Hot Topic
Le Tigre Lyrics

Hot topic is the way that we rhyme
We tackle controversial topics and make our voices heard through our music.

One step behind the drum style
Our music is always evolving, pushing boundaries and breaking new ground.

Carol Rama and Eleanor Antin
We pay homage to female artists and cultural icons who have paved the way for us.

Yoko Ono and Carolee Schneeman
We celebrate feminist artists who challenge the status quo and push for change.

You're getting old, that's what they'll say, but
Our detractors may try to write us off as outdated or irrelevant, but we won't let that stop us.

Don't give a damn I'm listening anyway
We refuse to be silenced and will keep listening to and speaking out about issues that matter.

Stop, don't you stop
We urge our listeners to keep going despite the challenges they may face.

I can't live if you stop
We believe that progress hinges on collective action and solidarity.

Gretchen Phillips and Cibo Matto
We shout out female artists who inspire us with their music and activism.

Leslie Feinberg and Faith Ringgold
We recognize and admire the contributions of LGBTQ and Black artists to the cultural landscape.

Mr. Lady, Laura Cottingham
We acknowledge the importance of queer cultural production and feminist media institutions.

Mab Segrest and The Butchies, man
We highlight the work of lesbian and non-binary artists who are making waves in the industry.

We won't stop
We refuse to give up on our mission to make our voices heard and create change.

So many roads and so much opinion
There are countless paths to follow and opinions to consider in our journey towards progress.

So much shit to give in, give in to
There are many distractions and obstacles that could make us give up on our cause, but we won't let that happen.

So many rules and so much opinion
There is a lot of red tape and conflicting ideas that can make it difficult to create meaningful change.

So much bullshit but we won't give in
Despite it all, our determination to make a difference will not waver.

Tammy Rae Carland and Sleater-Kinney
We continue to give a shout out to queer and feminist artists who inspire us.

Vivienne Dick and Lorraine O'Grady
We celebrate the legacies of artists who have challenged norms and broken boundaries.

Gayatri Spivak and Angela Davis
We honor brilliant minds and influential thinkers who have used their platforms for good.

Laurie Weeks and Dorothy Allison
We look up to women writers and thinkers who have fought against oppression and marginalization.

Please don't stop
We implore our listeners to keep up the fight for a better world.

Gertrude Stein, Marlon Riggs, Billie Jean King, Ut, DJ Cuttin Candy, David Wojnarowicz, Melissa York, Nina Simone, Ann Peebles, Tammy Hart, The Slits, Hanin Elias, Hazel Dickens, Cathy Sissler, Shirley Muldowney, Urvashi Vaid, Valie Export, Cathy Opie, James Baldwin, Diane Dimassa, Aretha Franklin, Joan Jett, Mia X, Krystal Wakem, Kara Walker, Justin Bond, Bridget Irish, Juliana Lueking, Cecilia Dougherty, Ariel Skrag, The Need, Vaginal Creme Davis, Alice Gerard, Billy Tipton, Julie Doucet, Yayoi Kusama, Eileen Myles
We call out a long list of influential and trailblazing artists and activists who inspire us every day.