HWM recorded an album with their good friends and mentors Leatherface for the first volume of the BYO split series. They also recorded with Alkaline Trio for a split LP on Jade Tree shortly thereafter.
In 2001, Hot Water Music signed with Epitaph Records and released the record A Flight and A Crash, and went on to release two more records with Epitaph, Caution and The New What Next.
In addition to their full length albums and the two aforementioned split releases, Hot Water Music have also released 5 other EPs and split albums: Push for Coin (1995 - demo tape), Eating the Filler (1995- Toybox Records), Hot Water Music vs. Discount (New American Dreams) and Colors, Words, and Dreams (2002 - split with The Casket Lottery, Second Nature Recordings).
In 2005 the band took a hiatus as vocalist Chuck Ragan wanted to spend more time with his family. Soon after, the rest of the band formed The Draft, and released their debut record, In A Million Pieces, September 12, 2006 on Epitaph Records, along with various 7" vinyl records on No Idea. Ragan has opted for a solo-acoustic act with No Idea records, releasing a monthly vinyl to prelude a full studio album, as well as two live discs. As for Hot Water Music, No Idea is getting ready to release a b-sides disc later this year.
Members of Hot Water Music have been in various side projects, including Crows/artist], Rumbleseat and Blacktop Cadence
On October 22, 2007, music website Punknews.org reported that a reunion of the band is currently in the works.
The band kicked off their reunion tour with a "secret show" at Common Grounds in their hometown of Gainesville, Florida on January 18, 2008 to be followed by shows in Orlando, Florida, Sayerville, New Jersey and two sold out shows in Chicago, Illinois.
After that, they played at the Groezrock festival in Meerhout, Belgium in May 2008.
During 2009 Hot Water Music played a bunch of concerts in the U.S. plus a short German tour in November.
Since 2010, the band has continued to tour, write and record new music including 2012's album Exister and 2017's Light It Up. In November 2017 Chris Wollard announced that he was taking a break from the band to focus on his health. The band continued to play previously booked shows with The Flatliners' Chris Cresswell and Chris DeMakes of Less Than Jake filling in for Wollard at several dates.
As of their 2019 25th anniversary tour, Cresswell was still filling in for Wollard on guitar and vocals. Cresswell also played guitar and backing vocals on their 2019 Shake Up The Shadows EP.
Last Goodbyes
Hot Water Music Lyrics
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Finding myself to the middle,
Never mind the common sense,
The taste's about to take,
When it's under crumbling walls,
Who says it's better?
Or receive the golden letter,
Keeps you from bouncing off the walls,
I'm looking for something, do you know,
Where I could find it, now?
I'm looking for something do you know,
Where I could find it?
Mercy,
In the midst of controversy,
And fuel within,
Between the shots we take to save,
Our face when we're alone,
Everyone, has their hands over their hearts,
Giving all the best advice,
It's no quick fight,
Everyone's tucking in for a long night,
Covering the bloodshot eyes,
It's no quick fight,
Flowing,
And the day's a contradiction,
I'm standing still upon a weight to move,
Across a world that's been in shades,
Everyone, has their hands over their hearts,
Giving all the best advice,
It's no quick fight,
Everyone's tucking in for a long night,
Covering the bloodshot eyes,
It's no quick fight for any of us,
Everyone, has their hands over their hearts,
Giving all the best advice,
It's no quick fight,
Everyone's tucking in for a long night,
Covering the bloodshot eyes,
It's no quick fight.
The lyrics to "Last Goodbyes" by Hot Water Music are a reflection on the struggles and complications of life. The opening lines describe feeling overwhelmed and drowning in the middle of chaos, with no concern for common sense. The taste of the situation is about to take over, even if it means being buried under the weight of crumbling walls. The chorus questions the notion that there is some golden letter or answer that explains the way to live and keeps people from bouncing off the walls. Instead, the singer is looking for something they don't yet have, and they're unsure where or how to find it.
The middle section of the song talks about mercy and fuel within controversy. Even when faced with difficult situations, people take shots to save their face when alone. The song returns to the chorus, repeating that everyone has their hands over their hearts, giving advice, but there's no quick fix. Life is a contradiction, and standing still feels like carrying a weight. The song ends with a final repetition of the chorus, emphasizing that no matter how hard people try, there's no easy way to navigate life, and it's no quick fight.
Line by Line Meaning
I just drowned,
I feel overwhelmed and helpless
Finding myself to the middle,
I'm stuck in a situation where I don't know the way out
Never mind the common sense,
I'm disregarding logic and rationality in this situation
The taste's about to take,
I can sense that there will be consequences for my actions
When it's under crumbling walls,
I'm in a vulnerable position
Who says it's better?
I'm questioning whether there is a right or wrong decision
Or receive the golden letter,
I'm not waiting for a sign to make a decision
That explains the way to live, the way to go,
I'm not looking for a definitive answer regarding what to do next
Keeps you from bouncing off the walls,
I'm trying to keep myself grounded and stable
I'm looking for something, do you know,
I'm seeking guidance or direction
Where I could find it, now?
I want a solution immediately
Mercy,
I need compassion and understanding
In the midst of controversy,
I'm dealing with conflict and disagreement
And fuel within,
I'm channeling my inner strength and determination
Between the shots we take to save,
We have to take risks to succeed
Our face when we're alone,
We have to rely on ourselves when no one else is around
Everyone, has their hands over their hearts,
People are emotionally invested in this situation
Giving all the best advice,
People are trying to help in the best way they know how
It's no quick fight,
This will be a long and difficult struggle
Everyone's tucking in for a long night,
People are preparing for a difficult journey
Covering the bloodshot eyes,
People are hiding their exhaustion and pain
It's no quick fight for any of us,
None of us are immune to the struggle ahead
Flowing,
Everything is constantly changing
And the day's a contradiction,
The situation is paradoxical and confusing
I'm standing still upon a weight to move,
I'm frozen in indecision, despite the stakes being high
Across a world that's been in shades,
We're navigating through a complex and uncertain world
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