2010- Hotspur's second single “Heads/Tails” is currently featured on MTV.com and rotation on MtvU. The video can also be seen on 'FUSE On Demand', and 100 video outlets nationwide. In October 2009, Hotspur won the nationwide fan vote on MTV’s mtvU program, “The Freshmen”, for the video, “Chandelier”, defeating competition from major-label artists across several genres of music. As a result, this video was placed in mtvU’s regular rotation for the Fall. MTV.com deemed the band, “buzzworthy”, and recommended that viewers “keep them on your radar.” In addition, the “Chandelier” single has received strong support on a number of East Coast rock radio stations.
Hotspur was also selected for Taco Bell's “Feed the Beat” marketing program, along with notable acts as All-American Rejects, Boys Like Girls, and Owl City. Hotspur has been on tour since the album’s July release, supporting such artists as Boys Like Girls and Metro Station. The tour continues into 2010, including a December tour with recent RCA-signees, 2 AM Club. Hotspur performed at SXSW, and headlines major concert venues which include DC's prestigious 9:30 Club, and Rams Head Live - Baltimore MD.
Trailblazing indie magazine Alternative Press featured Hotspur in its August 2009 issue, informing their loyal readers: “Hotspur combine intricate piano and heartfelt melodies with enough electronics to keep pop-punk and club kids content.”
“You Should Know Better By Now” is an immediately captivating album, one that draws you in at the first listen.” Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Singer/songwriter Joe Mach and keyboard player Dave Trichter formed Hotspur while both were undergraduates at the University of Maryland. Inspired by the sophisticated songwriting and dynamic live performances of bands such as The Killers and Muse, the duo aspired to create “the sound of rock ’n’ roll evolving”—grandiose vocals and crunchy guitars, infused with intricate piano work and hip-hop inspired synthesizers. Drummer Scott Robinson joined the band after producing their debut EP. Dave “Coop” Cooper soon joined on bass. The band was christened “Hotspur” after the rash and hot-headed Shakespearean villain, namesake to the cult favorite UK football team.
Their debut album “Beta” garnered universal praise and an infectious buzz:
“This is a debut? It’s self-assured and confident enough to be a third or fourth album.” PopMatters.com
Eight of the album’s 10 songs landed on MTV programs and garnered Hotspur a spot on Warped Tour 2007.
Hotspur truly shines onstage. With the addition of guitar ace Evan Anderson in late-2008, the band has evolved into a five-man barrage of sound. Constant touring, stadium-caliber live performances, and tireless attention paid to their growing legion of fans will all contribute to one day making Hotspur a household name.
Too Young
Hotspur Lyrics
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(You wake up)
Everything is different,
(Everything is different)
Her memory still hangs around,
(Still hangs around)
And you know you can't forget,
(Traces of her silhouette)
The restlessness in an empty bed,
And you just can't handle it.
So you walk outside,
And you don't know why,
And you don't know how you can be so blind,
As the moments pass,
Will she take you back?
Is she thinking?
You're too young too fall in love,
You're too young to understand it all,
Don't you worry now,
Because the hardest part is over,
Only time will take you forward.
You take a breath,
Like you could care less,
But you can't get her out of your head,
Because you love her to death,
And you wonder.
If she'll be happy to see, You'll be ready to leave,
Or that you're secretly scared to find out she needs you tonight,
Does she need you tonight?
But you can't stop wandering if she's thinking.
You're too young too fall in love,
You're too young to understand it all,
Don't you worry now,
Because the hardest part is over,
Only time will take you forward.
Don't be so hard on your self,
Your heart beat loves too well,
All the pain and the hurt that you felt,
It won't be for anyone else.
Don't watch this pass you by,
Don't hold back any longer,
Don't be afraid to fight,
Don't be afraid,
To fall in love tonight.
Because you're too young to fall in love,
You're too young to understand it all.
Don't you worry now,
Because the hardest part is over,
And only time will take you forward.
You're too young too fall in love,
You're too young to understand it all,
Don't you worry now,
Because the hardest part is over,
Only time will take you forward.
The song 'Too Young' by Hotspur is a song about the confusion and inner turmoil someone goes through after a breakup. The song starts with the singer waking up from a sleep, realizing that everything has changed since the last time he was awake. The memories of his previous lover still hang around his mind, and he can't forget her. The traces of her silhouette, the restlessness in an empty bed, haunt him. He feels overwhelmed and can't handle the situation.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the central theme that the singer is too young and inexperienced to understand love completely. He is too young to comprehend the complexities of a relationship, and the pain and hurt he is feeling is only temporary. Eventually, time will heal all his wounds, and he will be together again.
The second verse of the song talks about the singer's inner conflict. He is unsure if his former girlfriend is thinking about him as much as he thinks about her. The song showcases how the memory of a person can take over someone's mind, and even the little things remind them of their past.
Overall, 'Too Young' is a relatable song about someone trying to come to terms with a breakup. It highlights the initial confusion, inner turmoil, and depicts the confusion that often comes with a relationship's end.
Line by Line Meaning
You wake up,
You start your day,
Everything is different,
Things have changed and aren't the same as before,
Her memory still hangs around,
You still think about her,
And you know you can't forget,
You realize that you can't erase her from your memory,
Traces of her silhouette,
You can still picture her figure,
The restlessness in an empty bed,
You feel uneasy sleeping alone,
And you just can't handle it.
You struggle to deal with the situation,
So you walk outside,
You go outside,
And you don't know why,
You aren't sure why you're leaving,
And you don't know how you can be so blind,
You can't understand why you didn't see things more clearly,
As the moments pass,
As time goes by,
Will she take you back?
You wonder if she'll give you another chance,
Is she thinking?
You wonder what she's thinking,
You're too young too fall in love,
You're not yet ready to experience such strong emotions,
You're too young to understand it all,
You don't have the experience or knowledge to comprehend everything,
Don't you worry now,
You don't need to fret or be anxious,
Because the hardest part is over,
You have already gone through the tough phase,
Only time will take you forward.
Only time can help you move on and heal,
You take a breath,
You inhale,
Like you could care less,
As if you don't care,
But you can't get her out of your head,
You can't stop thinking about her,
Because you love her to death,
You love her deeply,
And you wonder.
You ponder and question things,
If she'll be happy to see, You'll be ready to leave,
You'll be willing to depart if she's content,
Or that you're secretly scared to find out she needs you tonight,
You're afraid to discover that she wants you back,
Does she need you tonight?
You're uncertain whether she requires your presence or not,
But you can't stop wondering if she's thinking.
You can't help but ponder if she's mulling over everything as well,
Don't be so hard on yourself,
Don't be too critical of yourself,
Your heart beat loves too well,
Your heart loves deeply and passionately,
All the pain and the hurt that you felt,
All the agony and suffering you've gone through,
It won't be for anyone else.
Won't be for anyone other than her,
Don't watch this pass you by,
Don't let the opportunity slip away,
Don't hold back any longer,
Don't restrain yourself anymore,
Don't be afraid to fight,
Don't be fearful of trying,
Don't be afraid,
Don't be scared,
To fall in love tonight.
To experience love this evening,
Contributed by Austin O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kiera Forrest
i absolutely love this song.