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.
Sold on You
IQ Lyrics
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That I remember hiding then
If I'm eroding all the innocence
Am I running rigid once again?
And he won't hear me now in the darkest hour
I'll never see him now
Oh I can take the mystery in the darkest hour
And he won't hurt me now
Our recollection all but gone
We will make the only sacrifice
For the strength to carry on
In spite of everything I recognize the end
And feel the scars that never heal
I keep the purity, buried as I am
In an effort to conceal
Don't underestimate what I've retained
All my souvenirs, forget-me-nots,
I'll pretend all you want me to
I won't believe it if you don't
Burn it up again, it's here and I've
Let it live through other stolen lives
Save your hollow breath
Feast your tired eyes
You need protection as well as I
Nothing any good ever came from me
Thought I could run you in the ground
What do I do, what kind of fool
Covers you like an animal?
Out of the way,
I'm anyone wilder than you are
Anyone who ever had a heart
Wouldn't deny me
Woe betide the one, not to be outdone,
Who will remember all that stuff,
Didn't I say it then enough?
If I could let it be, I would
Start it again, when does it end?
I'm in there somewhere
Nobody can carry me over
Now the dead winds have blown
With the cold rains
If I should fall from your side
Keep it in your mind
How I tried to keep him here
How I promised he'd be safe
And he never said a word
And he never cried
Another day leads me on
And I will follow
Whatever it takes now, I'll do
If it's over
And he won't hurt me now, I know
The lyrics to IQ's song "Sold on You" are quite evocative and packed with emotion. The song appears to be about a person who has experienced some sort of trauma, perhaps in the form of abuse or mistreatment, and is struggling to reconcile their memories with their current sense of self. They seem to be grappling with feelings of guilt, shame, and confusion, wondering whether they are complicit in their own suffering or if they are blameless victims.
The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer stating that they cannot live a lie and must remember their past in order to defend themselves. They wonder whether their actions have eroded their innocence and made them rigid and inflexible. The second verse references the idea of paradise and sacrifice, suggesting that the singer is willing to give up something precious in order to survive or move forward. They acknowledge that the end is near and that their scars will never fully heal, but they continue to bury their purity in an effort to conceal their pain.
The bridge of the song speaks to the idea of holding onto memories and souvenirs, refusing to forget even if others try to coax them into doing so. The singer seems to be struggling to hold onto their sense of self and their dignity, fighting against the idea that they are worthless or deserving of mistreatment. The final verse speaks to the idea of perseverance, with the singer promising to keep going even if it means facing difficult challenges or hardships. They are resigned to the fact that they will never be completely safe, but they will not let that stop them from trying.
Overall, "Sold on You" is a haunting and powerful song that speaks to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. It is a song that will undoubtedly resonate with anyone who has faced trauma or struggle in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
If I won't live a lie it's in my self defense
I won't pretend to be someone I'm not for my own protection
That I remember hiding then
I remember being undercover then
If I'm eroding all the innocence
If I'm ruining everyone's purity
Am I running rigid once again?
Am I back to my inflexible ways?
And he won't hear me now in the darkest hour
He won't listen to me during times of distress
I'll never see him now
I won't ever see him again
Oh I can take the mystery in the darkest hour
I can handle the unknown during difficult times
And he won't hurt me now
He won't harm me anymore
If we are lost in paradise
If we are stranded in an idyllic place
Our recollection all but gone
Our memory is almost completely erased
We will make the only sacrifice
We will make the only offering
For the strength to carry on
To gain the power to continue
In spite of everything I recognize the end
Despite all obstacles, I acknowledge the conclusion
And feel the scars that never heal
And experience the wounds that never fully recover
I keep the purity, buried as I am
I hold onto the innocence, despite being buried
In an effort to conceal
In an attempt to hide
Don't underestimate what I've retained
Don't undervalue what I've kept
All my souvenirs, forget-me-nots,
All my mementos, symbols of remembrance
I'll pretend all you want me to
I'll act the way you want me to
I won't believe it if you don't
I won't accept it if you don't
Burn it up again, it's here and I've
Destroy it again, it's here and I've got it
Let it live through other stolen lives
Let it continue in other people's stolen experiences
Save your hollow breath
Save your insincere words
Feast your tired eyes
Take pleasure in your exhausted vision
You need protection as well as I
You also require protection just like me
Nothing any good ever came from me
I have never brought any good to anyone
Thought I could run you in the ground
I believed I could destroy you completely
What do I do, what kind of fool
What is my next course of action, what type of idiot
Covers you like an animal?
Protects you like a beast?
Out of the way, I'm anyone wilder than you are
Move aside, I'm more daring than you
Anyone who ever had a heart
Anyone who has ever had empathy
Wouldn't deny me
Wouldn't reject me
Woe betide the one, not to be outdone,
Misfortune awaits the one who doesn't surpass me
Who will remember all that stuff,
Who will recollect all that material
Didn't I say it then enough?
Didn't I communicate it sufficiently at that time?
If I could let it be, I would
If I could abandon it, I would
Start it again, when does it end?
Begin it again, when will it conclude?
I'm in there somewhere
I'm present somewhere
Nobody can carry me over
Nobody can transport me across
Now the dead winds have blown
Now the eternal winds have passed by
With the cold rains
Along with the freezing downpours
If I should fall from your side
If I should leave your company
Keep it in your mind
Remember it
How I tried to keep him here
How I attempted to preserve him here
How I promised he'd be safe
How I assured him of his security
And he never said a word
He never uttered a sound
And he never cried
And he never shed a tear
Another day leads me on
Another day takes me forward
And I will follow
And I will pursue
Whatever it takes now, I'll do
Whatever is necessary, I'll do it now
If it's over
If it's finished
And he won't hurt me now, I know
He won't cause me any pain now, I understand
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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