This sharp-tongued and soft-hearted band has been eliciting buzz since the release of their debut album “An Argument Between the Brain and Feet”, touring the country with like-minded bands Tegan and Sara, Built to Spill, & Tilly and the Wall. They have also shared the stage with amazing acts like the Walkmen, Spoon, the Killers, and Hot Hot Heat, just to name a few. In addition, this Denver based trio has played renowned festivals CMJ, SXSW, MMS, and NEMO. Hot IQs play music because it feels good – a tragic rarity these days – and it’s written all over their faces, which is refreshing and invigorating, as they prepare their sophomore record, “Follow the Architecture.”
"They will wow you with fuzzy pop rock and unabashed cleverness, not to mention a (vocally) well-endowed singer and danceable beats created by the most adorable female drummer I've seen in my life.”
Alibi
"Best Rock Band in Colorado”
Rocky Mountain News
Firecracker
Hot IQs Lyrics
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Out of my gun into your burning heart
I prefer firecracker
I prefer firecracker
I prefer firecracker
And we are ten make sense academy
Cross all arms to front philosophy
Ohhh, ohhhh.
And all the time we take to question
Correcting our posture paying rent with the
We are binary now
Be still, be still, be still
And this won't hurt you at all
Be still, be still, be still
And this won't hurt you at all
Lost in graves, see only black and white
A matador, matador
You got stunned
Out of my gun into your burning heart
Out of my gun into your burning heart
I prefer firecracker
I prefer firecracker
I prefer firecracker, oh no
I prefer firecracker
I prefer firecracker
I prefer firecracker
I prefer firecracker, oh.
The first two lines of the song, "Out of my gun into your burning heart" sets the tone for the rest of the song. The lyrics are provocative, violent, and suggestive, as if the singer is seeking to destroy the object of their affection, or maybe even themselves. The repetition of "firecracker" adds to the intensity of the song, creating a sense of danger, unpredictability and excitement.
As the song progresses, the lyrics take a turn towards the philosophical, with references to "ten make sense academy", "cross all arms to front philosophy" and "binary now". These abstract concepts contrast with the visceral nature of the opening lines, and suggest a deeper meaning beneath the surface.
The final stanza, which begins with "Lost in graves, see only black and white", adds another layer of meaning to the song, linking the themes of love and violence with life and death. The image of a "matador, matador" suggests a struggle between life and death, between the singer and their adversary or between the singer and themselves.
Overall, "Firecracker" is a complex and multi-layered song that explores themes of love, violence, life and death, all while maintaining a high level of energy and intensity.
Line by Line Meaning
Out of my gun into your burning heart
I will shoot my passion into your already intense emotions
I prefer firecracker
I like things that are explosive and exciting
I prefer firecracker, oh no
I know that these things can be dangerous and cause harm, but I still can't resist them
And we are ten make sense academy
We are a group that values logic and reason
Cross all arms to front philosophy
We challenge traditional ways of thinking and embrace new ideas
Ohhh, ohhhh.
Expressing the excitement and thrill of embracing new perspectives
And all the time we take to question
We constantly ask questions to understand the world around us
Correcting our posture paying rent with the
We strive to always improve ourselves and our circumstances
We are binary now
We see things as either black or white, without shades of gray
Be still, be still, be still
Calm down and don't be agitated
And this won't hurt you at all
Don't worry, nothing bad will happen
Lost in graves, see only black and white
In death, things become clearer and less complex
A matador, matador
A metaphor for facing one's fears head-on
You got stunned
You were caught off guard and shocked
I prefer firecracker
Reiteration of the love for explosive and exciting things
I prefer firecracker
Reiteration of the love for explosive and exciting things
I prefer firecracker
Reiteration of the love for explosive and exciting things
I prefer firecracker, oh.
Final confirmation of the love for explosive and exciting things
Contributed by Madison Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Yvonne Edmonds
Love their music. One of my favorite CDs of all time.
Xander Royal
This is seriously one of the best albums of our generation. Im terribly saddened they are no longer performing. :( Im glad i got this cd autographed though, great memories man, Hot IQs kick ass.
Yvonne Edmonds
Agree. Still.
focorockstar
Still one of the best rock songs to come out of Colorado
Nicholas Lopes
Amo essa música
BouncyBoi
I listened to these guys in high school, and just thought of them today. It's sad that they're fading out of people's memories.
Sarah Lane Tebbe
This song is endlessly cool. I like it so much.
Dan Skarbek
awesome! these guys and girl rule! CD is so good!
Joe Broussard
LOVE IT!
gothicducks
Awesome, indierock rocks!