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.
Human Nature
IQ Lyrics
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Tall as a tree
Wide as a mind
Deep as a sea
You crawled on my land
Now I grow in your hand
Always like the first time
They're so-so
So called lovers
Theirs is the push that comes to shove
But not in our evolution
It's natural
From great to grand
True love is never really planned
And wipes the memory of those who came
Before our evolution
It's natural
And with you see me walk on air
I know that I can do it
When you're holding tightly to my sleeve
The one with my heart upon it
Hard as a mountain range
Bright as a harvest moon
The set gets rearranged
But there's still time to join our show
Every dog must have its day
Everyone's a winner
And every time the lights go down on us
I'm the beginner
How lady luck has changed
"So long Salem"
The set gets rearranged
But there's still time to join the show
Free as the wind
Tall as a tree
Wide as a mind
Deep as a sea
An interlude
With haunting melodies of nursery rhymes
Singing the changes, singing the changes, singing...
I hear talk of classroom drama
Maybe it's a kind of psychodrama
Children, the mirrors of our yesterdays
On the land out of the sea
Blowing in the breeze
Mind over metaphor
Fall in love with innocence
Don't dally long with diligence
Stand up choose me
Don't refuse me
They pawned our world of peace
A flock of sheep to fleece
Our flood of love won't cease
No harm can come our way
And it's easy to see what sets us apart
From the creatures still on the ocean bed
Our evolution it's natural
It goes from great to grand
Falls into place like something that we planned
When you curl your arms around my frame
Or curl your lips around my name
And do just what comes natural
The first thing on your mind
Do just what comes natural
I prefer your kind of human nature
The lyrics of IQ’s “Human Nature” are complex yet poetic, describing the beauty and depth of humanity and the power of love. The first stanza uses natural imagery to describe the strength of the singer’s love, conveying that it is not limited or constrained by societal expectations. The second stanza refers to the evolution of love, juxtaposing their own natural love with the more forced and superficial love of others. The third stanza speaks to the power of connection, describing the feeling of walking on air when together as if anything is possible. The fourth stanza uses vivid natural imagery to describe the singer’s attributes and the energy of the relationship. The middle interlude speaks to the journey of childhood to adulthood and the importance of retaining innocence and avoiding strict adherence to societal expectations. Finally, the last stanzas return to the theme of natural love, describing the resilience and strength of a love that cannot be harmed.
Overall, the lyrics speak to the natural, instinctual power of human connection and love, and how it can transcend societal barriers and expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Free as the wind
I feel free from boundaries like the wind without limitations or preconceptions.
Tall as a tree
I am larger than life and feeling confident like a tree that stands high.
Wide as a mind
My mind is open and can transcend beyond boundaries reaching vast areas.
Deep as a sea
I have emotions that run deep like the sea and can reach the depths of my being.
You crawled on my land
Now I grow in your hand
You entered my life slowly, but now you have a grasp on my life and have become an integral part of my growth.
Always like the first time
Unlike the others
They're so-so
So-called lovers
Theirs is the push that comes to shove
But not in our evolution
It's natural
Our love feels renewed each time, unlike those who force love to grow. Our relationship evolves naturally without unnecessary push or shove.
From great to grand
True love is never really planned
And wipes the memory of those who came
Before our evolution
It's natural
Our love grows and increases exponentially, and it's not something that can be predetermined. Before we found each other, there were others, but our relationship feels like natural evolution.
And with you see me walk on air
I know that I can do it
When you're holding tightly to my sleeve
The one with my heart upon it
When we are together, I feel like I can accomplish anything, and when you hold onto me, it feels like you hold on to my heart.
Hard as a mountain range
Bright as a harvest moon
The set gets rearranged
But there's still time to join our show
My love is unwavering like a mountain, shining brightly like the harvest moon. Even though the circumstances may change, there's always time for you to join me on this journey.
Every dog must have its day
Everyone's a winner
And every time the lights go down on us
I'm the beginner
How lady luck has changed
"So long Salem"
The set gets rearranged
But there's still time to join the show
We all will have our moment to shine, and we all have the potential to succeed. Even though situations may change unexpectedly, there are always opportunities to explore and enjoy life to its fullest.
An interlude
With haunting melodies of nursery rhymes
Singing the changes, singing the changes, singing...
A break in the song with nostalgic tunes of nursery rhymes and repeating the lyrics of singing the changes, signifying a new chapter in life.
I hear talk of classroom drama
Maybe it's a kind of psychodrama
Children, the mirrors of our yesterdays
On the land out of the sea
Blowing in the breeze
Mind over metaphor
Fall in love with innocence
Don't dally long with diligence
Stand up choose me
Don't refuse me
I am witnessing gossip and drama that could be a kind of psychological play. Children are a reflection of our past, and they have evolved from the sea to the land. It signifies a change in perspective, and it reminds people to fall in love with pure and authentic, and not to dwell too long on perfectionism. A plea to stand up and choose me and not to refuse me.
They pawned our world of peace
A flock of sheep to fleece
Our flood of love won't cease
No harm can come our way
They sold our peaceful society by exploiting us. But our love will not stop flowing, and nothing can harm us.
And it's easy to see what sets us apart
From the creatures still on the ocean bed
Our evolution, it's natural
We are unique from the sea creatures with our natural evolution, showing how much we have come into our own in this world.
It goes from great to grand
Falls into place like something that we planned
When you curl your arms around my frame
Or curl your lips around my name
And do just what comes natural
The first thing on your mind
Do just what comes natural
I prefer your kind of human nature
Our love will continue to grow and become more profound, and it feels like something we planned all along. When you hold me tight or say my name, it's natural and purely authentic, something I treasure more than anything in this world.
Free as the wind
Tall as a tree
Wide as a mind
Deep as a sea
Repeating the first four lines of the song signifies that at the end of the day, nothing has changed from the beginning; I am still metaphorically free as the wind, tall as a tree, wide as a mind, and deep as the sea.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRIAN M. HOLMES, GEOFFREY MARTIN ORFORD, PAUL LIVERSIDGE MENEL, PAUL NIGEL COOK, TIMOTHY JOHN ESAU
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