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.
War Heroes
IQ Lyrics
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With the sunset that bleeds
The fallen on the stony ground
Like so many seeds
We're taking the country
From border to shore
Like people used to tell me
All's fair in love and war
For we are soldiers
King for a day
Mountains to molehills
Peasants for pay
People would cry
If they'd seen what we've done
But we'll be war heroes
When we get home.
We came across the borderline
To another part of town
Her streets were deserted
As we tore the wire down
The women were screaming
As we came through the door
Like people used to tell me
All's fair in love and war
King for a day
Mountains to molehills
Peasants for pay
People would cry
If they'd seen what we've done
But we'll be war heroes
When we get home.
The lyrics of IQ's song "War Heroes" describe the brutal reality of war as soldiers conquer and claim territory, leaving behind a trail of destruction and death. The imagery of a sunset bleeding its colors sets the mood for the somber tone of the song, as the fallen soldiers lay on the stony ground like seeds that will never grow. The lyrics suggest that soldiers become kings for a day, able to claim land and resources that are not theirs, and become heroes upon their return home, despite all the atrocities they have committed.
The lyrics also describe how soldiers cross borders to conquer other parts of town, tearing down wires and causing chaos. The women scream as the soldiers come through the door, leaving nothing but destruction in their wake. The song paints a bleak picture of war and the consequences it has on the lives of those who are caught in its crosshairs. It suggests that the soldiers are nothing but peasants for pay, who will do anything for their country to win the war.
Overall, "War Heroes" is a powerful song that communicates the harsh realities of war and its effects on both soldiers and civilians. The lyrics are a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the need to work towards peace and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
The colour of the evening
The hue of the sky at dusk
With the sunset that bleeds
The sky is blood-red while the sun sets
The fallen on the stony ground
Dead soldiers on a rough terrain
Like so many seeds
Their bodies scattered everywhere like a seed does when sown
We're taking the country
Conquering the land
From border to shore
Taking over everything from the boundary to the coastline
Like people used to tell me
As people previously advised me
All's fair in love and war
In situations of love and conflict, everything is allowed
For we are soldiers
Because we are warriors
King for a day
Having a sense of domination just for the present moment
Mountains to molehills
Turning every big issue into a manageable one
Peasants for pay
Ordinary people who are being paid to contribute to the war effort
People would cry
Witnesses would weep
If they'd seen what we've done
What we have achieved through violence and destruction
But we'll be war heroes
But history will remember us as brave soldiers
When we get home
Once we've finished fighting and returned to our own land
We came across the borderline
When crossing into enemy territory
To another part of town
Into a different area from where we were stationed
Her streets were deserted
The streets were empty of civilians
As we tore the wire down
As we destroyed the wiring fence
The women were screaming
Female residents were shouting in fear
As we came through the door
As we entered the building
Contributed by Jayden E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.