1. Born in the UK in the '70s as The Lens, IQ remained, with Marillion, one… Read Full Bio ↴1. Born in the UK in the '70s as The Lens, IQ remained, with Marillion, one of the very few progressive rock artists in the '80s. The style of their earlier material drew constant comparisons to that of groups like Genesis, but the band has always rejected the 'neo-progressive' tag bestowed upon them.

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.

Nothing at All
IQ Lyrics

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I am a victim of my time
A product of my age
There's no choosing my direction
I was a holy man but now
With all my trials behind me
I am weak in my conviction

And so I walk to try to get away

Knowing that someday I will finally have to face
The fear that will come from knowing that
The one thing I had left was you
And now you're gone

You were a victim of my crimes
A product of my rage
You were a beautiful distraction
I kept you locked away outside
Let misery provide
And now I am ashamed

And so I walk to try to find a space
Where I can be alone to live with my mistakes
And the fear that will come
From knowing that the one thing
I had left was you
And now you're gone

[Chorus:]
Is there nothing at all
That I can do to turn your heart
Is there nothing to lean on
That could help erase the scars
Te quiero - me quiero
And I could use a little strength before I fall
Is there nothing at all

I am victim of my time
A product of the age
You alone are my obsession
You were the one I left behind
You've been heavy on my mind
It's been a lonely road I've traveled

And so I walk to try to get away
Knowing that someday I will finally have to face
The fear that will come from knowing that
The one thing I had left was you
And now you're gone

[Chorus:]
Is there nothing at all
That I can do to turn your heart
Is there nothing to lean on
That could help erase the scars
Te quiero - me quiero

And I could use a little strength before I fall
Is there nothing at all

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of IQ's song Nothing at All depict the internal struggle of a person who has lost the one they love due to their mistakes and regrets. The song begins with the singer expressing how he is a victim of his time and age, unable to control the direction his life is taking. He confesses to being a holy man before his trials weakened his conviction, hinting towards the internal conflict he faces. The chorus comes in after the first verse, where the singer questions if there's anything he can do to turn back the heart of the one he lost, and if there's anything that can help erase the scars left behind.

The second verse reveals that the person whom the singer has lost was a victim of his crimes, and a product of his rage as well as a beautiful distraction that he kept locked away. He confesses to feeling ashamed and weak for his actions and walks alone to try to find a space where he can live with his mistakes. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the singer's self-doubt and his desperation for strength before he falls. The final verse reveals that the one he lost was an obsession, and she has been heavy on his mind during his lonely travels, once again emphasizing his regret. The song ends with the chorus repeating, leaving an ambiguous note, whether the singer found the strength he sought, or if he lets his regret consume him.

Overall, the song expresses the conflict between the desire to turn back the clock and the acceptance of the consequences of one's actions. It highlights the importance of acknowledging one's mistakes and taking responsibility to move forward, even though it may be difficult.

Line by Line Meaning

I am a victim of my time
I am no master of my own life but rather shaped by the circumstances that surround me

A product of my age
My life is a result of the specific cultural and social conditions in which I exist

There's no choosing my direction
I am unable to chart my own course or determine my own path

I was a holy man but now
I used to be a virtuous person, but that is no longer the case

With all my trials behind me
Despite having faced various hardships, I feel unprepared to face the future

I am weak in my conviction
I lack the strength of character and self-belief to persevere in life

And so I walk to try to get away
I am on a journey to escape my past and find a different future

Knowing that someday I will finally have to face
Despite my efforts to run away, I am aware that I will eventually have to confront my mistakes

The fear that will come from knowing that
I am scared of the consequences of my actions and the realization of my losses

The one thing I had left was you
The only thing I had left in my life that mattered was you

And now you're gone
But now you are no longer in my life, and I am lost without you

You were a victim of my crimes
I wronged you in various ways, and you suffered because of my actions

A product of my rage
Your life and well-being were impacted by my intense anger and hostility

You were a beautiful distraction
You were a lovely diversion from my troubles and worries

I kept you locked away outside
I prevented you from entering my inner life or getting too close to my true self

Let misery provide
I relied on despair and sadness to guide my actions and decisions

And now I am ashamed
I feel guilty and regretful for how I treated you and the pain I caused

And so I walk to try to find a space
I am searching for solitude, as I cannot bear to face the reality of what I have done in the company of others

Where I can be alone to live with my mistakes
I need to be in isolation so I can come to terms with my errors and find a way to atone

You alone are my obsession
You are the sole focus of my longing and yearning

You were the one I left behind
I abandoned you to pursue other things, even though you were what truly mattered

You've been heavy on my mind
I cannot stop thinking about you and the past we shared

It's been a lonely road I've traveled
My life has been a solitary and solitary journey, in which I have been weighed down by my regrets and failures

Is there nothing at all
Is there nothing that can heal my pain and sorrow?

That I can do to turn your heart
Is there anything I can do to win back your love and forgiveness?

Is there nothing to lean on
Are there no sources of strength or support left for me?

That could help erase the scars
Is there nothing that can wipe away my emotional wounds and the damage I have caused?

Te quiero - me quiero
I love you - I love myself

And I could use a little strength before I fall
I am on the brink of collapse and need some help to keep going

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREW COOK, ERIC HALVORSEN, JUSTIN RICHARDS, NICHOLAS SANTINO

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