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.
The Sense
Hot Water Music Lyrics
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Fit for any mold.
The twisted old and bitter tongues
Are reckless just as they are cold.
Dwelling on the dying
Is wet fingers to the flame.
And I cannot say that I believe
In everything that you propose to me.
I'd rather learn from children.
I'd rather see their world.
In all it's natural splendor,
And all it's harsh distress unknown.
Not what's old and jaded,
Forgotten or ignored.
Or in the way of anything,
There to keep the flame from burning.
I read the writing on the wall, and all
I see is "Who has lost the sense?"
I read the writing on the wall, and all
I see is "Got to get it, to give."
All that I care to know is what you're wondering.
All that I care to see is what you're seeing.
I want to know what you know,
Not the little things you'll learn to guard you
(All the little things we'll teach you).
I read the writing on the wall, and all
I see is, "Who has lost the sense?"
I read the writing on the wall, and all
I see is, "Got to get it, to give."
The lyrics to Hot Water Music's song The Sense speak to the value of experiencing the world without preconceived notions or biases. The opening lines convey a rejection of conformity, acknowledging that the individual is not a model fit for any mold. The singer resists the twisted, bitter tongues that stifle growth and creativity. He recognizes that dwelling on the dying is like wet fingers to a flame, tempting fate and risking harm.
Rather than being content with the trappings of adulthood, the singer seeks to connect with the world through the eyes of a child. He values the natural splendor of the world, even when it comes with harsh distress. He shuns the old and jaded, the forgotten and ignored - anything that might get in the way of experiencing the world in its raw, unadulterated state. He wants to know what others know, not just the things they'll learn to guard themselves.
The repeated refrain of "I read the writing on the wall, and all I see is 'Who has lost the sense?'" underscores the theme of disconnection from our natural world. The second half, "Got to get it, to give," suggests that to regain that sense of connection, we must take action. We must be active participants in the world, rather than simply observers.
Line by Line Meaning
This is not a model
This is not a typical situation or idea.
Fit for any mold.
Applicable to any situation or idea.
The twisted old and bitter tongues
People with negative attitudes and opinions.
Are reckless just as they are cold.
These individuals are careless and indifferent.
Dwelling on the dying
Focusing on death and negativity.
Is wet fingers to the flame.
It's tempting fate and inviting danger.
And I cannot say that I believe
I'm skeptical or unsure about what you're proposing.
In everything that you propose to me.
I don't believe in everything you're saying.
I'd rather learn from children.
I want to learn from the innocence and curiosity of children.
I'd rather see their world.
I want to see the world from their perspective.
In all it's natural splendor,
In its raw and unrefined beauty.
And all it's harsh distress unknown.
Without being clouded by the harsh realities of life that they have yet to experience.
Not what's old and jaded,
Not what's become cynical and lacking in enthusiasm.
Forgotten or ignored
Neglected or dismissed.
Or in the way of anything,
Or obstructed by anyone or anything.
There to keep the flame from burning.
There to suppress creativity or potential.
I read the writing on the wall, and all
I recognize the signs and symbols.
I see is "Who has lost the sense?"
I see that many people are lost and confused.
I read the writing on the wall, and all
I recognize the signs and symbols.
I see is "Got to get it, to give."
I see that in order to receive, you must also give.
All that I care to know is what you're wondering.
I'm interested in your thoughts and curiosity.
All that I care to see is what you're seeing.
I want to see the world the way you do.
I want to know what you know,
I want to learn from your experiences and knowledge.
Not the little things you'll learn to guard you
Not the trivial pieces of information that you'll use to protect yourself.
(All the little things we'll teach you).
(All the trivial pieces of information that others will teach you).
Lyrics © TERRORBIRD PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: CHARLES ALLEN RAGAN, CHRISTOPHER JAMES WOLLARD, GEORGE REBELLO, JASON WILLIAM BLACK
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Whenever I don't feel like I can finish my workout, I put this song on and then I find myself running home and destroying cars with my bare hands as I go
@mikemurphy8714
Best intro riff of all time
@CHAOSDEATHCULT
Finally found this song!!!!
@maeaomalley972
song is fire
@Tosunta
👉🔥👈
@matthewdawson8499
Emo Game!
@theophilusthistler5885
Glad whenever I come across another conniseur.
@patrick4662
For sure - traumatized me.
@EduardAndresk
A man of culture