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.
Wayfarer
Hot Water Music Lyrics
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Just step out if you want to or stay in if you're bold.
It could be a sure shot or just as well a fold.
Since guessing is never easy and wishes never sold like gold.
The wheels are turning and the world is burning as all fall to sweet defeat.
It is so complete.
Don't stop living and don't stop sailing to meet what will be destiny.
We are but wayfarers with a wish to stay alive for a cause and for a dream.
There's much to move in a moving sea.
It could be a sure shot or just as well the fold.
Since guessing is never easy and wishes never sold like gold.
How about a handle or something set to hold.
Since love is everlasting when love is on the road. I'm told.
We are but wayfarers with a wish to stay alive for a cause and for a dream.
There's much to move in a moving sea.
The lyrics to Hot Water Music's song Wayfarer convey a sense of uncertainty and risk-taking in life. The opening lines, "It's a gamble, double down or don't / Just step out if you want to or stay in if you're bold," speak to the choices we face when confronting the unknown. The singer acknowledges that there are no guarantees in life, and sometimes even taking the safest bet can lead to failure.
The chorus reinforces this idea, with the repeated line "It could be a sure shot or just as well the fold." The singer recognizes that life is unpredictable and full of unexpected twists and turns. Despite the uncertainty, the singer encourages the listener to keep moving forward and not give up: "Don't stop living and don't stop sailing to meet what will be destiny." The repeated reference to "wayfarers" suggests that we are all travelers on a journey, seeking a sense of purpose and meaning in life.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a gamble, double down or don't.
This decision is like taking a chance in a game - either go all in or don't play at all.
Just step out if you want to or stay in if you're bold.
Decide whether to take a risk or stay secure, depending on how brave you are.
It could be a sure shot or just as well a fold.
This could either be a guaranteed success or a complete failure, and it's hard to tell which one it will be.
Since guessing is never easy and wishes never sold like gold.
Predicting the future is always difficult, and hoping for something doesn't mean it will come true without effort.
The wheels are turning and the world is burning as all fall to sweet defeat.
Things are always changing, and sometimes it feels like everything is falling apart - but this can be a good thing.
It is so complete.
Even though things are changing and uncertain, there is a sense of fulfillment in embracing the journey.
Call it humbling or brand it stumbling.
Depending on your perspective, this experience can either be a humbling learning opportunity or an embarrassing mishap.
Don't stop living and don't stop sailing to meet what will be destiny.
Keep moving forward and taking risks, trusting that the future will unfold as it's meant to.
We are but wayfarers with a wish to stay alive for a cause and for a dream.
We are travelers on a journey, hoping to find a purpose and a vision to live for.
There's much to move in a moving sea.
Life is full of constant change, and there is always more to discover and experience.
How about a handle or something set to hold.
It would be nice to have something solid and dependable to hold onto during these uncertain times.
Since love is everlasting when love is on the road. I'm told.
Love can be eternal when you're on an adventurous journey, where you're constantly growing and learning with someone else.
Lyrics © TERRORBIRD PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: CHARLES ALLEN RAGAN, CHRISTOPHER JAMES WOLLARD, GEORGE REBELLO, JASON WILLIAM BLACK
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