With the European marketplace going crazy for his blend of dramatic synth-rock, darkness-infused pop, and intricately-constructed indie dance, IAMX, originally from the Middlesbrough, United Kingdom but currently based in Los Angeles, has been headlining festivals in Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Poland, Ukraine etc. and sharing the stage with Placebo, Franz Ferdinand, and The Cardigans among others.
Like an 80s electro glam soundtrack to a Jan Švankmajer film or an almost unfathomable hybrid between the sexy swagger of Prince and the cool and collected respectability of Roxy Music, IAMX mixes Chris’ erotically-charged vocals with music that is, at once, frantic yet controlled.
With such strikingly cinematic songs as the waltzy drama of "President" to the percussive sexual predatory dirtiness of "The Negative Sex" to the indelibly infectious synthpop of the sweeping "Spit It Out", The Alternative is exactly just that - the alternative to the cookie-cutter music scene that dominates the airwaves. Considering the rabid reception he receives from his performances, it seems it's time for the masses to grasp The Alternative.
The beginning of 2011 have witnessed the newest IAMX effort, Volatile Times. The sound quality being on par with virtually no fillers, the album draws on cabaret style (Bernadette is an example), another highlights include a fragile and haunting hymn of I Salute You, Christopher, wooshing and energetically charged Into the Asylum with probably the most outspoken hysteria feel ever seen on Corner's songs, as well a sonic masterpiece Commanded by Voices with its waving and rippling yet mellow intro chords..
The first single from Volatile Times, Ghosts of Utopia, was released in Feb. 2011 and the video premiered in a short span of time. What would be the next Corners' artistic step is remaining to be seen.
HeatWave
IAMX Lyrics
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A hitched up skirt, a symptom of the heatwave
She lets go lowgrade
We can stay closed 'til 4am the next day
If it's for 5 years
I get a fantasy breeding babies in my nightmares
(My nightmares)
I get a peepshow free and a pressure drop to get laid
If you're asking, well
I've just started on my breakdown
If you need to know
I've just started on my breakdown
She moves the street way
A pretty sweet blonde, an illusion of the heatwave
I see her legs and shoulders
And picture myself as a missionary soldier
She kicks my mouth shut
Make me go down, take a pleasure pill, just throw up
Goin' down, down, down
He moves the street way
Anything goes to release me from the heatwave
Release me from the heatwave
If you're asking, well
I've just started on my breakdown
If you need to know
I've just started on my breakdown
Release me from the heatwave
From the heatwave
A pretty sweet blonde, an illusion of the heatwave
The lyrics of the song "Heatwave" by IAMX convey a sense of desperation and longing for a release from the oppressive heatwave. The song seems to explore themes of sexual desire, addiction, and the search for escape. The opening lines describe a woman moving through the streets, her skirt hitched up as a symptom of the heatwave. The singer describes his attraction to her, and how he longs to be with her, using her as a way to escape the heat and the monotony of his life.
Throughout the song, there are references to sex, drugs, and fantasy. The line "I get a peepshow free and a pressure drop to get laid" reveals the singer's desire for sexual release, while the line "I get a fantasy breeding babies in my nightmares" expresses a deeper longing for escape and fantasy. The chorus repeats the plea to be released from the heatwave, suggesting that the heat is causing the singer to break down emotionally and mentally.
The lyrics are supported by a pulsing beat and electronic instrumentation that creates a sense of urgency and tension. The repeated phrase "if you're asking, well, I've just started on my breakdown" further emphasizes the singer's desperation and suggests that he may be experiencing a mental breakdown or crisis.
Overall, the song "Heatwave" by IAMX uses vivid imagery and evocative lyrics to explore themes of desire, addiction, and escapism in the face of oppressive circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
She moves the street way
The woman in question acts in a seductive and suggestive manner on the streets.
A hitched up skirt, a symptom of the heatwave
Her clothing is revealing and suggestive of a hot environment, arousing feelings of desire.
She lets go lowgrade
She engages in behavior considered morally reprehensible or low quality.
We can stay closed 'til 4am the next day
The artist is proposing a late night rendezvous with the woman.
If it's for 5 years
The artist is considering a long-term relationship with someone.
I get a fantasy breeding babies in my nightmares
The idea of having children with this person is both exciting and haunting to the singer.
(My nightmares)
The thought of a long-term commitment and responsibility is terrifying to the singer despite their attraction.
If she goes the street way
If the woman continues to behave suggestively, the artist imagines watching her from afar for free.
I get a peepshow free and a pressure drop to get laid
The artist is aroused by the idea of watching but also feels pressure to engage in sexual activity as a result of his attractions.
If you're asking, well
The artist acknowledges being questioned, but their behavior suggests they're not necessarily eager to share.
I've just started on my breakdown
The singer is experiencing personal turmoil and their interest in this woman may be a result of that turmoil.
She moves the street way
The woman continues to act in a seductive and suggestive manner, capturing the attention of the artist.
A pretty sweet blonde, an illusion of the heatwave
The woman is attractive and provocative, giving the appearance of being caught up in the same sexual heat as the singer.
I see her legs and shoulders
The singer is focused on the physical attributes of the woman that he finds attractive.
And picture myself as a missionary soldier
The singer imagines himself in a position of power or control over the woman.
She kicks my mouth shut
The woman silences the artist or shuts down his advances, potentially making him more determined to pursue her.
Make me go down, take a pleasure pill, just throw up
The artist feels pressure to engage in sexual activity, even if it feels unpleasant or results in regret.
Goin' down, down, down
The singer is experiencing a downward spiral, potentially tied to their attraction to this woman and the pressure they feel to act on that attraction.
He moves the street way
The singer imagines someone else, likely another man, behaving similarly to the woman in question.
Anything goes to release me from the heatwave
The artist feels trapped in their own desires and is willing to do anything to satisfy those desires and escape the situation.
Release me from the heatwave
The artist longs to be liberated from their sexual turmoil and desires.
From the heatwave
The heatwave may be a metaphor for sexual desire, pressure, and temptation that the artist is struggling to resist or control.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Chris Corner
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@schoolofno
lyrics:
She moves the street way
A hitched up skirt, a symptom of the heatwave
She lets go, low grade
We can stay closed 'til 4am the next day
If it's for five years
I get a fantasy breeding babies in my nightmares
My nightmares
If she goes the street way
I get a peepshow free and a pressure drop to get laid
If you're asking, well
I've just started on my breakdown
If you need to know
I've just started on my breakdown
She moves the street way
A pretty sweet blonde, an illusion of the heatwave
I see her legs and shoulders
And picture myself as a missionary soldier
She kicks my mouth shut
Make me go down, take a pleasure pill, just throw up
Goin' down, down, down
She moves the street way
Anything goes to release me from the heatwave
Release me from the heatwave
If you're asking, well
I've just started on my breakdown
If you need to know
I've just started on my breakdown
Release me from the heatwave
From the heatwave
A pretty sweet blonde, an illusion of the heatwave
@cavariani
My favourite track from the album
@ricktoole7827
I remember when this was the first song released for the album. I bought a cheap ass DELL tower n screen n then was able to download it finally. Played on winamp after I converted it. Lol those visualizations on winamp were amazing though. No joke
@Jessica_Zs
Been listening to this since it came out and stilllll love it....
@bulikdj
What an energy in it... Waaau
@MrTheprovider
This band.❤
@kristinabongos0001
Just got to this album this year. Greatful
@danielag3527
so beautiful ♡
@schoolofno
lyrics:
She moves the street way
A hitched up skirt, a symptom of the heatwave
She lets go, low grade
We can stay closed 'til 4am the next day
If it's for five years
I get a fantasy breeding babies in my nightmares
My nightmares
If she goes the street way
I get a peepshow free and a pressure drop to get laid
If you're asking, well
I've just started on my breakdown
If you need to know
I've just started on my breakdown
She moves the street way
A pretty sweet blonde, an illusion of the heatwave
I see her legs and shoulders
And picture myself as a missionary soldier
She kicks my mouth shut
Make me go down, take a pleasure pill, just throw up
Goin' down, down, down
She moves the street way
Anything goes to release me from the heatwave
Release me from the heatwave
If you're asking, well
I've just started on my breakdown
If you need to know
I've just started on my breakdown
Release me from the heatwave
From the heatwave
A pretty sweet blonde, an illusion of the heatwave
@rikinhouston
In the last chorus she turns to he 🙂 so anything goes to release from the heatwave
@m4jcecHkrjK
❤️