Heatwave
I Am X Lyrics

The lyrics of I Am X's song Heatwave are a vivid portrayal of the singer's internal struggles and external temptations. The heatwave symbolizes the intense pressure and desire that one might experience, leading them to make reckless decisions. The woman moving in the street way is described as wearing a skirt that is hitched up, a symptom of the heatwave, which could mean that her behavior is a reflection of her own desire or that the heat is making her act this way. The singer mentions that they can stay closed until 4 am the next day, which suggests that they are somewhere like a bar, and they could be indulging in alcohol-fueled debauchery as a way to escape the heat.

The artist sings about his fantasies of breeding babies in his nightmares, which indicates that his desires are becoming increasingly more visceral and unpleasant. He is tempted by the possibility of seeing the woman go the street way as he could get a free peep show and a pressure drop to get laid. The singer's mental state seems to be deteriorating as he mentions that he has just started on his breakdown, and it seems the heatwave has a significant role to play.

The woman is referred to as an illusion of the heatwave, and the singer sees himself as a missionary soldier. It could mean that he thinks of himself as a protector of the woman or, more likely, a victim of his own desire. She kicks his mouth shut and makes him go down, which suggests he is subservient to her desires, and he takes pleasure pills, which deepen the notion that he is trying to escape his reality. The song speaks to the fact that one can lose control in the face of temptation, and it becomes especially potent when paired with the heat of the moment.