это плагиат чистейший