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.
Turnstile
Hot Water Music Lyrics
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Use your signs inside to relive and never care
No point in holding back on what you're holding
No matter it be shit or it be golden
Foundations shift, they're still shifting
We set up, we set up our falls
Cause that's your hatred
And that's your love as well
Learn to use all your fears
As a fuel, an engine
To get you where you need
I must always remember
There's no point to surrender
No point in holding back on what you're holding
No matter it be shit or it be golden
Foundations shift, they're still shifting
We set up, we set up our falls
Hold on tight to your fears
Cause that's your hatred
And that's your love as well
Learn to use your fears
As a fuel, an engine
To get you where you need
I must always remember
There's no point to surrender
I shift
I shift
The lyrics to Hot Water Music's song "Turnstile" are empowering and full of self-reflection. The song encourages listeners to find their voice, their meanings, and use their signs internally to relive and never care about what others think. The lyrics urge individuals to embrace their fears and hold on to them, whether they are fueled by hatred or love, and use them as an engine to move forward towards their goals. In essence, the song is about breaking down barriers, being true to oneself, and overcoming obstacles.
"Turnstile" is a metaphor for life, and how the foundations of one's life are always shifting. The song encourages listeners to set up their falls, or in other words, anticipate obstacles and be prepared for them. The repetition of "I shift" at the end of the song emphasizes the idea that change is inevitable and should be embraced rather than feared. The lyrics suggest that one should always remember there's no point in surrendering to obstacles, because they can be overcome by using one's fears as motivation.
Line by Line Meaning
Raise your voice in swells, find your meanings then
Express yourself loudly and with passion; figure out what matters to you
Use your signs inside to relive and never care
Harness your inner signs and signals to revive your spirit and disregard negativity
No point in holding back on what you're holding
No reason to hide your true feelings or possessions
No matter it be shit or it be golden
Regardless of whether what you hold is valuable or worthless
Foundations shift, they're still shifting
The things we depend on can change and even collapse
We set up, we set up our falls
We create our own downfalls with our choices and actions
Hold on tight to your fears
Acknowledge your fears and grip them firmly
Cause that's your hatred
Because in some ways, fear can be linked to feelings of hate
And that's your love as well
But fear can also be tied to love and caring, especially for oneself and others
Learn to use your fears
Instead of letting fear control you, turn it into motivation
As a fuel, an engine
Let fear power you to move forward and take action
To get you where you need
Use fear to propel you towards your goals
I must always remember
It's important to never forget
There's no point to surrender
Giving up or giving in isn't worthwhile
I shift
I change, I adapt
Lyrics © TERRORBIRD PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: JASON WILLIAM BLACK, CHARLES ALLEN RAGAN, GEORGE REBELLO, CHRISTOPHER JAMES WOLLARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mikederyder6663
Raise your voice in swells
Find your meanings, then
Use your signs inside
To relive, and live again
No point in holding back on what you're holding
No matter it be shit or it be golden
Foundations shift, instead of shifting
We set up, we set up our falls
Hold on tight to your fears
'Cos that's your hatred
And that's your love as well
Learn to use all your fears
As a fuel, as an engine
To get you where you need
I must always remember;
There's no point to surrender
No point in holding back on what you're holding
No matter it be shit or it be golden
Foundations shift, instead of shifting
We set up, we set up our falls
Hold on tight to your fears
'Cos that's your hatred
And that's your love as well
Learn to use all your fears
As a fuel, as an engine
To get you where you need
I must always remember;
There's no point to surrender
I shift, I shift
Lift yourself up!
@alexanderarnaud1310
There is so much fucking PASSION in this band's music.
@xbreathingisirrelevantx
Senior year of High School. Damn. I hated it but the music was and is still good. including this
@Zapps89
Mason Likes Punk Rock
Too true man. I am slowly realizing though that even high school was rough, they were still the best years of our lives.
@c.j.zanelli5156
I must always remembeeeeeeeeeeuuuuuuhhhhhhhuhuhr
@HashMagician
SERIOUSLY underrated
@SpoonyLuvification
Here because of a live version of Lawrence Arms' Turnstiles. They used the same line "I must always remember theres no point to surrender" and I knew I've heard it somewhere before.
@TheGnob27
Chuck and Chris. Fuckin A
@mikederyder6663
Raise your voice in swells
Find your meanings, then
Use your signs inside
To relive, and live again
No point in holding back on what you're holding
No matter it be shit or it be golden
Foundations shift, instead of shifting
We set up, we set up our falls
Hold on tight to your fears
'Cos that's your hatred
And that's your love as well
Learn to use all your fears
As a fuel, as an engine
To get you where you need
I must always remember;
There's no point to surrender
No point in holding back on what you're holding
No matter it be shit or it be golden
Foundations shift, instead of shifting
We set up, we set up our falls
Hold on tight to your fears
'Cos that's your hatred
And that's your love as well
Learn to use all your fears
As a fuel, as an engine
To get you where you need
I must always remember;
There's no point to surrender
I shift, I shift
Lift yourself up!
@coffeemarshall3484
mindreader.
@BukitMan
So powerful