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.
Take No Prisoners
Hot Water Music Lyrics
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Since nothing worth anything comes easy now
They got caught looking at time through a window
At someone they should know or they may soon forget
Bury the dying dread, steadfast instead of fatalistic
Bury the dying dread before the fall and final hour's gone
Or start building a "take no prisoner" road
The weight of departure will help heed the warnings,
The red lights and sirens that rattle cage and shore
Bury the dying dread, steadfast instead of fatalistic
Bury the dying dread before the fall and final hour's gone
The lyrics of Hot Water Music's song Take No Prisoners describe the struggles and obstacles that one may encounter in life. The first verse speaks of a girl who was emotionally stable, unlike the male protagonist who couldn't hold on to anything. The lyrics suggest that in life, nothing worth having comes easy. The two characters are caught looking through a window, possibly symbolizing the challenges and barriers they face. They see someone they may soon forget which could mean that they are losing touch with who they once were.
The second verse speaks of surrendering to what life throws at us or building a "take no prisoner" type of mentality. The weight of departure, which could refer to leaving certain aspects of our lives behind, can be used to help us heed the warning signs that life presents to us. The lyrics mention red lights and sirens that rattle cage and shore, which reminds us that we should pay attention to the alarms that life sets off as they may be vital signals that something is not right.
Overall, the lyrics of Take No Prisoners convey the importance of staying strong in the face of adversity and making the most of what life has to offer.
Line by Line Meaning
She was stable and he buckled for nothing
She was dependable and strong while he was weak and gave up easily
Since nothing worth anything comes easy now
In today's world, anything valuable requires hard work and perseverance
They got caught looking at time through a window
They were fixated on time passing, possibly due to feeling unfulfilled or unsure about the future
At someone they should know or they may soon forget
They were observing someone important or significant, but may lose touch with them if they don't act soon
Bury the dying dread, steadfast instead of fatalistic
Let go of negative thoughts and focus on being optimistic and determined
Bury the dying dread before the fall and final hour's gone
Don't wait until it's too late to confront your fears and doubts, take action now
Some days we must surrender
Occasionally, giving in or accepting defeat is necessary to move forward
Or start building a 'take no prisoner' road
Alternatively, persevere and take an aggressive, unyielding approach to achieve success
The weight of departure will help heed the warnings,
Leaving a familiar environment or routine can serve as a wake-up call to pay attention to potential dangers or opportunities
The red lights and sirens that rattle cage and shore
Signals or alarms that warn of danger or distress can be unnerving and life-changing
Lyrics © TERRORBIRD PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: CHARLES ALLEN RAGAN, CHRISTOPHER JAMES WOLLARD, GEORGE REBELLO, JASON WILLIAM BLACK
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Frank Grimes
great band and another album that is worth listening to from start to end. i love HWM. been loving this band for the last 15+ years!!! keep going boys!
Terry Lachance
This HWM album is the best one yet!
Charm City Paintball
The best band ever
No Nameio
Looking at my subscriptions and coming across this band... Im glad I clicked on it :)
Said Harbieh
Pretty good :)
Christoph Von Burkhart
very god music .....!!!! thank's
Master_KayOz
It's a nice album, but it doesn't reach "Caution" by far (imho)
Lemmy Joker
100th like, wtf