Known for their outrageously energetic live show, the band spent the past two years touring across Canada, the U.K., and France. Their single, “Dead End Countdown,” reached Gold status and had them playing with the likes of Simple Plan, Marianas Trench, Metric, the Black Eyed Peas and Katy Perry. Awards and accolades came pouring in; including a MuchMusic Video Award nomination, a JUNO Award nomination for New Group of the Year, and in songwriting with a SOCAN award.
Melding elements of classic synth-pop to the power of dance and punk, their music has an intensely infectious sound, which has been featured on hit TV shows including Gossip Girl and Degrassi: The Next Generation.
HeatWave
The New Cities Lyrics
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Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Blasting radios, girls in summer clothes
Walking down the beachside street
To the rising heat
Everybody's on a roll
Just a little out of control
All set to misbehave
Cause these are the days
Too soon the sun is gone
Kick it and keep on going
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
We are soaked up in the heatwave
We are
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
We are tripping on the feeling
We are
Kicking it like good times are never gonna
End my friend are you with me
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
We are soaked up in the heatwave
We are
Scenery going by, the movie is her skin
Camera fades to black
Clothes don't mean a thing
Salt tastes on her lips
Running hand in hand
Don't know where it ends
And you know we're gonna
Cause these are the days
Too soon the sun is gone
Kick it and keep on going
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
We are soaked up in the heatwave
We are
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
We are tripping on the feeling
We are
Kicking it like good times are never gonna
End my friend are you with me
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Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
We are soaked up in the heatwave
We are
Soaked up in the heatwave
Grab this picture perfect moment
Living it up every second
Clinging on this feeling like a magnet to the metal
Tomorrow morning won't be bright and early
Things are getting hot
Hot and heavy
Everybody, everybody soaked up in the heatwave
Everybody soaked up in the heatwave
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
We are soaked up in the heatwave
We are
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
We are tripping on the feeling
We are
Kicking it like good times are never gonna
End my friend are you with me
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
We are soaked up in the heatwave
We are
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
We are soaked up in the heatwave
We are
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
We are tripping on the feeling
We are
Kicking it like good times are never gonna
End my friend are you with me
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
We are soaked up in the heatwave
We are
We are soaked up in the heatwave
We are
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
We are soaked up in the heatwave
We are.
The New Cities’ song “Heatwave” is a testament to the exhilarating feeling of summer and new beginnings. The song, released in 2009, starts with energetic “oh’s” as the opening chords give it a beachy vibe. The first verse speaks of the freedom that comes with summer as people turn up their radios, walking down the beachside street, enjoying the sun and the heat. The chorus emphasizes the out of control feeling that is synonymous with summer. The beat is infectious, and it is clear that the band wants you to get lost in the moment and kick it like the good times are never going to end.
The second verse speaks of the beauty of the summer day and the excitement of being alive. The descriptions become more specific and cinematic as the singer refers to the woman beside him, her skin becoming the movie, and clothes don't mean a thing. The carefree feeling of running hand in hand is emphasized, and the heatwave becomes a metaphor for being present and enjoying the moment. The bridge reinforces this blissful feeling, as the singer wants everyone to grab this picture-perfect moment, living every second, and holding onto the feeling like a magnet to the metal. The song ends on a high, with the catchy chorus being repeated, a reminder of the perfect present moment that they have captured.
Line by Line Meaning
Blasting radios, girls in summer clothes
The scene is set with the sound of radios booming and the girls in their summer ensemble.
Walking down the beachside street
The girls are walking on the street next to the beach.
To the rising heat
Everything is getting hotter
Everybody's on a roll
Everyone is hyped up and ready to have fun.
Just a little out of control
The excitement is making people behave in unpredictable ways.
All set to misbehave
Everyone is set for mischief.
And you know we're gonna
People are ready for anything that comes their way.
Cause these are the days
People realize that moments like these are not easily forgotten.
Too soon the sun is gone
The moment of calmness is temporal.
Kick it and keep on going
People should keep on enjoying the moment even when it's short-lived.
We are soaked up in the heatwave
The heat of the moment and feeling is overwhelming.
We are tripping on the feeling
People are feeling ecstatic and super excited.
Kicking it like good times are never gonna End my friend are you with me
The good times are rolling and it feels like it will never end.
Scenery going by, the movie is her skin
The scenery changes as someone walks by in their summer clothes - this is like a movie to those present.
Camera fades to black
Invisible and mysterious experiences occur during that moment.
Clothes don't mean a thing
People don't give attention to the style people wear.
Salt tastes on her lips
The heat is such that even the taste of salt can be felt on the lips.
Running hand in hand
People are holding hands and enjoying the moment together.
Don't know where it ends
The moment feels as though it's never going to end.
Grab this picture perfect moment / Living it up every second / Clinging on this feeling like a magnet to the metal
Grasp this moment as it is perfect in every way and hold onto the feeling which is like a magnet to the metal.
Tomorrow morning won't be bright and early
The morning after might be heavy and sluggish.
Things are getting hot / Hot and heavy
The situation is getting increasingly intense and challenging.
We are soaked up in the heatwave
People have lost control and are entirely captivated by the moment.
Everybody, everybody soaked up in the heatwave
Everyone is entirely absorbed and caught up in the heat and the moment.
Contributed by Chase R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.