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.
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Hot Water Music Lyrics
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It's the same old line that we bought yesterday.
It don't take no time just what you think you save.
You're still free to live if you can find a place.
Quick to rise, quick to fall.
Sometimes I don't even care at all.
They don't need no lies to sell you anything,
Don't need you blind, just take the light away,
And that sweetness turns into a belly ache.
Quick to rise, quick to fall.
Sometimes I don't even care at all.
The song "Safety" by Hot Water Music expresses the idea that safety is only temporary and fleeting, and that we often buy into false promises of security that ultimately let us down. The opening lines suggest that we may feel safe in the present moment, but this sense of security will not last forever. The repetition of the line "It's the same old line that we bought yesterday" points to the idea that we are often sold the same ideas of safety and security over and over again, even though they don't necessarily offer long-term protection.
The song goes on to suggest that our desire for safety can become a trap, leading us to make decisions that might not be in our best interest in the long run. The second verse, for example, suggests that we may be willing to overlook lies and other forms of dishonesty in order to feel safe and secure. However, this cycle of seeking safety at any cost can ultimately leave us feeling unfulfilled and empty inside.
Overall, "Safety" is a song that challenges our assumptions about safety and security, suggesting that these things may be illusory or temporary at best. The song encourages us to think critically about the promises of safety that we are sold every day, and to consider whether they are truly worth sacrificing our freedom and autonomy.
Line by Line Meaning
We're safe for now but that will fade away.
We may feel secure at the moment, but we know that it's only temporary and won't last forever.
It's the same old line that we bought yesterday.
We've heard this promise before, and it's starting to sound like an empty cliche.
It don't take no time just what you think you save.
It's easy to convince ourselves that we're saving time or money, but in reality, we may be sacrificing something much more valuable.
You're still free to live if you can find a place.
While freedom is often prized and desired, it's not always easy to come by, and the struggle to find it can be exhausting.
Quick to rise, quick to fall.
Success can be fleeting, and we should be prepared for the possibility that any accomplishments or victories could be lost in an instant.
Sometimes I don't even care at all.
There are times when apathy and indifference seem like the only reasonable reactions to a world that can be harsh and unforgiving.
They don't need no lies to sell you anything,
Marketers and salespeople don't always resort to deception or falsehoods to persuade consumers to buy their products.
'Cause I want it now more than I want to say.
We can be so consumed with our desires and impulses that we end up giving in to them even if we know it's not the wisest decision.
Don't need you blind, just take the light away,
Sometimes we don't need anyone else to deceive us or lead us astray; we are perfectly capable of doing so on our own if given the opportunity.
And that sweetness turns into a belly ache.
Something that seemed initially desirable or pleasurable can quickly become unpleasant or painful if we overindulge or make choices that are harmful in the long run.
Quick to rise, quick to fall.
Once again, we're reminded that success or good fortune can be fleeting and unpredictable.
Sometimes I don't even care at all.
When the world around us feels chaotic and out of control, it's understandable that we might feel disconnected or detached from it.
Lyrics © TERRORBIRD PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: CHARLES ALLEN RAGAN, CHRISTOPHER JAMES WOLLARD, GEORGE REBELLO, JASON WILLIAM BLACK
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Andy Denial
HWM is a dying breed. I'm just glad I actually grew up listening to these guys. Many many groggy mornings getting psyched on this music driving to high school. MEMORIES!
Potent Tom
This is my favorite track on this pretty darn good album, I wish these childish people would understand just how good this band is and the real history behind them, even though they're just regular guys I guess haha,
Maea Maille
Great record. Just another group of inspired songs to throw into their already amazing live shows.
Mike Thompson
Chris’ vocals on this are amazing!
Andrew Hart
dig the shark shirt...love yall
Sempiturtle
Third, not mad. :)
Kauai Guy
Second, but not angry lol
CruisinWithBorgy
first! u mad?
Ragtime Dandy
Should I say 1,215th, hmm