Their 1993 offering Ever was marked by the return of original singer, Peter Nicholls, and was one of the first of the progressive revival of the '90s. He had previously quit the band in 1985 to be replaced by vocalist Paul (P.L.) Menel, but Nicholls' return was widely welcomed by IQ fans.
They have continued to tour and record but work on a new studio album had been delayed following the departure of keyboardist and founder member Martin Orford after 26 years in the band, however the new album Frequency was released in 2009 and marked a return to the early 80's IQ sound.
2. South Londoner IQ is a fresh-faced 16-year-old-who is putting together his own mix of bashment, grime and rap, mixing the melodic Auto-Tune flow of the likes of Popcaan with some UK grit. Having learnt his trade during a stint in Jamaica with his big brother, dancehall artist QQ, IQ has been delivering a fusion sound that’s unlike anyone else in the UK. His track ‘Tell A Paigon Try’ is a perfect example of the young MC’s talent, with hard skengman lyrics delivered in a melody that could have been one of Justin Bieber’s tropical cut.
Having dealt with some serious drama at a young age (IQ was close to Showkey and M.Dot, both murdered in gang-related beef in 2016), recent interviews have shown him to be an artist mature for his age and looking to focus on music. With plenty of unreleased tracks to drop over coming months, IQ is going to rise rapidly in 2017.
2. An AOR band from Stockholm, Sweden. They started out under the name IQ as a pure hard rock band, but changed their name to Guardian Angels.
Failsafe
IQ Lyrics
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Are you to frightened to speak?
Short of experience
Here where the flesh is so weak?
Trust in these hands
Let them attend to you
We understand
We all intend for you
"Are you remembering
Do I revive your neglect
My one?
A price must be paid for your sin
And I'm here to collect
All that you are
Is all that you'll ever be
Unless on your hands and knees
You put all your faith in me"
Leave me alone
I don't belong here
I'm not your candidate
Guaranteed failsafe
I'm on my own
I don't know
I don't know
Bible-bashing fashion victim
Should have kicked him when he couldn't
Get arrested; uncontested
Will to carry on is gone
Inside his head, he's dead, he said
"I never was alive--I died with
Knives and nails and nightingales
This is all the anger I can hold"
Kennedy, remember me, I
Cannot bury you until I
Stare into the mouth of hell
Time alone will tell me how to
Spend the time alone without you
Listen to the songs about you
Run for cover, gunners unrevealed
Will aim to please another son
I can't go on
Help me make
That Golden Dawn, because
For all we know
We're done and dusted
Must it end like this
Here and now
Here and now?
I don't belong here
There's nothing now my eyes can recognize
I'm all wrong here
Let me go, I'm not for changing
I don't belong here
I'm not your victim and I don't believe
I'm not strong here
No religion, nothing more
I'm telling you know
I'm not your candidate
Guaranteed failsafe
I'm caught in a headrush
And I'm out of control
The lyrics of IQ's song "Failsafe" bring up themes of seeking enlightenment, surrendering control and doubt regarding one's own abilities. It starts with a question of whether or not the person is looking for enlightenment and if they are scared to speak up. The singer offers reassurance that they understand and will attend to the person's needs. However, in the following lines, the singer seems to be more manipulative, saying that the person's past mistakes must be paid for and that they can only find their true potential by putting all their faith in the singer. The chorus then shifts to the person saying they don't belong and are a guaranteed failsafe, indicating a sense of doubt. The following verses allude to different experiences of feeling lost and powerless, such as a Bible-bashing victim and someone trying to cope with the loss of a loved one.
Overall, the song seems to explore the idea of trusting someone else's guidance and whether or not it is truly the best course of action. The lyrics suggest that blindly following another's advice is not the answer and that a sense of self-doubt can ultimately lead to self-discovery.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you seek enlightenment
Are you in search of clarity or understanding?
Are you too frightened to speak?
Are you afraid to express yourself?
Short of experience
Lacking in sufficient knowledge or familiarity
Here where the flesh is so weak?
In this physical world where the human body is vulnerable?
Trust in these hands
Believe in the reliability of these hands
Let them attend to you
Allow them to take care of you
We understand
We comprehend or empathize
We all intend for you
We all have a goal for you
To stand among friends
To be a part of a supportive social circle
Are you remembering
Are you recollecting something?
Do I revive your neglect
Am I bringing back the neglect that you have experienced?
My one?
My beloved?
A price must be paid for your sin
You must face the consequences of your wrongdoing
And I'm here to collect
And I am here to receive what is due
All that you are
Your entire existence
Is all that you'll ever be
Is all that you will ever amount to
Unless on your hands and knees
Unless you completely submit or humble yourself
You put all your faith in me
You trust me unconditionally
Leave me alone
Stop bothering me
I don't belong here
I do not feel like I fit in here
I'm not your candidate
I'm not the person you are looking for
Guaranteed failsafe
Absolutely secure or certain
I'm on my own
I am alone
I don't know
I am uncertain
Bible-bashing fashion victim
Someone who uses the Bible as a weapon while also being consumed by popular trends or fads
Should have kicked him when he couldn't
Should have attacked him when he was defenseless or weak
Get arrested; uncontested
Get caught by law enforcement without putting up a fight
Will to carry on is gone
The motivation or desire to continue has disappeared
Inside his head, he's dead, he said
He feels like he is spiritually, emotionally, or psychologically dead
"I never was alive--I died with
"I never really lived--I have always felt dead due to
Knives and nails and nightingales
Sharp and painful objects, as well as symbols of beauty
This is all the anger I can hold"
This is the extent of my rage or resentment
Kennedy, remember me, I
Kennedy, do not forget me, I
Cannot bury you until I
I cannot put you to rest until I
Stare into the mouth of hell
Confront or face an extremely challenging situation, possibly involving danger or evil
Time alone will tell me how to
Only time will reveal how I should
Spend the time alone without you
Utilize my time being alone without you being present
Listen to the songs about you
Pay attention to music that somehow relates to you
Run for cover, gunners unrevealed
Hide in a safe place from unidentified shooters
Will aim to please another son
Will try to satisfy or gratify someone else, possibly a male child or protégé
I can't go on
I cannot continue
Help me make
Assist me in creating or achieving
That Golden Dawn, because
That enlightening moment or awakening, for the reason that
For all we know
As far as we are aware
We're done and dusted
We are completely finished and dealt with
Must it end like this
Is it necessary for everything to conclude in this manner
Here and now
In this present moment
I'm not your victim and I don't believe
I am not someone you can prey on and I do not have faith in
I'm not strong here
I do not possess fortitude or resilience in this situation
No religion, nothing more
No belief system or ideology, and nothing beyond that
I'm telling you now
I am explicitly expressing to you
I'm caught in a headrush
I am experiencing a sudden surge of adrenaline or excitement, possibly leading to a reckless decision
And I'm out of control
I am lacking any influence or direction over my current circumstances
Contributed by Kaitlyn K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.